Damn.. USM kickoff set for 9pm

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Pretty much confirms I'm not going to attend.

I wouldn't get to my parent's home in Madison until at least 2 a.m. Sunday, then would have another 6 hour drive to Nashville ahead of me later in the day.

That said, as someone who watches CFB from 11 a.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday, I love this.
 

57stratdawg

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Haha I agree. That's usually about the time I'm switching over the Pac12 game on Fox. So, no concerns on my end.
 

ArcherSPS

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This must've been their meaning behind Anytime, Anywhere, Any place slogan.
 

uptowndawg

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Whoa. Can't decide if I like that or not... gonna depend on finding a good bar to watch the afternoon games and whether or not I can line up a designated driver to get me home.
 

Dawg1976

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Yeah, I guess I will have to check the final score on Sunday morning. Hopefully we will be up enough at the half for me to sleep well.
 

was21

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Sucks. The best thing that could have happened is to play it early and get the hell out of there instead of hanging around all 17ng day
 

Maroon Eagle

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I'll just note that I'm glad it's a night game because the sun can be pretty bad at MM Roberts.
 

GreaterCowbell

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Early September game after sundown, I'm more than happy with the time after attending UAB & USA games last year. Temps should be mid-eighties or less.
 

patdog

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Don't know about Hburg, but the Hampton Inn in Laurel is very nice and less than a half hour from the stadium.
 

ArcherSPS

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Seldom used because of the 10s of fans that flock onto campus on your typical fall Saturday.
 

Maroon Eagle

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Eh. I wouldn't call it less than a half hour what with traffic on Hardy Street and 49. When I go to games there, I usually look for a parking spot on the west side of campus and walk the rest of the way.

As far as hotels are concerned, I've not stayed in one there in years. Here's a TripAdvisor list: Link
 

Maroon Eagle

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Hattiesburg's one of the top food towns in the state. There are quite a few nice places to eat.
 

WayboDawg

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Plan to eat at Leatha's Bar-B-Que Inn before the game. You're welcome.

I wasn't overly impressed with Leatha's. Granted it was decent, just not as great as some would have you believe. Check out Crescent City Grill, Cotton Blues, Mugshots, Jutamas Thai Food, and (my personal favorite) Conestoga Steak House. If you are staying near Laurel, check out The Loft, Lee's Tea and Coffee House, and Mi Casita.
 

HD6

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Or go to Robert St. John's restaurant mega complex. Good Bulldog.
 

Maroon Eagle

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I'd also recommend Keg & Barrel, Vicki's on Walnut, and Georgia Blue.

I think Leatha's is very good but also that it was better when it was in Marion County.
 

DerHntr

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Sucks. The best thing that could have happened is to play it early and get the hell out of there instead of hanging around all 17ng day

The worst thing about Hattiesburg is USM. A night game there at least gets you time to enjoy the area. I agree 9pm is a heck of a late start though.
 
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ababyatemydingo

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usda prime ribeye at Purple Parrot. One of the best in the state.

Hattiesburg's one of the top food towns in the state. There are quite a few nice places to eat.

Go to Purple Parrot, and get the USDA prime ribeye. It melts in your mouth. One of the best you'll ever eat. Little steep, though. As a good steak should be.
 

patdog

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Haven't been to a game there in a LONG time, but I would park off 4th St. and take 49 up to 59, if staying in Laurel. The Hampton is one block from the Interstate and Hwy 15. Not under 30 min with gameday traffic, but shouldn't be much over it.
 

patdog

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Agree. Hattiesburg is one of a just a few towns in Mississippi I would live in.
 
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