nodak651 Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 With airfare so cheap into Denver (from Minneapolis), I am thinking about heading to the Northern Colorado game out in Greeley. Has anyone done this? UNC seems decent this year and I think the game could be exciting, but I'm kind of turned off by the stadium and atmosphere there. I would end up staying overnight in Denver. Does anyone have any pointers on visiting a game in Greeley? Is there a decent UND turnout there? Anything I should expect? Quote
Popular Post bincitysioux Posted October 10, 2016 Popular Post Posted October 10, 2016 Pointers on visiting Greeley? Breathe through your mouth. 7 Quote
nodak651 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Posted October 10, 2016 9 minutes ago, bincitysioux said: Pointers on visiting Greeley? Breathe through your mouth. Does it actually smell? I've heard that before. Then again, UND smells thanks to Simplot. Quote
WiSioux Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 There is a UND alumni association hockey watching party that night in Denver too Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 On Friday night stay in the LODO area (Dowtown area around Coors Field) and go to a bar called Jacksons. They stream every UND hockey game. Get up early and drive up to Greeley which is about an hour drive from DT. Then find my tailgate and enjoy some beverages and food. Quote
southpaw Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 2 hours ago, UNDColorado said: On Friday night stay in the LODO area (Dowtown area around Coors Field) and go to a bar called Jacksons. They stream every UND hockey game. Get up early and drive up to Greeley which is about an hour drive from DT. Then find my tailgate and enjoy some beverages and food. I'll be there as well. Usually a decent number of UND fans. I highly recommend going to WeldWerks Brewery. It's owned by a friend of a friend and he does a great job. We usually stay in Fort Collins the night of the game as there are more options for things to do than Greeley. Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 16 minutes ago, southpaw said: I'll be there as well. Usually a decent number of UND fans. I highly recommend going to WeldWerks Brewery. It's owned by a friend of a friend and he does a great job. We usually stay in Fort Collins the night of the game as there are more options for things to do than Greeley. Excellent! I will be in Ft. Collins the night before for the exact same reasons. Likely do a little brewery tour...because why not. Then set up a tailgate the next morning. Quote
nodak651 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Posted October 10, 2016 3 hours ago, UNDColorado said: On Friday night stay in the LODO area (Dowtown area around Coors Field) and go to a bar called Jacksons. They stream every UND hockey game. Get up early and drive up to Greeley which is about an hour drive from DT. Then find my tailgate and enjoy some beverages and food. Thanks! Good to know about the viewing party, as I think we will be within walking distance (staying at Renaissance Denver). They have a viewing party Saturday night also, I'm guessing? Planning on saving the hotel money Friday night to go to the game in person, and will fly out Saturday morning. If we make it to the game early enough I will stop by. 22 minutes ago, southpaw said: I'll be there as well. Usually a decent number of UND fans. I highly recommend going to WeldWerks Brewery. It's owned by a friend of a friend and he does a great job. We usually stay in Fort Collins the night of the game as there are more options for things to do than Greeley. Glad to hear! Will check it out after the game. Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 42 minutes ago, southpaw said: I'll be there as well. Usually a decent number of UND fans. I highly recommend going to WeldWerks Brewery. It's owned by a friend of a friend and he does a great job. We usually stay in Fort Collins the night of the game as there are more options for things to do than Greeley. I should tell you that since I will be up in Nodak the last week and a half of october, I will be bringing back plenty of Premium Grainbelt...if you stop by my tailgate I hope you like Grainbelt! 1 Quote
WiSioux Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 As a new Coloradan is it feasible to think I can go to the football game in Greeley and be back to LODO in time for the hockey viewing party? With a quick stop in eastern Aurora to let my dog out? Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 1 hour ago, WiSioux said: As a new Coloradan is it feasible to think I can go to the football game in Greeley and be back to LODO in time for the hockey viewing party? With a quick stop in eastern Aurora to let my dog out? Game is at 1:05 so I would say yes. You might cut it close but I would give it the ol college try. Quote
WiSioux Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 Do you guys have tickets already? I ha e been slacking in my planning. Mainly because my roommate and friend are highly indecisive. Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, WiSioux said: Do you guys have tickets already? I ha e been slacking in my planning. Mainly because my roommate and friend are highly indecisive. Not yet, mainly because they dont sell out but was going to message my friends in Ft. Collins to get them this week to be safe. Quote
siouxfantastic Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 So are there no good bars in Greeley? 7 of use are going to the game and will be there Friday night. Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 2 hours ago, WiSioux said: As a new Coloradan is it feasible to think I can go to the football game in Greeley and be back to LODO in time for the hockey viewing party? With a quick stop in eastern Aurora to let my dog out? Correction- game is at 12:05 MTN...you can definitely make both since hockey would be at 6 MTN. 1 Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 Just now, siouxfantastic said: So are there no good bars in Greeley? 7 of use are going to the game and will be there Friday night. Switch your hotel to somewhere in Ft. Collins Friday night. Lots of great bars and breweries. I do not know much about Greeley. 1 Quote
TBR Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 Have been thinking about making the trip. Would be staying in my camper (heated) at Boyd Lake State Park by Loveland so if there is some sort of alumni gathering in Ft Collins I would be interested Quote
southpaw Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 Tickets are easy to come by. In the past, most UND fans sat on the home team side, in sections E & F. One year, we just posted up in the front of the student section right behind the UND bench. There really aren't a lot of great options in Greeley. Some chain restaurant/bars, WeldWerks brewery and some good mexican food. Fort Collins is a million times better. UNDColorado, what can we look for at your tailgate? Big flag, etc? We will likely be there around 9 so we can get a good start on tailgating. Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 19 minutes ago, southpaw said: Tickets are easy to come by. In the past, most UND fans sat on the home team side, in sections E & F. One year, we just posted up in the front of the student section right behind the UND bench. There really aren't a lot of great options in Greeley. Some chain restaurant/bars, WeldWerks brewery and some good mexican food. Fort Collins is a million times better. UNDColorado, what can we look for at your tailgate? Big flag, etc? We will likely be there around 9 so we can get a good start on tailgating. Likely driving dark blue 4Runner with a large green Fighting Sioux flag. Goal is to get set up before 9 as well to get a good start. Still deciding on food but will have plenty going on the grill. Of course a full cooler of beverages. If i recall correctly they do sell beer in the stadium so that is always fun. Also- last time i was there I sat in E or F as well. Quote
Sioux94 Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 Dang all of this talk about going to this game is making me jealous! I have to go up to Fort Collins next week for work and will be there through Friday.....wish that trip was the week of the NC game! Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 18 hours ago, TBR said: Have been thinking about making the trip. Would be staying in my camper (heated) at Boyd Lake State Park by Loveland so if there is some sort of alumni gathering in Ft Collins I would be interested Nothing official but I am sure a few of us will be roaming around Ft. Collins on Friday night and Saturday after the game. Regardless, stop by the tailgate! Quote
bincitysioux Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 Flights are booked, I will be there. 2 Quote
UNDColorado Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 7 hours ago, bincitysioux said: Flights are booked, I will be there. Great news. Stop by the tailgate. Food menu still undecided but there will be plenty. Quote
TBR Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 I've made my reservations for Boyd Lake State Park campground. I am going to assume that there is no real need to buy tickets in advance of the game. Please advise otherwise (anyone) if my assumption is incorrect. Quote
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