2011 Gopher Game... Let the Planning Begin

[mnriverbison]

That's what Goofer fans said about NDSU in 2006 (barely won) and 2007 (got soundly beat).
I am sure Goofer fans also said the same about SDSU in 2009 (barely won) and USD in 2010 (embarassing loss).

Doesn't mean that they shouldn't win those games. With the budget, roster, recruiting etc advantages it is inexcusable to have the record that you spell out.

[BisonNeil]

This maybe good news for the Bison-Gopher game this fall. I saw David Shama's blog posted on the GopherHole. If it comes true, it will likely mean one more hour of tailgating before the game!

Big Ten May Drop 11 a.m. Football Starts
Those dreaded 11 a.m. starting times for Big Ten football games may soon be only memories.

Big Ten schools located in the Central Time Zone, including Minnesota, have started many home games at 11 a.m. for years to accommodate the conference’s TV commitments. The network obligations haven’t been popular with many fans who found 11 a.m. too early in the day for their convenience or comfort.

Gophers athletics director Joel Maturi told Sports Headliners this week that a change for the coming fall is possible. “With the new negotiations that commissioner Delany has done with ABC, ESPN and the Big Ten Network, it looks very favorable that there may be a possibility that beginning as early as next fall we’ll be able to play at noon,” Maturi said.

If Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany is successful, no future conference games will begin at 11 a.m. Start times here could be noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

http://www.shamasportsheadliners.com/#Joel

[MNLonghorn10]

7 oclock game would be awesome. kinda like kansas & iowa stae

[4mcruenomore]

Anythoughts on a better motel than the Days then?

[SDbison]

Anythoughts on a better motel than the Days then?

NDSU rate at the Radisson a couple blocks from the stadium is $139. I am still staying at the crappy Days Inn since I got a rate just under $100 and prepaid.....found out later the purchase is non-refundable.
Whats up 4m? Horny Bison tailgate crew not good enough for you? I believe most of us are staying at Days Inn. If the Fairgrounds end up being the place to be we will go there for tailgate on Sat AM. Fri night will be close enough to walk to wherever the action is...........
My biggest issue will be finding a large group of tickets in the lower level of the Stadium at a decent price (i.e. close to $100).

[BisonPride72]

I'm not sure if I am just missing something or can't find what I'm looking for but on this site it says On-Sale dates for Gopher tickets will be announced April 6th but I can't find anything about it. If anyone can clear this up it would be appreciated.

https://www.mygophersports.com/Onlin...F-E8373E0A9DFF

*********************** Nevermind I found the info I was looking for********************** $50 starting price what a joke**********

https://www.mygophersports.com/Onlin...8-009A45A1E99E

[roadwarrior]

On sale date is July 22nd at 5pm online only

[EndZoneQB]

NDSU rate at the Radisson a couple blocks from the stadium is $139. I am still staying at the crappy Days Inn since I got a rate just under $100 and prepaid.....found out later the purchase is non-refundable.
Whats up 4m? Horny Bison tailgate crew not good enough for you? I believe most of us are staying at Days Inn. If the Fairgrounds end up being the place to be we will go there for tailgate on Sat AM. Fri night will be close enough to walk to wherever the action is...........
My biggest issue will be finding a large group of tickets in the lower level of the Stadium at a decent price (i.e. close to $100).

Radisson rooms for $139 are GONE.

[Tatanka]

The family Tatanka has officially purchased 8 tickets in row 1 of section 117, right next to the student section... will be a blast!

I told my 6 year old son we've got the tickets and that he'd have to sit by the Gopher students. He said that's ok because the Bison won last time and they'll win again this time, because gophers are stinky.

Can't argue with the boy.

[Wally]

The family Tatanka has officially purchased 8 tickets in row 1 of section 117, right next to the student section... will be a blast!

I told my 6 year old son we've got the tickets and that he'd have to sit by the Gopher students. He said that's ok because the Bison won last time and they'll win again this time, because gophers are stinky.

Can't argue with the boy.

Their student section will be half empty anyway