Its very expensive for many families to attend college football games. I have not attended a game at BD since the 1989 season. The main reason that I do not go is because of the distance, not money, but many cannot afford to go. I really feel sorry for parents that want to take their family to a game.
Using just me as an example; if I wanted to go to a home game, it would cost me a minimum of 4 tanks of gas for the round trip at between $35-$40 per fill-up. Meals would also have to be calculated into the trip so I am only going to use $50 for a round number. I would have to have a place to stay at least one night so let's just say $100. If I stayed with my parents in Florence, I would save the money but still have to drive 2- 2 1/2 hours to get to the game and drive back there after the game. I have no idea what parking costs in Tuscaloosa now so I will just say $15 (could be more or less). That is $305 dollars so far and I still have not figured the cost of the ticket or anything from the concession. That's a pretty expensive Saturday for me if you add in the ticket and a water from the concession.
As a side note, I do go to Knoxville or Lexington when the Tide comes to town. I sure wish they played UK a little more often. I can be in Lexington in less than 2 hours.
