Virginia Weekender Information

Courtesy of Bob B. from South Carolina. Thanks for the update Bob!


8/30/08 USC vs. Virginia

Co-Hosted by the USC Alumni Clubs
of The Nation's Capital and Richmond
Kick-off: 3:30 p.m.ET

Host Hotel

The Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.), Washington, DC
(202) 234-0700

Join fellow 'SC fans for a Labor Day Weekend of fun, food and football! The Trojans take on the University of Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, August 30 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, but the fun begins long before:

Events

8/28/08 Thursday Night Baseball - Dodgers v. the Washington Nationals
Mingle with fellow Trojans as we start the Weekender with the Dodgers! Located just behind the outfield wall are cushioned seats with club amenities such as in-seat service and access to the double-decker Red Porch Restaurant and Red Loft Bar. Each ticket comes loaded with a $20 food and beverage credit!

• Nationals Stadium
• 7:10 p.m.
• Center Field Lounge Ticket: $67

8/29/08 Friday Night Pep Rally
Connect with fellow alumni, family and friends over food and drink in a spirited atmosphere. Don't forget the special performance by the USC Trojan Marching Band and the USC Song Girls!

• Omni Shoreham Hotel
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Admission: $40 (adults), $30 (kids 6 to 12), free! (kids 5 & under)

8/29/08 Friday Night Young Alumni After-Party
After the pep rally, continue the party with other young Trojans in the popular Adams Morgan district. Private level and $3 drink specials until midnight!

• Location TBD (Washington, D.C.)
• 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
• Admission: $10

8/30/08 Game Day Transportation
Ride in style with the Trojan Family from Washington, D.C. to Charlottesville while watching USC football highlights and movies. Includes snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Departs Omni Shoreham DC
• Buses begin loading at 8:30 a.m.
• Admission: $80
  

8/30/08 Game Day Tailgate
Before the Trojans take the field, join other USC fans in air-conditioned comfort for a delicious BBQ buffet and refreshing drinks. Includes an energizing performance by the USC Trojan Marching Band and the USC Song Girls!

• The John Paul Jones Arena
• Doors open 3 hours before kick-off
• Admission: $65 (adults), $50 (kids 6 to 12), Free! (kids 5 & under)

8/30/08 Game Watch Party
No game ticket? No problem! Cheer from a distance with other Trojan fans over unlimited appetizers with the first drink on us.

• Crystal City Sports Pub (Arlington)
• Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
• Admission: $30 (adults), $20 (kids 6 to 12), free! (kids 5 & under)

Purchase your event tickets online here.

To purchase game tickets, call (213) 740-GOSC.

More Information

Visit www.dctrojans.org for more information about the USC Alumni Club of the Nation's Capital.

Looking for things to do in nearby cities? Click out these links:

• Washington DC
• Richmond, VA
• Charlottesville, VA

Capitol Cadillac & Capitol Buick Pontiac GMC is proud to support the USC Alumni Association and the USC Alumni Clubs of the Nation's Capital and Richmond by sponsoring the USC vs. Virginia Football Weekender. Fight On!

Possible USC/UVA Tickets Available

Hey Trojans:

There was a post on the uscfootball.com site from a Trojan who may have 10 USC/UVA ticket packages available at face value for "Trojans only." I cannot vouch for anything more than the information he posted. If you are interested (and you may have to act lightning quick to get them), contact: socalhugo@yahoo.com

[Update] - All 10 tickets have been sold. =(

Good luck!

Of course, if that doesn't work out, you can always click the StubHub link above and try to secure some ducats that way too...(yes, the Triad Trojan Club does get compensated if you buy tickets using our link, so why not contribute to the cause?)

Pillaging Westwood's Recruits

In other news, the 2009 football recruiting class is shaping up nicely. The Trojans recently converted a UCLA commit over from the darkside to commit to Troy. Truth be told, Byron Moore was a lifelong Trojan fan and gave the bRUINS his commitment early, but after an impressive showing at USC's Rising Stars camp, Byron got his dream offer from Pete Carroll and will be joining the Cardinal and Gold next season. Fight on Byron!

Too Damn Funny!!

From "EveryDayShouldBeSaturday.com"

I CAN HOLD IT…A QUICK PARABLE

Red Lisp 3: I’m going in! Cover me Porkins.

Red Porkins 2: I’m with you, Red Lisp 3

(The two dive and level out just below the surface of the object. It is glossy, covered with bags of silcone, shiny brass armor plating, stunning nude women covered by glass bubbles, and laser cannons.)

Red Lisp 3: Jezuth, look at that! It’s the size of a Pollack washerwoman’s behind, I tell you!

Red Porkins 2: Right with you…um…got a problem here.

Red Lisp 3: Eject!

Red Porkins 2: I can hold it…I’ve got Clausen…and recruits…

Red Lisp 3: Come to television! It’s eathy!

Red Porkins 2: No…I just need more….time.

Imperial Cannoneer Carroll: I’m so jacked to be shooting down this fighter.

[Fires Rey Maualuga from cannon.]

Red Lisp 3: What’s the thtate theal of Baltimore doing on my helmet?

Red Porkins 2: AAAAAAAAAGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Cannoneer Carroll: WIN FOREVER!!!!!

Red Lisp 3: Aw, come on! You named him Porkinth! He didn’t thtand a chance to begin with!

(A floating, half-eaten chicken sandwich bounces off the cockpit of the X-wing into the cold void of space.)

UVA Season "Kickoff Package" is Sold Out.

Hey Trojans:

The UVA season "Kickoff Package" that included USC, East Carolina and Richmond is sold out. At this point, there are only a few options left.

