Marquette – 09/01/2011– Northern Michigan University football fans, students and families gathered outside the Superior Dome Thursday afternoon for a huge tailgate party to kick off their season opener against Minnesota State-Mankato tonight at 7 P.M. Last year, Minnesota State-Mankato defeated the Wildcats in their home opener by a narrow, 7 – 6 score.
St. Onge Insurance of Ishpeming were asked to spearhead the sponsored event as part of the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce. Wildcat fans are optimistic of a better season opener and a better season overall with the return of NMU Quarterback Carter Kopach.
Grilled food items were catered to participating NMU students from the college’s cafeteria along with scattered tailgaters from the NMU Football Parents Association, NMU’s Athletic and Recreation Department and St. Onge Insurance. Live music was provided by NMU student band, Everything Under The Sun. A great weather day for grilling, meeting together with fellow Wildcat fans and starting off the new season – Good Luck, Wildcats!!!!
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