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Yes! Makes so much sense.Proud of the U of M for finally convincing the big ten that the home Friday night game should be MEA weekend
Proud of the U of M for finally convincing the big ten that the home Friday night game should be MEA weekend
In my mind, I will take full credit for the ideaProud of the U of M for finally convincing the big ten that the home Friday night game should be MEA weekend
They've been traveling to MN less and less each game anyway.Wonder if it being on Friday will keep some of the Big Red RiffRaff away.
I am convinced if the Gophers made the MEA Friday night game a tradition there would be no negatives.I'd rather it not happen at all (outside of the Thursday Opener) but if they have to take their turn once every 3-5 years, then sure that's the date it should be.
I am convinced if the Gophers made the MEA Friday night game a tradition there would be no negatives.
- There are no other football games in Minnesota on a Friday
- National TV
- Night Game
- Could make a Minnesota HS recruit day - think summer splash, but during the season. Every HS in MN would play Wednesday or Thursday which makes them available
- It's all good!
Sadly we live in an age where sports are happy to prioritize TV at the expense of local fans.The negative is Friday night is still a pain for most people not involved in education. That's a big negative.
I have to take time off from work to attend this year. Saturday, I would not.
I enjoy watching fox Friday night big ten games. Best thing to happen to the big ten since….IDK.I loathe Friday games.
It should be fun but it is so much more hassle getting to the game and such.
It's nice ... at home.I enjoy watching fox Friday night big ten games. Best thing to happen to the big ten since….IDK.
The less I have to hear some moron repeatedly bellowing go big red the betterWonder if it being on Friday will keep some of the Big Red RiffRaff away.
I agree with you that those involved in education benefit the most. Although, it seems like most don't have problems sneaking out of the office early on a Friday... especially with a 4-5 month heads up. Look at any road heading north on Friday afternoon around 2:30-3:00.The negative is Friday night is still a pain for most people not involved in education. That's a big negative.
I have to take time off from work to attend this year. Saturday, I would not.
Agree.I'd rather it not happen at all (outside of the Thursday Opener) but if they have to take their turn once every 3-5 years, then sure that's the date it should be.
Should have did what PSU, OSU, and Michigan did, refuse to play Friday night games.
Can't really play that card when Gophers already play the Season Opener on a Thursday Night.Great, a Friday night game at home, gonna be a clusterfuck getting to the game. Should have did what PSU, OSU, and Michigan did, refuse to play Friday night games.
A Friday night game that'll draw 45,000-50,000 vs. a guaranteed 102,000-107,000. Has a league commissioner ever laughed in the face of an athletic director?
Can't really play that card when Gophers already play the Season Opener on a Thursday Night.
Plus the city of Minneapolis has hosted plenty of other football contests drawing well over 50,000 on Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays, at other football stadiums in the past 40+ years at a location less than 2 miles from the Gophers current stadium. At least 1 even involved the University of Minnesota in 2003.
That's a different argument, not related to the logistics of actually staging the game but sure, I think it's a valid point.Oh man sure you can play that card, you play it as "we already play the Thursday game, thanks".
I love night games so for me I can deal with it, but yeah Saturday would be better.I loathe Friday games.
It should be fun but it is so much more hassle getting to the game and such.
Yeah agreed, Saturday nights are great.I love night games so for me I can deal with it, but yeah Saturday would be better.
I agree the "can't because logistics" question is not a good argument.That's a different argument, not related to the logistics of actually staging the game but but sure, I think it's a valid point.
More than 25% of the Home schedule not on traditional college football Saturday stinks in my opinion. Also nothing finer IMO than being on campus during the day for an October afternoon game.
Zero Saturday afternoon games at the Bank in 2025.
Being a Glass Half Full Guy, it opens up a couple of Saturdays to get some extra golf in.
I'd wager a pile of mythical money this doesn't end up being the case. Still need game times for Rutgers, MSU and Wiscy.That's a different argument, not related to the logistics of actually staging the game but but sure, I think it's a valid point.
More than 25% of the Home schedule not on traditional college football Saturday stinks in my opinion. Also nothing finer IMO than being on campus during the day for an October afternoon game.
Zero Saturday afternoon games at the Bank in 2025.
Being a Glass Half Full Guy, it opens up a couple of Saturdays to get some extra golf in.
My fault for not being clear originally. I was referring to my previous sentence about October is specifically my favorite time to spend a day on campus. Generally best weather to enjoy tailgating, (not too hot/cold), crop air, foliage, etc.I'd wager a pile of mythical money this doesn't end up being the case. Still need game times for Rutgers, MSU and Wiscy.
Yeah but there will be one sept 27 and nov 1 so I’m not sure it’s the end of the worldMy fault for not being clear originally. I was referring to my previous sentence about October is specifically my favorite time to spend a day on campus. Generally best weather to enjoy tailgating, (not too hot/cold), crop air, foliage, etc.
There will be "Zero October Saturday afternoon games at the Bank" is what I meant to say.