Question About College Gameday
I have two quick questions about College Gameday. I'm a sophomore, and therefore was not here when College Gameday was in town for the 1st UTL game. Can anyone that went tell me how early you showed up, and how good your spot in the crowd was? Is it worth being there if you show up at, say, 8AM and you're behind a massive amount of people?
Also, would my cowbell be confiscated if I were to bring it? Anyone with past college gameday expirience is welcome to share their expiriences.
September 6th, 2013 at 8:56 PM ^
I seem to recall it not being too crowded unless you were right up close. I was still decently close and could kind of move around out there. I'd guess you'll have to be there early though to get in those first few rows
September 6th, 2013 at 9:00 PM ^
8 am is plenty early. Cowbell is fine as long as you know what your doing. Where your Sundays best.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:01 PM ^
You are a sophomore.*
September 6th, 2013 at 9:21 PM ^
Thanks for your contribution to this thread.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:20 PM ^
You are extremely welcome.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:29 PM ^
Ooooooh. Now I understand what he was asking. Totally didn't understand till now
September 6th, 2013 at 10:20 PM ^
It was my pleasure.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:09 PM ^
I got there at 7:30 am last time around, which was early enough to be in the middle of the main fenced in portion, or right up against the fence outside of that main area.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:25 PM ^
So right about here? I took this pic earlier today
September 6th, 2013 at 9:55 PM ^
Yeah, right up against the little run they have for the camera crew to go through.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:23 PM ^
I remember when Gameday was appointment viewing. Of course, so was Sportscenter.
ESPN really sucks. I wish they would rehire Feldman and pair him with the Solid Verbal guys. The broadcasts would be entertaining and informative instead of inane.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:26 PM ^
I think it's a lot of people's opinion.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:28 PM ^
The commentary on ESPN is basically US Weekly for guys.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:27 PM ^
Found Gameday to kind of bore me. Mostly because it was SEC rabble rabble rabble. Being 10 feet from Erin Andrews wasnt terrible though.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:58 PM ^
Stood behind her at check-in at DTW the following day. Nice view.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:56 PM ^
Lots of pictures of the setup from today.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:10 PM ^
Gameday seems wild on TV but the reality is no beer is allowed and people get tired of standing there all day. I'd get there at 8am, say you went, get your pics and then hit your regular tailgate plan....
Am I wrong ? That's how I remember 2011 when it was at that location....
September 6th, 2013 at 10:37 PM ^
I've been to Gameday four times (3 at OSU, 1 at Wisconsin) so I'll chirp in. I recommend going early to get all the free stuff they handout (Key Chains, Home Depot cards, Helmets, Towels, Gameday signature signs) in addition to TV time and having your own sign shown on TV. Not sure how early you need to get to the set to ensure you get a favorable position but from my experience at two different B1G schools 5:30-6:00am is good enough to get on TV. Not sure what the set up or lines will look like in Ann Arbor but I imagine they won't be too different. Only game I went to that I didn't get on TV or receive free stuff was when we played USC 09' and it wasn't as much fun.
I recommend you get up and go early. Who knows when the next time you'll get the experience of College Gameday as a student.
September 7th, 2013 at 1:31 AM ^
Bowel Movement Excercises? Bad Meat Explosion? Butter Me Endlessly?
September 6th, 2013 at 11:22 PM ^
CJK5H or die, muthafucka!
September 7th, 2013 at 1:12 AM ^
Bring a sleeping back and camp right under the booth. That will ensure you will be woken up by Samantha Ponder and the crew tomorrow morning, and then you be in the front row.
September 7th, 2013 at 2:17 AM ^
...some devoted fans are camped out and ready to go!
September 7th, 2013 at 6:22 AM ^
Im currently standing in line, there appears to be a couple hundred people in front of me.
September 7th, 2013 at 6:37 AM ^
Samantha