Official Roadtrip to the Championship Thread:

[Bison03]

Well, the yearly tradition continues with another Bison Nation pilgrimage to Fargo South aka Frisco, TX. Always love hearing about stories from the road, airport, or however fans are getting their butts down there. Share your pics of flags at the Texas border, road conditions, shots on the bus, or 6 am bloodys at the airport! Might be crazy this year for those driving sharing hundreds of miles of interstate with Bunny fans. Safe travels to all for the best reunion of the year! The march is on!!

[THEsocalledfan]

Well, the yearly tradition continues with another Bison Nation pilgrimage to Fargo South aka Frisco, TX. Always love hearing about stories from the road, airport, or however fans are getting their butts down there. Share your pics of flags at the Texas border, road conditions, shots on the bus, or 6 am bloodys at the airport! Might be crazy this year for those driving sharing hundreds of miles of interstate with Bunny fans. Safe travels to all for the best reunion of the year! The march is on!!

You forgot the good natured ribbing of bunnies on the way down....

[17>1]

Was/am planning on leaving today after work, but that isn't looking real great for driving down I-29. Currently seeing it as closed from Brookings to Sioux Falls and no travel advised over the entire southeast corner of the state.

[EC8CH]

Was/am planning on leaving today after work, but that isn't looking real great for driving down I-29. Currently seeing it as closed from Brookings to Sioux Falls and no travel advised over the entire southeast corner of the state.

Their one snowplow can work only so fast.

Leaving tomorrow afternoon and hoping it's cleared a path by then.

Apparently Sioux Falls airport is shut down today as well.

[Hammerhead]

At least all of the construction on I-29 near Omaha is finished according to google maps. We're heading down from Fargo on Thursday.

[Hansel]

At least all of the construction on I-29 near Omaha is finished according to google maps. We're heading down from Fargo on Thursday.

Drove south through Omaha/Council Bluffs on Sunday. You still need to leave I-29 and drive through residential Council Bluffs in order to get back I-29 south (which is what google maps recommended to us)

I don't follow the official detour signs anymore in Omaha/Council Bluffs, because in the past they had you take a major detour on I-80 that added a lot of time and miles to the trip (not sure if they are still doing that).

[TNbison]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ4T9CQA0UM

[1998braves64]

At least all of the construction on I-29 near Omaha is finished according to google maps. We're heading down from Fargo on Thursday.

Looks like Google sends you on 480 over to US75 (freeway at that point through Omaha). Showing a closed symbol just south of I-480 intersection.

Are they still working on the I-29-I-80 intersection or is it the I-480 intersection? Cripes they were working on I-80 one when we went down there in 2014! Whoever decided shifting I-29 to the west to go around council bluffs made a huge error there, would seem to make more sense to keep it east. Could have avoided the 2 mile long intersection of interstates there. Still could have had a leg off I-29 to where I-480 is now.

[EC8CH]

http://youtu.be/v5Lmkm5EF5E

[17>1]

Decided to stick around Fargo until tomorrow. I see I-29 is opened now between Brookings and Sioux Falls, but no travel advisory remains in effect. Thinking we’ll be up by 5 or 6am and see what things are looking like south of us. Would much rather drive through that stuff during daylight anyway. Adjusting itinerary on the fly is all a part of winter travel.

[Swaghook]

We'll hit the road after work tomorrow. Let the fun begin.

[mtoutfitter]

I 25 from Buffalo Wy to Wheatland Wy was brutal! Both lanes snow and ice covered, fog, drifting snow. Could only go 30 to 45...really sucked! Hopefully better today.

[17>1]

Through SD and things improve tremendously after the SD border. Probably averaged about 60-70mph so take your time and you should be good to go. Wasn’t snowing either so that was a plus!!! Wichita tonight, San Antonio tomorrow.

Go Bison!

[EC8CH]

Hey SD DOT... Salt! It melts ice you fuggin morans.

[Bison03]

Through SD and things improve tremendously after the SD border. Probably averaged about 60-70mph so take your time and you should be good to go. Wasn’t snowing either so that was a plus!!! Wichita tonight, San Antonio tomorrow.

Go Bison!
I think your google maps overshot your destination by a little bit.

[EC8CH]

SD staring at Brookings is icy roads with cars all over in the ditch because SD refuses to salt their roads. Nice stretch through Sioux Falls with salted roads. Then as soon as you get out of town, back to glare ice and no salt.

