Roll Call - UM fans attending/staying home & reasons
We need the best fan juju attending the game in Houston, and fans who seem to only attend games when the team loses - take one for the team & stay home, buy a bigger flat screen.
I personally fall into the latter category, having traveled from Alaska to watch Michigan/OSU losses between '17 - '19 & the Bball Natty in San Antonio in '18.
Please, for the team, look yourself in the mirror & be honest with yourself today. We only need the best fan juju in Houston, there's still time to sell your game tix to "winners".
January 7th, 2024 at 2:45 PM ^
Ill be there solo! Happy to meet up.
ill msg you too
Guess you cant send direct message on this platform. Email me at [email protected] if you still interested.January 6th, 2024 at 7:50 PM ^
Staying home. Wife and kids all go back to school on Monday, and struggling to find a job after completing my master's has put a bit of a dent in my travel budget.
But the family will be wearing team colors and rooting hard. I hope everyone going to Houston has a blast, and that the good guys bring home that trophy! GO BLUE!!
January 6th, 2024 at 8:31 PM ^
Best of luck in the job hunt!
January 7th, 2024 at 2:57 PM ^
Thanks!
If you know anyone who can use someone with a B.S. in Poli.Sci./Int'l Relations, an MA in Economics, and a keen interest in research/analysis in the public policy realm, let me know!!
(sorry for going LinkedIn mode here, if mods have to delete this post, i understand)
January 6th, 2024 at 7:59 PM ^
After a two-week work trip in Sweden, I’ll be home for 36 hours before flying back out to Houston Monday morning. MGoWife (a Badger) is doing me a real solid.
January 6th, 2024 at 8:31 PM ^
When I wear my jersey for regular season games, Michigan is 35-0 but when I wear it for bowls they are 0-2. I did not wear my jersey on Monday and do not plan to this Monday either. I solved the juju, guys
January 6th, 2024 at 8:32 PM ^
Wherever you are watching, we are all in this one together! Go Blue!
January 6th, 2024 at 8:56 PM ^
Prompted by OP, I just reflected on my history as an in-person fan and realized I haven't seen Michigan lose since the Missouri game in 1969 (my sophomore year).
That's not why I'm attending Monday night. I'm doing that because it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Michigan go for a national football title (at least so far!). Yes, I watched the 1998 Rose Bowl on tv.
Today, we bought our tickets (Section 338, on the Michigan side), got our hotel room (I think the last one close to the stadium) and our flights (and they were scarce).
To everyone who, for reasons of superstition or despite superstition, will be in Houston, I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU. GO, BLUE!!!
January 6th, 2024 at 9:15 PM ^
On my way down tomorrow for the 3 and half hour drive but no ticket yet. I’m 2-1 for 〽️ games attended. Ever since Blake mentioned coming back to win the championship at the hockey or basketball game last year…I have to be in Houston. Looking forward to the most magical ending to such a trying season. Go Blue!
January 6th, 2024 at 9:38 PM ^
George Helow will not be attending this game or any future Alabama games
January 6th, 2024 at 9:51 PM ^
Humor aside, I want to be on record as overjoyed for any fans that can attend the Natty in Houston! Definitely agree that if you picked the Rose instead, that was totally worth it.
I've become superstitious since I've owned boats, probably just need to go to an early season MAC game to get over the schneid. Go Blue & someone buy Craig Ross a beer for me.
January 6th, 2024 at 10:34 PM ^
In my Hotel room in Houston. I'm in section 139. I bought my flights and tickets for the Rose Bowl and Title game on August 18th. Took a leap of faith.
January 7th, 2024 at 4:06 AM ^
Where did you pick up Biff's Sports Almanac?
January 6th, 2024 at 10:38 PM ^
If I'm not working on Monday, my client loses her husband's life insurance. He is terminal. God has a plan. I didn't know until yesterday. I struggled so much last week. I am at peace now. Go Blue!!!
January 6th, 2024 at 10:49 PM ^
They have never lost a game I've attended. Both Orlando bowl games against Florida in Carrs last game & Jim's first in '16 and Michigan Illinois at home in 2012. Alas *insert Kevin Hart joke* the way my checking account is set up, these games will never be in the cards for my occupation. I hope all that are going bring the best of luck.
January 6th, 2024 at 10:56 PM ^
Lived and when to school in Ann Arbor from kindergarten through college. Was a freshman when Harbaugh was a senior. Never went to a bowl game until this year. Moved to San Diego in 2020 and said if Michigan ever goes to the Rose Bowl, I'm there. So my wife and I went and it was worth the wait. Unbelievable atmosphere and obviously the ending couldn't have been better. Right after the last stop on Milroe, my wife asked how much were tickets to Houston. We decided to save the money (2 kids in college) and watch at home. CAN'T WAIT. GO BLUE!!!
January 7th, 2024 at 12:49 AM ^
I'll be there. Wearing the exact same thing I wore to the Rose Bowl down to the block M earrings.
January 7th, 2024 at 1:31 AM ^
I sense hallucinogens in the making of this post
January 7th, 2024 at 9:01 AM ^
Heading down now. Staying in Sugarland for a couple nights. Section 133 and will be loud!
January 7th, 2024 at 2:05 PM ^
It's a lot of fucking money, if it wasn't for that we would all be there. Idk, im nervous for tomorrow and this post just seemed really aloof.
January 7th, 2024 at 4:21 PM ^
Been kicking myself for 26 years for not going to the 98 Rose Bowl. This might be my last chance to see a natty in person.
January 7th, 2024 at 5:57 PM ^
Attending