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wouldn't that be 6 years ago?

wouldn't that be 6 years ago?

For yesterday, several…

For yesterday, I had booked several months ago actually, two flights one at 8:15 am and another at 5:00pm from Houston Hobby to Grand Rapids and I was going to decide later which one to take.  Based on the weather forecast and also Denver was the early connection with no weather issues and Chicago the later flight connection, I opted for the early flight. Still ended up arriving 45 minutes late to Grand Rapids as there was a crew issue in Denver. 

After experiencing the Rose Bowl, 5 days in Vegas, and the national championship in Houston, I am clearing snow in my driveway in Michigan. But for the first time in my life with a big smile as I won't come down from this emotional high for a long time. 

This is pretty much in line…

This is pretty much in line with ticket prices for the last 2 championship games so no suprise here. 

going to be nice…

going to be nice temperatures and if tailgating is more of your thing instead of the bars we have a group of about 20 vehicles or so parking at 905 S Glenwood Ave.  Some of them plan to be tailgating starting around noon.  You can purchase at: Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis Parking Guide (indyparking.com)

Please provide link to where…

Please provide link to where you can buy passes from Marylands AD directly because where I am looking it has been sold out since one or two weeks ago.  Thanks.

Yes we purchased them on…

Yes we purchased them on line through Vivid seats and stub hub.  

Lot 37 for 3 vehicles in…

Lot 37 for 3 vehicles in group I am with.  Dealing with a shuttle after a night game didn't sound like a good option.  

Been to both games in…

Been to both games in Lincoln and parked north of the stadium and train tracks each time.  I didn't look for residential areas so can't help you there.  A few vehicles of Michigan fans are planning on parking at lot located at North Bottoms lot 1343 New Hampshire Street.  Less than a mile walk to the stadium.  I parked one block away from there 2 years ago.  It was a night game so I ventured over there for part of the day and had a good time visiting the usual friendly Nebraska fans.  It is an outdoor surface lot.  Parking there this year because parking permits can be purchased in advance: https://app.lincoln.ne.gov/aspx/city/eventprk/default.aspx.

my tickets purchased through…

my tickets purchased through Michigan for Minnesota are in section 216

I think playing at Rose Bowl…

I think playing at Rose Bowl or Vegas once every 3 years is the most a championship game should be played outside of the footprint of the other 14 schools.  I will say Vegas is way better equipped to handle fans than Indy.  As much as people talk about the hotels that are walkable/downtown Indy from what I can gather there are less than 8,000 rooms in that area.  MGM Grand alone has about 7,000 rooms.  The Strip has 100,000 rooms and another 50,000 rooms off the Strip.  

that is nice you are looking…

that is nice you are looking at averages if he played 40 minutes but if he was that good he wouldn't be averaging only 15 minutes per game. 

when I go to ticketmaster, I…

when I go to ticketmaster, I am seeing tickets below $100 which I certainly don't consider through the roof but I guess we have our own definition of what the roof is.  I am also seeing similar prices for the semi as the final.  What prices are you seeing for the final?  

Each ticket is not good for…

Each ticket is not good for all three games.  Tickets ordered through Michigan are only available for the final if Michigan advances to the final. 

great tournament draw? …

great tournament draw?  Playing a team they split (PSU) with but that includes with probably their worse played game in the B1G.  Win that and play a team (Iowa) they were 0-1 against.  This is one year I don't think there isn't a combination of teams that would make me say that is bad for Michigan.  Has been that kind of year for the B1G. 

If the top four in the…

If the top four in the conference get a double bye, there is no way any team with a 8-10 record can reach the top four as the best those teams can do is finish 10-10.  There are already 5 teams that would finish 11-9 or better and earn the double bye over those teams presently sitting at 8-10. 

what students should they…

what students should they move from the upper level because I saw those upper-level student sections with mostly empty seats at last nights game?

The game in Madison Square…

The game in Madison Square Garden 2016 was a home game for PSU so I have a feeling the game would be a Michigan home game. 

Too bad Michigan wasn't…

Too bad Michigan wasn't playing in the Orange Bowl.  Would have liked to have Don Criqui and John Brodie.  Maybe Bob Trumpy.  And a halftime show that seemed to be about 45 minutes long. 

so you are saying if team…

so you are saying if team wasn't underperforming then Warde should ignore?

you are comparing a final…

you are comparing a final four basketball where most tickets are sold as all session tickets to football playoffs where tickets are sold to individual games? I don't think the four schools involved for football playoffs are given tickets in advance for the final where the losing team would be looking to dump them. 

not sure if the 2018 finals…

not sure if the 2018 finals is a good example.  You had Kansas fan base that was able to drive to the final four.  Once their team lost it was easy for them to drive home Saturday and not pay for next 3 days of staying in San Antonio.  That scenario did not play out in the 2013 final four.  Ticket prices were extremely high.  

my 8th game at the snakepit…

my 8th game at the snakepit.  Pleasantly surprised I had more nice things said after the game than bad things. 

8C row 23

8C row 23

I have an extra permit for…

I have an extra permit for sale for AAGO if anyone is looking to park near the stadium.  Would be able to meet up near Michigan Stadium around 8:30 am.  Post an email address if interested.  

Staying in Somerset hoping…

Staying in Somerset hoping to catch hockey team vs PSU on BTN Friday.  As of now plan to tailgate Saturday in Johnson Park.  

I have Michigan's non…

I have Michigan's non division opponents record at 6-5.  