[EC8CH]

http://youtu.be/L55dKrjxcCY

[EC8CH]

https://i.imgflip.com/76dksg.jpg

Hang in there little guy. We're taking you to Frisco.

[Kevin]

SD staring at Brookings is icy roads with cars all over in the ditch because SD refuses to salt their roads. Nice stretch through Sioux Falls with salted roads. Then as soon as you get out of town, back to glare ice and no salt.

There will be enough salt for both Dakotas after they lose in Frisco and cry incessantly about the refs or whatever excuse they dig up.

[EC8CH]

Sioux City and the bunny is gone. RIP somewhere between Fargo and here.

[17>1]

I think your google maps overshot your destination by a little bit.

Ha, true! But don’t worry, you know where you can find me on Sunday ;)

Just got into our hotel in Wichita. Get through South Dakota and I’m telling you it starts to feel like every other trip to Frisco!!

[northendzone]

I had to drive to Fargo from Sioux Falls this morning (Wednesday) at 9:30 AM and it took roughly 5 1/2 hours, usually about a 3 hour trip. The roads were very snow packed and icy all the way to SD/ND border. Just made the trip back from Fargo to Sioux Falls at 3:15 PM and the roads were much better, it took me 4 hours, so still more than my normal 3 hour trip at 85 mph. I experienced bad ice right by Brookings for about 15 miles and as we got back to Sioux Falls. Safe travels everyone! I agree with other posts that south of Sioux Falls it should be clear.

[Bison03]

So basically, South Dakota sucks and life in general gets instantly better the second you leave it? Sounds about right.

[17>1]

Weren’t able to give our usual obligatory wave/one finger salute/“if you need me for anything I’ll be in Frisco watching the Bison play”etc. on our way by the city of Brookings. This one has a different vibe for sure and I’m going to love it. Should be a great trip and looking forward to running into Bunny fans along the way and in Texas.

[EC8CH]

So basically, South Dakota sucks and life in general gets instantly better the second you leave it? Sounds about right.

Pretty much, yeah. Topeka for the night.

[NDSU92]

Weren’t able to give our usual obligatory wave/one finger salute/“if you need me for anything I’ll be in Frisco watching the Bison play”etc. on our way by the city of Brookings. This one has a different vibe for sure and I’m going to love it. Should be a great trip and looking forward to running into Bunny fans along the way and in Texas.

Anyone have a guess on what the split will be between Bison/Bunny fans?

50/50? 60/40?

[Professor Chaos]

anyone have a guess on what the split will be between bison/bunny fans?

50/50? 60/40?
65/35 ndsu

[TransAmBison]

65/35 ndsuI would love it if that was the case...but I just don't see it.

[NDSU92]

65/35 ndsu

I'm thinking this is what it'll be. I don't think that many bunny fans bought in the presale. Hell they have more tickets in their allotment for sale on AXS than our allotment. There's a lot that wanted to go but got put off by high third party ticket prices. From multiple sources, ticket sales have been soft this year. Usually that is the other team playing catchup because NDSU fans bought out the presale.

They had approx. 6k for all three home playoff games. I doubt they're bringing more than that to Frisco. A good chunk have already been and got to experience the spring "championship". I'm sure that experience wasn't enough to bring everyone back.

[Professor Chaos]

I'm thinking this is what it'll be. I don't think that many bunny fans bought in the presale. Hell they have more tickets in their allotment for sale on AXS than our allotment. There's a lot that wanted to go but got put off by high third party ticket prices. From multiple sources, ticket sales have been soft this year. Usually that is the other team playing catchup because NDSU fans bought out the presale.

They had approx. 6k for all three home playoff games. I doubt they're bringing more than that to Frisco. A good chunk have already been and got to experience the spring "championship". I'm sure that experience wasn't enough to bring everyone back.
Anecdotal for sure but my wife is from SD and has a ton of family that are SDSU fans... they were at a fever pitch about tickets the first few days after the semifinal asking us if we knew of any or what advice we had for finding some - it died down after that and now I'm not sure if any of them who were interested are actually going. To be fair the NDSU peeps on her side also initially showed some interest as well since it was NDSU/SDSU but they ended up not going either.

