HOW THE HELL?????

[dupuyer griz]

I think they should sell the upper two corners on the east side for $10 a ticket. There is rarely anybody in those seats.

Can't do it, unless that is a "normal" ticket price. Remember this?

Ticket Prices. ... During the second, quarterfinal and semifinal-rounds host institutions shall not set ticket prices lower than its regular-season ticket prices.

That's directly from the NCAA hosting manual. Seems like a dumb restriction to me, and I cannot find anything in their rules that might allow the host somehow get around it.

Guess we should have a game each year where tickets are 15, 35 is a lot for some people, especially if they have to travel. We come regardless and if drop 50 for the tickets, but I’m not everyone. I’ve only had season tickets about 10 years, and in that time they sure as hell haven’t gotten cheaper.

 

[GrizTexas]

I think they should sell the upper two corners on the east side for $10 a ticket. There is rarely anybody in those seats.

Can't do it, unless that is a "normal" ticket price. Remember this?

Ticket Prices. ... During the second, quarterfinal and semifinal-rounds host institutions shall not set ticket prices lower than its regular-season ticket prices.

That's directly from the NCAA hosting manual. Seems like a dumb restriction to me, and I cannot find anything in their rules that might allow the host somehow get around it.

But you can offer the ticket with a concession package to offset the price to fan. More than one way to skin that cat...

 

[Grizzlies1982]

My guess is 17 to 18,000 would be a fair guess.

Rather than sheer numbers it is the quality of the fans who show which counts. I've booked the hotel and will have 2 coming over from Billings. Our first game this year. We'll be loud and proud!

 

[AKGriz72]

I’m flying down Friday night from Anchorage and will be there with 5 buddies.

All hands on deck Griz Nation!

It’s playoff time!! :egriz:

 

[Hoops watcher]

I’m flying down Friday night from Anchorage and will be there with 5 buddies.

All hands on deck Griz Nation!

It’s playoff time!! :egriz:

That is dedication right there... :clap: :clap:

 

[JMC]

I'll be in the North end zone!!! (4 of us) loud and proud!!!!!!

 

[IdaGriz01]

I think they should sell the upper two corners on the east side for $10 a ticket. There is rarely anybody in those seats.

Can't do it, unless that is a "normal" ticket price. Remember this?

Ticket Prices. ... During the second, quarterfinal and semifinal-rounds host institutions shall not set ticket prices lower than its regular-season ticket prices.

That's directly from the NCAA hosting manual. Seems like a dumb restriction to me, and I cannot find anything in their rules that might allow the host somehow get around it.

But you can offer the ticket with a concession package to offset the price to fan. More than one way to skin that cat...

Probably not, although I can't find any specific wording to confirm my opinion. Here's some more somewhat-related verbiage from the host manual.

Items given away to fans inside or in the immediate vicinity of the venue (e.g., hats, pompoms, newspapers) must have prior NCAA approval, for reasons of spectator safety, enjoyment and protection of NCAA corporate relationships.
...
Video/Ribbon Board Advertisements. Corporate signage or advertisements of any kind are prohibited from being displayed on any video boards, scoreboards and/or ribbon boards during the preliminary rounds.
...
The NCAA retains the exclusive rights to distribute any championship recognition apparel during all rounds of the championship. No other championship recognition apparel shall be distributed by any other manufacturer or entity.

Bottom line: The NCAA demands almost totally complete control of the playoff environment. So -- while I cannot point to any exact wording -- they would probably veto your (very good) suggestion.

 

[argh!]

if they would just get off people's backs about bringing snakes into the stadium, i.e. allow people to bring as many as they want, with no 'clear bag' requirement, no band species, and no needless rules about bringing out snakes to the tailgates at halftime, or leaving them unattended in the stadium while the person who brought the snake(s) goes out for a beer, then attendance would go up considerably. l think we can all agree that having your favorite snakes at the game makes it a better experience!

