2008 Las Vegas Classic a done deal

[Ronbo]

Montana vs. Grambling in 40,000 seat Sam Boyd stadium on Aug. 30, 2008.

[SU Jag]

Great deal!xthumbsupx

[FCS Go!]

That is sweet. Call the Griz ticket office for more info I presume?

[813Jag]

That's Great! xthumbsupx I know the ICON will be there, looks like I need to talk to my Grambling family and work on a trip to Vegas.

[mlbowl]

That's freakin awesome...I hope I'll be able to make itxnodx

[Mountain Panther]

Montana vs. Grambling in 40,000 seat Sam Boyd stadium on Aug. 30, 2008.

Las Vegas in August?? You northern boys better bring your portable fans.

[GannonFan]

Las Vegas in August?? You northern boys better bring your portable fans.

Nah, it's just a dry heat! xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[Ronbo]

Night game. The days will be spent in the Air Conditioned Casinos.xnodx xnodx xnodx xlolx xlolx Also everyone knows that low humidity heat is very bearable.

[HIU 93]

Las Vegas in August?? You northern boys better bring your portable fans.

...and a portable A/C, 22 gallons of ice water, a block of ice to sit on, etc.:p

[HIU 93]

Night game. The days will be spent in the Air Conditioned Casinos.xnodx xnodx xnodx xlolx xlolx Also everyone knows that low humidity heat is very bearable.

135 is 135. I'll be at the humidor in the Venetian (if I go) until gametime.xthumbsupx

[Mountain Panther]

Night game. The days will be spent in the Air Conditioned Casinos.xnodx xnodx xnodx xlolx xlolx Also everyone knows that low humidity heat is very bearable.

Yeah just ask Colorado who melted under the heat of a night game at Arizona State last weekend.

But seriously it should be a great game and a great trip for the Griz. xthumbsupx

[Ronbo]

Our late August two a days are in 95 degrees. The boys will be ready.:)

[slycat]

great news. sounds like a good game.

[mlbowl]

Ronbo, Is there a link to an official announcement?

[Ronbo]

Ronbo, Is there a link to an official announcement?


Not announced yet. It's from an inside source. Should be announced to the press in a couple days.

[Ronbo]

I'm thinking our band will be about 50 point underdogs.xlolx

[grizchamp]

Our late August two a days are in 95 degrees. The boys will be ready.:)


The heat will be a major issue here. Unless you are starting the game at 3 am you can count on it being over 100 for the entire game. It doesnt cool off at night here in the summer like most people think. I came from Montana and nothing prepares you for the heat you feel down here. 100 in MT is actually more compfortable than 100 down here. a couple weeks ago it was 114 with surprisingly high humididty at 630 at night.

Heat will be a huge issue and I'm sorry but that is something we (Montana) cant prepare for. (unless they are willing to light Washington grizzly on fire and practice inside of it.

I'm not saying one team will win over another as the game is a year away, but believe me the heat will play a major role against Montana in this game.

[FCS Go!]

I'm thinking our band will be about 50 point underdogs.xlolx

I'm sorta hoping our band won't be there. I feel bad.:(

[SU Jag]

I'm sorta hoping our band won't be there. I feel bad.:(


lolxlolx xlolx They'll be there!

[GaSouthern]

Awesome game, not an awesome matchup, i'd still love to go to this game to watch UM!!!

EDIT: I say, because the griz should be HUGE favorites.

[SU Jag]

Awesome game, not an awesome matchup, i'd still love to go to this game to watch UM!!!

EDIT: I say, because the griz should be HUGE favorites.

Hater!

[polsongrizz]

Our late August two a days are in 95 degrees. The boys will be ready.:)

We had players puking on the field in Huntsville a couple years ago. If this game is for real the heat will play a factor, more for us than them.

[putter]

We had players puking on the field in Huntsville a couple years ago. If this game is for real the heat will play a factor, more for us than them.


I remember that! Maybe they can dome the stadium before next year!!!

