Team 101

November 1st, 2022 at 8:43 PM ^

Going - don't know much other than it is a night game and we're taking the train from Newark.  I'm sure it has no vibe but it's the only place in the B1G where I haven't seen Michigan play.

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Needs

November 2nd, 2022 at 8:54 AM ^

Train update from aboard NJ transit. 

Someone earlier this week asked whether you could have all the tickets for your party on the same phone if you’re using the (quite good) NJ transit app. I just asked the conductor and he said “depends on the phone but usually yes.” So take that for what you will.

Also, if you are taking the train, be sure to check the schedule. Because it’s a night game, it’ll be down to one train per hour (leaving at :25 past the hour) by the time people are leaving the game. 

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jmblue

November 2nd, 2022 at 1:57 PM ^

I’ve been going to the blog daily since 2015. Punt/Counterpunt is probably the only thing I’ve never read. But I guess it’s a thing. 

Not the MGoBlog reincarnation of Punt/Counterpunt.  The original one that was in the free paper programs they used to pass out at Michigan football games.  Ken "Sky" Walker and Nick Roumel were the duo.

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mgohusker

November 1st, 2022 at 8:57 PM ^

I don't know about Michigan bars near the Rutgers stadium.  I've only been to Professor Thom's in the East Village.

If you've never been to Rutgers, it's important to know that the university is spread out on five campuses.  The stadium is on Busch Campus in Piscataway, on the north side of the Raritan River.  Rutgers has an extensive, free campus bus system (think Walt Disney World resorts) that connects all the campuses.  The NJ Transit train station in New Brunswick is near the College Avenue campus.

Most of the tailgating at Rutgers happens in the Iots just north of the stadium, nearest to Busch Campus.   

The North Jersey and Philly U-M alumni clubs have catered tailgates, but I believe the tickets for these are all sold out.

Rutgers now has a "boardwalk" on the road leading to the stadium with food trucks, a ferris wheel and carnival games. 

I went to the Rutgers-Nebraska game a few weeks ago, and Nebraska fans had their tailgates in the Jersey Mike's lots on Livingston Campus.

 

 

 

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mi93

November 1st, 2022 at 9:03 PM ^

Logged in to restore OPs votes to positive territory.  I'm not sure how a legacy Counterpunt author gets negged here of all places.  I mean, as a great writer, the post title was meh, but it's clearly you.

Sorry I can't make it.  Good luck in the haze of Axe.  Thanks for your time as CP.  Go Blue!

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Connorthebiker31

November 1st, 2022 at 9:28 PM ^

Hey all,

 

I'm not really sure how to post my own thread.  I used to have an account on here but it's been over five years since I've used. (Just recovered my password!) I always browse but never post.  I thought this was a good post to leap frog onto as I have similar questions.  I am going to my first Michigan game with my girlfriend and traveling from the Northeast. (30th birthday present) I am not an alum but have been a fan for life as my dad attended in the 80's.  We are staying in Piscataway and were curious of any bars that Michigan fans might be hanging out at/tailgates that UM fans might attend?  We would love to be around a Michigan crowd.  We have never been to New Jersey so any advice on bars and gameplan for the day would be much appreciated!  

 

Thanks all! 

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BlueLikeJazz

November 1st, 2022 at 9:48 PM ^

To be honest, the area around the campus is a wasteland. It’s got no scene whatsoever.

if you want a bar scene, stay in Manhattan as long as possible then head out just for the game. It’s very possible there’s a Michigan tailgate on campus in some parking lot somewhere but I f do not know.

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