UND *alerus center* game day DO and MUST DO

[SiouxFootballField]

Going to be making a trip to the Sioux game in October and am looking forward to finally seeing Lennon and boys compete for another run at the championship.

My question is tell me what the norm is in/around the Alerus Center on game day.

When should some one arrive at the stadium?

Is there anything to see on campus before the game?

Where do sit and don't sit inside the stadium?

What to do after the game?

Such things like this for a tourist? thanks and go sioux

[Brent_Bobyck]

Going to be making a trip to the Sioux game in October and am looking forward to finally seeing Lennon and boys compete for another run at the championship.

My question is tell me what the norm is in/around the Alerus Center on game day.

When should some one arrive at the stadium?

Is there anything to see on campus before the game?

Where do sit and don't sit inside the stadium?

What to do after the game?

Such things like this for a tourist? thanks and go sioux

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I am a tailgater so I arrive hours before kickoff but if that does not float your boat, I would at least show up an hour early to allow time for parking, fighting the crowd, finding seat, etc.

If there is one thing you see on campus it is Ralph Engelstad Arena. They do tours M-F at 3 pm and sometimes on Saturdays, if the group is large enough.

I would suggest getting as close to the 50 yard line as possible. I wouldn't go any less than the 20 yard line. An underrated seat is standing on the catwalk behind each endzone. Very interesting sight line to the game, especially when the ball is in your end.

After the game, DAGWOODS! Just north of DeMers on 42nd St (same street Alerus is on)

Enjoy!

[Diggler]

Sit by the students! We're entertaining. And the best entertainment is before the game when the players talk back.

[sucka]

I would reccomend McMennemies out on Old Mill Road. They have 3 for 1's until 9:00 am. Thats where I will be getting krunked with a Capital K.

[dakotadan]

This will be my first year not being in the Pride so it is also my first actual chance to tailgate, besides marching through it. Are there any rules to know? No glass bottles, etc.? Does the lot open at a certain time? Is it easy to find parking in the tailgate area? I am bringing some friends of mine to their first Sioux FB game. I am just as excited to actually experience my first Sioux tailgate party!!

[Delbert]

Get there early, come up towards the north end , will feed ya. Its where the parents tailgate there will be a very big group of people, having a gay old time

[abcdgosioux]

Get there early, come up towards the north end , will feed ya.  Its where the parents tailgate there will be a very big group of people, having a gay old time

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Delbert Remember they are having a parents brunch till 10.30 The grills are going to be set up for anyone not attending the brunch.Everyone is always welcome. I guess I wont be drinking any Sioux juice till 10.31.I know Sucka will be around and be sure to bring Jimmy. The grills well be ready to go by 9.00

[BisonSuck]

RED PEPPER! I usually pick up Red Pepper before the game and chow that down on the way. After the game I'll stop in the Red Pepper for a quick bite to eat. Then, on my way out of town I usually pick up a couple grinder kits from the Red Pepper. A visit to GF without it would be a sin!

[Brent_Bobyck]

RED PEPPER!  I usually pick up Red Pepper before the game and chow that down on the way.  After the game I'll stop in the Red Pepper for a quick bite to eat.  Then, on my way out of town I usually pick up a couple grinder kits from the Red Pepper.  A visit to GF without it would be a sin!

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How could I suggest anything before or after Sioux Football that doesn't include a full ham with Taco and 2 soft shells. Shame on me!!

[SiouxFootballField]

thanks for the info!

Are there any lounges or places inside the Alerus to view the game, or befor the game just to eat, or drink?

Tell me more about this catwalk seating area, and where do most fans tailgate.

Thanks

[ESPNInsider]

thanks for the info!

Are there any lounges or places inside the Alerus to view the game, or befor the game just to eat, or drink?

Tell me more about this catwalk seating area, and where do most fans tailgate.

Thanks

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Unfortunately, the beer gardens are on the concourse and you cannot see the game while drinking (stuupid in my opinion) There are tv's with an in house feed though showing the game. This area will be packed at halftime. The catwalk is fun when the ball is on your end, but when it's on the other end you should probably head to the fore-mentioned beer garden.

