Where should I *sit* in Michigan Stadium?
Hi All,
A bit backwards from the way we often see this question posed. I'll be going to the Indiana game, and I'd prefer to sit in a section of the stadium where people generally sit, as opposed to stand for lengths at a time. (My preference is due to physical limitations by member of my group, and not a lack of fan enthusiasm!) Any advice?
Thanks in advance!
October 16th, 2013 at 9:26 AM ^
Unless you want to be told to sit down every other play.
October 16th, 2013 at 10:18 AM ^
October 16th, 2013 at 10:41 AM ^
That's EXACTLY what he wants.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:28 AM ^
October 16th, 2013 at 9:28 AM ^
Fraser's Pub
October 16th, 2013 at 10:41 AM ^
October 16th, 2013 at 9:30 AM ^
From my experience, the seats higher up in the bowl generally have more "sitters." I'm not sure if it's the angle to the field or what, but it seems that people are more willing to stand closer to the field.
Outside of that, it seems that the sections are even.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:32 AM ^
October 16th, 2013 at 6:43 PM ^
+1 Funny but sad
October 16th, 2013 at 9:41 AM ^
If your friend qualifies (e.g. Has a handicap sticker on their car) the stadium does have accessible seating - I think there's a number you're supposed to call on MGoBlue.com. I didn't want to assume anything about the nature of your friend's limitation so I'm just throwing it out there as many people are unaware that the option exists.
Otherwise, the home sideline (outside the student section), relatively high up would be my recommendation. The home sideline has the bluest of the blue hairs, and generally speaking the higher up you are the less often you stand.
In particular, the lower 20 or so rows have a gentler slope and worse sight lines for a sitting fan, so you should avoid them.
October 16th, 2013 at 10:44 AM ^
I recently had surgery and needed to get some extra help for the MN game. I took a shuttle (Buffalo Lot shuttle on Hoover) and they will take you to your gate if you are more than 1 hour before kickoff. All of the ushers were very accomodating and helpful. Be sure to call the ticket office if you have a handicap sticker because you can get changed to handicap accessible seats.
October 16th, 2013 at 12:39 PM ^
October 16th, 2013 at 1:13 PM ^
October 17th, 2013 at 10:31 AM ^
Sure, there have been some dickish responses to the question. But, this group needs to understand that stiff questions sometimes need to be asked and we can't just toss-off any request. We need to bone up as a fan base and work hard-on our replies. We all have the balls to man up and help out even if you think the initial request was junk. Spewing off with whimsical answers only creates FD (forum dysfunction) and can lead to excessive deflated self image. So, let's all rise to the occation and focus our eye on the prize. Onward and upward gents...
penis
October 16th, 2013 at 9:42 AM ^
You would probably do well in the SE corner of the bowl. I sit right on the aisle that runs up from the middle of the goal posts. People stand to my left, and sit to my right.
You could always check with the ticket office to see if any handicap seats are available. I know we were able to trade in our tickets when we took my grandmother a decade ago and she was in a wheel chair.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:43 AM ^
Against Indiana most of the stadium should be seated except the student section. It's usually only big games where it's considered acceptable to stand in the other sections. Sometimes I've noticed the corners have a little more standing just because the sight lines can be a bit harder if the play is at the opposite end of the field.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:44 AM ^
This person asked a simple question, and he/she needs a legitimate answer, yet most of the responses are weak attempts at jokes and some of them border on being downright rude.
I cannot wait for a moderation system to come back.
I, unfortunately, do not know the answer to your question as I have only sat in the student section, and the student section stands the entire game.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:51 AM ^
Buuuut.... you are going to the IU game, in about three days, and you are still looking for tickets? StubHub has really made things easy, it would seem!
Anyway, if you have someone who is physically limited, get some club seats. Take the elevator up, sit down, enjoy the show. No stairs, no bathroom lines, no problem.
Within the old bowl, if you are along the east sideline somewhere -- sections 2,1, and 44 or so -- and above the handicap mezzanine which is about row 56 and up, people are good about sitting for most of the game. Nobody in Michigan Stadium sits for the whole game. And that doesn't bother me in the slightest. But I'm glad not to sit where people stand for the whole game.
One thing about sections 2, 1 and 44; the fans generally are there when the game starts. It's nice to let the football team know that there are fans in the Stadium when they come out of the tunnel. And it's nice to sing The Victors with the band before that.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:54 AM ^
I sit in section 44, up in the higher rows...and the folks in our area tend to stand only when there's a big play happening.
