Ok, I'm new here...again, but used to be on here years ago. I grew up in South Bend, don't live that far away from it now, and make just about every home game. Been to well over 100 home games and have some insight and suggestions. First, getting multiple parking passes to any of the parking lots close will be just about impossible. I don't like White Field because it's too far away, and too many police just looking for reasons to bust peopl. Now, there are some GREAT tailgaiting areas along N. Twykingham. I have the number and can block out an area just for Irish Envy tailgate. It's only a 1/4 mile from the stadium, there's live music, a stones throw from a number of local bars and it's not crazy expensive. There are a ton of tailgaters, and it's right across the street from the Joyce. Now as far as which game, I would choose either Purdue (will still be quite warm), BYU, or Pitt. That way everyone should be able to score tickets. Even if you don't have tickets when you come, you can always get them before the game no problem at the stadium. Worst case scenarion you go watch in a bar, but I've never had too even showing up to a game with no ticket. As far as a place to stay withouth having to pay for an entire weekend there are many who sublet rooms in their homes you can find on craigs list, and other places we can discuss as game day approaches. Feel free to email me with any questions!
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