Game Day Atmosphere

Platinumcat · Post by **Platinumcat** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:40 am

BobcatBlood wrote:Great thread. We have two kids and for the past three seasons have purchased two extra season tickets so they can both bring friends to all the games. We get to really know their buddies, spend great family time together - AND help grow Bobcat Nation by indoctrinating youngins to the fun. All the kids we take seem to become big fans of the blue and gold!

Go CATS!!

I love this idea. I think I'll do that next year.

LuvMaroon · Post by **LuvMaroon** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:10 am

catfish wrote:I love hitting the reserve street exit in Missoula and heading 200 miles east for the tailgates and game!

Wow!!! Driving 200 miles to get away from the BEST 1-AA game atmosphere in AMERICA, to attend a 2nd rate atmosphere!!! AMAZING!!!!

Cat Gal · Post by **Cat Gal** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:25 am

Cardiac Cats-They say tents are not allowed in the student parking lot. We have a tent next to our motor home every game on the booster side and trhey have never said a word to us.

Platinumcat · Post by **Platinumcat** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:27 am

LuvMaroon wrote:
catfish wrote:I love hitting the reserve street exit in Missoula and heading 200 miles east for the tailgates and game!
Wow!!! Driving 200 miles to get away from the BEST 1-AA game atmosphere in AMERICA, to attend a 2nd rate atmosphere!!! AMAZING!!!!

It's all in the eye of the beholder!

CatRowdy · Post by **CatRowdy** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 11:09 am

barechestcat wrote:
Cat Gal wrote:You guys are right on. We even go and spend Friday night at the stadium before the home games, because we do not want to miss any of the action. It is cool watching all the fans come in and set up their tailgates. Great atmosphere!!!
We are looking at buying an RV. I told my wife that we could camp out at the stadium next year on Friday nights for home games. She hasn't quite bought into that yet; of course we live less then a mile from the stadium as the crow flies

We camp at least a couple of games a year; usually the later games that start earlier. We have some friends that come down and start the tailgating on Friday night; it definitely helps get the game day mood going. I'll be if you try it, you'll like it!

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:29 pm

LuvMaroon wrote:
catfish wrote:I love hitting the reserve street exit in Missoula and heading 200 miles east for the tailgates and game!
Wow!!! Driving 200 miles to get away from the BEST 1-AA game atmosphere in AMERICA, to attend a 2nd rate atmosphere!!! AMAZING!!!!

I was wondering how long it would be for a Griz fan to take a jab.

I know it may come as a shock to you, but some people do not give a hoot about the Griz or their stadium. This includes many fine folks from Missoula.

WYCAT · Post by **WYCAT** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:35 pm

CelticCat wrote:I was wondering how long it would be for a Griz fan to take a jab.

I know it may come as a shock to you, but some people do not give a hoot about the Griz or their stadium. This includes many fine folks from Missoula.

See that is where most of us Cat fans are wrong. The sooner we come to the realization that Missoula is the center of not only the football world, but the entire universe the better off we will be. In fact I am still wondering why the rest of the Big Sky Conference even plays one another. We should really schedule four games/year - 3 out of conference and then the griz, in Missoula of course. Playing at any other Division I-AA stadium really is a waste of time.

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:46 pm

BobcatBlood wrote:Great thread. We have two kids and for the past three seasons have purchased two extra season tickets so they can both bring friends to all the games. We get to really know their buddies, spend great family time together - AND help grow Bobcat Nation by indoctrinating youngins to the fun. All the kids we take seem to become big fans of the blue and gold!

Go CATS!!

I did the same thing when my boys were growing up, both football and basketball. Beauty of it was my ex moved to Missoula, so my kids would invite their Missoula buddies to Bozeman for a weekend and a game. Obviously some of their buds were from griz families so there was some good natured ribbing going on.

LuvMaroon · Post by **LuvMaroon** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:01 pm

CelticCat wrote:
LuvMaroon wrote:
catfish wrote:I love hitting the reserve street exit in Missoula and heading 200 miles east for the tailgates and game!
Wow!!! Driving 200 miles to get away from the BEST 1-AA game atmosphere in AMERICA, to attend a 2nd rate atmosphere!!! AMAZING!!!!
I was wondering how long it would be for a Griz fan to take a jab.

I know it may come as a shock to you, but some people do not give a hoot about the Griz or their stadium. This includes many fine folks from Missoula.

What perspective? Cats have half the crowd, and half the stadium!!!

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:05 pm

Cat Gal wrote:Cardiac Cats-They say tents are not allowed in the student parking lot. We have a tent next to our motor home every game on the booster side and trhey have never said a word to us.

