Michigan @ Minnesota Roll Call
MGobloggers, who's heading to Minnesota? What your plan for tomorrow? Any tailgating around the stadium?
I arrived in Minneapolis yesterday and have already seen a lot of maize and blue at the hotel and at the sports bar last night. This will be my 10th on campus Michigan road game to add to my list:
Indiana, Wisconsin, UCLA, Purdue, NW, Washington, ND, Iowa, Utah
On a side note I took the opportunity to check off my 48th & 49th states this week in South Dakota and North Dakota the last couple days, with only Alaska left to visit.
Excited for the game, should be around 50 degrees at kickoff which isn't as bad as I had originally thought. Go Blue.
October 6th, 2023 at 12:13 PM ^
First road game for me since JT was short - hoping i wasn't part of the problem but if something terrible happens tomorrow you all can blame me.
A friend's brother is a senior at Minnesota so going to try to keep up with the kids for tailgating.
October 6th, 2023 at 12:22 PM ^
I'm there! My son's first Michigan football game, we're very excited. Section 205 row 11; I'm the tall one, now with beard. I generally wear a ball cap, but I'm not sure which one yet. (Saturday edit: went with a winter-style Michigan hat instead, guarding against the evening chill). And a Michigan football jersey, obviously.
We'll probably get down there at 3:30 or 4 and eat at Dinkytown before going to the stadium, as I've done in previous visits. Tailgating near the stadium isn't impressive; as discussed in a thread earlier this week, they do allow tailgating at the fairgrounds, but since I need to leave promptly and drive to Duluth after the game, I have never parked there.
October 6th, 2023 at 1:09 PM ^
i was hoping i'd see you post like this. enjoy and go blue!
October 6th, 2023 at 12:23 PM ^
We're driving up to the Twin Cities from South Dakota this afternoon. Living in SD now we don't get to many games, so it's worked out well to get to Nebraska and Minnesota this year. This will be my first game at Minnesota since they played in the Metrodome!
October 6th, 2023 at 12:35 PM ^
I’m here. It’s cold and rainy. Had a bit too much fun at Surly last night and have taken it easy this morning.
Been to Nebraska, Penn St., Iowa, and now Minnesota.
October 6th, 2023 at 12:37 PM ^
Heading to the airport now. Looking forward to my 8th away B1G stadium and a big Meeechigan victory! Hoping to head around campus and find a good college bar for the earlier games, and maybe a Jucy Lucy.
October 6th, 2023 at 2:04 PM ^
The best Jucy Lucy is at the Nook, which is sadly no where near the stadium. (getting that out there before all the Minneapolis people claim Matt's and the suburbanites claim 5 to 9 Tavern)
The Blue Door Pub is not too far from the stadium and they have very good burgers and tots, although it will most likely be packed.
October 6th, 2023 at 4:43 PM ^
Thanks for the recommendation. I've kinda settled on the Nook after some online digging confirms your thoughts. Catch a quick uber out there, hang for a burger and a few beers during the noon game. Might have to check out the bowling alley downstairs as well.
October 6th, 2023 at 5:59 PM ^
Not a single lane rolls straight and all of the bowling gear is probably from the 60's or 70's, but it's always fun.
Try the cheese curds, any flavor. Well worth it, even though you will regret how much you ate later.
October 7th, 2023 at 8:00 AM ^
We’re here In Minneapolis now. Had a Jucy Lucy at Matt’s for lunch and a blucy at Blue Door for dinner. Good times.
October 6th, 2023 at 12:49 PM ^
Me plus 3! Flying out of Chicago tonight. Going into the season I has seen Michigan win in 12 of the 14 B1G stadiums. Went to Nebraska last week for #13 and God willing I'll knock out #14 tomorrow.
October 6th, 2023 at 12:51 PM ^
Note that a lot of local attention will be on the Twins, who are playing at 3:45p local time in the slot immediately before the 6:30p local kick. That may affect availability of places with tvs; it also may mean that tickets may be incrementally easier to come by. Edit: *Will* be. I wish I had waited until today to buy, knowing now that Minnie is struggling and the Twins are vacuuming up the local attention.
Still time for a late decider to pull the trigger and get up here.
October 6th, 2023 at 1:27 PM ^
Great point. I bought four from the Minnesota ticket office for $160 each back in late July. Section 114 so pretty solid seats I think.
October 6th, 2023 at 12:59 PM ^
On the couch in front of the TV tomorrow night. I haven't been to Minnesota since 1985 but I've made Big Ten circuit (completed it in 1992 with a trip to C-bus and completed it last year with a trip to Rutger and soon will need to start again).
