Any MGoBlogger's making the trip to happy valley for the Penn state game ?
October 7th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^
Any MGoBlogger is going? Awesome, Any is a great friend of mine.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
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October 7th, 2015 at 12:42 PM ^
October 7th, 2015 at 12:50 PM ^
"How would you have liked me" **
But to answer your question, I think he's speaking to the misused apostrophe.. should be "Any MGoBloggers making the trip"
October 7th, 2015 at 1:19 PM ^
Why is there an apostrophe in "MGoBlogger's?"
October 7th, 2015 at 2:12 PM ^
Ok... I'll take the bait. I'll be "that guy". I always get a laugh out of people who can't be bothered to follow simple rules of grammar. There's always an excuse, never ownership of the fact that they're just plain lazy, so they get pissy when people throw shade. You don't want the snark? Follow basic rules of grammar. Learn to use an apostrophe. Learn what a contraction is (hint: it's not would of, it's would've, which is short for 'would have').
October 7th, 2015 at 3:32 PM ^
Seriously, the plural of MGoBlogger is MGoBloggers. No apostrophe.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:33 AM ^
October 7th, 2015 at 11:39 AM ^
many years ago, they stayed in Clarion, Pa. I imagine its not a lot cheaper but the drive into Happy Valley is tricky, as in leave early, then leave an hour or two earlier than you planned.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:48 AM ^
is it even enjoyable if getting there is such a PITA?
October 7th, 2015 at 11:58 AM ^
I'll have to check that area out for sure. State College being in the middle of nowhere is not helping the cause here that's for sure.
October 7th, 2015 at 2:16 PM ^
I-99 almost drops you in the parking lot. If you get jammed for hotels look at Lock Haven.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:36 PM ^
October 7th, 2015 at 11:36 AM ^
I definitely am attending as well. Would tailgate; will bring beer and eat a lemon.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
I would recommend saving money and buying permit in advance. $40 if purchase day of the game and you will be directed further away from the stadium without a permit. $15 or $20 if purchase in advance, can't recall exact amount. Call 1-800-NITTANY to order as I don't see a link to order online.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:02 PM ^
option (short of showing up at the ticket office in person) to get a parking permit in advance.
I have no idea why you can't also order this via the internet. Well, I do have an idea --- PSU would prefer people pay $40 vs. $15. But such is.
Also note that you should call prior to 11-November-2011 (10 days prior to the game), or else it will be $30 vs. $15 ($15 charge to deliver the pass via express mail).
October 7th, 2015 at 11:40 AM ^
That will be a 3:30 game, most likely.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:46 AM ^
Thinking about making the trip up from MD. Boss is a Penn State grad, so I may be able to score some tickets.
An MGoTailgate would be awesome.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:47 AM ^
My friends and I (about six of us) figured we had to make at least one trip to Happy Valley during undergrad. It will be a blast. I'd love an MGoTailgate! Also, given that PSU is in the middle of nowhere, is finding hotels a nightmare? I haven't even looked yet.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:54 AM ^
Finding hotels is not fun... Everything right around State College is around $450 a night (and that's the cheapest). 2 years ago we stayed in Slippery Rock and partied there, but it was about a 2 hour drive into Happy Valley and 2 hours back after the game. After the game it's really about 4 hours because getting out of Penn State is an absolute nightmare and takes forever. So just be prepared to have a post tailgate for a little while, cause you won't get very far if you leave right after the game.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:20 PM ^
You can park one there for the weekend in spots which have big tailgate scenes, so would be convenient for that purpose also.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
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October 7th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
October 7th, 2015 at 11:52 AM ^
I've stayed in Altoona and it worked out perfectly both times Half hour drive easy access to freeways. I would suggest that area of PA.
October 7th, 2015 at 1:09 PM ^
The times that we've made the trip (can't this year because of a previous commitment), this is where we stayed and it works out very well. It isn't that far off the Turnpike (I-76) along I-99 if you're coming from the west (Detroit area, in our case) and like you said, it's only another 30 minutes or so up I-99 to get to State College, which is a reasonable distance really.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:52 AM ^
Ill bee their.
October 7th, 2015 at 11:54 AM ^
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October 7th, 2015 at 11:57 AM ^
Yes, I'm planning to go with a few other guys. We didn't buy tickets or book a hotel yet, but we took the Fri before off!
