First time going Michigan football game at big house
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:30 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:05 PM ^
Wtf man
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:14 PM ^
WHoa whoa whoa... let him live his journey.
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:09 PM ^
clearly not very helpful, but irreverant and unexpected. In this day and age anything that makes me chuckle gets an upvote.
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:15 PM ^
weiner.
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:45 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 7:04 PM ^
Yes?
October 3rd, 2017 at 8:57 PM ^
LOL
Literally laughed aloud.
October 4th, 2017 at 1:50 PM ^
had Mt.Dew shoot out of the nose on this one...... good work sir
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:47 PM ^
...but barely
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:44 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 5:33 PM ^
with this word, but "loser" seems to be the most misspelled word in the universe these days.
Not trying to be the grammar police, but just noticed that all over the place lately.
Also, +1 for the sentiment.
October 3rd, 2017 at 8:36 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 4:20 PM ^
You're mistaken, that is what MSU fans will do on their way to the game.
October 3rd, 2017 at 4:27 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 4:52 PM ^
making his first visit to root on the Wolverines against the Spartans: Surprising.
Short of the "free" advice, parking can be obtained next to nothing depending on when you arrive by parking in neighborhoods near the stadium off Stadium Boulevard and Jackson Road. However, if you want the Michigan experience, I would recommend driving to a downtown parking garage, enjoying one of the many delightful restaurants in downtown Ann Arbor and then heading up Main Street toward the Stadium closer to game time with tickets purchased well beforehand.
There is alwasy a bustling market for last-second tickets in and around the stadium at discount prices, but this is not an option I would suggest for a first-time Big House visitor.
When attending the greatest game in Michigan history for me, in late November 1997, I followed the same advice I am giving now. And it worked out great. Saw the greatest crowd of Michigan faithful streaming into Michigan Stadium for a game I will never forget.
October 3rd, 2017 at 7:06 PM ^
he should have mentioned that this is not a raccoon family
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:30 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:55 PM ^
Just did a quick check on there, looks like just about everything is pretty well picked over at this point. Great... this should be a real shit-show by 7:30pm.
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:32 PM ^
commercial about U-M Football should help you get a feel for the upcoming experience:
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:44 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:55 PM ^
you are a Michigan resident, and don't find the Pure Michigan spoofs funny - I pity you.
Here is the golfing one - tell me it is not funny and spot on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O29sJHQSMxE
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:04 PM ^
a Sparty jealous littlebro site.
Wondering about you now....
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:22 PM ^
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October 3rd, 2017 at 3:57 PM ^
have never been referred to as a Sparty spy. That is going to leave a mark.
I guess everyone has their own sense of humor (clearly if negged on Pure Michigan Golfing). My bad.
Have put myself on "double secret probation", and will work overtime and weekends to show my blood bleeds Maize n Blue. Just do not banish me to the RCMB - such a punishment would be too painful for words...
October 3rd, 2017 at 4:04 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:20 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:47 PM ^
but that's not what he linked to - he linked to one that is simply juvenile abuse, not clever at all.
October 3rd, 2017 at 4:01 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:27 PM ^
For those interested, natives and non-natives alike, the entire repository is here - Not So Pure Michigan
I recommend "Construction", "Royal Oak", "Downriver" and "Lions Fans", just to name a few. If you live and work in Michigan, the self-deprecation is cleansing.
October 4th, 2017 at 8:31 AM ^
I live in Royal Oak. Spot on.
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:26 PM ^
Arrive late to the game and tell the usher that someone is sitting in your seat. Watch with glee as the usher proceeds to check the tix of everyone sitting within three rows of your alleged seat while you block the view of 30 people. Hilarious.
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:35 PM ^
I believe that Slow's BBQ is running their food truck again this year near Ebel Field again. They have the food truck going and a charity beer garden. It may be a little busy, but I wouldn't think it would be any busier than any other place on that day. I'd recommend that if you want to approximate the full experience. Plus, Ebel is where the band warms up so you'll get to see that.
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:49 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:53 PM ^
I just did a quick check on Park N Party and it looks like everything nearby is already sold out on there. To be honest, I've only ever parked up that way for a spring game, never for a regular season game. Last year, I actually walked from AAGO up there for an hour or two before a 3:30 kick. I bet a lot of folks that go there park in the neighborhoods to the west though. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful on that front.
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:42 PM ^
We went to the AFA game a few weeks ago and we got an uber from our hotel, dropped off right in front of the stadium. Had very little distance to walk and didn't have to worry about parking. I'd get tickets online seems how you are making a weekend out of it. Have fun.
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:48 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:49 PM ^
That is correct. Pulled up the app after and it was basically crashed. However we stuck around the stadium for the band playing, walked around, went through the mden and then was able to get one fairly easily!
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:51 PM ^
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:53 PM ^
Yeah absolutely. Probably not the best suggestion for this game.
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:49 PM ^
How was the uber after the game? Unless you were planning on staying in the area for a while I imagine that would be a nightmare.
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:50 PM ^
I like parking at Revel and Roll off S. Industrial. $25 per game and you never get backed in. They also give you a voucher for $5 off food. Then it's super easy to leave AA as you drop down S. Industrial to Eisenhower/Packard, left on Platt and you're back at Washtenaw. Then hop on 23 and you're on your way back to Nashville.
October 3rd, 2017 at 2:59 PM ^
Is taking Platt and Washtenaw really faster than continuing on Packard to Carpenter to get to 23? Seems like Washtenaw would be worse. Honestly asking.
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:17 PM ^
especially at night if you're not familiar with the area. Washtenaw has better lighting at night.
Packard up to Carpenter has more reckless drivers as well. If there's traffic, Washtenaw might move more slowly until you get to 23, but your car won't be totaled.
October 3rd, 2017 at 3:50 PM ^
I don't know how to interpret this. I often take Packard past 23 after football games and have no clue what you're talking about (though never after a MSU night game).
October 3rd, 2017 at 4:08 PM ^
Truthfully I've never tried that route in all my years of going to games. I usually hop in the left lane a little early to turn on to Platt (against the rules, I know) which speeds it up. This week is probably not the best barometer of things, but I'll try your way out.
October 3rd, 2017 at 4:41 PM ^
My caveat: I don't turn left on Carpenter (just go straight on Packard) because I don't need to get on the highway. So not sure what Carpenter actually ends up being like. I just usually avoid Washtenaw like the plague because my couple of experiences there were parking lot speeds (maybe unlucky). Hence the honest question about which is faster.