Red river rivalry

[hookemjanda]

Hi all, I'm a big longhorns fan from all the way down here in Australia. I will be travelling to Austin this football season and will be here for the famous red river rivalry. Unfortunately I wont be attending the game (as it's in dallas) but I was just looking for ideas of what would be the best way to experience the game in Austin? All ideas would be appreciated.

Hook 'em!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Hi all, I'm a big longhorns fan from all the way down here in Australia. I will be travelling to Austin this football season and will be here for the famous red river rivalry. Unfortunately I wont be attending the game (as it's in dallas) but I was just looking for ideas of what would be the best way to experience the game in Austin? All ideas would be appreciated.

Hook 'em!

I would suggest taking the risk of going to Franklin's BBQ. Everyone and their dog will be in Dallas so the lines should be shorter. I'd get there early regardless. Real early.

You'll be surrounded by Horns and will be experiencing life-changing BBQ.

 

[Shevis Irons]

I would suggest taking the risk of going to Franklin's BBQ. Everyone and their dog will be in Dallas so the lines should be shorter. I'd get there early regardless. Real early.

You'll be surrounded by Horns and will be experiencing life-changing BBQ.

Great suggestion Sir.

As we get close to the season, post more, revitalize this thread and you'll get multiple invites to game watching parties.

So which one to accept will be your biggest decision. It will depend on gametime, how many in your group will be with you, age, jus how bad you want to teach Texans that we're just beginning to learn how to drink Beer, what part of town you're in, etc.

So you see, it's a little premature to plan that day. But I like that your on top of things early, Mate.

 

[Shevis Irons]

I should add that there will be a few gamewatching parties to avoid at all cost, unless you enjoy the Pooftas.

Example, if it involves having to wear a Keep Calm t-shirt just to get in, you may want to avoid it.

If you're greeted at the door with a sheep in French Maids outfit, you may want to avoid it.

If you're greeted at the door with a guy in Crimson and Cream and he introduces you to his wife and sister and there's just one woman standing there, you may want to avoid it.

OK, maybe I've started something here. Ya'll feel free to chime in.

 

[Shevis Irons]

Wow. No cents of humor on the board today. After the baseball team, the golf team and the Lumkin news I kinda understand. But that's exactly when you need to laugh. Trust me. So I'll keep er goin.

If your invitation to the watching party includes the recommendation that you bring your banjo cus they're all gunna be playin "Duelin Banjos" at halftime whilst they watch the halftime festivities, <pause> <pause>........ You might want to avoid it.

 

[The Bry-Man81]

If your invitation to the watch party includes an offer for the vegetarian option, you may want to avoid that party

(My apologies to vegetarians everywhere )

 

[tejasrulz]

Dallas is only 3 hrs away. If you're coming all the way from Australia, you've never been to a Texas vs ou game, go the extra distance & see the game in person.

If there is no way you can make it to Dallas & Franklin's is too crowded, go to The Tavern on 12th & Lamar. Good sports bar with good food & very cold beer.

 

[hookemjanda]

Thanks for the suggestions! Yeah I'd love to go to Dallas however I'll be going to acl on Friday and Sunday and wanted to experience game day on the Saturday, so yeah I guess I'll just bump the post up closer to the game and see what's on!

Cheers

 

[streettopeschel]

Dallas is only 3 hrs away. If you're coming all the way from Australia, you've never been to a Texas vs ou game, go the extra distance & see the game in person.

If there is no way you can make it to Dallas & Franklin's is too crowded, go to The Tavern on 12th & Lamar. Good sports bar with good food & very cold beer.

good call on The Tavern. Sholz's will be rocking too.

 

[java]

Sholz's!!!  

 

[hookemjanda]

Just looked up Sholz's looks awesome on game day!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I say we all meet at Cotcher's place. He's got about 2.3 tons of ice cream I hear. 

 

[hookemjanda]

Ice cream barbecue and beer not sure how well that will mix

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Ice cream barbecue and beer not sure how well that will mix

With enough beer, it won't matter.

 

[hookemjanda]

Well played!

 

[PeteA422]

if you've never had ice cream and beer, you gotta try a Shiner Bock Float.  It may not sound good, but it is delicious!!!

 

[Huskie1]

I have actually had that Pete and I'll vouch for you.

 

[MikeV73]

I say we all meet at Cotcher's place. He's got about 2.3 tons of ice cream I hear.

Blue Bell recall surplus?

 

[Sirhornsalot]

You don't miss Blue Bell much if you live near a Braums.