Is anyone familiar with the area around Tulane? I'm looking for some fun places to hang out after the game.

Is anyone familiar with the area around Tulane? I'm looking for some fun places to hang out after the game.

our group is all rolling back to the canal / bourbon st / harrahs casino area after the game .. (also where we are staying )

Is anyone familiar with the area around Tulane? I'm looking for some fun places to hang out after the game.

I haven't been to NO in a good while, but I don't think the area near Tulane is great. Stick to the touristy areas of NO.

I've done the touristy places. I'm looking for Tulane's equivalent of Campus Corner.

I've done the touristy places. I'm looking for Tulane's equivalent of Campus Corner.

take a look at a place called "the boot".

take a look at a place called "the boot".

Looks fun. Thanks.

I haven't been to NO in a good while, but I don't think the area near Tulane is great. Stick to the touristy areas of NO.

This would be incorrect. Uptown is actually a pretty good part of town and there are a lot of old homes in that area. Much more laid back than downtown too. As with any major city though, it's best not to wander too far off the beaten path at night.

There is The Boot right off Campus but you'll be hanging out with a bunch of college freshmen, just to be warned. There are also some bars and stuff on Maple which isn't too far from Campus. It's not really the same as a Campus Corner though. I strongly recommend Camellia Grill for burgers, fries, shakes, and chatty staff. Be prepared to wait in line though depending on when you go. You can get there pretty easily by taking the streetcar.

Thanks, Maple St looks like it has several good options.

Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street is great, especially if you're looking for live music.

You may need a boat to get around.

our group is all rolling back to the canal / bourbon st / harrahs casino area after the game .. (also where we are staying )

Same here. that's a lot of good games that day (bama vs miami, texas vs louisiana, and georgia vs clemson) so I am wanting to hit mostly sports bars and catch big chunks of those games.

Hopefully this tropical storm doesn't mess everything up.

You may need a boat to get around.

I'm definitely keeping an eye on that possibility:mad:

This would be incorrect. Uptown is actually a pretty good part of town and there are a lot of old homes in that area. Much more laid back than downtown too. As with any major city though, it's best not to wander too far off the beaten path at night.

lol, it's not dangerous.

just you know, don't go out at night and make sure to stay in the main area..

There are some decent places on Magazine also. We just got back last week from moving my son into Loyola New Orleans. Be advised that every bar and restaurant requires for inside entrance, proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours. Masks are also required. Having a pic on your phone works.

My wife and I belong to Krewe of Tucks so we are in NOLA often. Here are a few places we like:

For great red beans and rice, gumbo or poboys when in the quarter, hit NOLA Poboy https://www.yelp.com/biz/nola-poboys-new-orleans-2 You can thank me later.:lol2:

As you are walking down Bourbon, you will start coming into the area where the gay clubs start. You will pass Napoleon's Itch in the block before. It says it is a nightclub but really is just a walk up bar for to go drinks. These are the best mojitos my wife and I have ever had. Usually 8-10 flavors all made with fresh muddled fruit (blackberry, watermelon, cucumber, jalapeno, blueberry, strawberry). My wife makes us go get several when we are walking around the quarter. https://www.yelp.com/biz/napoleons-itch-new-orleans

The best chargrilled oysters we have found is at Desire at the Royal Sonesta. They have a happy hour in the late afternoon. https://www.sonesta.com/us/louisiana/new-orleans/royal-sonesta-new-orleans/desireoysterbar

For a really good sazerac....the Sazerac bar at the Roosevelt Hotel. Speaking of Sazerac, the Sazerac House just opened on Canal. It offers free tours but must be booked online. You get to try a few samples and is a cool tour. https://www.sazerachouse.com/

Thanks for all the suggestions. I love NOLA and have been several times. It is one of the top 5 food cities in the US in my opinion. So many great options.

I'll be down there as well. Other than a couple college bars before the game I don't intend to stay in the Tulane area after the game. We'll probably head to the Frenchman Street area. It's the best alternative to the Bourbon street silliness. Although, I think Bourbon street may be a touch more fun this year since the city won't be overrun with tourists due to weather, covid vaccine requirements, etc. Should be a lot of OU fans running the city, tbh.

Although, I think Bourbon street may be a touch more fun this year since the city won't be overrun with tourists due to weather, covid vaccine requirements, etc. Should be a lot of OU fans running the city, tbh.

Southern Decadence is happening the same weekend as the OU-Tulane game. Bourbon St will be crazy.

Southern Decadence 2021 has been canceled.
https://www.fox8live.com/2021/08/21/southern-decadence-organizers-cancel-2021-events-requiring-new-orleans-city-permits-mayors-office-says/

I second hitting up the Maple Leaf for some live music or if you're a little more in the Garden District, there's always great live music at Tipitna's which is pretty well known. Magazine Street has some good places too and for those into shopping, it's not a bad place to go during the day for that sort of thing. I personally liked sitting out on the patio and eating lunch and having a drink at Cavan last time I went.

