Are you about to become an E-1 tailgate refugee?
by John Berkowitz on Jul 29, 2010 11:44 AM PDT
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Matthew Halverson of Seattle Met magazine called me today about a story he wants to write about the folks who are about to be displaced in the E-1parking lot by Sound Transit construction this fall. Matt and I usually talk before the season begins while he prepares an article about Husky football.
We are looking for non-Tyee members who used to tailgate in the E-1 parking lot but will be forced out this fall when it becomes Tyee-only.
Anyone who wants to talk to Matt can contact him via phone, email, and posting to the blog (feel free to do all three).
If you want to vent, tell us how you will be affected, or have a story to tell he would like to be in contact with you ASAP.
Because of deadlines he needs to get feedback by tomorrow or Friday.
You can reach Matt at:
206-957-2234 extension 133
mhalverson@seattlemet.com
Thanks in advance for participating!
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I Feel There...
…pain but I think there may be some positive fallout from this. First of all, a lot of fans that made there way down to E-1 were roudy as hell. I for one was getting tired of all the destruction in the parking lot, more specifically is was after the Apple Cup when it was played at Husky Stadium. The drinking down there (E-1) was getting out of control. I think the UW could do a better job of policing it but still with that many folks it’s difficult.
Secondly any of those fans who have season tickets could have ponied up to the first Tyee level and they would have maintained "free’ parking. I guess with all the problems, Husky Stadium/Light Rail work and the new realities of funding a remodeled Husky Stadium, change was inevitable. GO DAWGS!!
Washington Husky Football-Undefeated 1991 National Champions 12-0!
I Feel There Pain Cont...
…I do but I also have no intention of feeling mine. What I mean by that is I will not attend events which put my family or myself at risk. People can scoff at that but I’ve been in situations at games and read of others in similar situations where violence has occured or was barely avoided. This kind of crap has to stop. It used to be that you could drink alcohol if you were discreet about it, no open alcohol containers and if you didn’t get falling down drunk. I’ve noticed a change with the younger people who attend the games. They are openly carrying and drinking beer etc around the parking/tailgate area. Just another sign to me that changes need to be made.
Washington Husky Football-Undefeated 1991 National Champions 12-0!
When my father-in-law was going to school his fraternity would bring a keg into the stadium in a sleeping bag(!)… obviously open, excessive drinking and football games has been going on a long time. Perhaps time/having a family has made you more aware of the dangers.
One of the nice things about the tailgating setup at husky stadium, at least in the past, is that there are many different tailgating atmospheres around the stadium, and folks can gravitate to the situation they prefer. I hope this continues. GO DAWGS!
by mynameisdavid on Jul 29, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Trust Me...
…I have absolutely no problem with drinking per se. When people lose control and start bothering others and/or destroying property, that’s where it becomes a problem.
Washington Husky Football-Undefeated 1991 National Champions 12-0!
Young Tyee's are Getting the Boot Too
I’ll be heading into my 4th year as a Tyee member. I signed up the year after I graduated, so I’ve pretty much been donating my $200 a year Tyee donation for as long as I’ve been able to afford it.
Despite that, myself and 8 or so friends that sit together are still getting the boot from E-1. Our new tailgating location is west of the Health Sciences building in a parking garage. How are we supposed to BBQ with a closed roof? I’m pretty sure that’s against all sorts of regulations, and it wouldn’t be fun anyway.
Come on UW, give us an open air parking lot at least!
Wow! I’m this year will be only my second year as a Tyee, and I’m staying in E-1. So I think that it’s not just length of Tyee membership, as this will be my 8th year as season ticket holder of 4 seats.
Having parked in E-1 this past year I have to say that while I’ve seen some crazy stuff in E-1, I’ve never felt that it wasn’t safe for my wife and kids.
I’m waiting to see how the regular parking, not ferry-style, will work. I fear that I’ll be hemmed in and not able to back out of my spot.
I’m also waiting to see how capacity in E-1 pans out. On three occasions last year I had to park further out (in E-4 or E-5) because they sold too much open parking to non E-1 pass holders.
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We moved from E1 several years ago by choice. In E1, I got hemmed in once and of course it was the one time I really needed to make a quick exit. We now park behind the Medical buildings and love it (if you DON"T need to use I5 or 520). A short walk to stadium and when leaving a turn onto Pacific and you are heading on the N side of Lake Union west toward Ballard, Fremont, etc. (Thanks JohnB for the heads up years ago.)
As for dawgfan22, I agree with you. Drunks anywhere suck as a few get overboisterous and angry. It’s personality dependent, but alcohol fuels many of those less desirable traits. Its really bad when it carries over into the stadium and you end up with that idiot next to or behind you at the game. I am a drinker but all things in moderation.
As for you young TYEEs, congratulations and thank you for being TYEES. We wonder often who is going to replace us older ones as we age. In a few years, you will be back in E1 and a few more after that, outside the stadium. When that happens, you will read the gripes from the younger crowd about why they should get better seats , parking, benefits, access over the TYEEs (tell them its a points/seniority system) . You will also look in the mirror and wonder who that old fart is looking back at you.
Where you park before the game really determines where you are going to end up after the game and how fast you are going to get to your next destination.
by John Berkowitz on Jul 30, 2010 6:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually have never parked in the stadium lots unless I was going to the game with a friend who had a pass there.
by John Berkowitz on Jul 30, 2010 6:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I've Requested...
…an end spot several times, so I could get out quickly, and the parking staff has always helped me out. The just shoot you to the end of the next row.
Washington Husky Football-Undefeated 1991 National Champions 12-0!
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