Captain Kangaroo Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Assuming the Zips don't screw up royally...and we all know that's a possibility given our inability to close the deal on wins @ the Rubber Bowl...I have to believe the November 13th game at the Rubber Bowl will be a sell-out. As evidenced by the massive support at The Q when their basketball team was rolling, Buffalo fans travel VERY well, and they are going to be sky high going into that game. Even being a weekday game, I'd expect several thousand Buffaloians to make the trip. Locals expecting to walk up and get a good seat for that game may leave disappointed. Especially if the tarp isn't lifted.Like the Marshall game several years ago, it should also be a great "showcase" game for the MAC in front of a semi-national audience (ESPNU). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I heard you can get tickets for $1 for this game. Too bad the basketball team exhibition game is the same night... it would be nice to be able to do both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I heard you can get tickets for $1 for this game. Too bad the basketball team exhibition game is the same night... it would be nice to be able to do both!Which game I go to will be decided by whether we beat Toledo on Wednesday. Win and I'll be at the Bowl. Lose, and I'll go to the JAR to support a real team with a real coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I think I got my dates mixed up;UA fball vs Toledo WED 11/5UA bball vs Walsh (exhib) THURS 11/6UA fball vs Buffalo THURS 11/13Thats another reason I hate midweek football games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I heard you can get tickets for $1 for this game. Too bad the basketball team exhibition game is the same night... it would be nice to be able to do both!Which game I go to will be decided by whether we beat Toledo on Wednesday. Win and I'll be at the Bowl. Lose, and I'll go to the JAR to support a real team with a real coach.I have three responses here:1.) What basketball game in on Thursday night November 13th?2.) If UA hands out $1.00 tickets for the Buffalo game, I hope they never ask me for another dime the rest of my life. They obvoiusly have more money than they know what to do with. Tickets for the last game at the Rubber Bowl...a game for the MAC East Championship...where the opposing team will bring several thousand fans...and we are going to give away tickets for $1.00?? You GOTTA be freaking kidding me. Nice Marketing. Who gets paid to make such a decision?3.) Which real team with a real coach is playing at the JAR on the 13th? I would enjoy meeting this person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 1.) What basketball game in on Thursday night November 13th?3.) Which real team with a real coach is playing at the JAR on the 13th? I would enjoy meeting this person.Haha. Whoops. I got confused by Ziptrumpet87's post. It appears the exhibition game is a week earlier on November 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 These unidentified individuals are reportedly looking for ziptrumpet87 Just kidding, of course, uakronkid.Even though I would be sorely disappointed with a loss to Toledo, there is no way I would miss the last game at the Bowl. No matter how badly maligned she's been over the years, I'm going to miss the old lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I'm afraid if they removed it the seats might collapse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I'm afraid if they removed it the seats might collapse! Isn't that why they're there? I heard (somewhere) that the structural integrity at that end of the bowl wasn't sufficient to support the weight of a full crowd. Anyone know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 no offense to your high hopes, but I doubt the Thursday game will draw more than 15,000. Wendesday and Thursday games historically draw low numbers. I'll be in class and so will a lot of other students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigham78 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'm afraid if they removed it the seats might collapse! Isn't that why they're there? I heard (somewhere) that the structural integrity at that end of the bowl wasn't sufficient to support the weight of a full crowd. Anyone know about this?Yep, that why they're covered. That area which has been in bad shape for years, is not safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'm afraid if they removed it the seats might collapse! Isn't that why they're there? I heard (somewhere) that the structural integrity at that end of the bowl wasn't sufficient to support the weight of a full crowd. Anyone know about this?Yep, that why they're covered. That area which has been in bad shape for years, is not safe.Is there even a "structure" there?I had always assumed that it was only the east (airport) side of the stadium that had structure... the remainder of it was resting on solid ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Maybe those legendary $1 seats WERE on the tarp??? It's like the RB's answer to loge seating. p.s. that looming shadow hovering over the stadium is the wrecking ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziptrumpet87 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Maybe those legendary $1 seats WERE on the tarp??? It's like the RB's answer to loge seating. p.s. that looming shadow hovering over the stadium is the wrecking ballI received this regarding tickets...I hope this note finds everyone doing well and looking forward to the holiday season.It’s been a few weeks since I lasted communicated with the group but wanted to keep everyone up to date with what is going on around the university. Here is a link to the October Newsletter that was just sent out and I am forwarding it to members of our LinkedIn Community in case members were missed with e-mail blast:http://www.uakron.edu/institutional-market...etter/Oct08.phpAlso the last two games ever to be played in the Rubber Bowl are coming up and I have talked with our Athletics Marketing Department to see if any promotions were happening. It appears that they do have two great promotions for the last games. Below is what they sent me. Please pass this along to anyone and everyone who may be interested. It is a great opportunity to enjoy entertaining Division I (FBS) football!Akron – Toledo Football Game – November 5th – 8 p.m. – Rubber BowlPresent a AAA Akron Auto Club Card and receive a general admission ticket for just $5Akron – Buffalo Football Game – November 13th – 7 p.m. – Rubber Bowl – The Final Game at the Rubber BowlTurn Back the Clock - Historic Last Game in the Rubber BowlVisit any area Ritzman Pharmacy and pick up a coupon to the game. Redeem the coupon at the University of Akron Ticket Office in Rhodes Arena and receive a general admission ticket for just $1. Enjoy a giant fireworks show after the game courtesy of Ritzman Pharmacy and the US Army.I hope to see many of you there!Best Wishes and be safe this holiday season and always remember GO Zips!Regards,JeremyJeremy B. ButlerAssistant Director, AlumniThe University of AkronAkron, OH 44325-2602Phone: 330.972.8414Fax: 330.384.2608 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I will never ever agree with the concept of "marketing" a game by giving away free (essentially) tickets. You hear so much talk from the Athletics Department regarding the need for revenue...you have an INCREDIBLY attractive game (likely to decide a Division Championship, last game at the Rubber Bowl, opponent that will bring several thousand fans...etc.)