Non-Michigan Game Roll Call
While there is nothing better than going to an important game at the Big House I enjoy mixing it up a bit by setting my DVR and going to non-Michigan games as well.
This year I plan to attend LSU vs. Wisconsin at Lambeau, Florida @ Tennessee, and probably a USC and/or UCLA home game later in the year.
In years past I’ve been lucky enough to see A&M upset #1 Oklahoma in 2002, a Florida/Georgia Cocktail Party Game in JAX, numerous LSU home games including the #1 vs #2 gem against Alabama a few years ago, and most importantly Albion @ Hope in that 1993 classic.
What non-Michigan games do you plan to attend this fall?
August 18th, 2016 at 12:28 PM ^
That would actually be a lot of fun. Wear Michigan stuff and cheering with the home fans, for a team that has a good chance of beating OSU? Might be a great experience.
I haven't gotten to do that often. I did attend a Wisconsin-MSU hockey game in Madison once; joining their "sieve" chant was a blast.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:18 PM ^
Attending major rivalriy games...GA-FLA, TX-OU, SC-UCLA, Army-Navy, Harvard-Yale, BAMA-Auburn, etc. Need to get the kids off my payroll first.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:23 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 12:27 PM ^
Sounds like an awesome opportunity! Also, nice that it's not on Saturday so you won't have to miss any other high profile games.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:26 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 12:36 PM ^
I like Rocky Top and the Charlie Daniels version is awesome.
August 18th, 2016 at 1:33 PM ^
thanks. I'll be there with my UNC grad school buddies so if history is any indication I'll be too drunk to even notice.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:27 PM ^
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August 18th, 2016 at 1:02 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 12:31 PM ^
I've got passes to a couple San Diego State games that I need to decide what I'm going to use. That's likely it.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:46 PM ^
Is Hoke in his walking journey from SDSU to Michigan?
It's been a couple years. Could one walk that much in two years?
August 18th, 2016 at 12:36 PM ^
Live in Nashville so I am going to try to make Vanderbilt's opening game against South Carolina.
After that it depends on if Western Kentucky or MTSU get good and play a team worth a darn and the tickets are still cheap.
Knoxville is my goal for next season.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:44 PM ^
Of CMU games. For some really dumb reason, Western is scheduled super early in the season.
UNLV is also a major university, even though they are total crap in football.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:50 PM ^
None, but I really want to attend a night game at LSU sometime in my life. It just looks so fun there.
August 18th, 2016 at 1:37 PM ^
yeah it's a great time. the best part about it is walking around the tailgates eating/drinking for free as everyone is so friendly and just shoves it at you. especially if you wear a michigan hat, they love talking michigan football for some reason.
that lsu/bama game was at night and just electric. think I made out with a random cute girl at halftime of that game. she accidentally ended up in our seats when I left for the bathroom. I figured it was my duty to kiss her before sending her on her way.
August 18th, 2016 at 2:01 PM ^
What about catching a VD?
August 18th, 2016 at 12:50 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 1:26 PM ^
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August 18th, 2016 at 12:52 PM ^
Going to all the EMU games....
Kidding. No I'm not.
August 18th, 2016 at 2:08 PM ^
I honestly thought about going to one just to see what that's like, the experience of basically no one going to your games when they are about 10-15 minute walk from campus away. Then I realized that, as a veteran of the 1990s version of the Detroit Tigers, I have already experienced such a thing (OK, so a 35-minute drive in the case of Tiger Stadium) and I didn't have to wait until the fall to see it either.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:58 PM ^
Most likely Homecoming if it doesn't conflict with Michigan's schedule (haven't checked GVSU's sked yet).
August 18th, 2016 at 1:06 PM ^
calendar this year. Thought about going to the Colorado game (my buddy is an alum and my daughter is a student) but it's not going to work out.
August 18th, 2016 at 1:09 PM ^
I really want to do the Tour de SEC at some point, starting with Baton Rouge.
I've actually never been to a college game not involving Michigan. Shit, never even been to an NFL game, either...
August 18th, 2016 at 1:31 PM ^
NFL games can be fun, but they aren't nearly the same thing as a good college game.
Michigan's open date is October 15. Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and LSU all host games that weekend. Worth noting: LSU is hosting Southern Miss, which means they won't be wearing white and unless Southern Miss is surprisingly good, the crowd won't be as live as it will be for a good SEC tilt. The Tennessee game is the aformentioned Alabama date; tickets will be through the roof.
