State Championship games [Archive]

DDBooger

11-17-2010, 02:30 PM

Who's all attending?

Would like to meet some of you turkeys. :)

And what hotel is nearby that isn't in rough part of town :)

Gsquared

11-17-2010, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by DDBooger
Who's all attending?

Would like to meet some of you turkeys. :)

And what hotel is nearby that isn't in rough part of town :)
Ill be there. A few of us have a room booked already but I cant remember where.

RPF2666

11-17-2010, 02:31 PM

The Notell Motel...:p

DDBooger

11-17-2010, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Gsquared
Ill be there. A few of us have a room booked already but I cant remember where. Let me know if you find out.

Bullaholic

11-17-2010, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by Gsquared
Ill be there. A few of us have a room booked already but I cant remember where.

YMCA? :D

bobcat1

11-17-2010, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by Gsquared
Ill be there. A few of us have a room booked already but I cant remember where. Downtown Booking Hotel.... Drunk Suite?:D

DDBooger

11-17-2010, 02:35 PM

Bunch of dirty dogs :mad:

lol

Bullaholic

11-17-2010, 02:36 PM

Lunch M&G near the stadium would be good---first 3A game is at 4:00, next at 7:30.

pirate4state

11-17-2010, 02:45 PM

Here

Matthew328

11-17-2010, 02:52 PM

I'll be there...where you looking to stay?? Close to the stadium?? Fort Worth? Arlington? Dallas? Mansfield?? Grand Prairie?

DDBooger

11-17-2010, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by Matthew328
I'll be there...where you looking to stay?? Close to the stadium?? Fort Worth? Arlington? Dallas? Mansfield?? Grand Prairie? I really don't know the area that well. Close would be great, but if close is not an ideal spot it really doesn't matter. Probably somewhere close to get a drink after Friday night games :devil:

BwdLion73

11-17-2010, 02:57 PM

[i] Probably somewhere close to get a drink after Friday night games :devil: [/B]

Now your going to get some action! :D :D :D

Matthew328

11-17-2010, 02:58 PM

plenty of hotels along I-30 in Arlington...take your pick...tons of spots to eat also...Courtyard by Marriott is walking distance to the stadium and a ton of places to eat on Collins...might be a best bet...if you want something cheaper or if you are ballin like that and want something more high end let me know..will give you some more suggestions

bobcat1

11-17-2010, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by DDBooger
I really don't know the area that well. Close would be great, but if close is not an ideal spot it really doesn't matter. Probably somewhere close to get a drink after Friday night games :devil: G will be staying close to the strip joints.

Rocket

11-17-2010, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by Gsquared
Ill be there. A few of us have a room booked already but I cant remember where.
nm

Rocket

11-17-2010, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by DDBooger
Who's all attending?

Would like to meet some of you turkeys. :)

And what hotel is nearby that isn't in rough part of town :)

If Brownwood makes it, I will be there!

bobcat1

11-17-2010, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by Rocket
If Brownwood makes it, I will be there! :eek: :eek: :eek:

WildTexan972

11-17-2010, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by Bullaholic
Lunch M&G near the stadium would be good---first 3A game is at 4:00, next at 7:30.

there is the D1 3A game a week earlier....the D2 game is the only 3A SC game the next weekend...

RPF2666

11-17-2010, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by Rocket
If Brownwood makes it, I will be there!

What is that word right before Brownwood?

Bullaholic

11-17-2010, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by WildTexan972
there is the D1 3A game a week earlier....the D2 game is the only 3A SC game the next weekend...

So we talkin' M&G on 12/10 or 12/17, or both?

Snotbubbles

11-17-2010, 03:12 PM

Group of us HS football fans have made reservations, Dec 17 & 18 at:

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ692&propId=692&WT.mc_id=EMCFNAME&IATA=99020582

It's within 2 miles of Cowboys Stadium, and provides a free shuttle to and from. Save you constant parking fee's. Plus, hotel provides a bar, and numerous eating places surrounds hotel.

