DU's White-Out Weekend Kicks Off Thursday Night

Everyone knows it's CC Week on campus and that means its White Out Weekend; one of the most action packed weekends of the year. All DU fans are encouraged to wear white.

For out of town Pioneer fans, all of the action on campus can be seen on Root Sports.

It all kicks off on Thursday night with a pre-game basketball party at Crimson and Gold Tavern [2017 S University Blvd], followed by DU vs Seattle University Hoops Game at 7 PM in Magness Arena. 

Friday night the Annual DU-CC Pre-game Tailgate hosted by the DU Grilling Society will be held on the South Side of Magness Arena. Retro White Out T-shirts will be for sale for $10 [while they last]. 

7:30 PM is puck drop for the DU vs CC "White Out" hockey game at Magness.

Saturday @ 4 PM will be another men's basketball game between DU vs. Idaho at Magness.  

Meanwhile many DU hockey zealots will head down to the Springs for the 7pm DU/CC game at World Arena.

DU Students Create Retro DU-CC Rivalry Shirts

(above) Front & back of Magness Maniacs T-Shirts

This weekend DU students will be sporting retro "White Out" T-shirts.  The image design was originally featured on T-shirts & Sweatshirts worn in the student section by the 1980's Bleacher Creatures in the old DU Ice Arena.  

Two hundred shirts were produced and will be available starting today.  Students will be selling the shirts around campus this week.

If any shirts remain unsold, they will be available outside Magness Arena at the DU Grilling Society pregame BBQ.

DU Makes Upgrades To Lax Student Section

The University of Denver Lacrosse game against #4 Loyola is almost Sold-Out. The ECAC Regular Season Championship and a #1 seed in the conference tournament is on the line. Don't wait until Saturday to purchase tickets [Only $9 each]. 

1.)  Yes the rumors are true....students can use lawn chairs on the Hill

2.)  Tailgating starts at 3 PM, Men's Soccer begins at 5 PM, Lacrosse at 7 PM

3.)  The DU Grilling Society will begin serving at 5 PM, however groups & fans are also encouraged to bring their own grills

4.)  PLEASE wear CRIMSON & GOLD this weekend as the game is on TV

5.)  Encourage ALL STUDENTS to come out and tailgate

6.)  Kappa Sigma will be doing the providing the music this week

7.)  D.U.G.S. will provide vitamin water

8.)  Invite your friends and make it an epic weekend at DU

Crimson Weekend At DU

(above) Big sports weekend at DU

"Spirit Week" Kicks Off At DU

(above) LetsGoDU will give away 100 Boone posters this weekend

Wednesday and Thursday the University of Denver Spirit Cart will be manned around campus by student volunteers handing out fliers and promoting the weekend's sporting events on campus.

Friday there will be a pregame concert put on by BSA in the Student Pub in the Driscoll Center from 5-7 PM featuring the artist KHLEO. The DU vs. UND hockey game will have a late 8 PM  start because it's televised nationally on NBC Sports Network.

On Saturday Greek Life will be tailgating on Driscoll Green starting beginning at 11:30 AM with the lacrosse game vs. Michigan at 1:30 PM and hockey at 7 PM. 

The DU Grilling Society [DUGS] will be hosting a free BBQ for students, alumni and fans from 5:30 PM until the food runs out before the UND hockey game.

On Sunday both men's and women's basketball games against North Texas will be at Magness Arena, starting at 1 PM and 3:30 PM respectively. These are the final home games for our Seniors, so it would be great to support their fantastic seasons with a large turnout.

DU To Set Up Premium Lacrosse Tailgating Area

The University of Denver’s Department for Athletics and Recreation has announced the opening of its newest tailgating venue, the “Lax Zone”, set to debut during the 2012 men’s lacrosse season.

The “Lax Zone,” will be located in the Ritchie Center surface parking lot and will serve as the premium tailgating experience for fans, with the hopes of creating the best home-field advantage possible while also branding Denver, Colo., as the lacrosse capital of the West.

The “Lax Zone” and will feature season-long reserved spaces for fans to host their friends and family and share in the Pioneer spirit prior to face-off. Fans who purchase a “Lax Zone” tailgating spot will receive two parking spaces just steps away from Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. Reservations to secure your spot are first come-first serve and the parking spaces are designated for the entire 2012 lacrosse season.

