120th Monon Bell Classic

wally_wabash · November 15, 2013, 11:35:14 AM

If the temps stay mild and there's moisture on or before Saturday AM, I'm not holding out a lot of hope for the state of that field once everything clears out in the afternoon. Of course that's only going to encourage SBW to do something even more punitive in 2015.

That's the part that gets me about this. There's been remodeling and what not down there and we're all trying to make do with a giant event in a space that just isn't designed to have that many people all at once. And it's not just in Greencastle, it's a headache in Crawfordsville as well. But to purposefully shove all of the Wabash traffic way away from the venue and away from the stadium just to stick it to Wabash? That's really, really sad.

SBW says the overall tailgating experience will be better because of this. I'm going to try and keep an open mind, but I'm guessing it won't. The overall tailgating experience is probably going to feel isolated and weird. I mean, we're going to have our fun, but it won't be the same- and not for the better.

DPUIrish1 · November 15, 2013, 11:50:35 AM

From a DePauw perspective, it's tough to disagree with you guys. We've never had issues with dual tailgating in the past. A little 'friendly-fire' on Saturday morning has always been fun, and there have been numerous years where the two sides have had pregame beers together. I'm not a fan of this either. No need to fix something that's not broken. I've never once minded the Fine Arts lot at DeBash. Always been accommodating and the location is great. Don't get this one.

bashbrother · November 15, 2013, 11:55:33 AM

Wow... she is really letting this power get to her head.... This is a little over the top don't you think? (Click on Photo to enlarge)

Disclaimer - This is not really the actual location of the Wabash tailgate.

BashBacker#16 · November 15, 2013, 01:09:23 PM

SigmaOne - best post ever, nice work! She truly is unbelievable. What a crock of crap to completely separate the lots like this... Brutal. I'm trying to figure out where the Wabash lot will be?

big_bash · November 15, 2013, 01:23:58 PM

Quote from: wally_wabash on November 15, 2013, 11:35:14 AM
If the temps stay mild and there's moisture on or before Saturday AM, I'm not holding out a lot of hope for the state of that field once everything clears out in the afternoon.

This. Weather says 40s and High 80s on humidity. Add in a few spilled coolers or TWR, and you could see cars making big ruts in the field. If a couple cars get stuck in heavy traffic lanes, you could have a real mess.

DPU3619 · November 15, 2013, 01:31:34 PM

Quote from: BashBacker#16 on November 15, 2013, 01:09:23 PM
SigmaOne - best post ever, nice work! She truly is unbelievable. What a crock of crap to completely separate the lots like this... Brutal. I'm trying to figure out where the Wabash lot will be?

I'm too lazy to draw on that map bashbro posted. The IM field USED to be right where he's put that missile facility in the middle of the map. Probably just to the east or northeast of the missile.

Breckenridgebear · November 15, 2013, 01:59:16 PM

I just wish they put the Dabash tailgate outside of Greencastle City Limits. Maybe Fincastle or Raccoon. Not only would it do away with that terrible stench tomorrow, but it would cut down on crime for the next 24 hours.

I do agree, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

sigma one · November 15, 2013, 02:21:36 PM

Bbear, even if all you say about Wabash is correct--it may be--that's no reason for this.

Breckenridgebear · November 15, 2013, 03:31:53 PM

Quote from: sigma one on November 15, 2013, 02:21:36 PM
Bbear, even if all you say about Wabash is correct--it may be--that's no reason for this.

Wabash is Worst

wabndy · November 15, 2013, 05:10:24 PM

As of yesterday, DPU has 1000 tickets left - and they were sold online. . .
http://www.thedepauw.com/news/monon-ticket-sales-almost-on-track-1.3119514

Guess the paranoid Depauw AD isn't too worried about feckless Wabash fans buying up home-side tickets online. http://2013mononbellgame.brownpapertickets.com/ Or - more likely - one of her hired goons will probably try to toss anybody who wears red and white trying to enter on their side. That being said - it would be awesome if we could flip one of their (empty) bleacher sections to the good guys.

cave2bens · November 15, 2013, 05:32:49 PM

Quote from: Breckenridgebear on November 15, 2013, 03:31:53 PM
Quote from: sigma one on November 15, 2013, 02:21:36 PM
Bbear, even if all you say about Wabash is correct--it may be--that's no reason for this.

Wabash is Worst

QuoteDabashbrother, it is not a medallion, but a Conference Championship Ring. And you are right, it does feel good to wear. We had the Bell and a #4 put on it because that was more important than the Conference Win.

Ah, another annual rant and opportunity for Bear Baiting... appears an aforementioned (quoted/pictured) marital aid continues to stifle flow necessary for cerebral creativity.

Travel safely and may all enjoy, even those closeted offsite at SBW's "cave laager." WAF and "WaPauw" Never Quits ________!

Wabash Hokie · November 15, 2013, 06:13:51 PM

Quote from: wabndy on November 15, 2013, 05:10:24 PM
As of yesterday, DPU has 1000 tickets left - and they were sold online. . .
http://www.thedepauw.com/news/monon-ticket-sales-almost-on-track-1.3119514

Guess the paranoid Depauw AD isn't too worried about feckless Wabash fans buying up home-side tickets online. http://2013mononbellgame.brownpapertickets.com/ Or - more likely - one of her hired goons will probably try to toss anybody who wears red and white trying to enter on their side. That being said - it would be awesome if we could flip one of their (empty) bleacher sections to the good guys.

The ticket distribution at DePauw is cluster. And, by their own admission, they did NOT sell their allotment in 2011 and they "think" they sold out in 2009 but the records don't exist. This is not rocket science Stevie Hyphenated-Name. The chick with the big stick should get the highly touted "management fellows" from DPU to organize this but maybe figuring out how to distribute 6000 tickets and 300 parking spots is beyond the scope of party school to the south. Glad to see that they are "almost on track" given they have one day to go. Lastly, nice reference to "Wabash University" in the article. Just one more example of inept Dannie-hood.

Next year, the Wabash folk will go to great lengths to show Ms. Hyphenated-Name the right way to host a Bell game. We will welcome DPU with open arms and then shove the ball right up their arse for a 6th straight time.

smedindy · November 15, 2013, 10:05:27 PM

If I listen real hard, I can hear the Bell all the way out here in Central Washington.

I'll hear it all the way down 231, and I'll hear it all the way back on 231.

1837Tigers · November 16, 2013, 07:13:11 AM

Schwami · November 16, 2013, 08:49:56 AM

Liked this quote, which shows that Dannies may indeed have some minimum level of analytical ability:

Link offered a possible explanation as to why the tailgating spots sold quicker than tickets. "I think the difference is with the tickets, you have about 6,000 and with the parking spots, because they only have about 250, they went a lot quicker just because of the quantity for each," Link said.

Ring-a-ding-ding!

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120th Monon Bell Classic

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