[kab1one]

question on axs. I transferred tickets and the seats, row, section don't show up on the app. But the qr is there. When you get scanned to they print off a ticket for you or a receipt with the seat info on it? Or is my contact missing something on the ap?
Thanks

[TNbison]

This will be the first time going to the championship where I don't know anyone tailgating. Usually drive and meet friends but no one is making the trek this year. I'm bringing a coworker for his second time, Cornhusker alum that had a blast at the 2019 championship. We're flying because it was too cheap to pass up. If anyone wants to share some tailgate food let me know!

[ByeSonBusiness]

55/45 is my uneducated guess

[Hansel]

question on axs. I transferred tickets and the seats, row, section don't show up on the app. But the qr is there. When you get scanned to they print off a ticket for you or a receipt with the seat info on it? Or is my contact missing something on the ap?
Thanks

The tickets that were transferred to me via AXS show the section, row and seat number along with a QR code

[El_Chapo]

65/35 ndsu

60/40 NDSU. way too many NDSU fans have stopped going to Frisco.

hell last year was 75/25 w Montana State

depends how many Arizona Snowbirds from North Dakots drive over to be honest like last year

[kab1one]

The tickets that were transferred to me via AXS show the section, row and seat number along with a QR code

Thanks

worst case scenario I can just me the party and the gate and retrieve the tickets and get him in as I will be there as well.

[Professor Chaos]

60/40 NDSU. way too many NDSU fans have stopped going to Frisco.

hell last year was 75/25 w Montana State

depends how many Arizona Snowbirds from North Dakots drive over to be honest like last year
Last year was nowhere near 75/25 in either direction. It was pretty close to 50/50 I'd say maybe 55/45 NDSU. SDSU won't travel as well as Montana St did. I'd also expect to see more open seats than we've seen since the 2018 natty vs EWU.

[Hammerhead]

Some slick spots near Aberdeen and from Brooking to Sioux Falls. Perkins said they are closed due to weather so we are at IHOP.

[TransAmBison]

Last year was nowhere near 75/25 in either direction. It was pretty close to 50/50 I'd say maybe 55/45 NDSU. SDSU won't travel as well as Montana St did. I'd also expect to see more open seats than we've seen since the 2018 natty vs EWU.That's what I was thinking to. Funny how Chapo just makes up percentages...and doesn't even try to make them realistic. Surprised he didn't say 90/10. SDSU might not travel like Montana St...but I just don't think NDSU is traveling the same either this year. My guess is 60/40 at absolute best.

[KSBisonFan]

That's what I was thinking to. Funny how Chapo just makes up percentages...and doesn't even try to make them realistic. Surprised he didn't say 90/10. SDSU might not travel like Montana St...but I just don't think NDSU is traveling the same either this year. My guess is 60/40 at absolute best.

With Chapo math, I'm surprised he didn't claim it was a 75/45 split.

[cx500d]

Was/am planning on leaving today after work, but that isn't looking real great for driving down I-29. Currently seeing it as closed from Brookings to Sioux Falls and no travel advised over the entire southeast corner of the state.

You don’t find this a little suspicious?


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[EC8CH]

Some slick spots near Aberdeen and from Brooking to Sioux Falls. Perkins said they are closed due to weather so we are at IHOP.

IHOP?! I am the disappoint.

[kab1one]

With Chapo math, I'm surprised he didn't claim it was a 75/45 split.


So you are saying I should be concerned with the Penny Stock tips he is giving me?

[Hansel]

SRO tickets can still be bought for face value from the NCAA

[17>1]

You don’t find this a little suspicious?


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Uh, no. With the amount of semi’s and vehicles we saw in the ditch driving down Wednesday, I don’t think any road closures from Tuesday were suspicious at all. Brookings to Sioux Falls was baaaad, and I’ve lived up here my whole life and seen plenty of winter weather.

[G_Funky]

So basically, South Dakota sucks and life in general gets instantly better the second you leave it? Sounds about right.

Well dontcha know up there in North Dakota you all dont have anything better to do than clear roads and root for the Bison...

[EC8CH]

Well dontcha know up there in North Dakota you all dont have anything better to do than clear roads and root for the Bison...

Just smart enough to lay down salt on icy roads.