DDBooger

11-17-2010, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by Bullaholic
So we talkin' M&G on 12/10 or 12/17, or both? 12/17 for me

DDBooger

11-17-2010, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Matthew328
plenty of hotels along I-30 in Arlington...take your pick...tons of spots to eat also...Courtyard by Marriott is walking distance to the stadium and a ton of places to eat on Collins...might be a best bet...if you want something cheaper or if you are ballin like that and want something more high end let me know..will give you some more suggestions HAHA not ballin but we'll see, sometime breaking out the fancy stuff isn't bad. lol

DDBooger

11-17-2010, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Snotbubbles
Group of us HS football fans have made reservations at:

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ692&propId=692&WT.mc_id=EMCFNAME&IATA=99020582

It's within 2 miles of Cowboys Stadium, and provides a free shuttle to and from. Save you constant parking fee's. Plus, hotel provides a bar, and numerous eating places surrounds hotel. :thinking:

Matthew328

11-17-2010, 03:18 PM

That sounds cool...

Matthew328

11-17-2010, 03:19 PM

I'll probably be there 12/10 unless there's a semi-final game on Friday that knocks my socks off....I will certianly be there 12/17 and 12/18...taking off work early for it...I think there will be some attendance records broken on Saturday

Rocket

11-17-2010, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by RPF2666
What is that word right before Brownwood?

If...hahahaha...If/When...that better?

pirate4state

11-17-2010, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by WildTexan972
there is the D1 3A game a week earlier....the D2 game is the only 3A SC game the next weekend... huh?

Friday, Dec. 10
7:30 p.m. - Class 3A, Division I

Friday, Dec. 17
4 p.m. - Class 3A, Division II
8 p.m. - Class 4A, Division II

Saturday, Dec. 18
Noon - Class 4A, Division I
4 p.m. - Class 5A, Division II
8 p.m. - Class 5A, Division I

Seems to be football fans are better off the 2nd weekend with 5 SC games to watch in 2 days! :2thumbsup

YTBulldogs

11-17-2010, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Snotbubbles
Group of us HS football fans have made reservations, Dec 17 & 18 at:

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ692&propId=692&WT.mc_id=EMCFNAME&IATA=99020582

It's within 2 miles of Cowboys Stadium, and provides a free shuttle to and from. Save you constant parking fee's. Plus, hotel provides a bar, and numerous eating places surrounds hotel.

Awesome. Liked what I see bubbles and just booked a couple days here. Love the shuttle service as well. Great perk alone. I'm well aware what it cost's to park near Cowboy Stadium, and this will save me plenty. Thanks for posting this site. I like the M&G Lounge it provides too.:)

Great find. Thanks.

DDBooger

11-17-2010, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by pirate4state
huh?

Friday, Dec. 10
7:30 p.m. - Class 3A, Division I

Friday, Dec. 17
4 p.m. - Class 3A, Division II
8 p.m. - Class 4A, Division II

Saturday, Dec. 18
Noon - Class 4A, Division I
4 p.m. - Class 5A, Division II
8 p.m. - Class 5A, Division I

Seems to be football fans are better off the 2nd weekend with 5 SC games to watch in 2 days! :2thumbsup Have you booked rooms yet? These are going to fill up quick, guess I should jump and reserve a room.

Snotbubbles

11-17-2010, 03:31 PM

NP YT. Glad you didn't wait to last minute. You'll be staying in Dallas or Waco if you wait too long to book.;)

We'll see you up there Fri for lunch before the first game bud. Then, a cold one after the late game, M&G Lounge at the hotel.

Matthew328

11-17-2010, 03:37 PM

if its in San Antonio or wherever next year hopefully one of the hotels does that

Snotbubbles

11-17-2010, 03:44 PM

I stayed at this one for a Cowboys game last year (Carolina) and it sure makes it nice to not have to drive to the event. These shuttle operators know the ways around the nightmare traffic. Grrrrrr.

BaseballUmp

11-17-2010, 04:04 PM

I need to roadtrip with someone lol but then again, I'm pretty sure I'll be in Mansfield watching the Yoe win the 2A title :D

BaseballUmp

11-17-2010, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by Matthew328
if its in San Antonio or wherever next year hopefully one of the hotels does that

I hope they do have it in San Antonio next year...lots closer for me

Ranger Mom

11-17-2010, 04:07 PM

For the first time in several years, I won't be at either championship game!!:( :( :(

Hubby isn't off either weekend, and I don't wanna go alone...or without him!!

