Spring Game Questions

2. I've been to the last 2 spring games, and it doesn't seem that tailgating is huge.  Some people may do it, but I can't remember seeing many tailgaters out there.  Other users will either confirm this or call me stupid.

3. Don't even bother trying to follow the scoring system.  They don't really explain it and it is nothing like in a real game.  I think the defense gets a point for forcing a punt and the offense gets a point for a first down, etc. 

4. Sit wherever you want.

As far as parking goes, I don't know what's open and what isn't but I know that parking in the structures in town is easy.  Remember that there are a lot fewer people for the spring game (maybe 30K) than there are for a home game.

You can sit wherever you want for the game.  It's usually more of a practice than a game, so there isn't really scoring.  If they have points, they'll probably explain over the PA.

They've let people go on the field after the game some years.  If not, players are usually outside the east entrance to the stadium afterwards.

Parking is way easier. Pick a side street and walk.

Not much at all.

No idea on the scoring. They usually can't run an actual game.

Yes.

Never tried but probably.

1.  I have no idea for certain about parking, but it should be markedly cheaper than on gamedays.

2. Similar to the first, no idea for certain, but it will be markedly smaller than in the fall.

3. It's not going to be a game so much this year, but a practice, so I don't think there will be a concrete scoring system.

4. Yes.  One of my favorite parts of the game is working my way through the crowd into the surprisingly large gaps of seats in the first few rows at the 50.

5. Not a great one, but if you're up on the fence, and lucky, you may be able to convince someone on the field to sign something for you.  It's not terribly likely though.

This should be helpful to several of these questions: http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/fbl-spring-game-2012.html.  
 

Although I do have a question of my own.  I see here that they say to bring small cameras to the game.  Since last year, I have purchased a DSLR, and I was planning to bring that this year. Does anyone know how strict they are with not allowing a camera with a detachable lens? (I guess I'm wondering because it's not on the strictly prohibited list.)  Thanks!

Those coming from out of town for the spring game may not be aware of this: East Stadium is closed between Kipke Drive and South Industrial for replacement of the Stadium bridges. See this page for details and detours.

I've been to a few of the spring games and they have all been a great time.  It's spring and being outside while watching some FOOTBALL is a great way to spend a couple hours. 

Tailgating is pretty weak, but YOU can help make this better.  I usually have a couple pops with my dad before and maybe after.  Gotta talk about how good the team looks and you can't expect me to do that without some conversational lubricant.

I think the spring game is on the rise in terms of popularity.  I take it upon myself to try and spread the word and get as many people to go as possible.  Hopefully the rest of the MGoCommunity does the same.  You'll have a great time.

but there have been years in which the spring scrimmage was followed by an autograph session on the field. I think at age 8 I got tom brady's autograph on a hat, only to have the ink wash off during a squirt gun fight that summer.

5. Last year I went after the game to where the players walk out, and many players were signing. I happened to get Hopkins, Omameh, Barnum, Mealer, and a few others. Also, I saw a lot of former players just sitting in the stands so I went to get some autographs. I got Braylon, Breaston, hart, Graham, and Henson. Not sure if Michigan will announce ex-Wolverine players who are attending (last year I was prepared for all of these guys because there was a huge list of NFL players who were planning on attending). I wouldn't go by the tunnel after the game to get autographs, like everybody tries to do. Go back to where the players walk out (between Big House and Crisler) and you should have a good shot at getting some decent autographs.

Usually all the University lots are free, and as of the last few years Pioneer has been charging $20 to park.  Ive been going for ten years and Ive never seen any parking on the golf course.

Not much tailgating, but I sure will be!  Who wants to join me?  lets get some tailgate parties going guys!

Two or three years ago we went and tailgated in the lot at the stadium, which was free. Highly recommended if that's the case again.

Blue team: 1st team offense & 2nd team defense

Maize team: 2nd team offense & 1st team defense

There are no points for turnovers, sacks, stops etc. Just TDs and FGs. Last year Blue won 14-7 to push the overall series to 27-26 in favor of the Blue team.

Blue has won the past two years. My prediction Blue wins again, 21-14.

1 & 2: Same as normal gamedays for me at least. Same lot and people I tailgate with. Parking behind The Big House is free.

4. They aren't using the ticket system like last year so yes you can sit anywhere you want. I suggest section 23. You can see the whole thing, perfectly. Don't sit too close though or you will miss things.

5. If you go behind the stadium after the game, you will get some. The players obviously all leave that way since that's the exit. I've scored many pictures there in the past. Also if you park behind The Big House, you can watch The Team arrive and be close for autographs/photo ops.

 It's times like this I hate living on the other side of the country.

Braylon Edwards just tweeted he will be there

I'll add to #4 they might not let you sit anywhere if they do some more upgrades/construction to any of the sections, and they have them closed off because they're construction zones. But it'll still leave most of the Stadium. So you can sit anywhere no one's already sitting. Unless they don't mind that.

we tailgate at for games

2. Even the fans need practice.  Not sure why you wouldn't tailgate.

3. Varies

4. Yes

5. Yes

Yes,  you can tailgate after the practice