Game Atmosphere for M vs. MSU on Saturday
I was just lamenting that I can't go to the game Saturday since I'm going to be away and realized that the students are on Spring Break. Does that mean no band and minimal student section for Saturdays matchup or do enough kids either stick around/come back to field the band and a legitimately intimidating Maize Rage? If ever we could use some home court advantage, Saturday would be it.
Also, if anyone wants my tickets, I'd sooner they go to an M fan. I donated them to this online auction so the proceeds go to a scholarship I support. Here's the link. Think bidding is only at $85 for the pair. http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Item.action?id=127264376
February 28th, 2011 at 1:33 PM ^
the replacement band does a pretty good job, actually. the drum solo to wipeout is very good. i seem to remember on previous spring break games there are plenty of students there, maybe not 100%, but at least the first 15 rows, which are really about 95% of the rowdiness anywho.
February 28th, 2011 at 1:35 PM ^
it is about to get buck.
February 28th, 2011 at 3:09 PM ^
Is that like getting Crunk?
Not up on the terminology of you youngin's
February 28th, 2011 at 4:31 PM ^
the term "buck" can be derived from the age-old term of "getting buck wild". One can shorten this term by saying 'it's gonna get buck', implying that the event he is attending has the potential to be wild or out of control.
February 28th, 2011 at 1:49 PM ^
and the place will be rocking While it has never been a really feared destination, Chrysler will rock at times, pre-Maize Rage days as well. Go back and watch highlighs of Fab Five days, even Duke upset in 97. It may be a little different than your typical game, but atmosphere won't be a problem.
February 28th, 2011 at 2:07 PM ^
I like your enthusiasm and hope you're right, but I negged you for spelling Crisler wrong.
February 28th, 2011 at 2:31 PM ^
my bad.
February 28th, 2011 at 2:00 PM ^
I really hope that M fans snap up the tickets, so that they do not end up being picked up by MSU fans. This game is huge - probably one of the biggest for our program in over a decade. Win, and (1) we are likely in, and (2) sparty isn't. This game also has some pretty big in-state implications. We need every advantage we can get, so I really hope that Spring Break does not result in a large MSU contingent in the crowd.
February 28th, 2011 at 2:17 PM ^
State usually goes on break the week after us so they may be leaving for break on Saturday.
February 28th, 2011 at 5:36 PM ^
though it will get pretty quiet in East Lansing by Thursday night.
February 28th, 2011 at 4:44 PM ^
I tried to buy a ticket yesterday and could not through the mgoblue wicket window.
i want to go!
February 28th, 2011 at 5:20 PM ^
Click the link and go bid. I think a second pair goes up for auction tomorrow from another donor.
http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Item.action?id=127264376
February 28th, 2011 at 2:05 PM ^
Considering how big this game is and the fact that classes start back up the next Monday, I expect the students (and other fans) to be there in full force and in full voice.
February 28th, 2011 at 2:11 PM ^
The normal basketball band will probably not be there since it's spring break and I'm betting they can't make students come and play in the game. Also they may be gone for the women's Big Ten tourney. Maybe there'll be some sort of alumni band there. I doubt they'd let a game like that be without some sort of band music. And I'm guessing enough of the student section will be there, but probably more MSU fans than we would like.
February 28th, 2011 at 2:16 PM ^
If it's the alumni band that plays over the holiday break, that would be fine. They're awesome. But I think the regular band will be there. It's the last game of the season, and spring break will be almost over.
February 28th, 2011 at 5:12 PM ^
As a member, the Alumni Band will be there on Saturday to perform for the team and fans.
February 28th, 2011 at 5:21 PM ^
Make 'em hear the noise!
February 28th, 2011 at 2:33 PM ^
February 28th, 2011 at 2:43 PM ^
Top Hats and Tails for Tommy Broadway?
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February 28th, 2011 at 3:06 PM ^
February 28th, 2011 at 4:23 PM ^
on break, there's a group called the "Blue Rage" that fills out the student section. I think for the PSU game there were a couple rows of students, the rest were us old timers. There definitely wasn't a ton of energy in the group for that game, but I'm sure Saturday will be a different story. I'll be doing my part
And yes, if Michigan has it wrapped up there WILL be a raucous NIT chant going on!
February 28th, 2011 at 4:50 PM ^
This isn't the first time that we have had an important game scheduled over a student break. I'm sure it's tough to get games exactly where we need them, but MSU...over a break? Not a great plan. I guess the upside is that the student section is pretty small anyway (compared to my day (Fab 5 era)) and anyone going is likely to be fired up - student or otherwise. As for me...I'll be screaming at my television.
February 28th, 2011 at 5:30 PM ^
I asked the guy who is on twitter @ummaizerage and he said a few have tickets but he wasn't optimistic about student turnout. As long as it's not like my heyday in the late Ellerbe era, then we should be ok. Back then it was upper bowl sparty vs a small handful of students. Tickets were only offered to faculty, students, alumni ticket holders. Not sure they made it to pulic sale this time which is obviously good!