Sweetwater Red

11-17-2010, 04:09 PM

I'll be there for the week 16 games.

Gsquared

11-17-2010, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
For the first time in several years, I won't be at either championship game!!:( :( :(

Hubby isn't off either weekend, and I don't wanna go alone...or without him!!
Weenie!

Ranger Mom

11-17-2010, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Gsquared
Weenie!

I know!!

I have normally gone without him if he couldn't make it....but I just don't wanna go without him now!!

I guess I like him more this year!!:p :p

Gsquared

11-17-2010, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I know!!

I have normally gone without him if he couldn't make it....but I just don't wanna go without him now!!

I guess I like him more this year!!:p :p
Doesnt abscence make the heart grow fonder or somethin like that? My wife is really fond of me so far this football season. Since your not coming, we will be free to drink and raise hell!!!! :D

Ranger Mom

11-17-2010, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by Gsquared
Doesnt abscence make the heart grow fonder or somethin like that? My wife is really fond of me so far this football season. Since your not coming, we will be free to drink and raise hell!!!! :D

LOL! Like me being there ever stopped you!!:hand:

pirate4state

11-17-2010, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by DDBooger
Have you booked rooms yet? These are going to fill up quick, guess I should jump and reserve a room. Nope, not yet. My best friend lives in Mansfield/Arlington so I can always bunk with her if I can't find a room. :D

WildTexan972

11-17-2010, 06:32 PM

Snotbubbles

11-18-2010, 10:02 AM

Handful of rooms still available.

Staff said a run came in late yesterday. Hope 3ADL'ers got in? Filling up fast. Only a month away.

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ692&propId=692&WT.mc_id=EMCFNAME&IATA=99020582

Emerson1

12-03-2010, 07:05 PM

Just booked my hotel at the Days Inn right across the street. $65 for the night total. Now no paying for parking or gas to go there and back and there again.

DDBooger

12-03-2010, 07:10 PM

Originally posted by Emerson1
Just booked my hotel at the Days Inn right across the street. $65 for the night total. Now no paying for parking or gas to go there and back and there again. That's not bad. So it's walking distance?

pirate4state

12-03-2010, 07:29 PM

Not bad at all. Still need to decide if I'm bunking with my best friend in Mansfield or want to stay in Arlington within walking distance and/or free shuttle distance. :D

DDBooger

12-03-2010, 07:32 PM

Yeah, I will probably rent something nearby like that.

GrTigers6

12-03-2010, 08:06 PM

PHS Wildcats

12-04-2010, 12:45 AM

I'll be there.

Emerson1

12-04-2010, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by DDBooger
That's not bad. So it's walking distance? The map on the days inn website shows that's it's directly across the street. I got it for $65 total, but I think that's because I booked it 14 days in advance and I can't cancel or change the reservation.

YTBulldogs

12-04-2010, 09:24 AM

Several of us are staying here. It's within 2 miles of stadium. Free shuttle, save on that parking fee. Also has a bar/lounge for a M&G and numerous descent nearby eating places. Stayed here last year, very clean, staff friendly, good rate.

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ692&propId=692&WT.mc_id=EMCFNAME&IATA=99020582

I tried that place next to stadium, and it was not taking reservations. That was 2 weeks ago. And, they never offered me a $65 rate either:(

Emerson1

12-04-2010, 09:33 AM

I did it online. I think it might have been online only.

YTBulldogs

12-04-2010, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by Emerson1
I did it online. I think it might have been online only.

Yeah, that's where I looked, online. Nothing, said no rooms available.

Emerson1

12-04-2010, 09:42 AM

Odd. Maybe a team that lost had a lot of rooms booked at the time and cancelled.

TexasHSFootball

12-04-2010, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by Emerson1
The map on the days inn website shows that's it's directly across the street. I got it for $65 total, but I think that's because I booked it 14 days in advance and I can't cancel or change the reservation.

