ND Night Game Tailgating Situation

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September 16th, 2012 at 4:47 PM
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inthebluelot
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ND Night Game Tailgating Situation
For all of those mgobloggers headed to South Bend this weekend, the majority of M fans will likely be parking in the White Lot just north of the stadium for tailgating purposes. With that said, here's a bit of info... Cars... $40? RVs... $120 This is a grass field, so charcoal grills are banned, but propane is ok. Shuttle service to the stadium is available since this lot is about 1.2 miles from the stadium. Gates typically open at 7:30am, however, I'm awaiting a response from the ticket office on a confirmation of this since it's a 7:30pm kick. I've talked with several of you this past weekend in the Blue Lot and it sounds like most of us will be in the White Lot on Saturday. Please feel free to stop by and let's fire-up before the game. Just listen for me playing "The Victors" at the top of every hour and come enjoy a "pop" or two with the BLC. Finally, the stadium does NOT have video replay boards because those are the work if the devil, so bring a mobile device for replay purposes. The field is also still covered in natural grass because it's only 2012 and this is the only way to slow Denard down so that their slow linebackers can keep contain. There are no plans of cutting it this week, so, that's always neat.
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September 16th, 2012 at 4:53 PM | I've talked with several of (Score:5 Normal)
Humen
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I've talked with several of you this past weekend in the Blue Lot

 

Dissociative Identity Disorder. Look into it, mate. 

Thanks Thorin/Mgovideo for avatar

 

 
September 16th, 2012 at 7:59 PM | humen, really? (Score:1 Trolling)
inthebluelot
Joined: 01/05/2010
MGoPoints: 74

If you've got nothing to contribute, why post anything at all?

September 16th, 2012 at 8:19 PM | DB (Score:-1 Trolling)
September 16th, 2012 at 5:07 PM | After the game you are better (Score:5 Normal)
death by trident
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After the game you are better off walking to your car than waiting for the shuttle.  The lines are hideous.  Prior to the game the shuttle is great, just remember where you parked.

Apps can be helpful for this -

Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nomadrobot.mycarlocatorfree&feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLm5vbWFkcm9ib3QubXljYXJsb2NhdG9yZnJlZSJd

iPhone

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/parkn-find/id290111428?mt=8

September 16th, 2012 at 5:15 PM | Any idea on gameday this weekend? (Score:2)
naters113
Joined: 06/09/2010
MGoPoints: 107

Is there a chance it's in South Bend?

September 16th, 2012 at 5:18 PM | FSU is playing Clemson this (Score:3 Normal)
AmaizeingBlue
Joined: 09/01/2010
MGoPoints: 1345

FSU is playing Clemson this weekend, so I doubt it.

September 16th, 2012 at 5:20 PM | Agree (Score:2)
naters113
Joined: 06/09/2010
MGoPoints: 107

That looks like the only game that can top this one.

September 17th, 2012 at 6:19 PM | Plus, ESPN always likes to (Score:2)
M-Dog
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Plus, ESPN always likes to pimp its own games versus NBC's.

 

M'Dog

September 16th, 2012 at 5:22 PM | Nope (Score:5 Normal)
OMG Shirtless
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Clemson/Florida State

http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2012/09/all-aboard-college-gameday-headed-for-tallahassee-for-clemson-at-fsu/

I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held.

September 16th, 2012 at 5:17 PM | Ill be headin to South Bend (Score:2)
M Wolve
Joined: 09/04/2011
MGoPoints: 732

Are there other options besides this lot or is this about it?  Hopefully some people who went to ND can help us out here (hint hint BiSB).

Bring back Keith Jackson

September 16th, 2012 at 5:22 PM | That's about it (Score:3 Normal)
death by trident
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http://ndsp.nd.edu/assets/47208/fb_parkmap_11.pdf

 

Unless you know someone who can get you a ND hang tag, you're going to be in the white lot.