I don't recall Michigan…

I don't recall Michigan cancelling the games vs Texas.  Please provide a link showing that.  

Purple lot open to public on…

Purple lot open to public on game day with no permit?  Maybe I am reading University website information incorrectly then.  https://iuvarsityclub.com/iu-gameday?path=football 

Maryland is Homecoming. …

Maryland is Homecoming.  Each B1G school controls 1 game time, Homecoming.  That is why you see those start times announced before the season.  I have never seen Michigan elect to start Homecoming at night.  A majority of the Homecoming games end up at Noon. 

if you try to sell the…

if you try to sell the number 1 transfer portal player he can come to Michigan and be a role player I am guessing you are probably not getting him with that recruiting pitch

Applied for tickets through…

Applied for tickets through Michigan ticket office and the email said either section 17 or 18. 

they aren't following MSU's…

they aren't following MSU's lead entirely as MSU announced dropping mask mandate effective in 3 days from their announcement - which meant spectators didn't have to wear mask for their final home basketball game this past Sunday.   UM chose to announce it for a future day - 5 days - which meant fans attending hockey game vs Notre Dame Saturday (3 days from the announcement) still have to wear masks.  

Not sure why at Iowa would…

Not sure why at Iowa would be almost guarantee night game.  Fox and ESPN/ABC split first choice of Big Ten games for the season.  Most of the time Fox puts their first choice at Big Noon kickoff.  So I am inclined to say it is 50/50 it is a night game at best. 

Did you check to see if the…

Did you check to see if the same 5 day breaks are available on MSU's schedule?  Both teams play Feb 1 and Feb 5 so Feb 3 is available with both teams having 1 off day between games.  Likewise both teams play Feb 8 and 12 so Feb 10th available.  And finally MSU plays 2/26 and 3/3 while Michigan plays 2/27 and 3/3 so 3/1 would be available.  Those are the best options of avoiding playing back to back days is to play on those 3 dates with one rest day in between games. 

Looking at Purdue's schedule I see no such breaks in Michigan and Purdue's schedule.  Unless they move other games around one of the teams would have to play back to back days. 

Isn't over and under for…

Isn't over and under for betting purposes regular season games and not conference championship games?  As far as the bet, it would be 11 wins which obviously is over and would only come into play if the over and under was 11.5.  

great info on seating. …

great info on seating.  Interesting in 2016 game vs FSU my tickets purchased through the University were in section 242 and that is not allotted to either school this year.

This has been known since…

This has been known since 2021 schedule was announced and yet they still need that much time to announce it?

Fox can't make us play at…

Fox can't make us play at night 1) if Michigan has already reached their "tolerances" set number of night games and 2) Fox has no control on Michigan's homecoming game.  University controls that game time.

You can prepay and buy a…

You can prepay and buy a parking permit.  Been there for each game and it is underwhelming as far as tailgating.  Parked in lot 11B before and plan to this year.  Can walk to Looney's Pub and catch some of the MSU and OSU game if you are inclined.  Purchase permit: UMD Online Reservations - Reserve Parking (aceparking.com)

Why the Big Ten hasn't…

Why the Big Ten hasn't updated the schedule for 2022 is beyond me.  I am trying to make travel arrangements for 2022 but I have no idea if I will have to make changes or not.  Yes, when traveling to some of these away games it does require planning 12 months in advance as hotel space is a premium in certain B1G cities.  

Why the Big Ten hasn't…

Why the Big Ten hasn't updated the schedule for 2022 is beyond me.  I am trying to make travel arrangements for 2022 but I have no idea if I will have to make changes or not.  Yes, when traveling to some of these away games it does require planning 12 months in advance as hotel space is a premium in certain B1G cities.  

How does a person get a…

How does a person get a Memorial Union day pass in order to purchase alcohol?  Thinking of that Friday for lunch.  Thanks.

Those staying past the…

Those staying past the weekend, Monday and Tue have the following games at T-Mobile: Mon CMU vs Gonzaga and UCLA vs Bellarmine.  Tue CMU vs Bellarmine and UCLA vs Gonzaga.  Raiders also play on Sunday.  That is a lot of sports Thursday through Tuesday with a state of Michigan flavor. 

I also think that is about…

I also think that is about the time of the new tax law went into effect regarding charitable contributions that excluded them.

found the answer in this…

found the answer in this article, one court:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/timnewcomb/2021/03/11/the-behind-the-scenes-logistics-of-staging-march-madness-2021/?sh=638c66f762bd

are they playing all 3 final…

are they playing all 3 final four games on the same court?  Elite 8 it looks like they play one game on each court tonight.  They have such a long break Saturday I am thinking they do so they can sanitize the court. 

The #1 overall seed should…

The #1 overall seed should get the highest 3 seed in an S curve format.  1, 8,9, and 16 seed would be in the same regional.  9 overall equals highest 3 seed.   What was Michigan overall rank?  If it wasn't 8 then yes that is a tough draw.  

Of Indiana wins and MSU…

If Indiana wins and MSU loses how does Indiana jumped msu  with identical records after msu  swept Indiana. 

2013/14 was not a final four…

2013/14 was not a final four team, think you meant 2012/2013 team.

Interesting comparing this…

Interesting comparing this to MSU.  I wasn't aware the whole MSU team self isolated, couldn't not leave their rooms for about 14 days to do any activity like Michigan.  From I read MSU continued to work out in small groups.