A really intrepid (and wealthy and insane) fan would go to the Duke-Louisville game in Kentucky that Friday, stay at a hotel in central Kentucky, and then drive to Knoxville Saturday morning.
August 18th, 2016 at 1:24 PM ^
We always end our year with Army/Navy. Fantastic rivalry and experience.
August 18th, 2016 at 3:53 PM ^
Go Mids!
August 18th, 2016 at 1:39 PM ^
Going to Furman at MSU & Stanford at Notre Dame during bye week. Also going to all Michigan games home and away. Life is good.
August 18th, 2016 at 1:40 PM ^
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August 18th, 2016 at 3:54 PM ^
Impressive! I'm moving back to AA from Chicago and attempting to go to 11 of our games. Rutgers is just not worth the effort or money.
August 18th, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 1:52 PM ^
haven't been to a game at Stanford yet. Would imagine tix are a bit easier to come by compared to other programs with similar recent success.
Think I'm going to Pats @ SF on Nov 20 so maybe we'll also hit up the Stanford @ Cal game across the bay that wkd.
August 18th, 2016 at 1:52 PM ^
I’ve been to a couple Stanford games and those are a trip. Sure the fan base doesn’t have a clue whats going on, but the half time show is by far the best in all of football. It should be exceptional for USC.
August 18th, 2016 at 1:49 PM ^
Likely the SEC title game as we are driving to Orlando that weekend and Atlanta is sort of on the way. I risk getting murdered by SEC fans for my use of my nose to breathe with over their preferred choice, the mouth. But also as my girlfriend is an Alabama fan there is a very good chance I am unable to not mock everything about her chosen team and the collection of first cousins they call a fan base. Thereby rendering me, at best in a sex free vacation or at worst single.
August 18th, 2016 at 2:08 PM ^
yeah man, sex vs. mocking her fanbase will be a tough call. although since she's your gf and not your wife I would think sex happens somewhat frequently. I'd go with the mocking...
August 18th, 2016 at 1:58 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 2:00 PM ^
I'll be checking out Texas Tech vs Texas this year, hoping for shades of Crabtree vs McCoy.
August 18th, 2016 at 2:00 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 2:43 PM ^
I'm a CMU alum so I go to their games if they are close. SInce I've moved out to Oklahoma, I've watched them play Kansas twice. This year I plan on going to their game at Oklahoma State. I've been to Oklahoma, OSU and Tulsa games here. Arkansas is on the schedule of games to go to this year. A trip to Dallas next year is already being planned.
August 18th, 2016 at 3:15 PM ^
I'm headed to the Nebraska vs Oregon game september 17th. Lincoln is fun on game days
August 18th, 2016 at 4:27 PM ^
Don't get a chance to travel to too many games from Colorado. Will be at the CU-UM game this year. Probably catch a couple of local games. My Alma Mater N. Colorado plays at Colorado State, it will be the last season CSU plays at their current stadium as they are building a brand new stadium on campus.
Might catch an Air Force game as those are always fun.
August 18th, 2016 at 4:45 PM ^
Anyone living in Oz or NZ and planning to go to the Cal vs Hawaii game in Sydney on Aug 27? I am looking for a tailgate !
August 18th, 2016 at 4:57 PM ^
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August 18th, 2016 at 5:42 PM ^
I have served on the faculty at Mississippi State University for 13 years. My faculty season tickets have been in the first row at the 50 yardline for the past 5 years (unfortunately on the visiting side). Sometimes I go down on the field to help my disabled 8 year-old fire a cannon when the home team scores.
This year's marquee home opponents are Auburn, Arkansas, and Texas A&M. It is an off year.
Next year, and all even years, we host Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss.
August 18th, 2016 at 5:48 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 8:59 PM ^
Miami (NTM) and Cincinnati...if possible, given Michigan's home schedule.
August 19th, 2016 at 12:32 AM ^
Yea I know... My Daughters boyfriends dad is a Purdue Alum so we are all going together. Luckily though, It comes with it's perks. He has his own Jet that we're flying to W. Lafayette in for the game, and hopefully because of this, I'll be back home in time to watch the Michigan game which is at 8PM that night.
August 19th, 2016 at 7:08 AM ^