September 16th, 2012 at 5:20 PM | right now it is projected to (Score:4 Normal)
blue42.hike
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right now it is projected to be overcast with light showers so plan accordingly

September 16th, 2012 at 5:31 PM | The lots opened at the usual (Score:2 Informative)
Captain Scumbag
Joined: 11/03/2009
MGoPoints: 156

The lots opened at the usual 7:30 AM for the USC night game last year. I'd expect the same for this weekend's game.

Happy tailgatining, y'all!

September 16th, 2012 at 5:36 PM | Good tip (Score:1)
inthebluelot
Joined: 01/05/2010
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Thanks for your reply

September 16th, 2012 at 5:31 PM | We went in 2006 and 2010 and (Score:4 Normal)
mGrowOld
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We went in 2006 and 2010 and both times got there early and parked at somebody's house off Edison/Angela.  In 2006 we were able to park in the front of the house ($75) and lucked out as the familes of Jake Long, Garret Rivas and Chad Henne all tailgated right next to us.  In 2010 we had to park in the back yard but it rained like crazy all morning/afternoon and didnt really clear up until right before gametime.

I can tell you that in my experience South Bend is a great place to go to a game with respectful, knowledgable fans who will tease but don't get abusive (in other words nothing like Columbus whatsoever).  If you havent been there yet and have a chance to go I'd recommend it strongly.

 

 

September 17th, 2012 at 3:10 AM | That's good to know because (Score:1)
mgoblue0970
Joined: 11/22/2008
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That's good to know because the people from ND who went to the Frozen Four against Michigan in Denver were some of the biggest douchebags outside of EL or Cbus that you'll ever meet.

September 16th, 2012 at 5:40 PM | Wish I was going. (Score:1 Normal)
Wolverine Devotee
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Wish I was going.

When the ADept sells special jerseys and gear, you'll see my picture next to the targeted customer crowd. A sheep.....but a Blue one.....

September 16th, 2012 at 5:50 PM | Clarify? (Score:2)
JeremyB
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ND site says White Field parking is $25 per car, not $40

http://gameday.nd.edu/campus/parking/

Don't take the shuttle - 1.2 miles is not long and the campus is beautiful.

September 16th, 2012 at 7:55 PM | Looks like info is inconsistent (Score:1)
inthebluelot
Joined: 01/05/2010
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I just checked the website and it states $120 for RV, but I didn't see a price for a car. The figures I gave are based upon a metal sign at the entrance of the White Lot on Juniper Rd that I read about a month ago when I was checking out the lot. I will be back down in S Bend on Wed for business, so I will check and see if that sign has been changed/ removed... Or possibly they just changed fees recently on the website.

September 16th, 2012 at 6:02 PM | Im looking for tickets (Score:1)
fishdaddy
Joined: 09/11/2011
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Anyone have 4? Trying to bypass using stub hub. What is the outlook on ticket prices if i have to scalp at the stadium?

GBOD

September 16th, 2012 at 6:06 PM | tickets (Score:1)
A2MIKE
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I have 4 tickets in section 110 row 26.  I am under the impression that these are the last row in the entire stadium.  I know they are on the 50, but the wife is complaining about sitting so far away.  Where is the Michigan section going to be for the game?  Anyone interested in swapping?

September 16th, 2012 at 6:14 PM | I was told by the Michigan (Score:2)
goblue7612
Joined: 03/02/2010
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I was told by the Michigan ticket office that we were given tickets in sections 116-119.

September 16th, 2012 at 7:47 PM | Tickets (Score:1)
bmr4242
Joined: 09/27/2010
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I still need two tickets if anyone has extra let me know. Thanks

September 16th, 2012 at 7:47 PM | I have 3 in the Michigan (Score:2)
NeilGoBlue
Joined: 09/30/2010
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I have 3 in the Michigan section. Should we talk?

Team 106

September 16th, 2012 at 7:58 PM | Tix (Score:1)
bmr4242
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Are you looking to unload all three or just two?

