(01-05-2017 10:09 PM)Coduke Wrote:  Thought I was being slick and created a custom sweatshirt off of a website. Black sweatshirt. With Madison football on the front in purple and #lockthedamngates on the back in gold. Looked sweet online but when it got here the lettering was a pale purple. I called to complain and they were very apologetic and said it never should have gotten past quality assurance. Sent me a new one 2 days later. Only problem...still pale purple.

I guess the good news is I have 2 more layers to wear when it is 30 degrees at kickoff.

What is the origin of lockthedamngates? I've seen it mentioned often, but somehow missed the reference point.

Somewhat of an off-topic request within this thread - if anyone can get me a NC shirt from Frisco, I would be very much appreciative. My family lives in Richmond, so my father could easily meet anyone in that area to pick it up and provide payment. Let me know by PM if you could. It sucks to be so far away for this awesome event, but such is the lifestyle I have chosen. Those of you able to go, I hope you make the best out of it. I cannot begin to explain how awesome it was to be at all of those game except @Furman on that magical 2004 NC run.

Travel safe, drink and be merry with friends and foes alike, but stay just sober enough to enjoy the game and record those memories of a lifetime! Godspeed and GO DUKES!!!!

(01-06-2017 01:00 AM)jmu97 Wrote:  

(01-05-2017 10:09 PM)Coduke Wrote:  Thought I was being slick and created a custom sweatshirt off of a website. Black sweatshirt. With Madison football on the front in purple and #lockthedamngates on the back in gold. Looked sweet online but when it got here the lettering was a pale purple. I called to complain and they were very apologetic and said it never should have gotten past quality assurance. Sent me a new one 2 days later. Only problem...still pale purple.

I guess the good news is I have 2 more layers to wear when it is 30 degrees at kickoff.

What is the origin of lockthedamngates? I've seen it mentioned often, but somehow missed the reference point.

It came from coach Houston's pre game speech against New Hampshire - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hLKtP49IAr0

(01-06-2017 07:59 AM)Coduke Wrote:  

(01-06-2017 01:00 AM)jmu97 Wrote:  

(01-05-2017 10:09 PM)Coduke Wrote:  Thought I was being slick and created a custom sweatshirt off of a website. Black sweatshirt. With Madison football on the front in purple and #lockthedamngates on the back in gold. Looked sweet online but when it got here the lettering was a pale purple. I called to complain and they were very apologetic and said it never should have gotten past quality assurance. Sent me a new one 2 days later. Only problem...still pale purple.

I guess the good news is I have 2 more layers to wear when it is 30 degrees at kickoff.

What is the origin of lockthedamngates? I've seen it mentioned often, but somehow missed the reference point.

It came from coach Houston's pre game speech against New Hampshire - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hLKtP49IAr0

If you are looking for gear there is a jmu team store set up in Westin lobby with all championship gear. Just picked up a few items.

Sounds like it will be there until 8 tonight.