University of Minnesota Athletics

Northern Illinois Game Day

8/20/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football


Minnesota vs. Northern Illinois
August 30, 2008
HHH Metrodome 6 p.m.
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Schedule
2007 Statistics
Game Notes

Links of Interest:

  • Buy Tickets!
  • Ticket Information
  • Tailgating Information
  • Metrodome Fan Guide
  • Purchase the Game Program
  • Have a question about Saturday?

About Saturday:

  • U of M Student Season Ticket Holder T-shirt Pick Up at Gate B beginning at 3 pm
  • Gopher Victory Walk on the Metrodome Plaza at 4 pm!!! Greet the team and coaches as they arrive for the game
  • See No. 7 in the Top Seven Moments in the History of the Metrodome

Gold Zone Video/Audio:

The Gold Zone, the site for premium content at Gophersports.com, will provide full coverage of the Minnesota/Northern Illinois football game. On Tuesday during game week, Tim Brewster's press conference will be carried live at Noon. Gopher players will also preview the game. On Wednesday, live audio of the Tim Brewster Show will be available at 7 p.m. On game day, the Gold Zone will feature live audio of the matchup, as well as video highlights, Tim Brewster's press conference and player reaction following the contest.


GOPHER VICTORY WALK

Be a part of the new tradition of Gopher Football! The entire Gopher team and the marching band will walk through the fans on the Plaza and into the Metrodome two hours prior to kick-off for all games!

Watch the WCCO Pre-Game show on the plaza one hour prior to kick off. It is located on the corner of Kirby Puckett and 5th.


PARKING INFORMATION

**PARKING/STREET CLOSURE ALERT**

Available Parking Lots/Ramps for Gopher Games

  • Impark (rates vary by event) - No Tailgating
    • 715 Park Ave.
    • 609 12th Ave.
    • 233 Park Ave.
  • Standard Parking Lots (S10-12) - No Tailgating
    • 2 Surface Lots
      • Park & 2nd St. to Washington
    • Ramps
      • Gateway Ramp
        • 5th Ave.
      • Downtown East Ramp
        • 4th & 5th & Park
      • Centervillage Ramp
        • 7th St.
  • The Depot (S10-20 depending on opponent) - No Tailgating
    • 5th & Washington
  • Season Long Tailgating Passes through the Goal Line Club can also be obtained. For details on these requirements, please click the link below:
    • Goal Line Club Tailgating Info. or email the Goal Line Club

**Prices will vary depending on location.

**There is not an official University of Minnesota Tailgating Lot this year and the University will not be responsible for any occurrences in these lots as they are individually owned and operated. The University will not be providing portable restrooms or lot clean up. These are responsibilities that would be handled by each lot.


For additional parking information please visit http://parking.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/parking_facilities.htm


Gopher Party Plaza

Come Check out the 'Gopher Party Plaza' this season! OPEN 3 hours prior to kick.

Plaza Events include-

Interactive Games, food & beverage vendors & FREE Face Painting- 3 hours prior to kick

The NEW 'Gopher Victory Walk' with the Gopher FB Team- 2 hours prior to kick

U of M Marching Band Plaza show- 1 hour prior to kick

Goal Line Club Tailgate Party in the back Dome Parking Lot! Visit www.goallineclub.com for more information.


SHUTTLE INFORMATION

Learn more about the FREE shuttle service from campus.

 

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