Rushing onto the Field

[Golden Goofer]

I understand that the dome has a small army of yellow jackets. But who's in? Any student section members here? That's where we need to start it.

[Curseislifted33]

I would definetly lead the charge

[Zeppelin Gopher]

I'm definitely down for this (provided we are winning of course). Last game at the Dome, we really should do everything possible to rush the field. My plan is to move down into the student section in the 4th Q and attempt to convince the drunken students to join me.

[GopherHarvey]

I'd be more than willing to lead a student rush onto the field. All those officers with mace and zip-ties can't take all of us, can they?

[Golden Goofer]

The winning part certainly goes without saying. I've got a group of about 9 people. We're all going to move to the student section in the 4th and hop onto the field. We'll also be talking to students to try and get as many of them as we can as well. Who else is in?

[Golden Goofer]

Nope, all the yellow jackets are ages 50+. There's no way they can take us if we make a good, collective effort.

[pickr374]

isn't there quite a bit of a drop off from the fence to the turf??

[Bronko Nagurski Gopher]

isn't there quite a bit of a drop off from the fence to the turf??

well, based on this wimpy little response alone you should probably not be joining in on the "field rush". just teasing ya!

[Zeppelin Gopher]

The drop off is just a few feet, nothing we can't handle.

[dayjoh]

Its probably 8-10 feet or so down to the turf. Not too bad. Theres also a staircase by the student section that all the recruits use to get down to the field and back. Usually there's an old guy manning that station.

[GopherHarvey]

By section 116 there are the stairs.. because of the handicapped people who sit in front, I'd recommend everyone in section 116 to NOT jump over our disabled friends

[The Big L]

I'm usually near the front of the student section, and my group would be ready at a moment's notice to storm the field.

My only concern is that the security people conjure up an army of guards with a couple minutes left.

This is all provided we win, of course.

[glovedgopher]

I think I can get about ten people to rush the field.

[parkinglotgopher]

"Usually there's an old guy manning that station."

We call him Ol' Oak. I don't see him risking life and limb to stop a wave of Maroon and Gold from hitting the field. Seriously though, if you drop one more f-bomb, he'll kick you out.

[grunkiejr]

I'm in. I've got about 8-10 alums in section 125 that I'll convince to join me.

[Keokolo Gopher]

I was at the Michigan game in '03 and by the third quarter they doubled the security by the student section. With the hog fans in town you can bet security will atleast be doubled if not tripled. That being said, if we get Floyd back I will join the rush!

[spinedr]

I always found rushing the field alright, as long as your a college aged student. A little weird if you don't go to the school or older than 25. I made fun of the 30 and 40 something Iowa fans for charging onto the field and trying to take the goal posts. Maybe instead of rushing onto the field we better worry about keeping the Hogeye fans from doing the same thing they did after winning the B10 at the dome a couple years back.

[Golden Goofer]

No room for negative comments on this thread Spinelessdr. If you don't want to rush, feel free to enjoy the view. But don't discourage the rest of us from doing so. Thanks buddy!

[Golden Goofer]

I've been to countless Gopher games in the Dome. I've seen good wins and heartbreaking losses. I've always been wishing that we had the opportunity to rush that field to no avail. I'll be damned if I'm not getting on that field this weekend.

[Sour1729]

If the whole student section rushes, there is nothing they can do to stop us.

I generally am not all about rushing the field unless it is a huge upset or a championship.

However, this being the last game in the dome it is totally called for and I will gladly join in.

[DiehardGopher]

Count me in, and I'm sure my guys will join me. Once a few of us go, the whole student section will follow.

[DarrenTheGreek]

I will not rush the field this weekend for the following reasons.

1) It should be reserved for college aged kids, not middle aged rubes like me. The most pathetic thing I ever witnessed was the 40 year old Iowa fans with beer belly's jumping to the turf in 2002 and running around.

2) I only believe in rushing the field if you score a HUGE upset or win a championship. Beating a mediocre Iowa team for 4th place in the conference wouldn't qualify.

That's just me though...to each his own.

[gopherCJF]

At the Michigan game my father and i were standing next to some cops outside the metrodome for the victory walk and they were saying the iowa game is going to be crawling with security and police.

They expect something for this game.

I HATE IOWA!!!!!!!

[station19]

First we have the visiting team being Iowa and all their weird fans, and the debacle the last time they were here. With this being a huge game and the fact it is the last Gopher game in the dome I would expect more security than we have ever seen for a Gopher game.

[MaxyJR1]

I am all for rushing if we win and even joining Iowa if we lose. The pent up 27 years of emotion is reason enough. I, however, don't think I will be joining you. I'm not 40, but rushing the field with a 19 month old would probably be wrong.

