Boycott College GameDay when it comes to AA, Go to Big Noon
In the highly likely event that College GameDay comes to Ann Arbor in 2 weeks, there should be a complete and total boycott from Michigan fans. This is not an original idea of mine, I am borrowing it from a Reddit user zygomanis. This is based on how ESPN has handled "signgate" as they have dubbed it. Also, the sheer fact of the complete garbage Steven A Smith, Paul Finebaum, and Pete Thamel have been spewing. Hell, the only discussion on College Football Final about the game was the panel making fun of Sherrone Moore. I would love to see a barren field at Pioneer where they generally set up, but instead, everybody going to Big Noon. Let's make it a big spectacle. I am posting this now because it generally takes some time for momentum to build on ideas like these and to spread the word. FUCK ESPN!
November 13th, 2023 at 12:01 PM ^
I wonder if Desmond would boycott also.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:09 PM ^
His paycheck and employment status say 'No'...
November 13th, 2023 at 12:06 PM ^
If Michigan people don't go to it, it will be only Buckeyes that go to it and "take it over". You don't want that.
Go and give them hell.
November 13th, 2023 at 6:06 PM ^
You realize you're saying oh no some Ohio State fans might show up on TV so we should kiss ESPN's ass and make sure that we're there. Who gives a shit if buckeye fans to go to it. Sends a bigger message that Michigan fans aren't there.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:09 PM ^
I don't even watch this show anymore. Thamel is obviously biased, Davis has become a tool, and that new clown that wears the wife beaters is unwatchable.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:12 PM ^
So all the fans in the backround need troll the hell ouf of espn with chants and signs that morning.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
Can't the city of ann arbor block their arrival?
Or put them somewhere undesirable?
November 13th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
you can do that if you want. and itll be filled with osu fans and we look like clowns. im sure theyll make up a reason to go to JMU vs. Northern VA Community College.. or Liberty vs. the Hallelujah Chorus
November 13th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
Maybe they won't allow negative signs; perhaps they'll mute the boos and obscenities; but they can't censor a few thousand middle fingers extended their way.
Show up and overwhelm, just as the team will be subsequently doing ...
November 13th, 2023 at 12:18 PM ^
Boycotting won’t work. Better to go and simply have everyone turn their backs to the set whenever the show is live.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:25 PM ^
Unfortunately, a boycott will only give a greater voice to others as osu will fill it up no problem.
November 13th, 2023 at 6:07 PM ^
Who gives a fuck?! The purpose is to say fuck you ESPN not worry about oh no Ohio state's going to have a bigger showing on an ESPN show.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:27 PM ^
UM should let them on campus, and then barricade it so fans can't go.
You won't get a full boycott to work. And any traction you do get with it will just result in it being an all OSU crowd.
The alternative is to go and boo for 3 hours, which sounds exhausting.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:53 PM ^
That would be a great way to give espn the middle finger. Let them set up but block off all fans so it will sabotage the show. They deserve it after the shit they were talking when the Big ten pulled a fast one on Michigan friday night and tried to sabotage their game.
Youre 100% right though, that would be exhausting to yell and boo a network for 2-3 hours right before the biggest game of the year.
November 13th, 2023 at 1:06 PM ^
When ESPN complains to UM we'll tell them it's for health and safety reasons.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:27 PM ^
What's to keep the powers that be from simply saying they aren't welcome? The University seems united. Tell them to pound sand (with the exception of Desmond).
November 13th, 2023 at 12:30 PM ^
Bull horns, sailing sirens, and any type of noise maker that will make their production awful should be made plentiful for M fans. Maybe a go fund me. Lol.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:31 PM ^
Michigan should not allow them on school property … FUCK THEM … we have no need for them and their hairless nuts love fest
November 13th, 2023 at 12:33 PM ^
Someone can make a sign of JJ holding up his binoculars looking right at the espn crew with "I spy liars" under it.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:33 PM ^
While I wont be there, I will be there in spirit in this decision.
Go give them the bird men and women of Michigan football.
They want to be mean, and evil, what a bunch of jackasses.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:36 PM ^
I wouldn't boycott, I'd go there specifically to boo and catcall espn, the entire time.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:43 PM ^
They can blur signs to bolivia. I'd love to see Michigan dominate the space behind them with plain maize or blue signs (no writing), or high-contrast block M or BET signs. Things that would overcome a blur.
To be super-impactful, just stand silently with the signs and crowd the place so there's no visible OSU footprint. Silent protest is powerful, though I'm not sure silence can be had in that environment.
I think that's the kind of thing ^^ that would let Michigan dominate the background and get our message across despite the filters, muting, etc. It's probably not practical but it would be noticed. And even if ESPN was able to reduce the background activity, the protest itself would probably pick up other media. Someone would have pictures and write about it in other places.