Reserve your spot now and be a part of another historic season as DU men’s lacrosse looks to improve on last season’s Final Four run. “Lax Zone” tailgating spots are just $300 for the entire season and will entitle each fan to their own personal tailgating area.

To secure your Denver Lacrosse “Lax Zone” space for this season, call (303) 871-3720.

DU vs. CC Student Tickets Sell Out In An Hour

(above) The DU student section will be rocking this weekend

The entire allotment of student tickets for the Colorado College hockey game this Friday night sold out in less than an hour on Monday morning.

It's going to be a huge spirit weekend at the University of Denver. On Friday the "Pioneer Pregame" will have multiple student organizations setting up booths and food served by the DU Grilling Society. Friday night the students will be all dressed in white with neon accessories to confuse CC.

On Saturday the festivities start on Driscoll Green at Noon. There will be free food by DUGS, happy hour beers at the Sidelines Pub on campus and two fraternities will host lawn games. There will be stations by different student organizations and students will receive a game day shirt. At 1:30 the pep band, cheer and dance teams will help parade people over to Magness Arena for the Middle Tennessee basketball game. After the game, some students will bus to the Springs for the CC game.

More Photos From DU's Whitewash Weekend

(above) Boone at his Tavern

(above) DU fans celebrtate CC's 1957 National Championship

(above) Homemade Boone T-shirt [center]

(above) The Pioneer Pregame BBQ at Dusk

(above) The Yummy Mummies celebrate DU's victory at Jordan's postgame party

Photos: Students Celebrate Gold Pan Tune-Up Win

(above) Boone was a big hit at Boone's Tavern in the afternoon

(above) DUGS served the traditional Surf & Turf

(above) The DU Undergrad Student Government handed out FREE Boone shirts

(above) The goals came early and often in the 2nd Period

(above) Its going to be a good night

DU Faces Colorado College On Saturday Night

The University of Denver hockey team hosts #3 Colorado College on Saturday night. Puck drop is set for 7 PM MT at Magness Arena. The game will not be televised but will webcast live on Pioneer Vision and broadcast live on 102.3 The TICKET. Stats, game notes & Live Blog are available at DenverPioneers.com.

The Pioneer Pregame BBQ will be from 5-7 PM.  The DU Grilling Society will be on hand to pass out FREE BBQ to the fans, students and alumni for as long as the food lasts.  A beer garden, student organization tents & Boone T-shirts will be available..
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LetsGoDU will be sponsoring a pregame get together at the new Boone's Tavern on Saturday afternoon from 2:30-5 PM.  Boone will be on hand to pose for photos and is selling T-shirts. Boone's Tavern is located accross the street from Morgan's on 1135 East Evans Avenue.

Saturday Night Pep Band "March Around Magness"

(above) The DU Pep Band will march around Magness Arena pregame on Saturday night

Thanks to input from alumni and hockey fans, the DU Pep Band will parade around Magness Arena before the game on Saturday night.  DU fans who have traveled to away games have seen the Minnesota, Wisconsin and Boston College bands march around their arenas in pregame performances playing their fight song.

Thanks to equipment and harness purchases funded in the offseason by the Athletic Department, the DU Pep Band will now begin a similar tradition every Saturday night this season.

The Pep Band will perform at the DUGS BBQ pregame event at 6:10 PM and march around Magness Arena at 6:45 PM.  So get to the game early, grab some free grub at the BBQ, take photos with our UnOfficial Mascot, buy a Boone T-shirt or sweatshirt, have a drink at the outdoor Beer Garden and support out student band.  GO DU.

Pioneer Pregame BBQ On Saturday Night

(above) Boone & the gang will be "pregaming" on Saturday night

If you missed the Homecoming Pioneer Pregame Blowout, NO WORRIES.

The second event of the season will be on Saturday, November 5th from 5-7 PM. Get ready to cheer on the DU Hockey Team against Minnesota-Duluth.  All fans, students & alumni are invited.

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Facebook Event Info

South entrance of the Ritchie Center

Great weather plan to come, if it snows-who knows?

FREE FOOD from D.U.G.S. until they run out

FREE DU & BOONE SWAG

Beer & Wine Garden - Cash Bar

Get The Latest Officially UnOfficial Mascot Shirts

(above) Sweatshirts & T-shirts are available

This season when you're trying to decide what to wear to your favorite DU sporting event, consider the latest in Boonewear Apparel.  What says, "Sure, I love DU, but I wish the Chancellor would listen to the People and make Boone the official mascot" more than these elegantly simple designs.