You might also look for seats just above the upper entrances to the sections. You'd have no one sitting in front of you.
October 16th, 2013 at 10:09 AM ^
These guys are spot on. Upper Rows, sections 43,44,1,2,3 - A lot of older alumni tickets up there. I am in section 1 and we have a few seniors behind us who do not enjoy my standing and are not afraid to tell me about it. In these sections, it is known you need to respect those behind you and a lot of sitting is done during the game.
October 16th, 2013 at 9:53 AM ^
I think you'll have luck there. I attempted to stand while Michigan's defense was on the field, but was told to sit down. No one stood in that section (Section 15, I believe) until late into the 4th quarter and only on third downs. I don't imagine it being much different for the Indiana game. From what I could tell, the whole stadium was like that save the student section, but that was at most three-quarters full, so even there I think you could find a spot. I don't think you'll have too much of a problem.
October 16th, 2013 at 10:01 AM ^
I was going to make a sit-on-Borges'-face joke, but then I actually read your post and people were already being snarky dicks.
My mother broke her foot last year and she was able to get a handicapped-stamped ticket. Check with the ticket office and they'll almost certainly accomodate you.
October 16th, 2013 at 10:08 AM ^
accomodates handicapped people very well. I took my Dad there about 4 years ago, and just because of his physical limitations the ushers gave him seats just inside the entrance at Section 10. I'm certain if you call the ticket office they will be VERY helpful.
Go Blue!
October 16th, 2013 at 10:30 AM ^
Thanks for all the great responses folks - I appreciate it. The snark was fine too ;)
October 16th, 2013 at 10:45 AM ^
on the visitor side of the 40 yard line for the Tate ND game a few years back and most people in front of us were seated for most of the game (exception being the big plays).
October 16th, 2013 at 10:48 AM ^
October 16th, 2013 at 11:23 AM ^
I always stand when watching M games on TV (unless I'm convinced they're going to lose because then I'm not really into it) because it just makes me focus on the game much more. I can't explain why. I would love to do the same at the stadium, but man, that "down in front" just makes me want to splash a drink in the faces of the people who shout that.
October 16th, 2013 at 1:22 PM ^
That may be the strangest tradition I've ever heard of.
October 16th, 2013 at 1:48 PM ^
October 16th, 2013 at 11:48 AM ^
I've sat low in Sec 43 for decades. At first it was a pain b/c it seemed we'd be the only ones around who would want to stand. We actually made several shirts w/ "Up In Back" printed on the back to combat the jeers of "Down in Front". As I've gotten older I like the times when I can sit and still watch the game. I still prob stand more than my section would prefer...
October 16th, 2013 at 12:26 PM ^
October 16th, 2013 at 1:28 PM ^
Section 1 – I am sorry if I wasn't clear. My hubris of youth was just that. However, it always has been a respectful balance of coexistence. Nothing has ever been needed other than a reminder to sit; I've never seen ushers called. When my kids were small I was often the person asking people in front to sit. Otherwise, I live and let live. I’d honestly either remain standing or sitting for the entire game; it's the up and down that gives my old bones complaints now days. I really meant you no harm. I will remember to be more careful if I ever post anything here again. I'm sure I said something above that will get attacked as well; for that I am sorry in advance.
October 16th, 2013 at 5:30 PM ^
It's important to remember that many conditions and disabilities, which aren't obvious, can make it difficult (even dangerous) to stand or sit quickly, or to stand or sit in place for a longish period.
October 16th, 2013 at 12:26 PM ^
This seems to have a good amount of useful information:
http://www.mgoblue.com/genrel/060509aaa.html
There is a customer services tent for people with disabilities (which they insist on calling "guest services") on the concourse in the very middle of the south end of the stadium. They should be able to help.
In general, though, I don't really think there is one place that is better than another for your needs (other than obviously avoiding the student sections).
October 16th, 2013 at 4:11 PM ^
I don't want to take away from the OP, but how is the the seating in Section 24... Will be making the trip up from the south for the Nebraska game and have them in Section 24 Row 45
October 16th, 2013 at 4:56 PM ^
In the front row . . .
October 16th, 2013 at 6:47 PM ^
I am in Section 7. Not a lot of standing unless they have too.