November 13th, 2023 at 6:40 PM ^
ESPN is so slimey, they'd put a crowd noise track over the background anyway.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:43 PM ^
Tell them to piss off to some SEC game, as if any of them will be worth watching that day.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:45 PM ^
I'll stand at GameDay with a sign that says, "There's nobody here, ESPN sucks".
Go Blue.
November 13th, 2023 at 6:10 PM ^
Yep that'll really show them. Showing up to an ESPN show with a sign really sends a message. It would be a bigger message if nobody showed up from our fan base.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:47 PM ^
How about just not allow them to be onsite for The Game.
I mean, if the University says "No, we don't want you here and we're not letting anyone on our team do interviews with you for your stupid show", they can't just show up right?
November 13th, 2023 at 1:28 PM ^
Unless there's some mention of being on-site in any contracts they have with ESPN, I say let them pound sand in Jackson, MI at some empty parking lot near the train station.
November 13th, 2023 at 12:49 PM ^
I would say that folks should go to support Desmond. Don't leave him on his own, surrounded by Buckeyes.
November 13th, 2023 at 1:29 PM ^
Desmond Howard is from Cleveland, OH - I'm pretty sure he's used to being surrounded by assholes.
November 13th, 2023 at 2:52 PM ^
Desmond can hold his own. He would tell the world why no one is there except buckeye slime.
November 13th, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
Fuck ESPN and Joey Galloway.
Do not go to Gameday. Trash.
November 13th, 2023 at 1:11 PM ^
Don't Go! Let the Washington State guy have the pen all to himself.
November 13th, 2023 at 1:13 PM ^
I've been watching Big Noon Kickoff almost exclusively the past 3-4 years. It's more B1G centric with fresher faces and they've poached some good talent from ESPN - Rinaldi and Fallica. ESPN had just gotten stale for me. Lee Corso is a national treasure, but it's hard to watch him struggle. And after the Thamel nonsense of the past few weeks, it's a slam dunk.
November 13th, 2023 at 2:41 PM ^
Rinaldi is an underrated steal from ESPN. I didn't know Fallica was there as well. One good thing about ESPN downsizing is their good talent is available for other networks.
November 13th, 2023 at 1:18 PM ^
Absolutely correct..Nobody show up
November 13th, 2023 at 1:20 PM ^
Pin this to the top of he board and get MGoBlog to sign off. No love for ESPN and those twats Davis and Thamel.
November 13th, 2023 at 1:35 PM ^
Yawn 🥱
November 13th, 2023 at 1:40 PM ^
Chant game day sucks cock the whole time and in the stadium . “ Fuck Pete Thammel “
November 13th, 2023 at 6:11 PM ^
Doesn't work. It's not live and they just mute the background.
November 13th, 2023 at 1:52 PM ^
Let them go, but then the morning of hire local counsel to file a motion stopping them when it is too late to go somewhere else.
After all, having signs could be a safety issue. They incite cheering which could damage ears and I'm reading many people think it could be a serious noise violation. I know you're thinking don't all preview shows have signs? Won't people everywhere be cheering? You don't understand, it isn't about having signs or cheering it's how those signs are collected and organized.
November 13th, 2023 at 2:01 PM ^
There should be a boycott from the school; ESPN is not allowed to set up its TV set on school property, and no press passes will be issued to any ESPN employee.
Then when they set up across the street from the stadium, they shouldn't be allowed to get a word in edgewise without a chorus of "FUCK YOU RECE"
November 13th, 2023 at 2:07 PM ^
I thought this Friday, but then was like, but if that happens it will be all Ohio State fans at GameDay and that will be a bad look. But, Big Noon = Meyer, so they'll probably all be at that.
In any case I think ESPN should just be banned from campus, but that of course doesn't stop them from going to Pioneer.
November 13th, 2023 at 2:26 PM ^
If the U was dead set on this I doubt it would be hard to get everyone in Washtenaw county on board. Maybe they'd do it on Jeff's front lawn. Stalions can make a case to the HOA.
November 13th, 2023 at 2:27 PM ^
We will need somebody to organize this on campus. How amazing would it be to have nobody behind their dumb desk of idiots?
November 13th, 2023 at 2:28 PM ^
Post it often, spread the word,
NOBODY WEARING MAIZE AND BLUE SHOULD BE SEEN AT ESPN GAMEDAY.
Let espn know they are not welcome in Ann Arbor.
Go Blue !
November 13th, 2023 at 2:30 PM ^
WE DON’T WANT YOU!
clap-clap-clapclapclap
November 13th, 2023 at 2:36 PM ^
Do I go to College Gameday and see what might be the last chance to see Corso - even if he is on the awful network and surrounded by Thamel and the annoying shirtless dude?
Do I go to the much more boring Big Noon atmosphere and hear Urban talk nonsense and be Urban?
November 13th, 2023 at 2:47 PM ^
Yes and Yes.