OT-Most miserable sporting event you have ever attended? (Weather)
While watching this Green Bay game dip down into the negatives, I began to think about the most miserable sporting event I had ever attended. I would have to say the 2006 Northwestern football game where we were smacked by freezing rain all game long. Fans decided huddling together near the bathrooms was a smarter choice than watching Michigan win a boring game 17-3.
January 5th, 2014 at 8:23 PM ^
That was brutal!!
January 5th, 2014 at 6:55 PM ^
For me, it would have to be the 1995 Michigan-Purdue game, as it was not only a pretty miserable day weatherwise but I am pretty sure that, from the walk from the car to the game and then later back to the car, we experienced all known forms of precipitation at temperatures within earshot of freezing the whole day. Even in three layers, that pretty much sucked for an outdoor experience, but we did win, so it was somehow worth it.
January 5th, 2014 at 6:56 PM ^
Saginaw, MI. November 1973. I was (mostly) on the sidelines. Freezing rain the whole game. That was miserable. Been to Michigan games where perhaps the weather was worse, but on those occasions I was in the stands bundled up with whatever gear I needed, and probably with a pint of schnaps at hand...
January 5th, 2014 at 6:59 PM ^
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January 5th, 2014 at 11:01 PM ^
But you're Chuck Norris. For you that had to be like a walk in the park on a sunny day.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:03 PM ^
January 5th, 2014 at 7:02 PM ^
One of the NW games, can't remember which year. 07? There was another almost as bad, I was at that one too.
January 5th, 2014 at 8:31 PM ^
In recent memory, that was the first one that came to mind. Rain and high winds....just plain sucked.
It's almost easier to deal with cold and snow because if you dress right, you stay dry. Rain and wind on a cold day just plain sucks.
January 5th, 2014 at 9:34 PM ^
I think the other NW game I'm thinking of was '05 maybe. I still think it was worse than '08 because it was snowing, raining, and some other sideways shit that I don't even know what you'd call it. It was terrible. I stayed til the end.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:02 PM ^
2008 Chicago Half Marathon
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85 vs. Ohio at home
86 vs. Ohio down there
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January 5th, 2014 at 8:15 PM ^
2001.
January 6th, 2014 at 10:59 AM ^
My wedding day. I wisely spent the day getting married instead of watching that game. That option being off the board means I've had to find other things to occupy my time during UM games over the past 6+ years.
January 5th, 2014 at 10:47 PM ^
Gross.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:10 PM ^
January 5th, 2014 at 7:12 PM ^
2008 Northwestern. rain, freezing rain, snow and then back in reverse. only time I have ever left a game early (had to drive to Kalamazoo for the Michigan-Western hockey game). I didn't warm up until Battle Creek.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:15 PM ^
Then I had Akron (got burned to a crisp, plus Akron), Indiana (frozen from head to toe), and I also traveled to East Lansing for the Michigan State game, after which I couldn't feel any part of my body until about midnight. That wasn't a terribly fun afternoon.
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January 5th, 2014 at 7:17 PM ^
A little off the beaten path, I ran a 10-ish mile leg of a 3-day run across Michigan relay up and down hills in 95+ degree weather in July. It was basically all dust and grime, the sun beamed down the whole time, and it was stifling humidity. The only time I've honestly been worried about my health after a race.
In terms of football games attended, there was a game against Purdue I want to say in 1999 that wasn't particularly terrible compared to 1995 but was this weird snow/rain mix that made everyone uncomfortable. I remember being wedged with some alumni and being absolutely miserable because they were loud, fat guys who squirmed for the whole game and basically scooted me around the bleacher.
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At least I got a Fandom badge out of it.
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January 5th, 2014 at 7:22 PM ^
I don't remember the year but it was at least 25 years ago.
cold ,rain, sleet wind all day.
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January 6th, 2014 at 12:31 PM ^
'95 Purdue is the winner. '08 Northwestern is in second place. Both were miserably wet and cold.
Third place goes, I think, to '92 Illinois - very cold, very snowy. The snowiest game I can remember. Playing conditions were a mess and we fumbled over, and over, and over. We finally needed to make a long FG to tie against a team we would have demolished on a clear day.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:26 PM ^
2013 Michigan @ Michigan State. In the upper deck with the rain and wind coming right down in our faces. We left at the end of the third quarter because we just new it wasn't worth staying. #fireborges
January 5th, 2014 at 7:26 PM ^
I also remember going to a U-M vs. BC game back in '96 where it rained for the entire 3rd quarter.
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January 5th, 2014 at 7:32 PM ^
Lucky for me plenty of pregame drinks kept me warm.
January 6th, 2014 at 10:03 AM ^
Worst game for me. The wind was brutal.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:32 PM ^
Vs Wisconsin, November 16, 1968. Ron Johnson was so cold he set a rushing record that still stands, 347 yards just trying to stay warm.
The Winter Classic would have been a close second, but clothing has come a long way since '68.
The rained-out Western Game was certainly not the coldest, but it is notable for being the first time I remember us discussing how nice a cool shower was going to feel, just before we drove all the way home with the heater blasting.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:33 PM ^
Also sticks out in my mind. Cold as the dickens and of course hearing the crack of Justin Fargas' leg from 30 yards and 70 rows away.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:36 PM ^
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1995 Kickoff Classic (vs. Virginia) was the hottest at Michigan Stadium.
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January 5th, 2014 at 7:46 PM ^
Between the rain, sleet, and snow, it's 1995 Purdue, hands down. I was in the band and it was horrendous. The rain from earlier had soaked our uniforms and gloves and our gloves then started to freeze. The field was all mud. When we got off the field after pregame those of us in the flags had pre-frostbite setting in and couldn't move our hands. It was incredibly painful. Reserves had to take our gloves off and we were allowed to use the football players' portable heaters that they had out on the sideline to warm up our hands.
Michigan State that same year was also horrible in terms of the cold, and Virginia that year was by far the hottest game ever. So, 1995 was definitely rough when it came to the weather.
January 5th, 2014 at 7:46 PM ^
I was soaking wet and it was like 31 degrees. I stayed the whole time and was absolutely frozen by the end. Had to stand in the hot shower for like 30 minutes when I got home till I felt like I was half warmed up again