What section did you sit in/would you reccommend? I was looking at section 22, but it has sections 23-25 listed as the student section. I'm not sure if this would be annoying.

The one with Sandstorm playing in it.

Emilio Fantastico said:

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The one with Sandstorm playing in it.

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Ag_N_Houston said:

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What section did you sit in/would you reccommend? I was looking at section 22, but it has sections 23-25 listed as the student section. I'm not sure if this would be annoying.

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If I remember, we sat down in the end where their students are. They were in the endzone and we were around the goaline to10 yard line.

Not a great stadium. Terrible location. But they do get loud at times.

I recommend not going. Terrible stadium. It's in a huge parking lot. Not on campus. No atmosphere before, during, or after game. Their fans are not fun, welcoming, nor know how to tailgate.

And the ****ing rooster is horrendous

Stadium isn't much but Columbia is a pretty cool town.

12th man seats sucked in the upper deck end zone. Not much to Columbia. We enjoyed the extended weekend renting a house on the beach outside Charleston. Fans were fine…the locals are a little red-necky. We did stay at the same hotel in Columbia as Rick Perry and got to hang with him a bit. I'm trying to hit every SEC away game. I'm glad I went…once.

I moved to the Columbia area about four years ago, so I always attend this game.

We sit in section 19 or 20 (lower level) which is where Aggie friends/family typically sit. Met Jimbo's mom and one of his friends from WV one year. The higher level nose bleed seats are not very good but you do have a nice breeze up there, so that's a plus.

Pre-game atmosphere is pretty blah. Gamecock Park is the best place to visit for tailgating (this is where I typically see the most Ags). Sandstorm is pretty cool. The "rooster noise" will make you look at your neighbor and ask WTF.

Side note, if you are flying up, the Columbia airport is nice, small and easy to get in and out of. There are also direct flights from DFW.

I'm expecting the stadium to suck in general. I'm checking off all SEC stadiums and this game fits into our schedule this year. We are staying in Charleston and just driving into Columbia for the day. I was just wanting to get good seats.

I enjoyed it. I was at Joe Rice's tailgate with Sir Big Spur and one of the Blowfish. Sandstorm was cool, the spur cackle not so much. We had a great time, traffic was a bear, one way in, one way out. It's worth the trip.

I would avoid sun. I was in Sec 17 or 18 on Oct 1, 2016 for afternoon game and was hotter n hell. I looked up historical weather and see it was only mid 80s but it was miserable.

seems like south side (the one opposite the scoreboard) and below the press box (west side) will get you some shade. I guess that would be sec 10-14 in lower, 800+ and 900+ upper, and the low 300s below press box.

maybe im just a wimp. Heck, I dont even know if this will be a day game, and it's Oct 22 so a little later in season.

Divining Rod said:

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I would avoid sun. I was in Sec 17 or 18 on Oct 1, 2016 for afternoon game and was hotter n hell. I looked up historical weather and see it was only mid 80s but it was miserable.

seems like south side (the one opposite the scoreboard) and below the press box (west side) will get you some shade. I guess that would be sec 10-14 in lower, 800+ and 900+ upper, and the low 300s below press box.

maybe im just a wimp. Heck, I dont even know if this will be a day game, and it's Oct 22 so a little later in season.

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I would avoid it. Stay home and watch it on TV.

The stadium is at the fair grounds, so nothing is around. Most people ride trolleys to and from the stadium. Getting there is ok. Leaving absolutely sucks because everyone is leaving at the same time.

Sat in lower section of 507. Seats were good. People were mostly friendly. No issues. I get that you want to check it off your list, but repeat visits are not worth it because as mentioned above, the overall experience is meh.

Imagine walking/driving from Research Park to Zachry without much in the middle....That's the distance.

Better yet, the distance between the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Pad 39 at Cape Canaveral.

Ag_N_Houston said:

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I'm expecting the stadium to suck in general. I'm checking off all SEC stadiums and this game fits into our schedule this year. We are staying in Charleston and just driving into Columbia for the day. I was just wanting to get good seats.

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You may have to make an exception for Kentucky. 10 years and we've yet to play there.

TikkaShooter said:

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I recommend not going. Terrible stadium. It's in a huge parking lot. Not on campus. No atmosphere before, during, or after game. Their fans are not fun, welcoming, nor know how to tailgate.

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In Clay Travis' book, "Dixieland Delight", he describes his visit to every SEC stadium and campus during a home game. Your description is pretty much spot on to how he described the atmosphere at Brice Williams stadium.

Don't sit in or near the student section. When I was in school there, a Kentucky fan sat in the student section near me. He was minding his own business and got suckered punch. I put SC students up there with Tech students. Don't expect to be treated the same way Clemson fans treat Aggies.

TikkaShooter said:

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I recommend not going. Terrible stadium. It's in a huge parking lot. Not on campus. No atmosphere before, during, or after game. Their fans are not fun, welcoming, nor know how to tailgate.

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Google Earth suggests your parking lot comment is a little off… that being said, it does look like a crappy location.


And while I was looking, I toured a few other SEC stadiums on Google Earth, they are a little out of date on Kyle Field… it looks like it was a few weeks after the implosion of the West side… out of date, but kind of a fun walk back in time.

Ag_N_Houston said:

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What section did you sit in/would you reccommend? I was looking at section 22, but it has sections 23-25 listed as the student section. I'm not sure if this would be annoying.