[Ronbo]

I'll bet they take the guys down on Wed. and get them used to the heat with a practice Thur. and walkthrough Friday. It's amazing how you can adapt in three days.

[AZGrizFan]

Well, well, well.

I guess I'd better make my room reservations NOW!!!!

My favorite team, playing in one of my favorite cities, against the ICON.

xeyebrowx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

I've started my countdown.....

[813Jag]

This game could easily be a sell-out. xthumbsupx

[mikebigg]

Saving all spare change, checking sofa cushions, picking up pennies on the street...doing whatever is needed to MAKE DAYUM SHO I'm there for this one. Headed over to TSPN Sports to post this thread xthumbsupx

[Grizzaholic]

This game could easily be a sell-out. xthumbsupx

The Griz faithful travel well and when the game is in Vegas I predict they might travel a little better than usual!

[813Jag]

The Griz faithful travel well and when the game is in Vegas I predict they might travel a little better than usual!
I think you'll see a wide range of folks there. I'm gonna start convincing the wife now. xlolx

[AggieFinn]

Cool deal, that may be a getaway for me xthumbsupx

[Ronbo]

It is a Saturday.

[VictorG]

It is a Saturday.


Good, that will be cooler than a Thursday!;)

[mikebigg]

Good, that will be cooler than a Thursday!;)

No offense, but I'm glad it's not in Montana. I'm sure Montana is a fun state with good people but my azz just can't think of a thing (well, maybe one) that I would like to do to pass the time in Montana.

Note of Explanation: When you're 50 plus, and married for 28 years..."somethings" you'll do whenever/wherever the wife decides
she's not tired! xwhistlex

[CopperCat]

Night game. The days will be spent in the Air Conditioned Casinos.xnodx xnodx xnodx xlolx xlolx Also everyone knows that low humidity heat is very bearable.

You'll be lucky if it "cools" down to 90 by kickoff. The desert stays hot at night too.

AND OH MY GOD!!!! THE GRIZ SCHEDULED AN OOC ROAD GAME?!?!?!?!?

[mcveyrl]

Good, that will be cooler than a Thursday!;)

It is later in the year.:p

What a great game. I doubt I could make it, but I would love to go.

[th0m]

That is great news. I didn't even know a classic like this was in the works, but I'm glad it worked out!

[th0m]

You'll be lucky if it "cools" down to 90 by kickoff. The desert stays hot at night too.

AND OH MY GOD!!!! THE GRIZ SCHEDULED AN OOC ROAD GAME?!?!?!?!?

Actually, a typical desert will cool down significantly during the night, sometimes below freezing in places like the Sahara. While I know this isn't the case in Nevada, it definitely is true for other deserts. You can thank me when you're in Egypt and you brought that bodysuit :D

[GannonFan]

You'll be lucky if it "cools" down to 90 by kickoff. The desert stays hot at night too.

AND OH MY GOD!!!! THE GRIZ SCHEDULED AN OOC ROAD GAME?!?!?!?!?

Technically it's a neutral site OOC game. xthumbsupx

[Grizzaholic]

Technically it's a neutral site OOC game. xthumbsupx

So this OOC game doesn't count toward our OOC games away from Wa-Griz?:)

[89Hen]

So this OOC game doesn't count toward our OOC games away from Wa-Griz?:)
You'll probably bring the same 25,000 so no. :p

[The Older Gentleman]

Being from Vegas I can tell you it will be hot as hell and the locals call the stadium the "Sewer Bowl" because they built it right next to the waste water treatment plant. Bring your gas masks, if the wind is right you may forget about the game.

[Mr. Tiger]

GREAT. This should be a well-attended game. xthumbsupx

[AZGrizFan]

So this OOC game doesn't count toward our OOC games away from Wa-Griz?:)

Not for Griz-bashing purposes, no. xcoolx xcoolx xcoolx

[AZGrizFan]

You'll probably bring the same 25,000 so no. :p

That's WHY we don't schedule road games....our fans outnumber their fans ANYWAYS, so it's just easier to have the games at home, to avoid all the unpleasant travel business..... :D

[Grizzaholic]

Not for Griz-bashing purposes, no. xcoolx xcoolx xcoolx

Thank you for the clairification.

