116th Monon Bell Classic

[1837Tigers]

Wabash has *too many* seats.  Did you notice the empty blocks last year?  An entire section of DePauw seating is obstructed view, which is why no one sits there.

[gobash83]

Wabash has *too many* seats.  Did you notice the empty blocks last year?  An entire section of DePauw seating is obstructed view, which is why no one sits there.

I disagree.  Both schools should provide as much seating as they safely can.  Its about being able to get in and see the game live, not how the stands look on t.v. 

[D3_DPUFan]

I agree that DePauw needs more seats. No question about it. But it makes no sense to put in seats for the sake of putting in seats.

[gobash83]

I agree that DePauw needs more seats. No question about it. But it makes no sense to put in seats for the sake of putting in seats.

My perspective is that as many fans from both schools who want to see the game in person should be able to do so.  Of course, safety, security and financial constraints need to be considered.  However, if you are going to error on the question of supply and demand, I would prefer that there be an over-supply of seats and not an unnecessary shortage of them.

[Breckenridgebear]

12 days.

[smedindy]

Hell yeah! Gameday belongs at The Bell Game! That's the epitome of college football.

Kids that play hard, play WELL, go to class and succeed in life. The elite D-3 players are a fine line away from D-1 players, really.

[D3_DPUFan]

To fans of the Monon Bell Classic and DIII football...the following was just posted on the Bring Game Day to the Monon Facebook page...


Now is the crucial time to make sure ESPN knows how much the two schools want gameday here. If you haven't already done so, please send your emails ASAP. If you've already sent one, send another. A decision will likely be made within the next 48 hours, so now is the time. Once again, here's how to do it:

1. Go to http://proxy.espn.go.com/espn/contact?lang=EN&country=united states
2. Click that you have a comment about something on ESPN
3. Pick any cable service provider
4. Under Category, pick TV Studio Shows
5. Under Item, pick College Gameday
6. Under Topic, pick anything (I chose schedule, but it's whatever)

We at DePauw are currently working on petitioning Gameday producers and Bill Rasmussen himself in an attempt to make some headway. We need to keep a constant flow of emails headed into ESPN though. If every person in the group sent one more email though, it wouldn't be a problem.

[D3_DPUFan]

Bring College GameDay to the Monon Bell Game - The Petition Site

www.thepetitionsite.com

Students, alumni and friends of Wabash College and DePauw University trying to convince ESPN to host College GameDay at the 116th edition of the Monon Bell Classic.

[bashbrother]

Thanks DPUFan - very cool. +1

I thought I would post the direct link, so the Depauw faithful would not be challenged to do a search once on the site.  

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/monon-bell

[D3_DPUFan]

Yes...my bad...thanks very much for the assist!I think they are getting the messgae...whether they pull the trigger is another story. Ohio State-Iowa is that weekend...understand that's a big game in the Big 10....but they could easily get that covered, as well as the rest of the DI scene, from the Bell game...best of all worlds...

[wally_wabash]

Big game and Big Ten should not be used in the same sentence.  The Big Ten is atrocious as far as FBS football goes. 

I think GameDay was already in Columbus (USC @ OSU I think) this year if that would matter at all.

[D3_DPUFan]

Big game and Big Ten should not be used in the same sentence.  The Big Ten is atrocious as far as FBS football goes. 

I think GameDay was already in Columbus (USC @ OSU I think) this year if that would matter at all.

I'm a Big Ten fan, at least I'm not a basher, but agree with you for sure. And I think it SHOULD matter that they've already been to Cbus...but who knows...

[cave2bens]

Big game and Big Ten should not be used in the same sentence.  The Big Ten is atrocious as far as FBS football goes. 

I think GameDay was already in Columbus (USC @ OSU I think) this year if that would matter at all.

I'm a Big Ten fan, at least I'm not a basher, but agree with you for sure. And I think it SHOULD matter that they've already been to Cbus...but who knows...

According to OSU site, ABC slated for 3:30 pm game coverage. 

"Not so fast, my friend."  Does the Putnam County seat offer a vittles emporium to compete with Thurman's or Schmidt's sausage orgy as incentive for the ESPN "hot dogs?" 

[Danny Boy]

Shame about the Iowa / OSU conflict.  Herbstreit loves to pimp his alma mater.  I'm pretty sure he believes (year after year) that OSU would destroy the Patriots if only given the chance.

The following was posted by Gerry Dick (Spud's dad) on the Bring GameDay to Monon page:
Just got word that a producer emailed back to campus---no decision, but "game is on the radar screen"...probably one last huge push is needed...go all out! They need to know thisis a SPECIAL rivalry!Yesterday at 4:18pm

[wally_wabash]

I saw that sausage place on TV not too long ago.  That's a place that I need to visit on my next trip through the C-bus.  

Iowa/OSU being on ABC at 3:30 doesn't mean much of anything...they don't always go to places where the games are on their network (see BYU/TCU).  They need a Big Ten game for regional coverage and quite frankly there aren't any other teams in that league that are worth watching...in a good time slot or otherwise.  Putting that game in the 3:30 slot is a no brainer for ABC.  

If I had to guess, I'd guess that they go to Fort Worth for Utah @ TCU.