 

[codycleve]

if they would just get off people's backs about bringing snakes into the stadium, i.e. allow people to bring as many as they want, with no 'clear bag' requirement, no band species, and no needless rules about bringing out snakes to the tailgates at halftime, or leaving them unattended in the stadium while the person who brought the snake(s) goes out for a beer, then attendance would go up considerably. l think we can all agree that having your favorite snakes at the game makes it a better experience!

I just read this in my head with the voice of Charlie from it's always sunny in Philadelphia, and it may have made my day.

 

[GrizTexas]

I think they should sell the upper two corners on the east side for $10 a ticket. There is rarely anybody in those seats.

Can't do it, unless that is a "normal" ticket price. Remember this?

Ticket Prices. ... During the second, quarterfinal and semifinal-rounds host institutions shall not set ticket prices lower than its regular-season ticket prices.

That's directly from the NCAA hosting manual. Seems like a dumb restriction to me, and I cannot find anything in their rules that might allow the host somehow get around it.

But you can offer the ticket with a concession package to offset the price to fan. More than one way to skin that cat...

Probably not, although I can't find any specific wording to confirm my opinion. Here's some more somewhat-related verbiage from the host manual.

Items given away to fans inside or in the immediate vicinity of the venue (e.g., hats, pompoms, newspapers) must have prior NCAA approval, for reasons of spectator safety, enjoyment and protection of NCAA corporate relationships.
...
Video/Ribbon Board Advertisements. Corporate signage or advertisements of any kind are prohibited from being displayed on any video boards, scoreboards and/or ribbon boards during the preliminary rounds.
...
The NCAA retains the exclusive rights to distribute any championship recognition apparel during all rounds of the championship. No other championship recognition apparel shall be distributed by any other manufacturer or entity.

Bottom line: The NCAA demands almost totally complete control of the playoff environment. So -- while I cannot point to any exact wording -- they would probably veto your (very good) suggestion.

The NCAA retains control of physical items given away for safety (nothing thrown), game atmosphere (nothing distracting like an umbrella to block a view) and NCAA partner conflict of interest. Adding an internal reward like a concession credit seems to be well within the guidelines ... just saying...

 

[EverettGriz]

One issue that drives lower attendance at playoff games is season ticket holders who are unable to use their tickets. During the season, for example, when we’re unable to make it to Missoula, we give our season tickets to someone we know will use them to ensure asses are in our seats and lungs are in the NEZ.

But if I can’t make it over for a playoff game, I’m unlikely to buy additional tickets to give them away, so my seats go unfilled. I suspect many other season ticket holders are in the same position.

 

[PlayerRep]

One issue that drives lower attendance at playoff games is season ticket holders who are unable to use their tickets. During the season, for example, when we’re unable to make it to Missoula, we give our season tickets to someone we know will use them to ensure asses are in our seats and lungs are in the NEZ.

But if I can’t make it over for a playoff game, I’m unlikely to buy additional tickets to give them away, so my seats go unfilled. I suspect many other season ticket holders are in the same position.

Agreed. Good point.

 

[jodcon]

if they would just get off people's backs about bringing snakes into the stadium, i.e. allow people to bring as many as they want, with no 'clear bag' requirement, no band species, and no needless rules about bringing out snakes to the tailgates at halftime, or leaving them unattended in the stadium while the person who brought the snake(s) goes out for a beer, then attendance would go up considerably. l think we can all agree that having your favorite snakes at the game makes it a better experience!

This guy gets it.

 

['68griz]

We have ordered our tickets. We will be there. I cannot be responsible for anyone else.

 

[behappp]

I think they should sell the upper two corners on the east side for $10 a ticket. There is rarely anybody in those seats.

Can't do it, unless that is a "normal" ticket price. Remember this?

Ticket Prices. ... During the second, quarterfinal and semifinal-rounds host institutions shall not set ticket prices lower than its regular-season ticket prices.

