Are you glad Michigan is opening on a Thursday?
When Michigan announced it would be the first major football game of 2015 for its opener, and that that meant playing on a Thursday night, my initial reaction was: 'That's not Michigan. Dave Brandon creates the future, etc.'
As the game approached, I talked myself into thinking that even though Michigan football belongs on a Saturday afternoon, I would be pretty appreciative that the Michigan football season started two days early.
Now that it is here, I am realizing that I really, really dislike it. The 'favorite gameday traditions thread' made me realize that 95% of us cannot have the usual Saturday/gameday that we are used to. I'm at work, and have to pretend I am working for the next 9 hours, which is the worst possible way to spend the hours before kickoff.
I'm just curious what everyone else's opinions are.
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:15 AM ^
Got the game goin up, on a Thursday, on a Thursday.
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^
YES. More happy that its at night though. Having a three year old and a one year old, I wish all of our games were at night, its difficult watching when all i hear is.
Kid: Daddy?......... Daddy?....... Daddy?.......... Daddy?......... Daddy?.......... Daddy .......?
Me: What.
Kid: Uhhhmmmmm........................Daddy?
Me: What.
Kid : Nothing...................Daddy?......................
I love them, but yay night games!
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:28 AM ^
A fun change-up.
// $0.02
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:29 AM ^
Saturdays are much more managable than Thursday nights. Especially with an 8:30 kickoff.
Despite that I'm glad to get the season opener out of the way.
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^
have to agree with the once in a decade ! Much prefer to be at Michigan Stadium for the season opener. I hate watching on TV .... it can be very hard on my stuff (like body, walls, lamps and things ...).
So pumped to see the "Harbaughing" in action !!!
Go Blue!
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^
by playing tonight vs. waiting for Sat. No way we would be the biggest game on Sat. Also, Harbaugh gets additional time to make the inevitable changes/tweaks that occur between game 1 and game 2. He also got to start camp early. So, if it's OK with Harbaugh, then who am I to question this?
Go Blue!
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
At least I have Friday off, so many beers are in sight during the game
September 3rd, 2015 at 11:45 AM ^
I honestly have to say I am happy it is today. I like the idea of starting of HARBAUGH a few days early!
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September 3rd, 2015 at 12:08 PM ^
yes because i always have a wedding to go to on labor day weekend
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:08 PM ^
So no, I don't care for the Thursday start.
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:26 PM ^
High profile national coverage of the Jim Harbaugh Era of Michigan Football & an extended period before the 2nd game of the season where significant improvement ensues gives the Wolverines a head start on the 2015 season.
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:26 PM ^
Like others have said, I wasn't thrilled at first, but now I think its great for a season opener. I wouldn't like it in the middle of the season potentially throwing off routine and whatnot, but hell, I love being able to look forward to it all day at work.
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:37 PM ^
I like that we get to see the team sooner, but I think it is going to make Saturday sort of a bummer / letdown. Plus it lacks that familiarity of Saturday Tradition (TM) to mark the start of the season.
Ultimately how we all remember the Thursday start probably has more to do with the outcome of the game than anything else!
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:37 PM ^
I'm still adjusting to kickoffs at times other than 1:00.
Hey! Is that someone on my lawn?? Excuse me, I have to go!!
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:38 PM ^
I don't like it but I just want it to be over. Going to the Lions preseason game as a distraction. Putting a tape in the VCR to record the game.
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:48 PM ^
Now if I could only find a floppy drive for my 3.5" disks.
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:45 PM ^
Despise primetime games but especially Thursday. Took tomorrow off to recover and since I wake up at 3:30am.
Hate all this waiting around. 7:45 till kickoff.
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:01 PM ^
If Dave Brandon was not a complete douchebag, he would work my 5am shift that I have to call in for now. But alas, he IS a douchebag. I'm sure he'll be sleeping peacefully not giving two shits in his palatial "Ever After." Or perhaps he's at "camp David."
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:50 PM ^
Not really. I have hw to do that I dont really want to be doing on Saturday. Hopefully no more ideas like this now that Brandon is gone.
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:56 PM ^
Yes AND no. I hate this Thursday/Friday and now Monday bullshit for college games. But this year, I'm so excited I couldn't wait two more days!!
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:15 PM ^
I hate it, I have to go to my sister in laws wedding in the middle of the game, because she thought a Thursday wedding would work since football is on Saturdays. I had planned to go to Salt lake city and stay with friends since that game was announced 4 years ago. still pissed about this....
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:21 PM ^
I'm cool with it for this year. We're the prime game on college kickoff night. Great exposure.
(I know neither team is ranked but I have to imagine the general viewing population will find this game more compelling the UNC-USC or TCU murdering Minnesota)
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:27 PM ^
Yup. Took tomorrow off so I don't have to watch the clock. Michigan football, BBQ and ice cold beers.
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:48 PM ^
Ordinarily, I want my games on Saturday but for this year, neither I, nor my work productivity, could wait 2 more days.
C'mon boys, it's time to kick some ass!
Go Blue!!