1. Wait and try to get the "Single Game" ticket on the UVA site (Bwahahahaha!)
2. Try StubHub, which is linked via the banner ad above and they probably have some tickets for sale (though for a weeee bit more than face value)

As for coordinating the trip up, the game is at 3:30 PM, and the trip takes about 3.5 hours to make, probably 4 by bus, so if there was a thought to charter one, you'd probably have to leave the Triad about 7-8 AM to give yourself plenty of time to make it to campus, then tailgate for a few hours before going to the game.

As for myself, I plan on leaving early Friday (subject to change) to get to our hotel in Waynesboro. If anyone wants to team up for a caravan up that day, let me know. I'll get some Cardinal and Gold water based paint to decorate my car for the trek into "enemy territory."

For your enjoyment, I created a "USC/UVA Countdown Widget" for your browser, or desktop. Feel free to download it and share it with your USC/UVA friends.

Fight On!

USC/Virginia Lodging Option

Hey Trojans, I have a lodging update for you.

I was able to get a room at the Waynesboro Hampton Inn for a AAA rate of $102.60/night for a non-smoking King room. I have stayed at Hampton Inns before, and they are clean, comfortable and I LOVE the chocolate chip cookies they have available at night.

Waynesboro in just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the heart of the mountains of the Shenandoah Valley, which I hear is gorgeous, and it is only about 25-30 minutes from Charlottesville. There is also an outlet mall nearby (for the wives) and some good restaurants. Anyway, I thought I'd pass along that info since it seems everything good in C'ville is already booked.

Fight On!

USC/Virginia Tickets Still Available

According to Alexis P., there are still UVA "Season Kickoff Packages" available. Apparently, UVA released limited amounts of the packages so they wouldn't be sold out in a few hours. While I can't guarantee tickets will still be available when you call, at least there may still be some hope.

We are still going to try and coordinate with other Carolina Trojans to either caravan, or tailgate together at the game. Maybe we'll even get together and have a "car painting party" (there is a carpool lot near my house off Hwy 29 which goes right to Charlottesville) with some water based paints to proudly display the Cardinal and Gold on our way up to the game?

I am trying to find some accommodations to stay a night or two up in Virginia as I have a feeling the game will be an 8:00 PM kickoff for prime time, so I don't feel like driving 3.5 hours home at midnight. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Don't forget to email me at GSOTrojan@aol.com if you get tickets so I can have you on the mailing list for the caravan/tailgate

Fight On!

AWESOME New Campus Center

For those of you who do not know, USC is in the midst of an incredible building project, tearing down the old Commons area and building a breathtaking structure known at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center. Here are some renderings of the project:

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Exterior View

Aerial View
(Tommy Trojan is at the bottom, middle of this picture)

International Plaza
(to the right of this is the current bookstore)

International Plaza w/ Seating

Steps of Troy
(Looking towards Bovard Auditorium)

Trojan Family Room w/ Fireplace

The "New" Traditions Bar

"Tommy's Place" Nightclub

Cross-Section View

Multipurpose Room

Trojan Family Room

Student Involvement Center

International Plaza

Trojan Forum Room

Of course, for $1,000 or more, you can be permanently associated with the project with your name on display on the donor's wall...not a bad investment for such an outstanding project.

Fight On!

The view from my USC/Virginia seats

Section 519, Row K...not bad at all! By the way, the bottom right corner of the end zone points to where the Spirit of Troy and more importantly, the Song Girls will be.

(Click on the image to enlarge)

Again, if you got tickets to the game, write me at GSOTrojan@aol.com, and we'll see if we can caravan up from the Triad (my house is in Reedy Fork Ranch, just off HWY 29 which goes straight up to Charlottesville, about 3.5 hours away).

Here's who I have going so far:

Andrew M. (NC) - 2.5
Bob B. (NC) - 5
Alexis P. (NC) - 2
Bob B. (SC) - 2

FYI - The hotels in Charlottesville all seem to be booked right now, so I am looking for alternate lodging, maybe up by the Blue Ridge Pkwy, which is relatively close by. If anyone knows of any place nice near Charlottesvile, let me know. Thanks!

BREAKING NEWS!!!! USC/UVA Tix

Hey Trojans, GREAT news regarding UVA tickets! The University of Virginia is offering a "Kickoff Mini-Package" for $101 which includes USC, Richmond and East Carolina games (which I will donate my Richmond and East Carolina games to the USO in Virginia to give to some deserving servicemen/women). You may also consider the local Boys'Girls Club as well. The price is right and I am sure these tickets will go VERY FAST!

This offer begins TODAY, Thursday May 22 at 5:00 PM EDT. Here is the LINK.

Fight On!

[UPDATE]

I purchased two tickets in the upper part of Section 519, which is the South Endzone, right near the Spirit of Troy's seats.

Get your tickets!! Those who buy them, email me at GSOTrojan@aol.com and maybe we can all set up a caravan of cars to drive to Charlottesville.

USC/UVA Ticket Update

Hey Trojans:

I just received an email from the Carolinas Alumni Group stating they were trying to get a block of tickets for the game. Nothing guaranteed mind you, but they are trying. I am sure priority will go to USC alumni first (we appreciate all of the "fans" who have asked for ticket), so unless you are on the USC.edu alumni database, you may be out of luck through this channel.

Anyhow, I'll keep you posted as best as I can from this end.

USC HOOPS

The Trojans face Arizona State at 3:00 PM today, and the game will be broadcast on DirectTv channel 97 (HD).

Fight On and stick a fork in the 'Devils!