Spring Game Info
Got an email in my inbox this morning asking for an RSVP to the spring game, along with a quick survey (basically how many people are you bringing).
Here is the info from MGoBlue.com
- Gates open at 10AM
- Game will be on BTN, BTN2Go, and radio on 97.1 (I would assume 1050 as well) in SE Michigan. Which, you have no excuse not to be in Ann Arbor. If you'd rather listen from aways away one of their websites or mgoblue.com will have it.
- There will be prize giveaways per the email I got, I would assume suggested donations would have some free swag associated with it as well, as in the past.
Less than a week away and I can't wait to see what the team looks like!
Edit: assume everyone knows this but admission is free.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:05 AM ^
I received this as well. Planning to have a little spring tailgate at Pioneer I think.
By the way: Have the Maize/ Blue rosters been posted anywhere yet?
March 30th, 2015 at 11:10 AM ^
They weren't anywhere on MGoBlue, they just have the overall team roster and a "fact sheet" with returning starters, schedule etc.
Very interested to see how the draft shook out. Also, wonder what the coaching situation is going to be like...will it be Harbaugh coaching one squad with Durkin and Drevno coaching another? Anyone have insight on this?
March 30th, 2015 at 11:35 AM ^
It has been said that it is Durkin vs drevno.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:22 AM ^
It's reported that Peppers was the first player chosen, Malzone the first QB (at 24) and Morris at 29.
First 4 taken: Peppers, Glasgow, Lewis, and Cole
March 30th, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
Did we get any confirmation on which Cole was drafted top 4?
March 30th, 2015 at 11:58 AM ^
Don't believe so but I'd be shocked if it wasn't Mason.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:59 AM ^
Mason
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March 30th, 2015 at 11:05 AM ^
but my boss decided to have me work Saturday morning.
My brother may go though.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:21 AM ^
Fire him?
March 30th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
Tell him you quit, then return on Monday as if nothing happened
March 30th, 2015 at 12:19 PM ^
Ah...the Costanza method. Nice.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:26 PM ^
He might also want you to come in on Sunday...too...
March 30th, 2015 at 11:05 AM ^
Hooray for an actual game!!!!!
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March 30th, 2015 at 11:12 AM ^
Has anyone ever told you that you look more Canadian than Mexican?
March 30th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^
Looks Lithuanian to me.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:10 AM ^
52 and sunny as of now!
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March 30th, 2015 at 11:14 AM ^
51 with enthusiasm unknown to mankind
March 30th, 2015 at 11:22 AM ^
I saw something different with the wet stuff in the forecast.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:31 AM ^
Wunderground is saying it should be clear. A brief window between the rain.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:11 AM ^
I just followed the link and opened the PDF "quick facts" file and noticed something a little strange. Why is Jay Harbaugh not listed under the assistant coaches heading? Just kind of seemed odd to me. Hopefully they get this fixed.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:14 AM ^
If the weather is nice, this could set a spring game attendance record. The Harbaugh hype is unbelievable. 70,000 maybe?
March 30th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
52, mostly sunny according to weather.com.
I HOPE I'm wrong, but with it being the day before Easter (Easter Weekend) and with all of the public schools and parochial schoolsin the state of Michigan being on Spring Break as of Friday at the bell, and with (I believe) Hash Bash Saturday, I don't see 70,000.
There IS INDEED a ton of enthusiasm, but I don't think a lot of people are going to make it to the Big House for a noon scrimage tjhat day, with all of the above going on. On another Saturday, like April 18, maybe 70,000+. This weekend, I'm guessing about 40,000. Please prove me wrong, mgobloggers!!!
March 30th, 2015 at 11:19 AM ^
I am not sure this will be a full game, i.e. 3 hours that we see during the regular season. My program guide on directv says Noon-2:00 pm. Perhaps a running clock. Maybe it will be normal clock and BTN just breaks away to game they are covering at 2:00 pm. Guess we will see Saturday but this either way will be better to watch than what I seen past few years.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:41 AM ^
I don't think they take a HT break plus I think they do a running clock in the 4th qt. This speculating this stuff makes me more excited
And will the QBs be safe-jersey protected? (Well, we've got a gazillion, so maybe not.)
March 30th, 2015 at 11:24 AM ^
I'm going to indoctrinate the goodness out of my GF at the game.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:28 AM ^
I am going to shoot ofr getting there as the gates open - being that I never have been much of a morning person even though work forces me to be one, it is probably the best I can manage anyway. I am curious to know if there are any specific blog-related MGoMeetups, but I seem to recall that they've been sporadic for the spring game so I won't hold out a lot of hope. I can definitely find things to do all the same before the game anyway.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:29 AM ^
I assume all of us here do, but I would hope anyone who goes to the game makes at least a small donation to Motts.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:34 AM ^
I will be there at 10:00 with at least 2 daughters. They want front row as in years past. Not my favorite perspective to watch the game, but we must insure that Kalis and Wormley see their surprises they have for them.
GO BLUE!!!
HARBAUGH!!
March 30th, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
Haha I am sure you will all have a blast.
One question I have, as someone who hasn't attended in the past and just watched on TV...does the band come to play also? Do the players run out and touch the banner at all? Obviously it's not the same as an actual game but I think that'd be pretty cool to see.
I will probably try to sit just up from the tunnel at the 50.
March 30th, 2015 at 12:27 PM ^
Normally a routine practice with stretching and a short scrimmage at the end. No band at a practice. This year I am expecting a real game feel.
Take my seats in Section 1 row 51 13,14
Section 1...hmmmmm....very interesting.
Do you sit nearby?
March 30th, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
What's the tailgate scene at these things? Heading into town and wouldn't mind a little tailgating session prior to heading in.
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March 30th, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
60, 70,000, how much you guys expectin'?
March 30th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
If the weather holds, and right now it looks like it'll be in the 40s-50s that day, it could get up to 60,000, but I'm betting closer to 50-55,000.
Maybe if the weather is absolutely perfect it could get close to 70,000, but that's a lot to expect from a spring game.
I don't know. 50,000+ seem overly optimistic to me. Maybe if it had been promoted for a few weeks.
March 30th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
Alumni flag game before?
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March 30th, 2015 at 11:56 AM ^
Are they having that this year?
March 30th, 2015 at 12:08 PM ^
Harbaugh and Wheatley select the teams
March 30th, 2015 at 12:14 PM ^
Wheatley playing in it?
March 30th, 2015 at 12:52 PM ^
No, I was kidding around. Sorry. They are the only alums on staff, correct?
March 30th, 2015 at 12:10 PM ^
this saturday is hash bash. so fuck everything.
March 30th, 2015 at 12:31 PM ^
Last year we tried to eat on campus and it was a joke. Traffic was insane!! Don't even try that.
March 30th, 2015 at 12:13 PM ^
I'm surprised it's going to be broadcast on the radio. Or is that common and I just never paid attention?
I haven't heard anything about the alumni flag football game. Are they not doing that anymore? In 2009, I found that much more entertaining than the actual spring game itself.
March 30th, 2015 at 12:13 PM ^
How can it be Durkin vs. Drevno? Don't you want the OC coaching both offensive units and the DC coaching both defenses? Otherwise half the game is Durkin calling offensive plays vs. Drevno's defensive plays.
March 30th, 2015 at 12:18 PM ^
Do you realize half the coaching staff has experience calling plays? I'
m sure they'll let an assistant call them.
March 30th, 2015 at 12:14 PM ^
Also. There will be no hugs.