What will be the ratio of Michigan:TCU fans at the game?
December 26th, 2022 at 9:06 PM ^
25 or 6 to 4*
*Including those sitting cross-legged on the floor
December 26th, 2022 at 9:18 PM ^
The Purple Theory guys seemed pretty confident it would be an "unofficial home game." But they also worried about our edge rush and didn't even mention Colston Loveland, so...
December 26th, 2022 at 10:47 PM ^
I'm a little concerned about fan ratio, just based on anecdotal evidence. I'll be at both playoff games, but everyone I talk to wants to be at the final, not the semi. Michigan people seem to not want to go to Phoenix because they expect to win and don't want to make two trips out west in a week. Doubt TCU fans will have the same confidence and it's not as far a trip
December 26th, 2022 at 11:18 PM ^
LA wolverine here. Saving all monies and revolving credit for a NC ticket, if we get there. If we get there, Michigan will be well-represented at SoFi, like 2018 sweet 16/ elite 8 at Staples Center. Those were basically home games. Wagner and other players commented on it, as did Beilein. Love the socal Wolverine nation. Go Blue!
December 27th, 2022 at 1:26 AM ^
Get someone started on the subs now. Football team is much larger than the bball team.
December 26th, 2022 at 11:44 PM ^
FWIW tickets on the “Michigan side” of the stadium seem to be selling at a premium relative to the TCU side. Michigan is a lot bigger, but I do worry about fans skipping the Fiesta expecting to make the NC.
December 26th, 2022 at 11:59 PM ^
Michigan has a much much larger fanbase than TCU, but it's their first playoff trip and best season since joining the Big 12. That mobilizes a lot of fans and generates a lot of casual fans. I expect them to give a strong showing.
December 27th, 2022 at 2:39 AM ^
I live here in the extreme north side of The Valley and you would probably be surprised how many U-M fans (and OSU fans) reside out here. Especially in the fall, going out on a Saturday after a game it isn't unusual to see others wearing their U-M gear, just like me. The job market is healthy out here, and the weather is a magnet as well, so it's only natural so many of us were drawn here. I don't know how many alums/fans will be travelling from Michigan, but I'm fairly certain their numbers will be supplemented very well by alums/fans/expats who live out in this region. (My wife is still surprised by the number of "Go Blue" greetings exchanged with total strangers when we see each other's gear.)
December 27th, 2022 at 6:09 AM ^
Tickets for me are no issue. My issue if the F’n airlines charging 6k for a family of 4 to fly from DTW to phoenix. I can afford it, I guess, but refuse to be fleeced for a flight that 2 weeks later is 30% of that. My other option is to drive and that’s 1 day and 2 hrs. I’ll fire up the smoker and make some carnitas and have a Tex mex themed party with some Coronas.
December 27th, 2022 at 10:23 AM ^
I try to refrain from getting upset about the realities of supply and demand. If you look at the website the day of the flight, it is very likely these flights will be sold out. If they were flying half-empty planes at triple the cost, it would be more perplexing.
December 27th, 2022 at 8:10 AM ^
I would expect at least 60/40 Michigan fans
December 27th, 2022 at 10:22 AM ^
It will be interesting to see how the recent issues at Southwest airlines might impact attendance. For example, Dallas Love Field has a HEAVY Southwest presence. I'd anticipate this to impact the TCU fan base a lot more than Michigan's.
December 27th, 2022 at 11:13 AM ^
I'd say 60% Michigan fans. I'm not sure if its still this way but I remember whenever the Red Wings played the Coyotes there were more Wings fans. Whenever they scored the roar was pretty good. The only thing missing was the goal horn. There was a good crowd there for Piston games as well. Michigan fans are spread across the country.
I've even met several Michigan fans here in Louisville that moved down here to work at our Ford truck plant.