Def try out Cooter Browns http://www.cooterbrowns.com/

Awesome food. Great atmosphere

Def try out Cooter Browns http://www.cooterbrowns.com/

Awesome food. Great atmosphere

That was already on my list!:D

Not to be a Debbie Downer but a Hurricane is scheduled to hit LA on Sunday

Not to be a Debbie Downer but a Hurricane is scheduled to hit LA on Sunday

Yeah, mentioned upthread. It wouldn't surprise me if they move the game to Norman.

Not to be a Debbie Downer but a Hurricane is scheduled to hit LA on Sunday

hopefully it does get as powerful as they forcast .. and is a fast moving storm .. and makes land hall over night ..

if it hits as a CAT 1 and is pretty fast moving it won't effect the game ..

hopefully it does get as powerful as they forcast .. and is a fast moving storm .. and makes land hall over night ..

if it hits as a CAT 1 and is pretty fast moving it won't effect the game ..

Don't know about Tulane but my son goes to Loyola next door and they have been advised to evacuate. Classes are cancelled today and Monday. The students that can't evacuate will be moved to interior dorm rooms and basically locked in. Classes resume Tuesday so unless it is a major hit, I see the game going on as planned. (my boy will be safe...he flies home tonight)

hopefully it does get as powerful as they forcast .. and is a fast moving storm .. and makes land hall over night ..

if it hits as a CAT 1 and is pretty fast moving it won't effect the game ..

hopefully everyone is safe and decision makers don't put people's lives at risk is the right answer.

Don't know about Tulane but my son goes to Loyola next door and they have been advised to evacuate. Classes are cancelled today and Monday. The students that can't evacuate will be moved to interior dorm rooms and basically locked in. Classes resume Tuesday so unless it is a major hit, I see the game going on as planned. (my boy will be safe...he flies home tonight)


hopefully everyone is safe and decision makers don't put people's lives at risk is the right answer.

for sure ....... and i think yall know but to be clear i meant "doesn't get as powerful as forcast" ..

From Loyola's President to students

The City of New Orleans has now called for a voluntary evacuation. Ida is now a hurricane and is predicted to become a Category 3 or 4 storm before making landfall west of us. The current forecast for our area predicts tropical storm conditions, but the concern remains a last minute shift, as well as the possibility of heavy rain far from the storm’s center.

I've heard from a reliable source that Tulane is meeting today to discuss contingencies. Hopefully we'll have some clarification soon.

I've heard from a reliable source that Tulane is meeting today to discuss contingencies. Hopefully we'll have some clarification soon.

Just maybe play the game in Norman ? If it could be pulled off on short notice.

Just maybe play the game in Norman ? If it could be pulled off on short notice.

I'm going to be so disappointed if the game doesn't happen. Obviously I don't want anyone in harm's way. I'm just ready for some OU football!

Just maybe play the game in Norman ? If it could be pulled off on short notice.

Do not want a bunch of unvaccinated Louisianians mingling with a bunch of unvaccinated Oklahomans. Not only would it be a superspreader event, it would probably create a new variant that is both more infectious and ranked dead last in education.

Do not want a bunch of unvaccinated Louisianians mingling with a bunch of unvaccinated Oklahomans. Not only would it be a superspreader event, it would probably create a new variant that is both more infectious and ranked dead last in education.

Jokes aside....Tulane and Loyola both have mandatory vaccination for students and New Orleans has a mask mandate in effect as well requiring proof of vaccination or negative test to eat in restaurants. Although OK has a couple percentages more of state wide fully vaccinated (OK 43.1% LA 40.9%), NOLA is nearing 80% of residents having at least the first shot https://www.fox8live.com/2021/08/24/new-orleans-nearing-80-vaccination-status/

Do not want a bunch of unvaccinated Louisianians mingling with a bunch of unvaccinated Oklahomans. Not only would it be a superspreader event, it would probably create a new variant that is both more infectious and ranked dead last in education.

Tulane is a small private school. It is a Top 50 ranked university and an AAU member. That fanbase wouldn’t be a bunch of random anti-vaxxers from rural Louisiana traveling to Norman.

Yes and as someone who attended Tulane as an undergrad, the vast majority of the students aren’t even from Louisiana. Lot of students from all over the country.

Really worried for the city. Hoping the pumps work better this time but I’m not super optimistic.

They haven’t announced anything yet, but it seems like the chances of a New Orleans games is slim to none. With all the electricity out in the city, they can’t assume it will be back on by Saturday. I’m guessing the game will be in Norman this week.

They haven’t announced anything yet, but it seems like the chances of a New Orleans games is slim to none. With all the electricity out in the city, they can’t assume it will be back on by Saturday. I’m guessing the game will be in Norman this week.

The power company said it would take days to assess the damages and get a plan together, and much longer to address the problems. Those poor people have much bigger issues than trying to put on a football game, even if it symbolizes some form of normalcy for a couple of hours.

tulane football relocated to Birmingham to continue practice ..

https://twitter.com/Tulane_AD/status/1431705689907515401?s=20

they also have generators to power the stadium for next weekend ...

They haven’t announced anything yet, but it seems like the chances of a New Orleans games is slim to none. With all the electricity out in the city, they can’t assume it will be back on by Saturday. I’m guessing the game will be in Norman this week.