Most groups set up South of the Alerus for tailgaiting. This is where the band and team will walk through. There will be plenty of people there so if you do just want to walk around and tailgate people will invite you right in.

After the game few people stick around in the lot. Most get out as quick as possible. Head to Dagwoods to catch a heavily football attended crowd. You will catch coaches there and UND administration. Head to Rumors at the Grand Cities Mall (formerly South Forks Plaza, located at the intersection of Washington St. and 17th Ave.) later in the night to catch most of the players parents and younger football fans.

You can always head to the El Roco later on to dance with those that are left standing.

For a quieter, more elegant post-game head to Suite 49 (next to REA), or any other restaurant in town. Most restaurants will be pretty full before and after the game. There may be a wait. My advice, if you are with the family, would be to hustle over to the Green Mill. It will fill up quickly. BW3, Applebees, Ground Round, etc. are all good places to go with the fam too and will be pretty busy.

Hope that helps.

[Cratter]

Unfortunately, the beer gardens are on the concourse and you cannot see the game while drinking (stuupid in my opinion) There are tv's with an in house feed though showing the game. This area will be packed at halftime. The catwalk is fun when the ball is on your end, but when it's on the other end you should probably head to the fore-mentioned beer garden.

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You can take a beer to your seat and watch the game.

[SiouxFootballField]

When do the players, and coaches, and Band walk through? And that is the South End of the Alerus? is this a tradition? where do they walk from?

Where is Dagwoods, and when do the coaches, and other UND admin attend?

Do most of the students just head back to campus?

as i never been to Alerus, is the stadium quite loud? and festive, what type of UND traditions occur on game day inside the stadium?

thanks

[Diggler]

The players/coaches/band come through at about 11 from the south end.

Dagwoods is about 1/2 north of the Alerus on 32nd Avenue.

It could be very, very loud and probably will be for at least a portion of the game. Once it gets out of hand though with the Sioux pounding whoever they are playing, it'll probably quiet down a bit. So at about the five minute mark of the 1st quarter.

[ESPNInsider]

When do the players, and coaches, and Band walk through? And that is the South End of the Alerus? is this a tradition? where do they walk from?

Where is Dagwoods, and when do the coaches, and other UND admin attend?

Do most of the students just head back to campus?

as i never been to Alerus, is the stadium quite loud? and festive, what type of UND traditions occur on game day inside the stadium?

thanks

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There will probably be some UND admin in there shortly after the game. Usually Bollinger and other coaches will stop in. Then later on football coaches may or may not come in.

Students usually head back to party for a while.

When I was a student here was my normal game day:

9:00 am sluggishly fall out of bed from the coaxing of some buddies. Lay on couch and watch College GameDay.

10:00 am make was to Alerus parking lot and start drinking. Usually just find people and eat whatever they have. (if you don't know people there someone will still invite you in probably) Take down a few sioux bombs (green grapes soaked in everclear or vodka) and check out the ladies

1:05 stumble in to the building yelling and cheering

1:08 go to the bathroom

1:10 take my spot in the first row behind the opposing teams bench and start yelling

halftime: head to the beer garden and chug a beer (cannot leave building, did so successfully only one time)

Second half: continue heckling

Post game: jump in car (strategically parked in the very North East area of the North Lot) and peel out (I'm not driving) and make way to Dagwoods.

6:00: Order some pizza or drummies at Dagwoods.

10:30: Head to El Roco, Rumors, or one of the many parties on around town

Sunday: wish the football team had been out of town yesterday...oh and watch the Vikes win!

[BigGreyAnt41]

The players/coaches/band come through at about 11 from the south end.

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Then the band goes through again at about 12:30 or so.

[Diggler]

Then the band goes through again at about 12:30 or so.

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Really? I've been inside for an hour and a half by then. Learn something new every day.

[WiSioux]

Remember that Saturday after the football game there is also a hockey game against Denver... So don't plan on going out too early...