[Go Gophers Rah]

I'm in.

[bigtenchamps1899]

I will not rush the field this weekend for the following reasons.

1) It should be reserved for college aged kids, not middle aged rubes like me. The most pathetic thing I ever witnessed was the 40 year old Iowa fans with beer belly's jumping to the turf in 2002 and running around.

2) I only believe in rushing the field if you score a HUGE upset or win a championship. Beating a mediocre Iowa team for 4th place in the conference wouldn't qualify.

That's just me though...to each his own.


i agree with point #2. it may be a rivalry, but charging the field looks bush league when the game has little national implications.

[Golden Goofer]

I understand if the old rubes don't want to rush the field; and same for anyone bringing a child. And it is correct that rushing the field should be reserved for few occasions. Among those occasions are HUGE upsets and championships. But there is at least one more occasion that should be reserved for rushing the field.....

Winning our 8th game in a season when our expectations were fairly low against Iowa in the last of the 27 years worth of games played in the Metrodome!! This is happening!!

[mnboiler]

I rushed the court when Purdue beat Wisconsin last year to signal Purdue basketball is back. It was a great moment alot of fun. You go over that railing and run to the middle of the field next thing you know you are jumping around screaming with a bunch of people you don't know. It was awesome.

As for the drop over the railing. Don't worry about it. At Mackey it's about a 7-8 drop down to floor, so something you wouldn't normally do, but that adrenaline gets rushing and you don't even think about it. And as for security. Just don't be the first over the rail. Let the drunks in front take out the gaurds.

[Maverick]

as I can and I won't be looking back or letting the door hit me in the ass!

As far as the goalposts, lets gift wrap them in Maroon and Gold victory stripes and hand them over the the Hogeyes. I don't ever want to see those goalposts again!

Go Gophers!

[Golden Goofer]

We don't care about those who are out, who's in for rushing the field?

[Ski U Master]

If we win:

1. Students Rush the field
2. Get that pig
3. Leave through the tunnel as a mob
4. March the pig all the way down Washington Ave to his new home on campus with band accompaniment

[ChemEGopher]

this is happening (when we win).

[Big Play]

yea right like you guys will charge the feild

[Sour1729]

yea right like you guys will charge the feild

Are you an Iowa or Becky fan? If so, learn to spell.

If you are a Gopher fan, why the skepticism? Also if that is the case, then I can assume it was a typo.

[Big Play]

Im the biggest gopher fan u will ever know:D man

[tikited]

I only have one thing to ask of the police if Iowa wins: Mace and mace often...

[gopherjay]

I would like to rush the field and rip the goal post down. I have however spoken to my peeps in the Minneapolis police force. the following points are to be considered.

1. expect pepper spray if your the lead man or two.
2. Alcohol on the breath will get you in jail until Monday morning. Minor ticket if applicable.
3. If you assault a yellow jacket, you will be "not loving life" on the way up the tunnel to the wagon.
4. Let a dumb ass take the front line and when the yellow jackets and heat back off, stay in the middle and pretend your one of those little fish when the sharks show up...
5. don't hang around and act like a deranged idiot. Have your fun and leave. DON'T GO UP THE TUNNEL.
6. They expect something and will be prepared.
7. everything is on video.
8. the last thing anyone wants is somebody to get hurt. This should be an semi controlled event...look happy not like some Taliban rushing up a hill only to be dismissed by our special foces.

In no way does Gopherjay endorse or encourage tearing down the goal post or rushing the field.

[Gopher07]

They're gonna be uber-heinous about the whole thing and shut it down before it gets started.

But, if it happens, I will tip my cap to ALL involved!

[holereader]

two reasons - field rushing is for when you win it all - it has become too common place - what purpose would rushing the filed do? - are you going to rip up some field turf for a momento? save rushing the field for when we win it all - next year

also I do remember pretty vividly when the Iowa fans stormed the field a few years ago when they won the Big ten title while many of them got away with it there were quite a few that also felt the wrath of Minneapolis's finest - I'm sure their experience was painful -

I also remember them taking down the goal posts and trying to leave with them through the revolving doors - NICE!!

[EG#9]

That would be AWESOME. Have Gopher fans ever rushed the field at the Dome? It's not about an upset (I think we should beat Iowa) it's about winning the game and leaving the Dome in style with great Gopher fans celebrating on the field.

I really hope this happens on Saturday and major props to those of you who are trying to organize this for Saturday.

Bring Floyd home!

[BigMac McGee]

I'm 38 years old and will be with a group of 6. All the guys are about my age. If the students go, we're all hopping down there. I could care less if someone thinks this is for college kids only. To hell with that! I've been a fan my whole life. I'm entitled to enjoy this first hand. This field NEEDS to be rushed!