I’m hearing a decision might come by this afternoon

The game is going to be in Norman this weekend. I've already been hit up by Riverwind asking if I want suite tickets.

The game is going to be in Norman this weekend. I've already been hit up by Riverwind asking if I want suite tickets.

yep should be announced around noon

Tulane AD said no decision will be made until later today. Most players are from LA & MS, and that factors into it.

Tulane AD said no decision will be made until later today. Most players are from LA & MS, and that factors into it.

74 of the players on the roster .. are not from LA/MS so not most ..

Oklahoma vs. Tulane location: Media reports of Hurricane Ida stadium change contradicted by Tulane AD - DraftKings Nation
https://www.google.com/amp/s/dknation.draftkings.com/platform/amp/2021/8/30/22648489/oklahoma-tulane-game-moved-to-norman-hurricane-ida-schedule-yulman-memorial-stadium

74 of the players on the roster .. are not from LA/MS so not most ..

If D1 roster has 85 players I'm seeing more than 11 from MS and LA on this roster.
https://tulanegreenwave.com/sports/football/roster

Oklahoma vs. Tulane location: Media reports of Hurricane Ida stadium change contradicted by Tulane AD - DraftKings Nation
https://www.google.com/amp/s/dknation.draftkings.com/platform/amp/2021/8/30/22648489/oklahoma-tulane-game-moved-to-norman-hurricane-ida-schedule-yulman-memorial-stadium

seems possible that this game is now canceled ..

This report says it will be Norman

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-oklahoma-vs-tulane-moved-152033205.html

If D1 roster has 85 players I'm seeing more than 11 from MS and LA on this roster.
https://tulanegreenwave.com/sports/football/roster

they have 117 players on their roster that you linked

they have 117 players on their roster that you linked

Good catch Boulder. I was of the belief there was a 85 player limit and did not count all the players. After seeing more than 11 on the first page I jumped to a conclusion.

This report says it will be Norman

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-oklahoma-vs-tulane-moved-152033205.html

Curtis Fitzpatrick is not affiliated with OU, Tulane, or ABC. When OU notifies season ticket holders of another game then I will give some creedance to various reports.

Good catch Boulder. I was of the belief there was a 85 player limit and did not count all the players. After seeing more than 11 on the first page I jumped to a conclusion.

all good 85 is the scholarship limit .. .but that doesn't include walk ons ..

Teams are capped at 125, but the average is 105.

Curtis Fitzpatrick is not affiliated with OU, Tulane, or ABC. When OU notifies season ticket holders of another game then I will give some creedance to various reports.

This happened this afternoon. The game is in Norman at 11 am

Anyone else get OU-Tulane tickets through OU but are not going to the game in Norman this weekend? Curious how they will do refunds

Much closer game than I was expecting.

All the pregame discussions I heard talked about how their QB was going to have no time to pass. That was not the case. Defensive line and the secondary need to get better fast.

I was surprised at how bad OU’s defense looked. Is Mike Stoops back on the staff?

That’s what I thought as well but then the announcers said that this is supposed to be an impressive defense, so I tried to mellow out some, then came the second half. That second half has me about as pessimistic as I’ve felt in awhile about the defense, partially because the offense didn’t look very consistent which really highlights when the defense is struggling. When they (the offense) had big plays, they looked unstoppable but then at times they would struggle to get the ball further than a couple of yards down the field at a time.

Overall, I feel like the result was more a case of OU getting up big and taking their foot off the gas and it made it look a lot scarier than it otherwise would’ve. We’ll see how it progresses in the upcoming weeks. I think at the very least we’ll see OU drop some in the standings but hopefully they can recompose themselves early on in the season.

OU to SEC? They are going to get blasted on the regular. Those teams are aggressive playing clean but hard nosed football. OU style of play (finesse) on offense and no defense will lead to average seasons. Don’t bet on this team beating Tex or ISU. Definitely not a top 5 team

OU to SEC? They are going to get blasted on the regular. Those teams are aggressive playing clean but hard nosed football. OU style of play (finesse) on offense and no defense will lead to average seasons. Don’t bet on this team beating Tex or ISU. Definitely not a top 5 team

It was a poor showing in the second half but I wouldn’t give up on them yet. All it takes is a quick look at the scores yesterday to see they weren’t the only ranked team to stumble a bit out of the gate. At least they didn’t lose or get destroyed like several heavily favored teams did. The SEC outside of Alabama didn’t exactly look like a power house Conference either, especially with LSU almost getting run off the field by UCLA. ATM’s QB had 4 INTs and they were locked in a close game with Kent St until the second half and Georgia, while great on defense, was rough on the offensive side (though obviously Clemson was a big time opponent for a first game). Texas looked improved though I don’t know that I’d prop up ISU who had a similar start to OU but against an FCS school with their 16-10 win over Northern Iowa. KSU on the other hand looked very good.

OU had a shaky start in kind of a weird game scenario but it isn’t the end of the world. At least they won. Now if we’re having the same conversations after Nebraska or a few weeks of Conference play…then we should definitely be concerned.