I am in the same hotel :D

LH Panther Mom

12-04-2010, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Emerson1
Odd. Maybe a team that lost had a lot of rooms booked at the time and cancelled.
Surely not. :devil:

DDBooger

12-05-2010, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by YTBulldogs
Several of us are staying here. It's within 2 miles of stadium. Free shuttle, save on that parking fee. Also has a bar/lounge for a M&G and numerous descent nearby eating places. Stayed here last year, very clean, staff friendly, good rate.

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ692&propId=692&WT.mc_id=EMCFNAME&IATA=99020582

I tried that place next to stadium, and it was not taking reservations. That was 2 weeks ago. And, they never offered me a $65 rate either:( I reserved here. Days Inn was all booked. The shuttle sold it for me. Though, I hope they have more than one.

pirate4state

12-05-2010, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by Emerson1
Odd. Maybe a team that lost had a lot of rooms booked at the time and cancelled. I read some reviews :nerd: and did you check and see if they were going to charge for parking? Their policy is: "Our parking is normally free except during Cowboys games or special events." I wonder if the state championship games will be considered "special events" :thinking: From another review comment (from management) during non-NFL events, our parking fee is $30 and during NFL games, our parking fee is $65.

If you go to hotels.com this hotel still has rooms available for a night stay.

trojandad

12-05-2010, 03:21 PM

i'll know after friday......:2thumbsup

Emerson1

12-05-2010, 04:54 PM

Wouldn't be shocked. Gonna have two cars too. I doubt they would charge $35 when it's gonna be $10 at the stadium.

DDBooger

12-05-2010, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Emerson1
I doubt they would charge $35 when it's gonna be $10 at the stadium. You have that confirmed? I'd rather drive than wait on a shuttle on Saturday.

Emerson1

12-05-2010, 05:43 PM

The days inn is a mile from the stadium.

I wonder if Cowboys stadium would tow if you left your car parked there over night.

Emerson1

12-05-2010, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by pirate4state
I read some reviews :nerd: and did you check and see if they were going to charge for parking? Their policy is: "Our parking is normally free except during Cowboys games or special events." I wonder if the state championship games will be considered "special events" :thinking: From another review comment (from management) during non-NFL events, our parking fee is $30 and during NFL games, our parking fee is $65.

If you go to hotels.com this hotel still has rooms available for a night stay.
Just read them :/

I love how they try to justify it by saying it's for the convenience of the customers so the lot doesn't fill up. I'd rather leaver truck over by i20 in the shopping center then give them an extra $35.

lbjacj

12-05-2010, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by TexasHSFootball
I am in the same hotel :D

Me too!:D

pirate4state

12-05-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Emerson1
Just read them :/

I love how they try to justify it by saying it's for the convenience of the customers so the lot doesn't fill up. I'd rather leaver truck over by i20 in the shopping center then give them an extra $35.

yeah and the reviews said there was also a "funny" smell lol, no thanks!

Booked a room at the LQ with the free shuttle. :)

Emerson1

12-05-2010, 06:28 PM

I think I'll call tomorrow and find out. It's a non-refundable room because I booked it for the cheaper rate :(

Might have to raise some hell.

DDBooger

12-05-2010, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by pirate4state
yeah and the reviews said there was also a "funny" smell lol, no thanks!

Booked a room at the LQ with the free shuttle. :) See yall there. Are you bringing in a keg and setting it up in the lobby?

Emerson1

12-06-2010, 12:30 PM

For anyone staying at the Days Inn I called and they said they wouldn't be charging for parking for those days.

YTBulldogs

12-06-2010, 01:48 PM

Got my media passes approved today. Cowboy and Newsome Stadiums. Parking passes too. Sweet. Guess I will not need the LQ shuttle after all. I'm happy to tote a few needing a lift from the LQ Hotel.

DDBooger

12-06-2010, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by YTBulldogs
Got my media passes approved today. Cowboy and Newsome Stadiums. Parking passes too. Sweet. Guess I will not need the LQ shuttle after all. I'm happy to tote a few needing a lift from the LQ Hotel. +1, I'll buy you a beer, or two.