[umassfan]

Montana vs. Grambling in 40,000 seat Sam Boyd stadium on Aug. 30, 2008.

Ill be there... any more griz fans wana meet up... Ill bring the grill :D Also anyone looking for hotel help... I work for the planet hollywood hotel... pm me

[citdog]

glad to hear it, remember what happens in vegas...........................

[Casey_Orourke]

Night game. The days will be spent in the Air Conditioned Casinos.xnodx xnodx xnodx xlolx xlolx Also everyone knows that low humidity heat is very bearable.
I'd be worried if I was you......can you imagine all those Montana country boys down there in Sin City with no parental supervision.......

I have a feeling that this time what happens in Vegas.....ain't gonna stayxeekx It will just be fodder for more smack

[NE MT GRIZZ]

glad to hear it, remember what happens in vegas...........................

......gets posted in the AGS lounge:D :D xeekx xeekx

[Casey_Orourke]

So this OOC game doesn't count toward our OOC games away from Wa-Griz?:)

Only half.....the other team has to travel as well and I'll bet their traveling cost will be larger than yours.

[citdog]

wasn't this already a movie called "the cowboy way" with 24 guy and woody harrelson?

[McTailGator]

...and a portable A/C, 22 gallons of ice water, a block of ice to sit on, etc.:p


It's a dry heat. xsmiley_wix

[TexasTerror]

We were all hoping that with the end of the mandate that forced each SWAC school to play each other, that we would see some attractive games between the SWAC and other conferences. We've got a few SWAC teams lined up against SLC foes and now this, glad to see the SWAC taking care of business. Hope all schools commit to a real four game OOC slate because what is good for FCS is good for the SWAC...

Better competition will only make the SWAC better...

[Casey_Orourke]

wasn't this already a movie called "the cowboy way" with 24 guy and woody harrelson?

I was thinking more about the Grizz verson of "Brokeback Mountain"


JUST KIDDING.......JUST KIDDING.........xlolx xlolx

[Peems]

I think you'll see a wide range of folks there. I'm gonna start convincing the wife now. xlolx

I'll try my best as well, maybe we can finally meet!

[MACHIAVELLI]

Promoters have a way of jumping the gun. There was a different promoter when THE ICON demolished Tenn. St. in 2002 49-14. It was called the Silver Dollar Classic. I doubt this game will happen. Too bad I had a great trip the last time.

[grizchamp]

Ill be there... any more griz fans wana meet up... Ill bring the grill :D Also anyone looking for hotel help... I work for the planet hollywood hotel... pm me


Hey it's my boy Umassfan! We rocked the playoff game last year driving nonstop to the game watching the game then headed strait back to vegas. how you been amigo?

I can vouge (SP?) for the guy. he's good people.

If this game happens... should be a good time thats for sure. It's gonna be hot though!

[appfan2008]

if this game went down that would be awesome for both teams as well as for fcs as a whole

[AZGrizFan]

Only half.....the other team has to travel as well and I'll bet their traveling cost will be larger than yours.

Where's Grambling? It costs more to fly from there to Vegas than from Missoula to Vegas? xconfusedx

[MACHIAVELLI]

Promoters have a way of jumping the gun. I doubt this game will happen. Too bad I had a great trip the last time.

O'Day: neutral site games a real possibility down the road
Posted on September 12, 2007 by Colin O'Keefe

I've ranted about this more than enough. The Griz football teams needs to schedule games against strong opponents in their non-conference schedule; not just to better the program, but the entire FCS. University of Montana athletic director Jim O'Day explained that there are so many things getting in the way of such games. The travel, the guaranteed money each team wants, the challenge of planning out games in following years, etc. Turns out there may be a smoother way to manage this stuff.