These shirts are the only shirts officially endorsed by the Boone mascot.  All proceeds will pay for Boone's trip to Alaska this winter [Jan 27-28] to give those stupid UAA Bloggers a piece of his mind.  Get ready for a Donald meltdown.

Look for Boone on Saturday night before the game at the BBQ.

Photos: Friday Night Pregame D.U.G.S. BBQ

(above) Over 1000 students, fans & alumni attended the pregame BBQ

(above) The DU Grilling Society served up 250 lbs. of purple cow to the fans

(above) The Student Government & Homecoming Committee gave away free T-shirts that featured Boone

(above) Boone worked the crowd & posed for photos

photo credits: duinternalphotos

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FREE Pioneer Pregame BBQ Kicks Off Homecoming

(above) The DU Grilling Society cooks Free BBQ for students & fans

All DU hockey fans are encouraged to stop by the FREE Pioneer Pregame BBQ Events on both Friday & Saturday evenings. And bring your friends and family along as well.

Tell them you were sent by LetsGoDU Blog and you want to try some of their great food.

Where: South entrance of the Ritchie Center

When: Friday & Saturday nights before DU vs. Minnesota State games

Time: 5:00-7:00 PM

DU Student Spirit Committee Announces Events

(above) The DU Grilling Society will be pregaming again this hockey season and as always the events are open to the public

Over the summer the University of Denver Spirit Committee was formed to build awareness of school spirit.  The main purpose of the organization is to create synergy among the various organizations and individuals on campus to promote school spirit.  According to DUSC co-chair Joey Leon, the following has been accomplished:

• The DU Cheerleading Squad has been selected for the upcoming year.

• Interest in the DU Pep Band is at an all-time high and they will perform at every Saturday night home hockey game this season, as well as the Friday night CC game.

• A bus trip for students will be organized for the Feb. 4th hockey game in Colorado Springs against Colorado College

• This year's Homecoming Weekend will feature many new events for students and their parents

• The DU Grilling Society tailgates and BBQ's before the hockey games will be bigger and many campus organizations will participate

• This year's Student Season Ticket Campout was the largest ever, thanks in part to all the planning that was done over the summer

DU Tailgating Events Highlight Lax Weekend At DU

(above) The DU Grilling Society will be giving away free BBQ before the game

While many things are still being finalized for the biggest weekend in DU Lacrosse history we can can confirm several things.  The DU Grilling Society & Greek Life will be hosting a massive pregame BBQ that will be free to the public.

The DU Pep Band has been confirmed and will add a great collegiate atmosphere.

Boone will be at the game and will be passing out his signature signs to the fans and candy to the children.

Many groups are planning tailgating events, so hit the parting lots early to join in on the festivities.

Tickets are still available online but are selling fast.  At $10 a ticket ($5 for students & kids), bring a group and join in on this historic event.

Parking & Traffic Issues Around DU Tonight

University of Denver lacrosse, gymnastics and hockey fans are advised to arrive EARLY or use RTD for athletic events on Saturday, March 12.  Traffic & parking issues around Magness Arena will certainly be an issue tonight.

The gymnastics team hosts Arkansas at 6 p.m. MT, and men's lacrosse hosts Notre Dame and hockey hosts Minnesota State at 7 p.m. MT, respectively. Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once a lot is full the DU parking staff will direct you to the next available lot.

Click here for parking information and here for RTD information.
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(above) It's time to break out the Hulk Hogan Hand To The Ear goal celebration to pump up Magness Arena on Senior Night

Senior Night At Magness Arena .... Wear Red/Crimson DU Gear, Clothing, Hats .... Come Early To The Games .... Be Loud ---- REALLY LOUD .... Go DU .... Beat The Huskies .... Thank You Seniors .... Senior Night

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Saturday: St. Cloud State @ DU 7:00 PM MT

D.U.G.S. FREE Pregame BBQ South Entrance
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DU Grilling Society Pregame BBQ On Saturday

(above) The DU Grilling Society is comprised of students who love to cook

All DU hockey fans are encouraged to stop by the FREE BBQ Event sponsored by the DU Grilling Society before the game on Saturday night. And bring your friends and family along as well.

Tell them you were sent by LetsGoDU Blog and you want to try some of their great food.

Where: South entrance of the Ritchie Center

When: Saturday night before the DU vs. St. Cloud hockey game

Time: 5:30-6:30 PM