Really? Wow, I might just have to try that for the next game then! I have never partied the night before in the tailgate area

WalkOn79 · Post by **WalkOn79** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:14 pm

LuvMaroon wrote:
CelticCat wrote:
LuvMaroon wrote:
catfish wrote:I love hitting the reserve street exit in Missoula and heading 200 miles east for the tailgates and game!
Wow!!! Driving 200 miles to get away from the BEST 1-AA game atmosphere in AMERICA, to attend a 2nd rate atmosphere!!! AMAZING!!!!
I was wondering how long it would be for a Griz fan to take a jab.

I know it may come as a shock to you, but some people do not give a hoot about the Griz or their stadium. This includes many fine folks from Missoula.
What perspective? Cats have half the crowd, and half the stadium!!!

Just don't get it, do you? We would NOT trade for ANY reason!! That's what being a Cat fan is all about. Go ahead and start a thread in SMACK about your supposed superior atmosphere. We've heard it all before.

torrybruce · Post by **torrybruce** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:57 pm

I think the biggest thing is we don't take for granted the fact that we have something special here in Bozeman. I think it's over done in Missoula and it's a market economy out there. Our atmosphere and game day experience is very workmanlike and people truly appreciate the experience for what it is an not the fact that everyone else is doing it so we have to do it.

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:02 pm

torrybruce wrote:I think the biggest thing is we don't take for granted the fact that we have something special here in Bozeman. I think it's over done in Missoula and it's a market economy out there. Our atmosphere and game day experience is very workmanlike and people truly appreciate the experience for what it is an not the fact that everyone else is doing it so we have to do it.

Very well put. I agree that MSU's seems more family/workman like as well. Seems like it is definately more down home "Montana" flavor to me. Tailgating in the same area you get to see/meet a lot of the same people/kids over the years so it almost feels like a Bobcat family atmosphere. I totally agree

bobcatmaniac · Post by **bobcatmaniac** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:36 pm

I am with you! Over the years we have seen many kids come over for a burger, etc., get to know them. We generally pack tons more stuff than we need, I am sure you all do too, just to have the people stop by. Wouldn't trade it for ANYTHING IN THE WORLD!!

GrizinWashington · Post by **GrizinWashington** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:40 pm

I fully understand and appreciate that the cats wouldn't trade their game day experience for the one in Missoula. However, to make the claim that people are at WA-Griz simply to be seen or because it's the thing to do is just down right ridiculous. If that were the case, it wouldn't be as loud as a rock concert in there. And there certainly wouldn't be 6,000 UM fans travelling to Portland for a game, and 6,500 to Spokane. Fans go to games at UM for one reason: they love the Griz. To suggest otherwise is asinine.

Eastcoastgriz · Post by **Eastcoastgriz** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:29 pm

torrybruce wrote:I think the biggest thing is we don't take for granted the fact that we have something special here in Bozeman. I think it's over done in Missoula and it's a market economy out there. Our atmosphere and game day experience is very workmanlike and people truly appreciate the experience for what it is an not the fact that everyone else is doing it so we have to do it.

If i want blue collar I'll go to Butte!

tetoncat · Post by **tetoncat** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:13 pm

What you griz fans don't understand is that we have a packed crowd, like you. We are noisy, like you. What people are talking about here are the aspects around the stadium and the whole day. I don't think either side can say theirs is better. A true bobcat would never completely enjoy the Griz experience and a true Griz would never truly enjoy a bobcat game. There will always be an undertone of comparison to keep a true comparison. We love going to the bobcat games, tailgaiting with friends, filling a packed stadium and watching some football.

tdub · Post by **tdub** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:54 am

I unfortunately can't make it to too many games. But the one I went to this year was an incredible atmosphere (EWU game). We arrived a few hours early and took in the pregame tailgate experience.

Like someone said earlier, a place to meet old friends. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen in almost 10 years. The atmosphere of the place made it seem like we hadn't seen each other for 10 days. A couple beers, some hot chili at halftime, my kids getting to play football with everybody else's kids. Football hitting cars without the owners giving a hoot. Met many new great people. It felt like being invited into someone's home (just several thousand people reside in that home

).

The atmosphere around Bobcat Football has been completely redefined since I was a student. I have been to a Griz game or two and although there were groups of tailgate areas, and in its own right fun, it did not have the same "down home" feel to it.

catwiththehat · Post by **catwiththehat** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:50 am

After being in Pocatello yesterday, there is no comparison that bobcat stadium is the best place to be. I did have a blast in the Holt Arena, but us fans had to work very hard to make some noise for the players. There is just no place like home.

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:05 am

catwiththehat wrote:After being in Pocatello yesterday, there is no comparison that bobcat stadium is the best place to be. I did have a blast in the Holt Arena, but us fans had to work very hard to make some noise for the players. There is just no place like home.

Cat with the Hat,
You got a little TV time yesterday on Altitude. Looking good my friend.

GO CATS