Upon hearing a rumor that UM may be playing Grambling State down in Vegas, I decided to email Jim again. The response wasn't what I was hoping for but it could've been worse.

[The Grambling game] was a possibility earlier, but doubtful at this time due to scheduling conflicts. Maybe down the road something like this will happen.

This idea, with promoters pushing it and guarantees for both teams at a neutral site, could be a real positive for our division down the road. It would allow some interesting cross-country rivalries to take place.

The rest of the story (http://www.grizzoulian.com/2007/09/articles/football/oday-neutral-site-games-a-real-possibility-down-the-road/)

[Ronbo]

Sorry it looks like it fell through, my bad.xoopsx The source I talked to said he talked to Jim and he said it was pretty much a done deal so I was mislead, sorry. This guy is a big booster and has been very accurate in the past. Looks like Montana backed out to take the Hawaii deal which pays more. I like the Grambling game better as there is a chance for a win. The Hawaii game could be ugly.

[Casey_Orourke]

Where's Grambling? It costs more to fly from there to Vegas than from Missoula to Vegas? xconfusedx

It is a moot point now, but it is in xdohx Grambling, Louisana xdohx .

[Casey_Orourke]

Sorry it looks like it fell through, my bad.xoopsx The source I talked to said he talked to Jim and he said it was pretty much a done deal so I was mislead, sorry. This guy is a big booster and has been very accurate in the past. Looks like Montana backed out to take the Hawaii deal which pays more. I like the Grambling game better as there is a chance for a win. The Hawaii game could be ugly.

So now it will be bare bears on the beach?

[lizrdgizrd]

O'Day: neutral site games a real possibility down the road
Posted on September 12, 2007 by Colin O'Keefe

I've ranted about this more than enough. The Griz football teams needs to schedule games against strong opponents in their non-conference schedule; not just to better the program, but the entire FCS. University of Montana athletic director Jim O'Day explained that there are so many things getting in the way of such games. The travel, the guaranteed money each team wants, the challenge of planning out games in following years, etc. Turns out there may be a smoother way to manage this stuff.

Upon hearing a rumor that UM may be playing Grambling State down in Vegas, I decided to email Jim again. The response wasn't what I was hoping for but it could've been worse.

[The Grambling game] was a possibility earlier, but doubtful at this time due to scheduling conflicts. Maybe down the road something like this will happen.

This idea, with promoters pushing it and guarantees for both teams at a neutral site, could be a real positive for our division down the road. It would allow some interesting cross-country rivalries to take place.

The rest of the story (http://www.grizzoulian.com/2007/09/articles/football/oday-neutral-site-games-a-real-possibility-down-the-road/)
I like the idea of big neutral-site games. It works well for the HBCUs so why not everyone else too? xnodx

[89Hen]

Sorry it looks like it fell through, my bad.xoopsx
:( :( :( :( This would have been a very interesting game.

[bluedog]

....know anything about this?

LAS VEGAS CLASSIC
Two of the most prominent teams in FCS were finalizing discussions this week for opening the season next year against each other. Montana and Grambling would play in the Las Vegas Classic on Aug. 30, 2008.

Both Montana and Grambling have been criticized in recent years for scheduling.

Critics of Montana have complained about the Grizzlies being unwilling to leave the friendly confines of Washington-Grizzly Stadium for non-conference contests, canceling return games on the road with several opponents and playing too many squads like Fort Lewis, last weekend's foe.

Grambling, like several other SWAC schools, has taken hits for its lack of competition in non-conference games.

But with a 12th game available to teams next season, Montana and Grambling have a chance to play exactly the type of game that their critics want to see. Games like this one, that match teams with strong traditions and from different regions of the country, are a great addition to FCS.



http://sportsnetwork.com/default.asp...nd_the_fcs.htm

[bluedog]

They probably were trying to get one of the teams cheap. If the really wanted a great showing from both schools they know which one paid there bill last time there was a Las Vegas Classic, but we don't come cheap.

