Outback Bowl - Who’s in?

Ghost of OM

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Gonna be in Orlando with family including my PSU senior son and his girlfriend so thinking it’s a logical plan to go over to Tampa. Anyone else already thinking of going? Early thoughts on ticket strategy?
 

FrontierLion

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Won't be there in person, but so happy we're playing January 1st. I've stated in other threads that, although we had a pretty lousy season, I love watching Penn State play on New Year's Day with family all together. One of my favorite days of the year.
 

PrtLng Lion

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I'm in. Tampa is 4-hr drive from my place.

Anyone know which sections are PSU sections? I want to buy tix on Ticketmaster soon.
 
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republion

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Feel free to offer recommendations for places to stay with wife and kids for bowl game. Clearwater or Tampa?
 

Nitwit

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After maybe the weirdest season I’ve ever seen, except perhaps last year’s asterisk year, this is a good outcome. I’m hoping that Dotson and Brisker stick around and play in this game and make it a meaningful end to their career, and a good statement for the program. I also hope that the players and coaches have fun - they deserve it.
 

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Hope to go since I'm right down the road. Seems like getting decent seats is a challenge.
 

Midnighter

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Ugh. Was going for Vegas. Ah well. At least the opponent is different. Should be a fun game and a better than expected reward for this team. Hoping for a win and springboard into a better 2022!
 

Beachwineguy

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Hope to go since I'm right down the road. Seems like getting decent seats is a challenge.
Same here. I’m in LWR and the first is my birthday, so double win! I may just wait until that day to pick up tickets below face value, but we’ll see if I get them as a gift first.
 
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Big_O

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Jeebus Big O, why wouldn't you go?
Mainly Coaching. Last time I spent money to go to a bowl game Franklin coached Penn State to a loss at the Citrus Bowl. Going for it on 4th down from PSU’s own 30 right at the beginning of the game. Franklins multitude of questionable/poor coaching decisions just makes watching the game less fun and frustrating for me. Don’t want to spend the big bucks to see an unprepared and unmotivated team go through the motions, like we witnessed many times this past season.
 

step.eng69

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Mainly Coaching. Last time I spent money to go to a bowl game Franklin coached Penn State to a loss at the Citrus Bowl. Going for it on 4th down from PSU’s own 30 right at the beginning of the game. Franklins multitude of questionable/poor coaching decisions just makes watching the game less fun and frustrating for me. Don’t want to spend the big bucks to see an unprepared and unmotivated team go through the motions, like we witnessed many times this past season.
O.K Big O, thanks
 
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Fortheglory612

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I will be watching from home where I can see the yellow line for the first down marker clearly, from the comfort of my couch
 

troutrus

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I can’t believe they want $400+ to see two at best mediocre teams. And the fact that it’s in Florida is a deal breaker for sure.
 

MrTailgate

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Feel free to offer recommendations for places to stay with wife and kids for bowl game. Clearwater or Tampa?

What is your budget for lodging? Assume you need multiple rooms right? Clearwater versus Tampa is a big difference with Clearwater offering more of a beach destination experience versus Tampa being more of a bigger city experience. They are very different.
 
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republion

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What is your budget for lodging? Assume you need multiple rooms right? Clearwater versus Tampa is a big difference with Clearwater offering more of a beach destination experience versus Tampa being more of a bigger city experience. They are very different.
I have my wife and 3 kids aged 11-16. Right now, I have a reservation for 3 nights at Opal Sands in Clearwater. We have 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa, which works for us. It's a bit more pricey than I wanted, at about $2100. I'd like to be around a grand, but I also want to be at a somewhat nice place that the family can enjoy.
 

MrTailgate

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I have my wife and 3 kids aged 11-16. Right now, I have a reservation for 3 nights at Opal Sands in Clearwater. We have 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa, which works for us. It's a bit more pricey than I wanted, at about $2100. I'd like to be around a grand, but I also want to be at a somewhat nice place that the family can enjoy.
If you have never been there, it’s a wonderful property. It’s a resort style property with a wonderful outside area on the Gulf. It’s in the southern end of the beach amongst a lot of development further down the beach. If you want to rent scooters, bikes, etc, you can do that next door under the garage of The Edge Hotel. If you want water based activities, you will have to walk to the circle when you come into Clearwater Beach from Route 60. At the circle, you can go on dolphin watch trips, fishing charters, jet skis, speed boat rides, etc. You will have a number of restaurants close by within walking distance. There is a Frenchy’s close (Frenchy’s Southbeach) to Opal along with a couple of places similar (Clearwater Oyster is one of them) to Frenchy’s. There is basic Italian down the street ( Gondalier). There are a couple of bar type places closeby (Brown Boxer II) that are wings and burgers type places. If you want fine dining, Forlini’s is upscale Italian, Bob Heilmans ( an institution), Caretta on the Gulf (inside the SandPearl), Colombia (right over the bridge in Sand Key). One place you want to go to is The Clearwater Bait and Tackle Tavern, very last place amongst the docks in the circle when you come in. It used to be a local treasure then got discovered.

If you want more room, you might want to check condos - Harborview Grande, Bay Harbor, and Sandpiper Cove. You might be able to get one for the week and you’ll get 3 Bedrooms with water view, pool and hot tub, full kitchen etc. They are pretty much identical and will be 1800 square foot plus so you’ll have a lot of room. I think you could get close to that price point.

If you have any other questions, let me know. If you want a close drive, hit Dunedin. Great selection of restaurants, breweries,etc. 15 min drive.
 
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Catch1lion

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What site?
When I looked on Ticketmaster there were very few seats up for sale yesterday. Largely end zone blocks of seats. It was kind of weird, all the other bowls there was quite a selection; Went to vivid seats and got 4. Jesse Jane recommended vivid, and I couldn't refuse.
 
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Bosco2

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Mainly Coaching. Last time I spent money to go to a bowl game Franklin coached Penn State to a loss at the Citrus Bowl. Going for it on 4th down from PSU’s own 30 right at the beginning of the game. Franklins multitude of questionable/poor coaching decisions just makes watching the game less fun and frustrating for me. Don’t want to spend the big bucks to see an unprepared and unmotivated team go through the motions, like we witnessed many times this past season.
What big bucks are you spending if you live an hour away? Do you need a loan?
 

Bvillebaron

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Mainly Coaching. Last time I spent money to go to a bowl game Franklin coached Penn State to a loss at the Citrus Bowl. Going for it on 4th down from PSU’s own 30 right at the beginning of the game. Franklins multitude of questionable/poor coaching decisions just makes watching the game less fun and frustrating for me. Don’t want to spend the big bucks to see an unprepared and unmotivated team go through the motions, like we witnessed many times this past season.
So don't watch then.
 
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