Going to Rutgers
The wife and I are making the trip out to New Brunswick tomorrow for the game, taking NJ Transit from Penn Station. We were planning on heading in early to check out Rutgers's campus (we've been to New Brunswick before, but didn't make the trip over the river to campus), but with the forecast, we're thinking we might skip campus and just get in in time to get dinner before kick off. This is the wife's first Michigan game (second college football if you count watching Columbia and Cornell play a couple years ago), so hopefully it won't be too soul crushing.
I guess this is a general thread about going to the game. Things to check out on Rutgers's campus (weather permitting), restaurants to hit up before kick-off (crowd permitting), tail gating areas, transit advice, etc.
October 3rd, 2014 at 8:58 AM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 8:59 AM ^
what percentage of fans at the game are expected to be michigan?
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:45 AM ^
If it were 2 months ago I would have said 30-40%, but now I doubt it will be that many.
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:07 AM ^
stadiums with UM fans--sure tanked quickly. And the derision toward those two teams entering the B1G!!!!! WHEEEEEEE.
October 3rd, 2014 at 8:59 AM ^
See if you can find the Michigan football team while you're there. I heard they're supposed to be in the area and I haven't seen them for quite a while. It'd be nice to know they still exist.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:10 AM ^
I will be staying at the Holiday Inn in South Plainfield/Piscataway if anyone's gonna be there. I am headed down tonight from Maine and plan to get up early and see what the bar/resturant scene is and get some food and drinks and watch the afternoons games. Last I checked the weather report is calling for rain until 5pm so I plan on staying inside the bars vs tailgaiting. If anyone is staying at the Holiday Inn or wants to meet up for a beer with us let me know.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:04 AM ^
Not many. Rutgers fans are OK, but they do seem very enthusiastic about this rivalry. It could be that they smell blood in the water. That's one reason we should support our guys heartily.
GO BLUE!
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:08 AM ^
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October 3rd, 2014 at 9:45 AM ^
It's a new thing, just go with it. So many questions man.
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:22 AM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 12:11 PM ^
I still think we'll see a lot more Michigan fans that that. Rutgers ticket dept. worked with local alumni groups from all their B1G opponents to arrange blocks of tickets. There are a lot of alumns in the NYC area and in the past 20 years, we have had incredibly few opportuntiies to see Michigan play without a flight or an all-day drive. Bad year or not, I bet there's a sizable Michigan turnout tomorrow.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:05 AM ^
that over-stuffed sammich place I saw on Man vs. Food? If so, let me know if it is as good as it looks on tv...
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:31 AM ^
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October 3rd, 2014 at 9:08 AM ^
Near campus (Easton Ave.):
Check out Stuff Your Face (This is where the stromboli was invented, and where Mario Batali got his cooking start. Also, the 64-ounce margaritas are famous).
The Harvest Moon, which is near the train station is a good place for a beer and dinner.
My favorite place is about five minutes from campus in Somerset (The Stagehouse Tavern).
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:48 AM ^
You had me at 64 ounce margarita
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:31 AM ^
the Columbia-Cornell game does not count.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:34 AM ^
that this game will count?
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:49 AM ^
as like a .5 game.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:32 AM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:34 AM ^
Just remember, you can't spell New Jersey without "Ew, Jersey".
It's supposed to rain on Satruday too, FWIW
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:05 AM ^
FWIW.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:38 AM ^
There's a free shuttle bus to and from the New Brunswick train station that runs 3 hours prior and 3 hours after the game.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:44 AM ^
I do hope anyone attending the game will bring anti-Brandon signs and try to get on TV.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:59 AM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 11:11 AM ^
The only way to "clean house" is if the derision is so bad that the trustees and Schlissel can' no longer tolerated it. It's not the fanbase that is "insane and toxic;" it's the AD.
October 3rd, 2014 at 12:34 PM ^
I also think that on balance, DB should go. But, I hate the perception of our school that it creates when our fans go to a game and are more concerned withe AD politics than the product on the field. DB is not responsible for Derrick Green having poor vision. DB is not responsible for our tire fire OL for 2 years running. DB is not responsible for Gardner having poor decision making ability and Morris being woefully unprepared to play. That's all on the coach. Again, I still think that DB should go, but I think that he is probably taking blame for more than his share around here. Blame him for the price gouging, the crappy home schedule this year the stupid-ass noodle, the skywriting, etc. and I agree.
In my opinion, given the perception of our fanbase - as viewed by both potential recruits and potential replacement coaches - I think that the DB issue is better dealt with by repeatedly emailing regents and Schlissel, but not by making it an issue when our team is on the field.
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:46 AM ^
For anyone looking to make the trip, we have spots on our bus from the west side of Manhattan to the game tomorrow leaving at 3 PM. Contact me if interested or purchase directly through the site. Go Blue!
http://www.sportspowerweekends.com/events/michigan-at-rutgers-buses-fro…
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:48 AM ^
Most people around here are expecting us to lose to Rutgers on the road especially how the last two games have played out. So that means we might just win!
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:51 AM ^
The only way Michigan wins is if Punt/Counterpunt goes back to one predicting a win and one predicting a loss. Two weeks in a row of both predicting either a loss or a win, and we see what that brings about.
October 3rd, 2014 at 12:01 PM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 9:57 AM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:05 AM ^
Hmmmm, no. That is what the open thread is for tomorrow.
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:14 AM ^
There will be one tomorrow. So does that mean that people who want a break from the non-stop Fire Brandon / Fire Hoke / Hire RichRod / Hire Harbaugh crap shouldn't post a thread to discuss the actual game that will be played tomorrow. Stupid!
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:03 AM ^
My wife won't let me go. Something about how she's fasting all day and the kids shouldn't have to suffer with a pagan dad who only cares about football. :( I took the 6 year old boy to the Utah game, and he still is happy about Michigan football! I'm either doing something right or just messing him up for the rest of his life. Have fun!
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:10 AM ^
If it weren't a night game, which means shabbos/Yom Kippur will be over before the game is, it would almost be tempting to spend all day in shul to avoid the game.
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:12 AM ^
I'm going. Taking the Professor Thom's bus from NYC at 5:00 because I have to work until 3:00. My wife is out of state so I have an extra ticket. Lower corner section 112, row 18. $70. Leave a reply here with your email if interested.
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:35 AM ^
I'm guessing I'm taking this far too seriously... But if someone thinks I and the God Awful amount of money I spend is irrelevant, why should I bother to support him?
I hope that's just one person's opinion and again maybe he's just upset and will apologize or take it back... But there's one player I will not be rooting for Saturday night. Albeit he won't get in the game anyway.
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October 3rd, 2014 at 10:41 AM ^
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October 3rd, 2014 at 11:57 AM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 11:09 AM ^
Wife and I are going. Got good seats and driving down.... but where do I park? I didn't buy one of those parking decals, but thought there would be some places to park for the day or some pay meters? The stadium looks far away from most things on the map. Any good ideas?
October 3rd, 2014 at 12:00 PM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 11:11 AM ^
Lets go boys! I wil be there as well rooting my ass off. If we are going to win again this year, now feels right
October 3rd, 2014 at 12:00 PM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 11:26 AM ^
Not really being sarcastic, but Brandon should steal some totem or something from Pisacatawaya and tweet a photo of it on his desk in Ann Arbor. If he could find a brown jug that'd be great because we sure could use a new one. (okay, that last part was sarcasm.)
October 3rd, 2014 at 11:33 AM ^
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October 3rd, 2014 at 11:36 AM ^
What is a "Rutgers" anyway?
October 3rd, 2014 at 11:37 AM ^
October 3rd, 2014 at 11:46 AM ^