[TexasTerror]

If Montana is playing at Hawaii -- does this mean they could schedule 13 games next year due to teams being allowed 12 games? Seems like that would be very profitable for the Grizzlies who pack'em into Wash-Griz..

[mikebigg]

They probably were trying to get one of the teams cheap. If the really wanted a great showing from both schools they know which one paid there bill last time there was a Las Vegas Classic, but we don't come cheap.

I bet folk from Lake Charles would say yall don't come at all...xlolx

[slostang]

O'Day: neutral site games a real possibility down the road
Posted on September 12, 2007 by Colin O'Keefe

I've ranted about this more than enough. The Griz football teams needs to schedule games against strong opponents in their non-conference schedule; not just to better the program, but the entire FCS. University of Montana athletic director Jim O'Day explained that there are so many things getting in the way of such games. The travel, the guaranteed money each team wants, the challenge of planning out games in following years, etc. Turns out there may be a smoother way to manage this stuff.

Upon hearing a rumor that UM may be playing Grambling State down in Vegas, I decided to email Jim again. The response wasn't what I was hoping for but it could've been worse.

[The Grambling game] was a possibility earlier, but doubtful at this time due to scheduling conflicts. Maybe down the road something like this will happen.

This idea, with promoters pushing it and guarantees for both teams at a neutral site, could be a real positive for our division down the road. It would allow some interesting cross-country rivalries to take place.

The rest of the story (http://www.grizzoulian.com/2007/09/articles/football/oday-neutral-site-games-a-real-possibility-down-the-road/)

You called Mach. Too bad, I think it would have been a great game for all of the FCS. I wonder if they are still are trying to find a team to fill Montona's spot or if it is off the table for 2008?

[bluedog]

I bet folk from Lake Charles would say yall don't come at all...xlolx

Nope we don't have to and just like OJ they need to get over it, the bar hop is gone. They're our second favorite trick guess who's the first. xsmiley_wix

[MACHIAVELLI]

If the really wanted a great showing from both schools they know which one paid there bill last time there was a Las Vegas Classic,...

That is what they were trying to do. I couldn't agree with you more.
Vegas Attendance Fact:
2002. ICON vs Tenn. St.-22,536
2003. su vs nca&t-20,516

[Peems]

That is what they were trying to do. I couldn't agree with you more.
Vegas Attendance Fact:
2002. ICON vs Tenn. St.-22,536
2003. su vs nca&t-20,516

It will be sold out come 08, no doubt in my mind

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

That is what they were trying to do. I couldn't agree with you more.
Vegas Attendance Fact:
2002. ICON vs Tenn. St.-22,536
2003. su vs nca&t-20,516

SU brought 15-20,000 to Vegas alone. That attendence was wrong. ALso there was a boycott by the guys that run the Silver dollar Classic so the locals didn't show.

[MACHIAVELLI]

SU brought 15-20,000 to Vegas alone. That attendence was wrong.

That is opinion,speculation and hearsay not fact.

[SUjagTILLiDIE]

That is opinion,speculation and hearsay not fact.
It was FACT. I was there. Ask any NC&T poster. All they were talking about was the amount of Jag fans in Vegas that weekend. You couldn't get a flight out of BR or New Orleans to Vegas. I know folks that drove to Houston to catch a flight.

[Menudo]

Promoters have a way of jumping the gun. There was a different promoter when THE ICON demolished Tenn. St. in 2002 49-14. It was called the Silver Dollar Classic. I doubt this game will happen. Too bad I had a great trip the last time.

Yes, there is some controversy regarding the Silver Dollar Classic and the Las Vegas Classic......something about the Silver Dollar Classic was doing so well that Las Vegas decided not to renew the contract for the Silver Dollar Classic and start their own.

[bluedog]

That is what they were trying to do. I couldn't agree with you more.
Vegas Attendance Fact:
2002. ICON vs Tenn. St.-22,536
2003. su vs nca&t-20,516

Yep Tenn. St. brings a crowd too.