Michigan fans going to EL
With all this talk about us being scared and Sparty rolling us, lets hear from those of you who will be making the trek to EL this weekend. Going to the game or not, who is going to be there in their Maize and Blue representing Michigan in a classy, slightly arrogant way?
Personally, I thought about watching it at home but tickets fell into my lap so i am busting out the Maize sweatshirt, Michigan poncho and car flag to trek up to EL to sit in the middle of what I assume will be a whiteout and cheer for a big Michigan win. I expect to take my lumps and dish it back accordingly, with the understanding my whereabouts. I am going to emotionally prepare myself in the event of a heartbreaking loss to walk out with a smile on my face and my head held high.
Having been to most of the games this year home and away and given the weather report, I am not in a huge hurry to get to EL and get my drink on and be verbally harassed. I have done the whole Sparty tailgate at the tennis courts with the brahs. It really sucks b/c if you don't want a urinating in public ticket you spend most of the time in the port a-potty line (grab a beer when you get out of the john and get back in line). Never been into the Stadium for a game but I saw a concert there, so i am looking forward to critiquing the stadium with great bias.
Let's show them that we are not scared and make our presence known in EL and in Spartan Stadium tomorrow! Go Blue, Wear Maize!
November 1st, 2013 at 11:43 AM ^
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November 1st, 2013 at 12:09 PM ^
These rivalries should not be one sided... We can be classy to everyone else, but fuck these programs.
This year at the OSU game, I will be hostile.
November 1st, 2013 at 12:14 PM ^
November 1st, 2013 at 12:19 PM ^
Heh, my definition of hostile is not welcoming them.
But really, a little smack talking is long over due. No need to yell at women or pick a fight, but certainly making their stay very uncomfortable (like the back of a Volkswagon) is totally reasonable.
November 1st, 2013 at 12:22 PM ^
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November 1st, 2013 at 11:33 AM ^
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November 1st, 2013 at 12:33 PM ^
"There are a lot of fields."
Classic.
November 1st, 2013 at 1:40 PM ^
Yes. Not sure if that was intentional, but it is the funniest post of the thread.
November 1st, 2013 at 5:14 PM ^
November 1st, 2013 at 2:28 PM ^
their fields, those Spartans.
November 1st, 2013 at 11:45 AM ^
There is a church and mosque on Harrison Rd that are a 10 min walk from the stadium and will provide fairly quick access to the highway after the game (also and elementary school that uses parking funds for their PTA).
November 1st, 2013 at 12:12 PM ^
November 1st, 2013 at 11:40 AM ^
I won't be there myself, but it might be of note that there are extensive renovations going on around the stadium, or at least they were in high gear as late as this summer. Not sure if it would affect actual entry or getting around the immediate area, but it might be something to keep in mind as you approach the stadium. I believe some it included a recruitment center, new donor plazas, entry gates that will comply with NSA regulations and several other items.
November 1st, 2013 at 11:49 AM ^
Only the north entrances and the area immediately surround the area south of the river.
If you are sitting on the west side of the stadium, there is a smaller entry gate just south of the press box that will have a 50% shorter line than the larger corner entry ways. There is also a flight of stairs inside the press box/premium seating area that are open to all ticket holders and will allow you to skip the idiotic/dizzying ramp systems.
November 1st, 2013 at 11:50 AM ^
If tickets fell into my lap, I'd go. I have gone to EL for this game every year since 1999. But this year seems different. None of my buddies who are normally up for a trip to EL care to go, and I don't really care to make the drive either. Of course the 70" LCD and kegerator newly installed in my basement makes the desire to go to Spartan Stadium nearly non-existant. That Stadium really needs to be renovated beyond video boards. Plus, staying home in Ann Arbor allows much quicker access to the after-party!
Edit: Also note that there is major road construction going on all around East Lansing, getting in and out is sure to be a nightmare.
November 1st, 2013 at 11:55 AM ^
November 1st, 2013 at 11:56 AM ^
Sorry I would rather have something called CLASS than act like a ninth grader having his first beer.
November 1st, 2013 at 12:04 PM ^
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November 1st, 2013 at 12:07 PM ^
I'm all for rivalry and playful banter, but the day you make it personal, start throwing beers, or yelling profanities at some guy's wife just because of the color shirt she's wearing, that's when you need to re-evaluate your priorities.
Yeah, its a big rivalry, I get that. But at the end of the day, its just a damn game. If other opposing fans want to make jackasses of themselves, that's their problem.
November 1st, 2013 at 12:08 PM ^
Umm, when has the Big House been taken over by MSU fans? I'll completely grant you that OSU filled the stadium in 2009 with a ridiculous amount of red, but MSU? I don't recall that at all.
November 1st, 2013 at 12:36 PM ^
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November 1st, 2013 at 11:56 AM ^
I will never go. I have gone to a couple Michigan/MSU hockey games at Munn. One time after an overtime win, some middle aged MSU Bro got into my wife's face just because she was wearing maize and blue. We were just walking out of Munn. Since Munn is basically a library in terms of fan intensity, I can hardly imagine what a zoo spartan stadium is.. Screw that. I would rather stay at home and not have to deal with the morons.
November 1st, 2013 at 11:59 AM ^
November 1st, 2013 at 12:05 PM ^
I would rather the sparty look like a moron than get assault charges. I wish more people in our society would take the high road.
Stay classy
November 1st, 2013 at 2:15 PM ^
November 1st, 2013 at 2:43 PM ^
Actually he is advocating assault. I ushered her away from the moron and we just joked at how much of a douche the guy came across as.
November 1st, 2013 at 12:22 PM ^
I had a guy get in my wife's face at MICHIGAN stadium. He was sitting in her seat and wouldnt move. She sat a seat over (next to me) but when the row started to fill up she politely asked him to move so she could sit in her actual seat. The dude stood up and started yelling at her at which time I picked him up by his shoulders (adrenaline is a hell of a drug) and literally three him in the air down about five rows of seats. My kids watched the whole thing and just sat there with their mouths wide open going "Holy Shit dad you just THREW a guy".
I told my son (he was about 22 at the time) that if another man gets in your wife or girlfriend's face all bets are off. I'll walk away from a controntation with me but no way in Hell in my walking away from one with my wife.
November 1st, 2013 at 12:32 PM ^
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November 1st, 2013 at 2:45 PM ^
seriously you are all over the place with your logic.
November 1st, 2013 at 12:35 PM ^
This is refreshing to see. A man being threatening to a woman is despicable.
November 1st, 2013 at 11:57 AM ^
November 1st, 2013 at 12:05 PM ^
Went four times. Saw three wins. Don't feel the need to go again.
Besides, why should I pay 80 bucks to watch 300 and Belle Tire commercials with a little bit of football thrown in to make me feel like I got my money's worth?
November 1st, 2013 at 12:20 PM ^
I anticipate going down in a blaze of glory win or lose... Probably because they'll strap me to a couch and light it on fire.
Go Blue!
November 1st, 2013 at 7:35 PM ^
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November 1st, 2013 at 12:25 PM ^
I've been to Spartan Stadium a few times and it's never been too bad. There's a few bad apples everywhere, and there might be a few more due to the rivalry, but I've never experienced anything close to bad enough to make me want to avoid going to a football game. I've been to many away games and I feel that if you are respectful of those around you, you've got a buffer.
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