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I would not do 22. I'd either sit in the TMF seating (lower rows of 17, 18 and 19), or, if looking for the best seats, I'd go for the West side and seek shade. The stadium sort of reminds me of Jones stadium at Lubbock, only with even less around it. Built in the middle of the fair grounds, its not as isolated as it once was, but it's not a great area.

You will see and hear the word C O C K more than you ever wanted.

Along with a rooster crow...

Cozy stadium. Expect to walk a bit after parking.

In my opinion, get the best tickets you can find, not worrying about section.

And buy tickets through them. Cheap ones out on Ticketmaster if memory serves.

It is not a really rowdy place in my experience.

And I agree with others, not a great stadium and it is at the fairgrounds away from campus.

But Columbia is nice and Midnight Yell on Capitol steps is very memorable.

Rule#2 said:

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And the ****ing rooster is horrendous

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The winner.

I lived in SC and would not go back because the venue sucked and that damn rooster crowing got old very quickly.

But if you do go, just get tickets and in the 2nd quarter go sit where you want. Not much in attendance.

In line to get into the South Carolina game last season and I overheard two Cocks fans "this stadium is incredible, It's like a cathedral to football. why does our stadium have to be such a dump?"

Bluecat_Aggie94 said:

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TikkaShooter said:

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I recommend not going. Terrible stadium. It's in a huge parking lot. Not on campus. No atmosphere before, during, or after game. Their fans are not fun, welcoming, nor know how to tailgate.

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Google Earth suggests your parking lot comment is a little off… that being said, it does look like a crappy location.


And while I was looking, I toured a few other SEC stadiums on Google Earth, they are a little out of date on Kyle Field… it looks like it was a few weeks after the implosion of the West side… out of date, but kind of a fun walk back in time.

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Well, I mean, Google Earth from your desktop has to be more accurate!

Take it from another first hand observation - they are dead-on with this description.

It's a crap stadium in a sketchy area with Texas Tech quality students.

TikkaShooter said:

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I recommend not going. Terrible stadium. It's in a huge parking lot. Not on campus. No atmosphere before, during, or after game. Their fans are not fun, welcoming, nor know how to tailgate.

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Did you go to the all Aggie tailgate in 2018? Had free food and drinks. It was a great time.

Williams Brice is underrated, and the state fair usually happening right next door when we play there.

It's not a nice stadium by any stretch, but it's an enjoyable place to watch a game

Bluecat_Aggie94 said:

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TikkaShooter said:

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I recommend not going. Terrible stadium. It's in a huge parking lot. Not on campus. No atmosphere before, during, or after game. Their fans are not fun, welcoming, nor know how to tailgate.

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Google Earth suggests your parking lot comment is a little off… that being said, it does look like a crappy location.


And while I was looking, I toured a few other SEC stadiums on Google Earth, they are a little out of date on Kyle Field… it looks like it was a few weeks after the implosion of the West side… out of date, but kind of a fun walk back in time.

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Use Google Maps instead and use the "Drop the guy in" feature. Much more updated and years ahead of Google Earth.

The entire place is annoying, Texas Tech of the SEC.

sportsfreak1975 said:

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I moved to the Columbia area about four years ago, so I always attend this game.

We sit in section 19 or 20 (lower level) which is where Aggie friends/family typically sit. Met Jimbo's mom and one of his friends from WV one year. The higher level nose bleed seats are not very good but you do have a nice breeze up there, so that's a plus.

Pre-game atmosphere is pretty blah. Gamecock Park is the best place to visit for tailgating (this is where I typically see the most Ags). Sandstorm is pretty cool. The "rooster noise" will make you look at your neighbor and ask WTF.

Side note, if you are flying up, the Columbia airport is nice, small and easy to get in and out of. There are also direct flights from DFW.

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Thank you. I purchased tickets in section 19.

Divining Rod said:

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I would avoid sun. I was in Sec 17 or 18 on Oct 1, 2016 for afternoon game and was hotter n hell. I looked up historical weather and see it was only mid 80s but it was miserable.

seems like south side (the one opposite the scoreboard) and below the press box (west side) will get you some shade. I guess that would be sec 10-14 in lower, 800+ and 900+ upper, and the low 300s below press box.

maybe im just a wimp. Heck, I dont even know if this will be a day game, and it's Oct 22 so a little later in season.

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The heat was insane that day. Add to that the blaring rooster crowing every 3 minutes we were happy to get on the road back to Charleston for good food and drinks afterwards.

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Stadium isn't much but Columbia is a pretty cool town.

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Man we took different paths to the stadium. Mine must have been up the sewer outfall line, because we thought Columbia was a **** hole.

Worst stadium in the SEC. Horrible tailgating scene. Just one massive parking lot. The in game presentation is pathetic. If you go, just stay in Charleston and rent a car to the game and drive back to Charleston afterwards.

Been several years, but went 1 year. Was alright. Not bad, not great, not memorable.

If I went back for another game, would definitely stay in Charleston.

I stayed in Charleston, that was great. My tailgating was awesome. I guess we forget that we didn't really even have tailgating 20 years ago. There was zero wrong with the stadium. I never once thought, what a dump, I'll never come back.

I read that the name Sir Big Spur has to be retired, very complicated reason behind it. The leader in the clubhouse for the name change, Commander Cock, gotta love it. You will see bumper stickers that say, You Can't Beat Our Cocks...

Go and have fun...

Staying in Charleston is great. Did that last time.

The stadium and setting is not among the best in SEC but the negative posts are pretty overblown in my view.

The Association tailgate 4 years ago was amazing. Did not have 2 years ago due to covid.