[Zeppelin Gopher]

This is great, we seem like we are getting a ton of momentum together here. Lets keep it going- everyone spread the word!

[Keokolo Gopher]

If the Gophers win it will happen. If not, who knows.

[maroonNgold]

im talking to a bunch of my friends and they are talking to a bunch of their friends. as of right now we've got about 25-30 students to join in. that number will grow.

[Golden Goofer]

Hey guys, I started a facebook group in hopes that we can spread the word on facebook. If this thing is going to be possible, we'll need to get the word out to the students as best we can. Facebook newsfeeds spread like wildfire. If anyone has friends at the U who are football fans, please join this group and invite your friends. I know this is not exactly a dignified way of accomplishing this, but it might be the only way. Here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=34796154871

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[tikited]

Hey guys, I started a facebook group in hopes that we can spread the word on facebook. If this thing is going to be possible, we'll need to get the word out to the students as best we can. Facebook newsfeeds spread like wildfire. If anyone has friends at the U who are football fans, please join this group and invite your friends. I know this is not exactly a dignified way of accomplishing this, but it might be the only way. Here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=34796154871

Any help is greatly appreciated.


I hope you have the chance to do this and I hope the cops are not going to freak out on you. There is no reason to freak out on students who want to do this. How horrible to have people jump up and down for joy!! If it is the Iowa students doing it...freak out cops, freak out.

[gopherguy05]

Hey guys, I started a facebook group in hopes that we can spread the word on facebook. If this thing is going to be possible, we'll need to get the word out to the students as best we can. Facebook newsfeeds spread like wildfire. If anyone has friends at the U who are football fans, please join this group and invite your friends. I know this is not exactly a dignified way of accomplishing this, but it might be the only way. Here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=34796154871

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Ahh silly naive students. You do realize that administrators/ enforcement types actually look at facebook too right? By putting a group on there, and describing your plans, all you will be doing is tipping anyone who wants to stop you off to your plans.

Security is going to be absolutely massive for this game. I feel sorry for the fisrt few people to try rushing the field because they are gonna get destroyed. But you know if a weekend in jail and getting pepper sprayed is worth it to you, don't let me sitting and watching and laughing get in your way...

[Ski U Master]

Is it the U that puts up so much security or the Metro Sports Facilities Commission? If it's the MSFC I can kind of understand where they are coming from, they don't want any damage to their property.

[Iceland12]

Good idea MnBoiler. After the Gophers win, convince the Iowa fans around you that THEY won. They'll charge the field, take the mace, beatings and arrests, and you can follow them down.

Problem solved !;)

[GoBigGoph]

I was in the front row of the student section for the Purdue OT game a couple years ago. In OT there were many people trying to get a big mob to rush the field. Everyone was pretty excited.

Once we won though, the first couple people over the railing got the living crap kicked out of them--ferocious beat downs. That was pretty much the end of the field rushing efforts.

So good luck everybody. Just remember, don't be the first one over the rail.

I'll be watching the gopher victory/ferocious beat downs from the upper deck where poor alumni/law students/grad students who love the gophers but don't care for students who arrive in the second quarter, yell about not being able to sit in "their" seat, and subsequently leave at halftime. plus after 5 years of student tickets (zero of which afford me any gopher points), I needed to make sure I had a seat secured in the Taj MaGoph.

go gophers.

[Big Play]

all lead the charge im sitting in the student sec now. So im in now for it

[bigtenchamps1899]

i hope that, if we lose, minnesota fans will still be on the field to knock the (bleep) out of any overall-wearing, corn chewing, likes-to-wrestle-with-other-men iowans when they rush the field and try to pull down the goalpost.

[Big Play]

Im with you man:D

[Space Gopher]

Let's beat the hogeyes, be it by 40 or 1. Then and only then, will storming the field be justified. This game does not need to have national implications, it is the last game of an era - crappy as it has been at times - and storming the field would be a good way to put an exclamation at the end of the dome-stint!

[walleyedude]

Good luck to all but we need to get the win first. I will not be rushing the field as I do not want to get arrested....again

[Gold Rush]

What did you get arrested for, walleyedude.........poaching???

[RailBaronYarr]

I was arrested in Iowa last year for having a few too many. I made it in to Kinnick, just not the part where you see any of the action. I don't want it to happen this year but a win would make that field awfully tempting...

[Golden Goofer]

Dude, you've been in the Kinnick holding cell... I'm sure you'll be getting onto the dome turf tomorrow.

[walleyedude]

What did you get arrested for, walleyedude.........poaching???

Putting a beating down on a Gopherhole Junior Member :-)

I don't catch nearly enough fish to have a chance to poach.