October 7th, 2015 at 11:58 AM ^
Heading up with a few Penn State alum friends of mine. Found an Airbnb spot to stay for a weekend for relatively cheap. Happy Valley is a great time.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:05 PM ^
That's so nice of you! We will be in a caravan coming to the Penn State game, so we'll have our own tailgate. Hope you meet some great fans again! I'm really looking forward to this game and checking out Penn State's stadium. We went to Notre Dame and Ohio State last year and were very underwhelmed by their stadiums.
October 7th, 2015 at 1:03 PM ^
I hated ND's stadium. Not having a real scoreboard was horrible. Will probably never go to the Horseshoe. You will definitely have a good time in Happy Valley.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:13 PM ^
because my one and only trip there was for the 2013 penn state game. i watched it with a former michigan player (among others). said former michigan player had played under lloyd carr and, suffice it to say, was less than pleased with how the play calling was going.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:19 PM ^
October 7th, 2015 at 1:01 PM ^
and one time, I had my picture taken with the Jo Paterno statute. Oh..this isn't the shameful thing you've done thread?
I won't be back. That place gives me the creeps just thinking about it. Strange thing is, some of the coolest people I have ever met at our Ann Arbor tailgates have been the visitors from Penn State. I just can't get excited about planning a road trip to Happy Valley anymore.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:37 PM ^
making the Minnesota game on Halloween my road game rather than Penn State.
I've yet to take in a game at either venue (although I made it to the Metrodome a long time ago), and hope to eventually go to a Michigan road game in each and every stadium. Looking at future schedules, we have no games scheduled at Minnesota thru 2019. 2020 and beyond is a long time from now; OTOH we'll be going to Happy Valley again in 2017.
(edit/slight hijack of thread) Now that I've decided to help Michigan win the Little Brown Jug, what section(s) are designated for Michigan fans at TCF Bank Stadium? I'd much rather sit somewhere close to fellow Wolverine fans than near the Minnesota students.
StubHub has a few tickets in the $40-$60 range and a lot priced between $60-75; they seem to be dropping in price a bit as Minnesota struggles. OTOH, I expect demand for this game from Michigan fans to rise as long as we continue to win.
October 7th, 2015 at 1:06 PM ^
I'm looking to making the Minnesota game too. Would be my first trip to Minnesota ... so I second any information about Michigan sections would be great. I know tickets directly from their ticket site are about $75 (includes fee).
Also was thinking of staying in Eau Claire, WI ... shorten the drive home on Sunday. Any advice on lodging ??? Thanks.
Perhaps we should start a new thread ?
Go Blue!
October 7th, 2015 at 2:34 PM ^
Seeing no responses to my above question, I may have to do that in the coming days, despite not wanting to clutter the board.
October 7th, 2015 at 5:45 PM ^
When I bought my Michigan season tickets, I was able to buy Minnesota tickets. I am in section 201.
October 8th, 2015 at 1:20 AM ^
October 7th, 2015 at 12:14 PM ^
I am going with my borther and dad. I would be interested in an MgoBlog tailgate. I also have an extra ticket if anyone is interested.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:21 PM ^
I'm thinking of heading up to the game, not sure yet though. If I do I will definetly love to join the tailgate.,
October 7th, 2015 at 12:26 PM ^
I'm planning on making a trip to Happy Valley tonight. It is our anniversary afterall.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:58 PM ^
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October 7th, 2015 at 12:28 PM ^
Getting out of Penn State after the game will be the most frustrating experience of your life. I have been there three times and have never gotten out of the tailgating area in less than 90 minutes. Couple that with the fact that each time was a Michigan loss, each one more demoralizing than the previous, and I have no problems admitting that after the 3OT loss in 2013 I lost my damn mind for about 20 minutes and just yelled to no one in particular how much I hated everything at that particular point in time.
DSHGFDSURJP;EWRGLSFGHLFGSLDIUFG!!!!!!
October 7th, 2015 at 1:09 PM ^
Forgot about this little detail. It's true, that drive out was pretty much the worst.
October 7th, 2015 at 12:34 PM ^
October 7th, 2015 at 12:38 PM ^
October 7th, 2015 at 12:50 PM ^
So, you're going to the Penn State game?