Let'sGoHawks! Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I will be heading to Mankato to see the game. It will be my first football game there. Anyone else going? Where do the Sioux fans sit? Anyone meeting before the game? I would imagine a lot of Sioux fans show up due to Mankato being close to the twin cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delroy Ten Thumbs Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Does Mankato have any special rules for tailgators? Specifically any restrictions on adult beverages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty - UNO Fan Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Mankato may be the one team in the NCC who can match the Sioux's speed. They have some burners. Should be exciting with all those speed demons on both teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I don't doubt Mankato has some speed, but it's hard to be too impressed with their last two games--a 30-point loss in Omaha, and a pretty competitive 10-point win at home vs. Augie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxperman8 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Does Mankato have any special rules for tailgators? Specifically any restrictions on adult beverages. Two years ago they told us they didn't allow grills in the parking lot but they waited until we were headed into the game to tell us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux27 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 There is only one team in the NCC that I dispise and that is Mankato. I have never been impressed with their coaching and lack of discipline. When you rely on transfers to make your team that's what you get! Ragsdale? What the heck is that for an offense? Sure, King will get is 400 yards passing on 65 pass attempts, but can you score? MSU has some of the most talented players in the league, but are clueless when in comes to winning games. I used to think that Jamrog was a good coach, but hiring Ragsdale from Duluth completly changed that. At least Bubba saw the early warning signs. Unfortunately, he is still feeling the affects by not being able to recruit a decent running back yet. There is only one team I would have a hard time losing to (including Augie) and that is the purple Mavs. I would love nothing better than 70-0! Okay, win by 1 is all it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Link to Mankato State game notes What is the best pre-game bar spot? Any Mankato fans out there??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mksioux Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Link to Mankato State game notesIt's interesting that this is MSU-Mankato's Homecoming game. What is the best pre-game bar spot?I don't know, but Mettlers should be open by post-game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 It's interesting that this is MSU-Mankato's Homecoming game. I don't know, but Mettlers should be open by post-game It will be MSU's homecoming, but there will be quite a few Sioux fans there. What is this "Mettlers" you speak of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I didn't realize this guy has been coaching in Mankato since last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 This game scares the heck out of me. UND hasn't fared well against teams that pass the football well. Facing an experienced guy, at their homecoming game, and playing a team without a lot to lose will be a challenge. I have all the faith in the world in coach Lennon not letting the guys look forward to next week, but thats an issue as well. Get through this week please.... I'll say: UND 42 Mankato 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 This game scares the heck out of me. UND hasn't fared well against teams that pass the football well. Facing an experienced guy, at their homecoming game, and playing a team without a lot to lose will be a challenge. I have all the faith in the world in coach Lennon not letting the guys look forward to next week, but thats an issue as well. Get through this week please.... I'll say: UND 42 Mankato 31 Here are some possible reasons for optimism: In three games against UND (two while at UMD and one while at MSU), offensive coordinator Dan Ragsdale-led offenses have managed 10, 12 and 3 points. Also, if you throw out MSU's game against NAIA Peru State (which lost 36-7 to Jamestown), MSU is scoring just 19.5 points per game. I see MSU as a more talented, but only slightly more successful version of Augie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxMD Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 38 UND 13 MSU GO SIOUX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxjoy Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I will be there! I went two years ago, as well. Highlights: Fabulous weather, a Sioux victory, lots of fans, pretty good sightlines, gigantic cookies at the concession stand, a MSUM football player singing the national anthem... Lowlights: Having to use a porta-potty behind the bleachers, a game that seemed closer than it should have been, some Mankato player (no idea what number) motioning that he was going to "cut the Sioux team's throat" during the signing of the national anthem... Part of our agenda will be checking out the "Taste of Mankato" event before the game. Here is the info I found on it: 12:00pm-2:30pm outside Blakeslee Stadium Taste food from your favorite local restaurants, or branch out to discover new flavors from around Mankato! Head over to the Taste of Mankato after the parade for great food, live music, and a variety of entertainment. Brought to you by MSU Athletics. and Taste of Mankato: From 12-2:30 p.m. roughly 20 food vendors from the greater Mankato area will set up shop on Practice Field No. 1 for the annual Taste of Mankato. Tickets to the event are $10 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). The event will feature live music and interactive games courtesy of the Army National Guard. After the game, may be attending this comedian: B.J. Novak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Yeah_Yeah Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Would the football team be in Kato already? Like with the players that will be playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Would the football team be in Kato already? Like with the players that will be playing? I'm sure they've left already. They may not be there yet, but I'm sure they're at least on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Yeah_Yeah Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm sure they've left already. They may not be there yet, but I'm sure they're at least on the road. Oh ok, well then I guess Bodoh's not with the team seeing as he was in class today.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOONERbeaSIOUXfan Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Oh ok, well then I guess Bodoh's not with the team seeing as he was in class today.... I think the team leaves tomorrow. I believe they are in meetings and practice at 2:30. I believe Bodoh is making the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Yeah_Yeah Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I think the team leaves tomorrow. I believe they are in meetings and practice at 2:30. I believe Bodoh is making the trip. Ooohhh ok, gotchya... Thanks for the info! Sorry about the mix-up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I think the team leaves tomorrow. I believe they are in meetings and practice at 2:30. I believe Bodoh is making the trip. Correct. For some stupid reason, I was thinking yesterday was Friday when I posted that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGreyAnt41 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Mankato's website says single game tickets aren't available until an hour before game time, so I think I'm going to have to get tickets when I get there. I don't remember this game ever being sold out, but since it's homecoming, who knows. Anybody think it'll be a problem to get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Mankato's website says single game tickets aren't available until an hour before game time, so I think I'm going to have to get tickets when I get there. I don't remember this game ever being sold out, but since it's homecoming, who knows. Anybody think it'll be a problem to get in? I don't think you'll have any problem getting in. I doubt Mankato has ever sold out a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowledge Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I don't think you'll have any problem getting in. I doubt Mankato has ever sold out a game. This may be the wrong place to ask......when do the regional rankings start coming out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND92,96 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 This may be the wrong place to ask......when do the regional rankings start coming out? October 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sultan Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Mankato lost to Omaha last week. I see their other loss was to Northern Iowa. Northern Iowa is undefeated and one of the top ranked teams in DIAA. The score in that game doesn't tell the whole story. Mankato was only down 6 going into the 4th quarter. Mankato is definitely a legitimate team. We will have to play a game to beat them. Road games have always been tougher for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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