First home game for an out of towner
Born and raised in Texas and have been HUGE Michigan fan since 1992ish. I will be making my first trip to the Big House this weekend and was wondering if there is anything I need to know before visiting. I would like to tailgate but dont know anyone. Good bars in the area? I'm also planning on getting up at 4 or so and going to the gameday set. Any thoughts would help me! Thanks and GO BLUE!
PS
I went to the 2005 Rose Bowl
2012 Michigan/Bama
2013 Michigan/Kansas basketball game
October 12th, 2015 at 12:33 PM ^
Check out the mgotailgate. Are you going to have a car? Parking will be your biggest issue if you do, but at 4am it should be easier.
October 12th, 2015 at 12:37 PM ^
Do they run that early? Were about 1 1/2 miles from the stadium and I really dont wanna walk in the cold.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:14 PM ^
Uber runs that early
October 12th, 2015 at 9:09 PM ^
And great performance in 95', I was watching as a 9th grader.
October 12th, 2015 at 5:10 PM ^
are your friends and have cars out 24/7
October 12th, 2015 at 10:28 PM ^
What the hell, are you from Texas or something?
October 13th, 2015 at 12:06 AM ^
It was like 91 here today!
October 12th, 2015 at 1:55 PM ^
Thanks for the plug!!! I'll post details on Wednesday or Thursday but we set up an open tailgate in Pioneer, start at 6am and will be there all day so come join us. Check the blog later in the week for MGoTailgate and I'll have the details or email me [email protected]
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October 12th, 2015 at 2:00 PM ^
Should I bring something? Beer? Im so pumped!
October 12th, 2015 at 2:25 PM ^
Bring whatever you want to drink. Out of town I know is harder - shoot me an email and I can help / coordinate food and that good stuff
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October 12th, 2015 at 2:58 PM ^
Perfect, will do soon!
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October 12th, 2015 at 2:26 PM ^
Ps - when are you coming back?!?!
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October 12th, 2015 at 12:35 PM ^
Bring warm clothes. Cold front blowing through on Friday.
October 12th, 2015 at 12:39 PM ^
Im tracking the weather. Im guessing its not gonna be 84 like it is here now haha.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:16 PM ^
Crazy how October can be whatever up here. Bundle Up!
October 12th, 2015 at 12:41 PM ^
Today is probably the last warm-warm day of the year. 52-30 is the projected high-low for Saturday, and it's a 3:30 kick. Adjust accordingly.
October 12th, 2015 at 12:36 PM ^
Start a thread to ask for good GameDay sign ideas
October 12th, 2015 at 12:38 PM ^
They'll tell you to go check it out at Crisler Arena
October 12th, 2015 at 12:43 PM ^
You will have a blast. Everyone will be welcoming and friendly. Heck, most people would be welcoming and friendly if you were wearing MSU gear...
October 12th, 2015 at 1:40 PM ^
Nice! And id never wear MSU gear!
October 12th, 2015 at 12:50 PM ^
Check out the Step Show in front of Revelli Hall. It's the Michigan drumline and it's a great way to start the game. The band will then march down Hoover ST. and into the stadium. You can walk alongside them. Last week, for the 3:30 game, the show was at 1:50 PM. You can check the band's Facebook page for the schedule.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:01 PM ^
Thanks!
October 12th, 2015 at 1:21 PM ^
HopCat opens at around 9:00 AM on gamedays. Awesome food, atmosphere, and beer selection. Then walk down State street through campus to see the students losing their minds. Make sure you stop into the Towsley Museum at Schembechler Hall, it's a really nice little tribute to Michigan Football.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:34 PM ^
I definitely wanna check out Schembechler hall. Anything related to the history of MIchigan Football will make me happy.
Whats the best local beer? I had a Widow Maker Ale last year in Wisconsin and they said it was from Michigan. I love trying local beers.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
I really enjoy El Rojo which is brewed by Griffin Claw, located in Birmingham. I tried Widow Maker for the first time when I was up in the UP a month ago. I was pleasantly surprised. The taste didn't really match the appearance to be honest.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:47 PM ^
Hopefully. I liked Widow, wasnt bad.
What time do liqour stores open there?
Hurst follows me also! haha
ARiojas35
October 12th, 2015 at 1:55 PM ^
You are like me in forgetting that you can buy liquor at any grocery store in Michigan. Down here we hit the mountains for our shine 24/7.
October 12th, 2015 at 2:02 PM ^
Yeah we cant do that in Texas. Our liquor stores arent even open all the time!
October 12th, 2015 at 3:19 PM ^
But you can drink when you're 16.
October 12th, 2015 at 3:54 PM ^
Not legally, but we still did.
