AUSTIN, Texas–No 1 Alabama at Texas is the video game of the week in between college football blue-bloods– and just the 10th time the 2 programs have actually satisfied, thoughthe most recent matchup for the BCS title is still talked about today It’s likewise the very first out-of-conference roadway video game the Crimson Tide faithful have actually had the chance to take a trip to because 2011, when Alabama dipped intoPenn State That does not consist of neutral-site contests, however let’s be truthful: There are just numerous journeys to Atlanta and Dallas a fan base can make prior to it gets a little stagnant.
This is a possibility to make an unusual on-campus check out to an out-of-conference group, and it’s one that deserves getting particularly acquainted with considered that Texas is a future SEC competitor. I do not require to offer you on Austin, where Alabama hasn’t played in 100 years. It’s a city with an abundant history of music, art and food. That’s why lots of fans making the journey are being available in a little early to experience something they have not gotten to do much recently, which is go to a brand-new city for a video game.
Alabama nonconference trip
| Year | Team | Result |
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2011 |
W, 27-11 |
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2010 |
W, 62-13 |
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2003 |
L, 37-29 |
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2002 |
W, 21-16 |
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2002 |
L, 37-27 |
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2000 |
L, 35-24 |
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1996 |
W, 24-19 |
In that spirit, I surveyed some Austin residents to assemble things Alabama fans may wish to experience– and consume– while deep in the heart of Texas around Saturday’s 11 a.m. CT kickoff versus the Longhorns.
What to do in Austin
Arguably the most popular facility in Austin isFranklin Barbecue It’s identified as “serving the very best barbecue in the recognized universe” byTexas Monthly Those from Alabama, nevertheless, aren’t strangers to world-class barbecue. In other words, y’ all can be hard to impress.
If you’re up for it, ensure to arrive early, as the line begins forming well prior to it opens. As a single person informed me: “This one is sort of an all-morning thing due to the fact that you’ll be waiting in line.”
In 2020, The Athletic‘s Andy Staples described Franklin Barbecue like this:
The finest brisket inAmerica Is it worth waiting four-and-a-half hours in line? That depends upon how well you handle your time and how crucial it is to have the outright finest and not something that is 93 percent as great and needs a much shorter wait.
Other barbecue facilities worth taking a look at consist of Stiles Switch BARBEQUE, Terry Black’s barbeque, Cooper’s barbeque, la Barbecue, Interstellar BARBEQUE, and if you do not mind leaving the city a bit, Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, simply over 30 miles from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
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Tacos are likewise much hyped in the city, and there are great deals of choices depending upon your specific combination. You can go from great dining to counter facilities to food trucks, and your chances of discovering a scrumptious tacos are respectable. Juan in a Million is popular for its huge breakfast tacos. You can consume tacos from sun approximately sun down. Same opts for Tex-Mex One individual put it finest to me when he stated: “I do not believe you can really fail in this category. Whatever location you remain in, choose one.”
Here are a couple of others that warranted several discusses: Matt’s El Rancho is location dining establishment and has a big seating location, however it is popular area and typically has a wait. Torchy’s is a chain and can be expensive for tacos, however it came fromAustin Enchiladas Y Mas is a community area that is understood for strong margaritas, with one factor including: “I believe it’s the very best bang for the dollar in the city.”
If you’re trying to find pizza, attempt Home Slice or VIA 313. For Cajun, offer Shoal Creek Saloon a shot. If you’re yearning sushi, more than a single person pointed out Maiko, which has great pleased hours.
Ranch 616 was a popular option amongst everyone surveyed. There’s a much better than likelihood it’s all reserved up, however it deserves visiting for a well-known Ranch Water or Fire in the Hole shot. One individual explained it as a “distinctively Austin dining establishment.”
For great dining that’s relatively near to school, attempt Uchi, Perla’s, Eberly, Red Ash, Sammie’s Italian and or Duck.
On video game day, Alabama fan Matt Pittman has actually partnered with YETI and is preparing Texas- design barbeque and Alabama- design pulled pork to offer fans a taste of each group’s home town. The occasion begins at 8 a.m. and can be discovered on Bevo Blvd., the pregame street celebration outside the arena. It will likewise be included on ESPN’s “College GameDay.”
The finest dive bars can be discovered on West sixth, consisting of Dirty Bill’s. The location is understood for terrific barhopping and has great deals of food trucks.
Alabama is betting Texas in Austin for the very first time because 1922. (Scott Wachter/ U.S.A. Today)
In the South Congress location, you can discover high-end shopping with a mix of dining establishments and coffeehouse. There’s live music there at theContinental Club In the Warehouse District and second Street downtown, it tends to be quieter with an older crowd with a couple of bars and dining establishments.
Near school, you can discover an excellent hamburger at Crown andAnchor The tailgating is understood to be well arranged and great around the arena, however attempt the northeast side of the arena for the very best tailgating, according to several individuals who were surveyed. For a breakfast area, Kerbey Lane has a big following. If you wish to get a taste of how the trainees are partying, attempt Cain and Abel’s prior to the video game.
East of school on East 5th-9th streets has actually ended up being an excellent food scenes with some high-end dining establishments. That’s likewise a regional preferred bar,Nickel City If you like craft beer, Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom is the closest to school. Penthouse is another regional preferred, where you can attempt the Electric Jellyfish.
Beyond the food scene, Austin is an excellent outdoors city with strolling tracks and kayaking. You can paddle board or take an alcohol cruise. There’s even a downtown pitch and putt for those who are jonesing to hone their golf swing.
A haunted Segway trip takes visitors around downtown, consisting of stops the Capitol, reported haunted hotels and structures, Lady Bird Lake andMoonlight Towers The Austin Aquarium is a great way to invest an afternoon if you require a break from the heat. If not and you’re trying to find a little experience, attempt the Hill Country BARBEQUE and Wine Shuttle, where you can “get away the city and head to the countryside to check out the popular Salt Lick BARBEQUE” prior to heading to 2 wineries.
There’s likewise the choose-your-adventure alternative for this weekend. There is no scarcity of things to do or see or consume this weekend. Austin is really among the terrific American cities, and if you integrated in a long time prior to or after the football video game, you must go out and check out and absorb the kind of trip the Alabama football group hasn’t made in a very long time.
(Top picture: Scott Wachter/ U.S.A. Today)
