When was the last time Slippery Rock played at the Big House? *

[St. Joe Blue 3]

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[detroitjohn]

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That was a one shot deal that I seem to remember was in the late 70s early 80s

 

[St. Joe Blue 3]

That was a one shot deal that I seem to remember was in the late 70s early 80s

Wow, didn't think it was that long ago ... thought it was in the '00s.

Time flies ... when you're older than dirt.

 

[St. Joe Blue 3]

That was a one shot deal that I seem to remember was in the late 70s early 80s

Well ... my wife just told me about this strange new fangled thing call Google ... so I tried it, and turns the date Slippery Rock played in the Big House was October 19, 2013, and it was the third time they played there:

U-M to Host Slippery Rock Football Game at Michigan Stadium

Michigan Stadium

Oct. 19, 2013

• Game Information

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced today (Saturday, Oct. 19) a partnership with Slippery Rock University that will bring The Rock to Michigan Stadium for a regular-season football game on Oct. 18, 2014, during a Michigan football bye week.

Slippery Rock will face Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference rival Mercyhurst University.

"Slippery Rock has a special place in the hearts of our fans," said Dave Brandon, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. "We have embraced this relationship for decades and thought now would be the appropriate time to entertain another game at Michigan Stadium. We look forward to making this an entertaining day for the fans of both schools and our Michigan fans who wish to attend this event."

"We are extremely excited to play a game, once again, at the Big House," said Paul Lueken, Slippery Rock director of athletics. "This is a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, support groups and Rock football fans. I could not think of a better place to spend a fall Saturday afternoon, experiencing college football at the University of Michigan. We thank Dave Brandon and his staff for renewing this tradition of support between two great universities."

This will be the third time that The Rock has played a football game at the Big House. Then-Michigan director of athletics Don Canham invited Slippery Rock to play during U-M's Band Day event on Sept. 29, 1979, when The Rock suffered a 45-14 loss to rival Shippensburg in front of 61,143 fans. Two years later, Slippery Rock returned to play Wayne State and fell by a 14-13 score on Sept. 12, 1981.

Michigan football season ticket holders can purchase general admission tickets for only $10 during the season ticket renewal period in the spring, and non-season ticket holders can buy tickets for $20 in the spring as well. Student tickets will be free and there will be special group rates as well.

Michigan Athletics, in partnership with the Michigan Marching Band, invites high school bands from across the state of Michigan to participate in this special event at the Big House and take advantage of this unique opportunity to perform on the field with the Michigan Marching Band.

U-M has announced the Slippery Rock score at its football games for decades, a tradition that continues to this day. In 2010, Brandon invited a contingent from Slippery Rock to be recognized at a home game against Wisconsin.

For more information on the game, visit MGoBlue.com/slipperyrock

Media Contact: David Ablauf

(734) 763-4423

 

[blue-boy]

Well ... my wife just told me about this strange new fangled thing call Google ... so I tried it, and turns the date Slippery Rock played in the Big House was October 19, 2013, and it was the third time they played there:

U-M to Host Slippery Rock Football Game at Michigan Stadium

Michigan Stadium

Oct. 19, 2013

• Game Information

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced today (Saturday, Oct. 19) a partnership with Slippery Rock University that will bring The Rock to Michigan Stadium for a regular-season football game on Oct. 18, 2014, during a Michigan football bye week.

Slippery Rock will face Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference rival Mercyhurst University.

"Slippery Rock has a special place in the hearts of our fans," said Dave Brandon, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics. "We have embraced this relationship for decades and thought now would be the appropriate time to entertain another game at Michigan Stadium. We look forward to making this an entertaining day for the fans of both schools and our Michigan fans who wish to attend this event."

"We are extremely excited to play a game, once again, at the Big House," said Paul Lueken, Slippery Rock director of athletics. "This is a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches, support groups and Rock football fans. I could not think of a better place to spend a fall Saturday afternoon, experiencing college football at the University of Michigan. We thank Dave Brandon and his staff for renewing this tradition of support between two great universities."

This will be the third time that The Rock has played a football game at the Big House. Then-Michigan director of athletics Don Canham invited Slippery Rock to play during U-M's Band Day event on Sept. 29, 1979, when The Rock suffered a 45-14 loss to rival Shippensburg in front of 61,143 fans. Two years later, Slippery Rock returned to play Wayne State and fell by a 14-13 score on Sept. 12, 1981.

Michigan football season ticket holders can purchase general admission tickets for only $10 during the season ticket renewal period in the spring, and non-season ticket holders can buy tickets for $20 in the spring as well. Student tickets will be free and there will be special group rates as well.

Michigan Athletics, in partnership with the Michigan Marching Band, invites high school bands from across the state of Michigan to participate in this special event at the Big House and take advantage of this unique opportunity to perform on the field with the Michigan Marching Band.

U-M has announced the Slippery Rock score at its football games for decades, a tradition that continues to this day. In 2010, Brandon invited a contingent from Slippery Rock to be recognized at a home game against Wisconsin.

For more information on the game, visit MGoBlue.com/slipperyrock

Media Contact: David Ablauf

(734) 763-4423

Your google beat me to it...it was 3 times and I thought they played last a couple of years ago. LOL...