Here is the official Big U Dallas activity

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August 29th, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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Blue Blue Blue
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Here is the official Big U Dallas activity

This is being sent out by the Michigan Alumni Association, intended for all alum, not just associattioni members:

"Whether you’re travelling to the Cowboys Classic with the Alumni Association tour, made your own travel plans or live in the area, you’re invited to join in the camaraderie and spirit of being with fellow Michigan fans on Friday, August 31, beginning at 7 p.m., at the historic Texas and Pacific Tavern and Grill, commonly known as the “T & P Tavern”.   Located one block from the Omni Hotel-Fort Worth, the “T & P Tavern”, is in the 80 year old train depot in downtown Fort Worth, at 221 W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth.
Family friendly venue.  Free parking.  Beverages, appetizers, sandwiches and salads available for purchase. Raffle for prizes and corn hole and darts games.  Map to venue, menu and more information can be found athttp://tptavern.com."

Michigan Man

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August 29th, 2012 at 5:06 PM | the "corn hole" must be a Dallas thing (Score:0 Overrated)
August 29th, 2012 at 5:18 PM | Cornhole (Score:5 Normal)
Bleedin9Blue
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Cornhole is a game that you've certainly seen played at many a Michigan tailgate.  It's a fun game.

 

See the Wikipedia article for more information.

August 29th, 2012 at 5:27 PM | for those not willing to click thru... (Score:3 Normal)
pasadenablue
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... its the 'toss the beanbag on the wooden structure, preferably through the hole' game.

This is home...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgijdypJUEQ

August 29th, 2012 at 6:39 PM | So many jokes (Score:2 Normal)
Greg McMurtry
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To be made with that description.

...confidence is the stain they can't wipe off...

August 29th, 2012 at 5:20 PM | Nope (Score:3 Normal)
FudgeImFromColumbus
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Nope we play that in Ohio too.

Marcus Ray is my mentor

August 30th, 2012 at 12:59 AM | Yea, im from cbus and people (Score:1)
ohio
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Yea, im from cbus and people from cincy insist they innovated corn hole

Columbus bred, but home is where the heart is.

August 29th, 2012 at 5:27 PM | Seriously? (Score:3 Normal)
Blazefire
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Corn-hole is the correct name for the now generically produced "bean-bag toss" games played at every tailgate everywhere.

"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
August 29th, 2012 at 5:40 PM | wow. i had no idea this many (Score:5 Normal)
no joke its hoke
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wow. i had no idea this many people have never heard of corn hole.

Vice.com

August 29th, 2012 at 5:18 PM | I know there are a few people (Score:2)
austinnt
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I know there are a few people who live in the Dallas area on this site, does anyone have any good ideas of what to do on Friday from 9am til 3pm? To save on airfare, I got some crazy early arrival time and my hotel doesn't allow check-in until 3pm. Thanks!

August 29th, 2012 at 5:30 PM | Go walk around Dealy Plaza (Score:1)
Butterfield
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Go walk around Dealy Plaza and even stop by the Sixth Floor Museum at the former Texas School Book Depository if you have a chance.  Even without going to the museum, to stand on the very ground (granted you'll be in the middle of an active street, but still) where JFK was assassinated is somewhat surreal.  Much of the area isn't all that much different than what you'll recognize from the Zapruder Film. 

Touring Jerryworld is interesting also, although i'm not sure they'll be offering tours on gameday-eve.  If they are, though, it will give you a chance to see a lot of stuff that you won't be able to access as a spectator at the game. 

And eat some real Texas BBQ for lunch. 

 

The swag is back. 

August 29th, 2012 at 6:28 PM | Was thinking (Score:2)
Greg McMurtry
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about visiting Dealey Plaza, but it's pretty far from DFW and Arlington.

...confidence is the stain they can't wipe off...

August 29th, 2012 at 8:22 PM | About 20 minutes from (Score:1)
Butterfield
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About 20 minutes from Arlington, it's really not too bad.  And Dallas traffic isn't anything awful, it's similar to the Detroit metro area. 

The swag is back. 

August 30th, 2012 at 1:02 AM | I moved to Dallas in Oct of (Score:1)
ohio
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I moved to Dallas in Oct of last year and it was a huge deal here it being the anniversary of the JFK assasination. Dealy plaza and the JFK Museum is definitely a must see when visiting the metroplex.

Columbus bred, but home is where the heart is.

August 29th, 2012 at 5:33 PM | Couple ideas if you're in (Score:2)
Needs
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Couple ideas if you're in downtown Dallas apart from the "grab something to eat/find a coffee shop" option.

1. 6th Floor Museum, which is a surprisingly interesting and well done museum about the JFK assassination.

2. Nasher Sculpture Garden/Museum, which has a wonderful collection of modern sculpture, and is both inside and outside (it's not supposed to be blazing hot on Friday, but you'll probably want something inside).

The Dallas Museum of Art is pretty good as well, but it's a standard big city art museum. The Nasher feels more unique.

August 30th, 2012 at 1:07 AM | I recommend all visitors stop (Score:1)
ohio
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I recommend all visitors stop by the old red museum on houston downtown across from the amtrak station and pop in on the visitor center. Any and everything to do in Dallas they will direct yo right to it. Cant wait for all of you to arrive! Counting down hours to history being made by Team 133!!

Columbus bred, but home is where the heart is.

August 29th, 2012 at 5:35 PM | The Lodge opens at 11 (Score:2)
PurpleStuff
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A 4 hour lunch there will remove any and all jetlag before you head to the hotel.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

August 29th, 2012 at 5:54 PM | Strip clubs... (Score:2 Funny)
BBA1994
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Dallas has some of the finest in the country.

August 29th, 2012 at 6:50 PM | Too bad (Score:2)
Y0ST
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Too bad Dez can't go to them anymore.

"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise - the other, loyalty." — Yost

August 29th, 2012 at 11:04 PM | Six Flags (Score:1)
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Six Flags

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