That's directly from the NCAA hosting manual. Seems like a dumb restriction to me, and I cannot find anything in their rules that might allow the host somehow get around it.

But you can offer the ticket with a concession package to offset the price to fan. More than one way to skin that cat...

I like this idea
Say during an early season non-conference game (Morehead state or Central Washington next season) they offer an incentive the Monday of the week of the game. Say a$29 2 for 1 deal on unsold tickets. Give some folks that aren't diehard fans a chance to come and experience WAGriz at a great price-or bring a kid with them.
This could be repeatable for a first round playoff game perhaps.
Be creative. Get a good marketing company involved that is thinking about a long term strategy for rebuilding the brand. Don't just rely on the genius of egriz.

 

[Dillon]

I think they should sell the upper two corners on the east side for $10 a ticket. There is rarely anybody in those seats.

Can't do it, unless that is a "normal" ticket price. Remember this?

Ticket Prices. ... During the second, quarterfinal and semifinal-rounds host institutions shall not set ticket prices lower than its regular-season ticket prices.

That's directly from the NCAA hosting manual. Seems like a dumb restriction to me, and I cannot find anything in their rules that might allow the host somehow get around it.

But you can offer the ticket with a concession package to offset the price to fan. More than one way to skin that cat...

I like this idea
Say during an early season non-conference game (Morehead state or Central Washington next season) they offer an incentive the Monday of the week of the game. Say a$29 2 for 1 deal on unsold tickets. Give some folks that aren't diehard fans a chance to come and experience WAGriz at a great price-or bring a kid with them.
This could be repeatable for a first round playoff game perhaps.
Be creative. Get a good marketing company involved that is thinking about a long term strategy for rebuilding the brand. Don't just rely on the genius of egriz.

Unfortunately I think the NCAA determines ticket prices during the playoffs!

 

[get'em_griz]

Can't do it, unless that is a "normal" ticket price. Remember this?


That's directly from the NCAA hosting manual. Seems like a dumb restriction to me, and I cannot find anything in their rules that might allow the host somehow get around it.

But you can offer the ticket with a concession package to offset the price to fan. More than one way to skin that cat...

I like this idea
Say during an early season non-conference game (Morehead state or Central Washington next season) they offer an incentive the Monday of the week of the game. Say a$29 2 for 1 deal on unsold tickets. Give some folks that aren't diehard fans a chance to come and experience WAGriz at a great price-or bring a kid with them.
This could be repeatable for a first round playoff game perhaps.
Be creative. Get a good marketing company involved that is thinking about a long term strategy for rebuilding the brand. Don't just rely on the genius of egriz.

Unfortunately I think the NCAA determines ticket prices during the playoffs!

The the only rule the NCAA has for playoff ticket prices is that a school can’t charge less than their lowest ticket price of the regular season.

 

[mikegriz]

Can we get more butts in the seats for what my be our final game in WGS this year?

General hunting will be over. No HS playoffs. Understandably the outcome of the AG state game may turn some fair weathers away but we have 12 days to get this fan base fired up for the #6 national seed.

Anything we can do to get friends and family there that may not normally attend. Anything the University/Athletic Dept can do
Advertising/incentives/promos.

From what I know there is a lot of seats that are bought and paid for that are no shows. Get those tickets to someome with a set of lungs.

12 days and counting. I know it's hard for a lot of fans. Logistics, travel, expense, weather, but I'd like to see that stadium rocking App State semi-final style.

Those were the days. I'm not sure this team is quite there yet but I, for one want to be there to witness this team should they make a run at the 2019 Championship.

Let's do this people. Spread the word.

In the LA Times today, UCLA administrators asked that very question. They have a game with Cal at the Rose Bowl, Saturday, and expect fewer than 35,000. They are offering the first 500 students UC beach towels but I can almost predict that won't work, either. I used to be able to walk to the Rose Bowl, as can many others. I think, the constant turnover in coaches and the advent of so many alternatives on line, is killing the goose.

We've seen peak football