For Those Coming to Houston for the Rice Game...

Eagle1855 · October 22, 2014

Just a heads-up: we're playing a music show at a friendly icehouse-style joint called Jackson's Watering Hole this Friday evening, which is located just 1.7 miles from Rice U. 9pm-11pm. Add'l details here.

If you want any recommendations as to restaurants or must-see places in town, I'm glad to offer up what I know. While it's not much of a tourist destination, Houston can be a great place to visit -- if you know where to go. The weather should be absolutely perfect.

The Rice & West U area, as well as the adjacent Museum District are truly the city's highlights, in my opinion.

(and excuse the shameless self-promo... to my credit, I cleared it with Harry before posting)

DoubleEagle · October 22, 2014

Is anyone planning to attend the official tailgate?

Tailgate at Rice on 10/25

The Mean Green Club and North Texas Alumni Association

invite you to a pre-game tailgate and pep rally in Houston before the Mean Green vs. Rice football game. Tailgate is at

9-10:30am and kickoff is at 11am. $15 pre-sale for members of the Mean Green Club and Alumni Association before 10/23.

$20 for non-members and day of admission. Please click HERE to purchase tickets now! Promo code is:gomeangreen. Or you can call the ticket office at 940-565-2527. See tailgate map attached.

Eagle1855 · October 22, 2014

Is anyone planning to attend the official tailgate?

Tailgate at Rice on 10/25

The Mean Green Club and North Texas Alumni Association

invite you to a pre-game tailgate and pep rally in Houston before the Mean Green vs. Rice football game. Tailgate is at

9-10:30am and kickoff is at 11am. $15 pre-sale for members of the Mean Green Club and Alumni Association before 10/23.

$20 for non-members and day of admission. Please click HERE to purchase tickets now! Promo code is:gomeangreen. Or you can call the ticket office at 940-565-2527. See tailgate map attached.

I intend to go by it. I'm a bit disappointed there weren't any plans for a Friday evening rally. And if there were, I'm a bit disappointed I never heard about it, since I'm a member of the exes and on every mail list I've been able to find.

So we'll throw our own unofficial party.

greenjoe · October 22, 2014

The Alamo is the cradle of Texas liberty and independence. It is a memorial to the 187 men that fought and died there. It's not intended to be fun.

oldguystudent · October 22, 2014

I'm a member of the exes

texmusic · October 23, 2014

We might head out to the tailgate on Saturday. We live in NW Houston and will probably head out to the The Shack in Cypress with the family the night before. Cool outdoor family friendly restaurant with great burgers and a really good selection of beers if you are looking for something to do the night before the game. The Shack

HoustonEagle · October 23, 2014

We will be there 10-12 in our group. Sadly the 11am start is a total buzzkill.

I live next to the stadium. If anyone would like some recommendations, I will be happy to help. Though I get the feeling not many of you plan to drive down.