Wishing a good time to all who will be there in maize in blue. Bring back victory!!
October 6th, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
I'm two campus Michigan road games venues ahead of you (a total of 30 road games at 10 B1G stadiums plus ND) but trail you by 17 states (32 visited so far).
October 6th, 2023 at 1:16 PM ^
I'll be there with SRO tickets, so probably standing somewhere along the top of the stadium or sitting with the students.
If I was from out of town I wouldn't attempt to tailgate, I don't think it's allowed anywhere near the stadium and it's not really a thing here.
My recommendation would be to find a bar near Target Field to watch the Twins-Astros game (first pitch 3:45 central time), then hop on the light rail, which will drop you off right next to to Huntington Bank stadium. I would not attempt to drive if you can avoid it, the game is sold out (not a given for the Gophers) so traffic will be bad before and after the game, and ramp parking is very expensive. Ubers work fine, but be prepared to walk a few blocks for both dropoff and pickup.
October 6th, 2023 at 1:29 PM ^
Will the green line increase train frequency? Looks like they only have a few runs spaced half-hour apart after the game. Just not enough capacity to move large numbers of people if they don't ramp things up for game traffic.
October 6th, 2023 at 1:38 PM ^
I doubt it, late night service has been not great lately for everything but the Beyonce and Taylor Swift shows, and I don't think this rises to that level. Even so, 30 minutes is less than you'd wait to get out of one of those ramps.
October 6th, 2023 at 1:42 PM ^
Looks like they have ramped up service for the Twins game only. Not a lot of options to add more routes on the green line.
October 6th, 2023 at 1:18 PM ^
I'm home with a newborn, but we will proudly be watching from our basement in the Twin Cities suburbs!
October 6th, 2023 at 1:24 PM ^
Congrats, Mr President!
October 6th, 2023 at 1:35 PM ^
Thanks! Hail to an MgoBaby!
October 6th, 2023 at 1:36 PM ^
I'll be there with one of my sons. First Michigan game for him. We'll be in our Michigan gear in section 142.
Going to see if I can convince him to try a philly cheesesteak from Frank & Angie's. Last time it nearly did him in and he breaks out in sweats every time I mention it.
October 6th, 2023 at 1:41 PM ^
The wife and I will be there! Coming up from the Omaha area. About a 5 hour drive. Going to make the full round trip in a day. Dress warm.
October 6th, 2023 at 2:00 PM ^
I'll be there - Section 119. Headed downtown around 4 to hit a bar or two before heading to stadium.
October 6th, 2023 at 2:09 PM ^
I’ll be there! Tailgating in the Gold lot. Lmk if anyone wants to join.
October 6th, 2023 at 2:24 PM ^
I will be there as well. We have about 15 total in our group. Tailgating in Lot 37. Go Blue!!!
October 6th, 2023 at 2:30 PM ^
Just passed by the Gopher Chauffer, here with 7 total wolverines
October 6th, 2023 at 2:50 PM ^
Just got into town. I’ll be at the game in section 217. Me and my wife’s annual away game this year (5th year). Go Blue!
October 6th, 2023 at 4:50 PM ^
See y’all there, there was a cold wind in MPLS this morning, hoping it stays dry for the night game
October 6th, 2023 at 6:27 PM ^
Driving my daughter to Chicago to catch her flight home to Texas.(She's on crutches so we didn't want her having to deal with a connecting flight.)
Probably going to miss the game so I will watch it later on BTN.
Go Blue and safe travels to all who are attending in person.
October 6th, 2023 at 6:39 PM ^
I took the train up from Urbana Thur. night and have been drifting around downtown Mnpls. Looking forward to the game!
October 6th, 2023 at 8:32 PM ^
Is this you and your entourage?
October 6th, 2023 at 7:25 PM ^
I am here at the Hilton Garden Inn on Campus looking out at the stadium. Met my buddy from California whose daughter attends minnesota. Tailgating tomorrow with my buddy from Kalamazoo who also went to school with me at Michigan. Going to be a reunion of sorts. Looking forward to a great Michigan victory tomorrow! This is my second trip to watch Michigan play here in Minneapolis the first was back in the Rich Rod days. Thank you Steven Threet! Section 219 Row 30 5-8
October 6th, 2023 at 10:19 PM ^
If you're like me and do not have a tailgate to go to and want to watch football all day there is the Michigan alumni bar downtown. Tom’s Watch Bar, 609 Hennepin Ave.