[Professor Chaos]

Still 3 days until game day and the migration of the herd is well underway.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230105/dada5bd9c65de90a81fe6eec35796a15.jpg

[Swaghook]

1013510135Traditional stop at Tuckers Onion Burger in Norman,OK. http://www.bisonville.com/forum/blob:http://www.bisonville.com/7e3ded64-4476-4dae-a6c2-a59900f377cc

[EC8CH]

1013510135Traditional stop at Tuckers Onion Burger in Norman,OK. http://www.bisonville.com/forum/blob:http://www.bisonville.com/7e3ded64-4476-4dae-a6c2-a59900f377cc

Us as well. Still burping that delicious onion flavor. Contemplating topping it with some seafood.

[NDSUBowler]

Left at noon today and roads have been excellent!

[EC8CH]

Left at noon today and roads have been excellent!

Drive south of Brookstinks yet?

[NDSUBowler]

Drive south of Brookstinks yet?

Yep through Omaha already. Was one of the best drives through 10 years to be honest.

[Swaghook]

We made it to our hotel with only a minor mishap on the road today. Damn skid plate came off on one side of the truck had to remove it, glad I carry a wrench set.

[CyPanth]

Still 3 days until game day and the migration of the herd is well underway.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230105/dada5bd9c65de90a81fe6eec35796a15.jpg



That's really cool.

[dewey]

The roads from Minneapolis to Des Moines were really good.

Tomorrow is Des Moines to Tulsa. Probably try to get a tour of Arrowhead Stadium.

The migration is in full force.

Dewey

10136

[HerdThat!]

Wheels up
LETS

FUCKIN

GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[Swaghook]

10138Y Pecan lodge for lunch quiet this year no other fans as of yet

[KidZer0]

Excellent dinner last night at Didi's Downtown in Frisco, lunch today at Hutchins. Saw 1 table of Bunny sympathizers last night, heckled them a little. A few Bison fans and no Bunnies that I saw at Hutchins...

[Power I]

First bbq of the trip at Jack Stack in Overland Park KS. Burnt ends and cheesy corn bake for me, pulled pork mac & cheese for the Mrs, with a fudge brownie for dessert. Unfortunately we are having car troubles and will be checking in with the local Ford dealer. Might have to get creative to pull this one off.

[Mr Meaty]

First bbq of the trip at Jack Stack in Overland Park KS. Burnt ends and cheesy corn bake for me, pulled pork mac & cheese for the Mrs, with a fudge brownie for dessert. Unfortunately we are having car troubles and will be checking in with the local Ford dealer. Might have to get creative to pull this one off.

Ask to take a car on a test drive and bring it back in 3 days.

[GreenfieldBison]

Ask to take a car on a test drive and bring it back in 3 days.

I used to sell cars as a young buck and I believe I might get just a hair suspicious when they start chucking that luggage in the demo.

Funny true story though: we actually had a guy (and his very pretty companion) take out a car for the weekend on a Saturday afternoon. Puppy dog close usually worked and this happened to be a sexy little two seater in very short supply. Apparently it got him laid and with that he no longer needed it so he just brought it back on Monday. I felt so used...

[CyPanth]

The roads from Minneapolis to Des Moines were really good.

Tomorrow is Des Moines to Tulsa. Probably try to get a tour of Arrowhead Stadium.

The migration is in full force.

Dewey

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I always find it good to travel to Central Iowa. ;)

[NDSUBowler]

If you guys want some superb bbq and decent prices, Flatrock Smokehouse BBQ less than a mile from the TopGolf in The Colony. Hoo boy it was SUPERB. Only open fri-sun. Owner came to table to talk. Very nice guy, and the food killed as well. 10/10 would recommend.

[Professor Chaos]

I always find it good to travel to Central Iowa. ;)
I can pretty confidently say this is the first time I've ever heard/read that sentence! :)

[Swaghook]

If you guys want some superb bbq and decent prices, Flatrock Smokehouse BBQ less than a mile from the TopGolf in The Colony. Hoo boy it was SUPERB. Only open fri-sun. Owner came to table to talk. Very nice guy, and the food killed as well. 10/10 would recommend.
Thank you for recommending this place. Fantastic BBQ. Close to our hotel is a bonus.

[NDSUBowler]

Thank you for recommending this place. Fantastic BBQ. Close to our hotel is a bonus.

LOVE hearing this!

[TNbison]

Quick flight, little nap, ready to go!