Early morning tailgate thread
On my way to tailgate in East Lansing. Pumped as all of you are. Looking forward to a solid win and an end to this 3 year "thing". What are you feelings on the game this rainy morning? Have they changed at all since the beginning of the week? And where are you watching the game at?
It is gonna be a GREAT day MGOBLOGGERS!!! Go Blue!!
October 15th, 2011 at 6:50 AM ^
What are you sippin on??
October 15th, 2011 at 7:19 AM ^
Waiting here in the Domino's farm parking lot for the bus to EL. Also hoping I'm in the right spot.
October 15th, 2011 at 7:21 AM ^
I wish I was going to be there with you, was unable to make the trip up from Columbus. Represent all of us Wolverines over there in EL, going to be a glorious maize and blue day! I've felt good about this game all week and it hasn't swayed...Michigan 28-24
October 15th, 2011 at 7:29 AM ^
October 15th, 2011 at 7:41 AM ^
I'll be watching from work. Maybe the ER will be slow. One can only hope. Hey, I'm only looking for people to stay healthy. If it helps me enjoy the game (Not that THE game) double bonus .
October 15th, 2011 at 7:51 AM ^
As if being in south Florida and not getting to go to games isn't bad enough, I think I'll be taking the wife and son to a Seaquarium today. I can try to get out of it, but in the end the wife usually wins. Enjoy the tailgating and the game. Go Blue!
October 15th, 2011 at 9:01 AM ^
That is why you needed to lay the proper groundwork at the beginning of your relationship. I have a forever pass when it comes to UM Football. My wife knows that it has to be a very important event (kids football game, wedding, funeral,...) for me to miss watching the game. Anything else, Seaquarium, birthday party's, shopping, honey do list, etc., has to wait for The Game! For 17 years it has never been a discussion.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:26 AM ^
But my girlfriend has lived with me for over 3 years, so she knows not to plan anything on Saturdays in the fall. And should be ever decide to get married, she knows she has a window between the end of March Madness and the beginning of high school football to get it done.
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<br>So, I will be in the same situation as you if I ever get married. Go Blue! Beat Sparty!
October 15th, 2011 at 11:17 AM ^
You are very correct sir! If you're not yourself from the beginning, you'll be living a lie for the rest of your life!
October 15th, 2011 at 9:29 AM ^
Yeah, I hear that Southern Florida is a terrible place to live.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:52 AM ^
It is if you're at a seaquarium at noon today
October 15th, 2011 at 7:58 AM ^
My wife wants to take the kids to a Halloween party at office our kids' pediatric dentist in Ann Arbor, and of course it is from 11 AM to 2 PM. Hopefully, they have cable and a TV. Just in case, I am brining the portable radio with headphones.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:05 AM ^
A Halloween party at a dentist's office? They probably don't have to decorate the place at all -- it's already scary as sh*t to most kids!
October 15th, 2011 at 8:14 AM ^
.....in the event it sat overnight next to the X-Ray machine. Somehow, knowing that the Snickers bar you're eating has been irradiated for several hours just takes the enjoyment out of it.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:25 AM ^
let her. That leaves you with 2+ hours in front of the TV with no distractions. I got out of bed at 6am so I could get my honey do list done. I'm free the rest of the day. Go Blue!
October 15th, 2011 at 11:38 AM ^
Wow, I am now seriously fearful of my future. You WOKE UP EARLY to do something for someone else? What are you, a pledge to this girl? I never want my wife to be my pledgemaster (not that I'm going to get a wife before I'm 40.... and she's 25!)
October 15th, 2011 at 8:20 AM ^
Not tailgating (still in bed actually) but this is going to be the slowest 3 hours and 42 minutes I've been through in a while.
Also, side note, a tweet from RVB this morning for your pleasure:
"May God have mercy on my enemies because I wont - General Patton. #team132 #bringpaulhome"
We've gotta win this game.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:58 AM ^
"May God have mercy on my enemies because I won't."
Nice. Combat jerseys my ass, the Wolverines are coming.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:07 AM ^
Denard had stated to Desmond in a tweet something about working hard to prepare the way for team 133... Love that Hoke has these guys thinking in century terms re the team... How does one pass 3 hours before Judgement? GO BLUE!
October 15th, 2011 at 10:47 AM ^
Helps me pass the time
October 15th, 2011 at 10:02 AM ^
Eat well, Sparty, for tonight you will dine in Hades!
October 15th, 2011 at 8:42 AM ^
watching liverpool and man u to calm my nerves before the games
October 15th, 2011 at 10:22 AM ^
calm my nerves at all
October 15th, 2011 at 10:26 AM ^
put me to sleep.