...and you give away tickets for a buck?It isn't a shocker that the promo is associated with the Alumni Association. That's all the old-timers @ UA know *insert old man voice here* "Let's give away free tickets, like we did for the Acme Zip Game. That'll pack the house. I remember when the Great Wallenda...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipAlumn Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I will never ever agree with the concept of "marketing" a game by giving away free (essentially) tickets. You hear so much talk from the Athletics Department regarding the need for revenue...you have an INCREDIBLY attractive game (likely to decide a Division Championship, last game at the Rubber Bowl, opponent that will bring several thousand fans...etc.)...and you give away tickets for a buck?It isn't a shocker that the promo is associated with the Alumni Association. That's all the old-timers @ UA know *insert old man voice here* "Let's give away free tickets, like we did for the Acme Zip Game. That'll pack the house. I remember when the Great Wallenda...." :thumb: What he said ..... I'm one of those "old-timers @ UA" and even I think this is one of the all time dumb ideas of our Athletic Marketing Department. We should put everyone in that department on "Merit Pay", oh wait we can't do that because the University would be in violation of the minimum wage law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I expect a decent crowd for the UB game, but no sell-out.If we beat Toledo, it'll be between 20-25K.If we lose to Toledo, it'll be around 15K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 no offense to your high hopes, but I doubt the Thursday game will draw more than 15,000. Wendesday and Thursday games historically draw low numbers. I'll be in class and so will a lot of other students.If there is ever an excuse to skip class, there is no better than the last game EVER at the Rubber Bowl. If there is anyone who is a Zips fan who is not at this game (and has a means to get there) they are a disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Roo Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Buffalo Game Promotion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Zip Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 So I'm not saying this is the answer, but if the $1 tickets are being offset by Ritzman Pharmacy -- why not. For instance a ticket is $10 -- if Ritzman Pharmacy is ponying up $9 for every coupon redeemed why do they care how the money was paid for. Bye the way -- I'm 100% positive the Alumni Association did not make this deal! The Alumni Association I'm sure is promoting it, but to say they struck the deal you are out of your damn mind. They don't have that power -- this deal would have been made throught the marketing department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 For instance a ticket is $10 -- if Ritzman Pharmacy is ponying up $9 for every coupon redeemed why do they care how the money was paid for.I would place the odds of such a deal somewhere between Blutarsky's GPA and a K.e.n.t. basketball player's BAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 no offense to your high hopes, but I doubt the Thursday game will draw more than 15,000. Wendesday and Thursday games historically draw low numbers. I'll be in class and so will a lot of other students.If there is ever an excuse to skip class, there is no better than the last game EVER at the Rubber Bowl. If there is anyone who is a Zips fan who is not at this game (and has a means to get there) they are a disgrace.A disgrace? I'm sure professors find a football game as a legit excuse to miss a class, but not on an exam date. Graduate or watch a football game? hmm, I'll pick graduate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I get the feeling that the phramacy is covering some of the tickets, but not all of it. Obviously the U plans on taking a hit in ticket prices, but if they get a large attendance since its the last game, the lowered ticket prices and the larger attendance would probably offset so that the U would see the same profits as an average game at the Bowl. Then again, I am just talking out my butt...It does go along with the theme of "turn-back-the-clock" though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I get the feeling that the phramacy is covering some of the tickets, but not all of it. Obviously the U plans on taking a hit in ticket prices, but if they get a large attendance since its the last game, the lowered ticket prices and the larger attendance would probably offset so that the U would see the same profits as an average game at the Bowl. Then again, I am just talking out my butt...It does go along with the theme of "turn-back-the-clock" though...They'll probably make a killing. After all, it's not like UA is spending anything on facilities upkeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I get the feeling that the phramacy is covering some of the tickets, but not all of it. Obviously the U plans on taking a hit in ticket prices, but if they get a large attendance since its the last game, the lowered ticket prices and the larger attendance would probably offset so that the U would see the same profits as an average game at the Bowl. Then again, I am just talking out my butt...It does go along with the theme of "turn-back-the-clock" though...They'll probably make a killing. After all, it's not like UA is spending anything on facilities upkeep.Make a killing on $1.00 tickets? Where's a smilie smoking weed when you need one?The reason for the $1.00 tickets is to try and fill the bowl for TV. Plain and simple. I contend that you can both fill the bowl, and make a little cash too. But why would you want to do that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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