September 17th, 2012 at 12:02 AM | I'm looking for 3 in the UM (Score:1)
MaizieGoBlue
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I'm looking for 3 in the UM section too if anyone is selling

September 17th, 2012 at 1:46 AM | I'm looking for 3 anywhere in (Score:1)
rtsannes62992
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I'm looking for 3 anywhere in the stadium. I don't care at all where they may be just need 3.

September 17th, 2012 at 7:40 AM | Ridesharing board for anyone going to the game (Score:1)
MGoDot
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http://us.amovens.com/en/rideshare/ncaaf-notre-dame-fighting-irish-michigan-wolverines/0/

I was just thinking of the immortal words of Socrates when he said..."I drank WHAT?"

- Real Genius

 

September 17th, 2012 at 10:14 AM | looking for two tickets (Score:1)
Since85
Joined: 09/05/2012
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Are they available from anyone here?  If so, contact me please.  Thanks

September 17th, 2012 at 12:10 PM | How to watch the game on a Mobile Device? (Score:1)
Chica_GoBlue
Joined: 08/20/2012
MGoPoints: 8

I'm going to be a wedding on Saturday night..

 

Yeah... I know.

 

Can anyone give me any tips on how to get a live feed on my cell phone while at the reception? I'm hoping a TV will exist somewhere in the hall... but I need to take all precautionary measures.

_

Hail Hail

September 17th, 2012 at 12:33 PM | Looking forward to (Score:1)
Blue Chevy in OTown
Joined: 01/21/2011
MGoPoints: 35

Looking forward to  the replays of the last 3 UM/ND games this week.  I never get tired of watching Denard's run at ND 2 years ago.  Let's knock them back to irrelevancy!!

September 17th, 2012 at 12:39 PM | Will be tailgating with a (Score:1)
cincywolverine88
Joined: 01/24/2011
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Will be tailgating with a large group of Domers in the Stadium lot and will be right in between the Joyce Center and the Stadium - White Mike Hart jersey and will be there all day, come say hi and share a pop or two. 

September 17th, 2012 at 5:49 PM | See Everyone Saturday (Score:1)
bmr4242
Joined: 09/27/2010
MGoPoints: 21

Just picked up my tickets- Right above the ND student section so that should lead to some fun. Looks like I will be pulling into the White Lot at 7:30am Go Blue!!

September 18th, 2012 at 9:22 AM | What section are you in? I (Score:1)
cincywolverine88
Joined: 01/24/2011
MGoPoints: 66

What section are you in? I will be there as well. 

September 18th, 2012 at 5:02 PM | Section 134 (Score:1)
bmr4242
Joined: 09/27/2010
MGoPoints: 21

Row 21

September 17th, 2012 at 8:36 PM | Unless things have changed in the last two years... (Score:1)
BlackMethod
Joined: 11/21/2009
MGoPoints: 24

It's difficult to get a signal on your mobile device in the stadium. There's no logical reason for this, as far as I can tell.

September 20th, 2012 at 5:12 PM | Wet and Cold Tailgate (Score:1)
bmr4242
Joined: 09/27/2010
MGoPoints: 21

Looks like it may be damp and chilly Saturday

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/south-bend-in/46601/hourly-weather-fore...

 

September 20th, 2012 at 5:20 PM | tailgate with class (Score:1)
DrueDown
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September 21st, 2012 at 11:21 AM | White Lot opens at 8am (Score:1)
bmr4242
Joined: 09/27/2010
MGoPoints: 21

Just got off the phone with the ticket office and they confirmed the white lot will open at 8am tomorrow even with the 7:30pm kick off

October 8th, 2012 at 2:59 PM | RE: ND Night Game Tailgating Situation (Score:1)
Michael99
Joined: 10/08/2012
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Why should not we take the problems of life as the complexity of games? It simply helps us to go through the difficult situations with patience.

Regards,

Michael99

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