October 12th, 2015 at 3:22 PM ^
Anything from New Holland Brewery is also good. Ichabod is in season now and that's what I have been stocking my fridge with. Probably end up tailgating with a dozen of those on Saturday.
October 12th, 2015 at 4:46 PM ^
They open that early? No beer till 11 though?
October 12th, 2015 at 1:19 PM ^
Welcome. Get there early. There are a ton of good bars downtown, which is maybe a half mile.
However, we have something personal here. There is enough room on this blog for 1 90's heartthrob, and that's me... You smoking from the same peace pipe kemosabe?
October 12th, 2015 at 1:38 PM ^
Everything sounds like its walking distance, perfect!
I come in peace. You can have the cougars and ill take the college chicks. You have me by a few years, Jessie.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:50 PM ^
Depending on what your drink of choice is, we can fine tune it too.
And I am like a fine wine, I get better with age.
October 12th, 2015 at 2:04 PM ^
Is my drink of choice. Straight with a cigar.
Im not doing bad myself, Im still on TV also!
October 12th, 2015 at 7:12 PM ^
Yep, I'm an out of Towner too and I usually either tailgate at golf course or bar hop prior to games. It depends on who I come with. If it's buddies, I get to golf course early and tailgate. We have almost always found friendlies around to hang with. Went with my wife last time and bar hopped all day and made our way with a crowd to the game on foot. Can't go wrong either way. I prefer tailgating, but since it was just the wife and I last trip I knew she would rather hit the bars.
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October 12th, 2015 at 1:24 PM ^
Jamie Mac usually welcomes visitors to his tailgate. He sometimes tweets out the location in the morning.
October 12th, 2015 at 1:36 PM ^
Im always on Twitter trying to get the inside Michigan scoop!
ARiojas35
October 12th, 2015 at 1:52 PM ^
You can swing by my tailgate, the Jager Yearbook. We will be doing a pong tournament, a fowling tournament, will have multiple grills food, a keg or two this week, and my Jager machine pouring shots. We will be just inside the state street entrance to the golf course under the Jager and Michigan flags.
October 12th, 2015 at 2:13 PM ^
Thanks! Should I bring drinks or cash? I would like to pitch in!
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October 12th, 2015 at 2:23 PM ^
If you bring a bottle of Jager, you have access to that, and if you give 5$ to our keg guy, you have unlimited access to that, and of course you can participate in the tournaments as well. If you'd like to know more you can search Jager Yearbook on facebook, or email me at dthedeucedeuce22@yahoo.
October 12th, 2015 at 2:56 PM ^
I will definitely email you soon! Thanks buddy.
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October 12th, 2015 at 3:11 PM ^
Just requested to join the Facebook group!
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October 12th, 2015 at 2:27 PM ^
They have a great tailgate and its worth stopping by!!
I promise I'm visiting before the year is over!
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October 12th, 2015 at 2:29 PM ^
This year has been good so far.... great pong and fowling tournaments. With an enthusiasm unknown to mankind!!
October 12th, 2015 at 2:19 PM ^
Hello, I am a huge fan of Mgoblog, I've checked it at least once a day for at least the last couple of years. My post history wouldn't suggest the same thing because I usually struggle finding responses or finding answers to the questions I need. I come here again seeking advice and I figured this is the best topic to ask my question.
I also will be heading to Ann Arbor this weekend, from Atlanta. I was able to find a very cheap plane ticket and have friends that have a place in AA. I don't have a ticket to the game and I was wondering if anyone on the board had any suggestions on good places to watch the game in Ann Arbor. I understand that obviously the best place to watch the game would be in the stadium so anyone that has experience or advice on scalping tickets would be appreciated.
I should also mention I have been to Ann Arbor multiple times and I'm somewhat familiar with the surroundings. And although I'm always open to a suggestion for a good bar, I was more concerned with experience scapling tickets.
October 12th, 2015 at 2:03 PM ^
Please make a sign that says "Thank you Jed York" for the ESPN set.
Golf course is a great place to tailgate...highly recommend getting there at least 6 hours before kickoff to get a good spot.
Stadium opens 2 hours before kickoff and does not sell alcoholic beverages.
We old guys who are balding tend to wear hats as the sun can be pretty strong in much of the stadium.
Have fun and welcome...you're in for a treat!
October 12th, 2015 at 5:17 PM ^
Thank you for this thread. I have never been to Ann Arbor and had no idea how huge this game would be when I purchased my tickets. I am staying outside of Ann Arbor but am also planning on waking up very early to get the full experience. Can't wait to meet some more great Michigan fans! I have to make the trip alone but just like the Maryland trip everyone was awesome. We have a great fan base. My only concern is finding parking. Go Blue!!!
October 12th, 2015 at 6:52 PM ^
Did you say early? Feel free to join us at 6am
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