November 12th, 2017 at 5:25 AM ^
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November 12th, 2017 at 9:07 AM ^
I live in Wisconsin and used to go to every Michigan game. In the early 2000s when the younger generation only knew a good Wisconsin the entire atmosphere of Camp Randall changed and I never go anymore.
It's still the only visiting stadium I've been spit on. It is easily the least family friendly sporting arena I've ever been to because of the public drunkeness, swearing, and attitudes of the home fans.
About 10 years ago Barry Alvarez tried to clean it up by writing a letter to the students and that just made it worse.
A good friend offered me a ticket for this weekend's game and I told him no because it would just ruin our good time if I went to cheer on Michigan.
So if you're willing to go in plain clothes you might have an enjoyable time...
November 12th, 2017 at 9:29 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 10:41 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 12:14 PM ^
I used to go to Camp Randall a lot. I went in 1986 during Harbaugh's last game there. It was and still is the loudest atmosphere I have ever been in. Outnumbered, I nearly got in to several fights wearing Michigan gear, including a punch straight to the gut. The drunken atmosphere with students tearing up the bleachers has been around a long time, not just since the early 2000s. It is Wisconsin, after all.
That being said, it's still a fun place to be.
November 12th, 2017 at 10:42 AM ^
3 day weekend, celebrating my B-day.
November 12th, 2017 at 5:26 AM ^
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November 12th, 2017 at 7:00 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 7:14 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 7:18 AM ^
I wish every Michigan game was at noon. Really curious to see how we compete in this one.
November 12th, 2017 at 7:34 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 8:39 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 7:35 AM ^
So glad this is going to be a noon game. Watching Michigan at noon just feels right.
November 12th, 2017 at 7:40 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 7:42 AM ^
But at least it will be 25 degrees with 25 mph winds. Should discourage tailgating and the forward pass...
November 12th, 2017 at 9:07 AM ^
Will be interesting to see if Wisconsin's student section shows up by the start of the 2nd quarter. Their students are a notoriously sluggish lot, especially for a November 11 am kickoff.
November 12th, 2017 at 7:45 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 9:13 AM ^
Kohl Center usually has plenty of hockey tickets available. In fact, I just checked the Wisconsin ticket office web page. There are a ton of seats available on both nights.
I don't like the Kohl Center Upper Reserved section for hockey, unless you're in the first few rows. Try to get lower bowl, if possible.
November 12th, 2017 at 10:43 AM ^
I bought a set of 10 in section 101, 5 rows back from the net for Friday night. Pretty reasonable at $25 each.
November 12th, 2017 at 10:44 AM ^
Thanks for the tip!
November 12th, 2017 at 7:55 AM ^
Get those Dobbers up!
November 12th, 2017 at 8:05 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 8:38 AM ^
Well which trail? How can we see you there if we don't know which trail?
November 12th, 2017 at 8:50 AM ^
Rides a bike on Shabbos?
November 12th, 2017 at 9:39 AM ^
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November 12th, 2017 at 8:18 AM ^
Similar routine for OSU.
November 12th, 2017 at 8:27 AM ^
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November 12th, 2017 at 8:33 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 8:37 AM ^
It won't be difficult at all. Don't look at ESPN on your phone. Don't turn on the game broadcast on the drive home. And don't ask your friends about how its going. DVR, man, DVR... Hope you have a fun flight, though!
November 12th, 2017 at 8:54 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 9:07 AM ^
Buy the best set of Bose noise cancelling headphones and wear them at all times. Avoid all eye contact with any living, breathing creature. Turn off the smart phone. You should be good.
This is my worst pet peeve. I'm a religious DVR advocate, and it is sancrosanct to not know the score before pressing play.
November 12th, 2017 at 9:09 AM ^
I'm in the same boat. Specifically booked my flight to arrive home by 3:30 on Saturday. Now everything depends on the DVR!
November 12th, 2017 at 8:37 AM ^
9AM start for me. Too early. Set the alarm for a football game? Yuk! But once game is going and coffee in cup, its all good.
November 12th, 2017 at 9:12 AM ^
Ahh, West Coast Saturday mornings... I remember them, but not fondly. Coffee and football don't work together very well. Beer goes much better with a game, but there's something not right about having a beer at 9AM!
November 12th, 2017 at 9:22 AM ^
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November 12th, 2017 at 12:27 PM ^
I'm on PST too... after being in the Eastern time zone most of my life...
this is the best for catching/ watching sports, hands down.
November 12th, 2017 at 1:17 PM ^
West Coast is great for NFL 10AM, 1PM, 5PM games. It's great for Piston's games at 4:30 starts. World Series mostly 5-6PM games. I couldn't wait til 9PM to watch MNF or WS games and have them end after midnight. No way.
The only drawback for me is 9AM Michigan starts, but I'll deal with it. My favorite sport is Michigan football.
November 12th, 2017 at 1:19 PM ^
Beer at 9AM means back to bed at Noon for me. I can drink with the best of them later in the day, but not at 9AM.
November 12th, 2017 at 9:24 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 9:26 AM ^
Boo. Fox is the worst. This is the biggest game of the day and they slate it at noon due to having lame PAC 12/Big 12 commitments.
11AM CT kickoffs make for shitty pre-game atmospheres in Madison.
November 12th, 2017 at 9:33 AM ^
November 12th, 2017 at 9:33 AM ^
Well, I'd say that's the best case for our chances to win. Madison at night would be bad