October 15th, 2011 at 8:50 AM ^
on Heineken. Will be watching the game at home today. Anyone know of a site to stream Gameday?
October 15th, 2011 at 9:50 AM ^
Stopped at the Lager Mill, which has a huge Michigan Brewer selection, as well as other great craft brewers. I have the following:
1 Bottle of Founders Dirty Bastard
1 Bottle of New Holland Ichabod pumpkin ale
1 Bottle of Dogfish Head Midas Touch
I am unsure of the order of consumption. It's a weird but delicious combination.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:00 AM ^
... I think Sparty is overrated, perhaps wildly so. The only team they beat of substance is TSIO, which was decimated by suspensions. And Sparty nearly gave that one away.
My only wish is this: no redzone turnovers by Michigan. We all know what happened at the end of the first drive against Sparty last year and how it deflated Michigan.
What I see happening: Michigan goes up by 10+ points. Cousins has to throw, and Mattison sends the House. The weak-kneed Sparty "faithful" start to boo, and the team tightens up big-time.
My call: Michigan wins by two touchdowns. If we get more than 30 points, I think this could be a blowout.
And when Dour Coach D calls the "Little House on the Prairie" play (fake punt with the team in Conestoga wagon formation), Kovacs breaks through and tackles the punter for a huge loss.
Then the ESPN cameras focus on the sideline, and Deadeye Vincent Smith lets Sparty know there's a new sheriff in town. And his name is Brady:
Go Blue!
October 15th, 2011 at 9:32 AM ^
I wish I was as confident as you. Yes, they are probably a little overrated, but who's to say we aren't? The only team of substance that we beat was ND, and that took a miracle. I don't think that they will score more than 21 on us, but I also don't know how good their D actually is. It could be a rough day for our offense. I'm seeing a low-scoring game of about 40 pts combined.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:47 AM ^
... Coach Hoke has another secret weapon:
And I expect some "Double D" packages (Denard and Devin) that will make Dour Dantonio look like this most of the day:
October 15th, 2011 at 9:56 AM ^
is going to make Dantonio constipated?
October 15th, 2011 at 10:28 AM ^
doesn't need any help with that. If the look on his face is any indication he is constipated all the time.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:46 AM ^
I had a game friday and I done this to the wide out I was in single, man up, press coverage all game. I done it a couple times then I got flagged. Sucks... it was fun while it lasted though...
October 15th, 2011 at 9:06 AM ^
Gents, you need to have days like this negotiated well ahead of time. For example, the man gets to watch little brother, THE GAME, the bowl game and some specific other events. For me. it's The Masters. In return, she gets a night off from cooking and I will refrain from touching her during monthly woman time. Loyalty.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:35 AM ^
That is all.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:38 AM ^
Attitude, I would think your wife should have you refrain from touching her...ever.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:12 AM ^
October 15th, 2011 at 9:13 AM ^
My feelings are everywhere. I just recently moved to SEC country (AL) and I have a funeral to attend this morning. Not sure how long everything will last so I don't know if I will catch the game, but I wish everyone a safe game day and I will be back later on to celebrate a UM victory with you guys.
Go Blue!
October 15th, 2011 at 9:48 AM ^
October 15th, 2011 at 10:09 AM ^
I'm going to load up on UM gear just to annoy them right back. Especially around the first game of the season next year...
October 15th, 2011 at 11:18 AM ^
I work in surgery so ALL of my caps are either Michigan or some Michigan pro team. It drives them crazy. I love it! GO BLUE!!!
October 15th, 2011 at 9:15 AM ^
Gerrard!!!
October 15th, 2011 at 9:16 AM ^
Too excited to go back to sleep. So I practiced a little clarinet (yay newly broken in reeds!) and I'm trying not to glance at the PC clock too much to make the time pass faster.
I'm looking forward to being the only fan in the bar again for the game. Usually the other patrons don't show up until the 3:30 games, which is fine with me because they're mostly OSU fans.
October 15th, 2011 at 9:36 AM ^
I don't want this win just because it will make me happy, as I know whatever joy i garner from watching Sparty eat turf will be eclipsed by how happy these Michigan seniors are. After all the criticism and coaching changes theyve endured, they deserve it. Ryan Van Bergen, Mike Martin, Dave Molk, Troy Woolfolk, Junior Hemingway - this bud's for you. Go Blue
October 15th, 2011 at 10:34 AM ^
the only one out of that group that hasn't experienced a win against Sparty? The others have all been redshirted so they have at least been part of a Michigan team that has beaten Sparty.
October 15th, 2011 at 10:07 AM ^
by giving me something to smile about.