w00t Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 [Make a killing on $1.00 tickets? Where's a smilie smoking weed when you need one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 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...Because you can? It's the last game in the rubber bowl and that makes the game a little more special. Hell, they are even promoting a post-game fireworks display to close the stadium. Where else can you go to see a football game that is going to be on semi-national TV, see two teams go at it for probably the MAC East title, and then get treated to a full-scale fireworks display FOR A DOLLAR?Idunno about you, but being its the last game in the Bowl, I could care less what kind of promotion the University does. I am going to be there all game cheering the zips on regardless of their record and if they are in contention for the MACC. Poeple who aren't as familiar with the zips will have an opportunity to see the zips cheap and in today's economy, who doesn't want to go do something and not pay a whole lot for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip N' Dots 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: 330.384.2608Alumni Association didn't come up with the Marketing Plan. It says it right in the post that the guy talked with the Athletics Marketing Department. It's a flush back game. No different then Waddell did to fill the bowl against Marshall in 2004, well actually it is, Marshall was a voucher game, no money was collected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 No different then Waddell did to fill the bowl against Marshall in 2004, well actually it is, Marshall was a voucher game, no money was collected.Hey – we all know there were times like the 2004 game with Marshall on ESPN2 that we packed the Rubber Bowl with more than a few freebie tickets – but that game was a launching pad for our image and we needed to show the nation a solid crowd in the Rubber Bowl. That game specifically paved the way in changing a lot of opinions about Akron, about the City, and was vital in moving the stadium project forward. Akron football, for a night, was a national story and it mattered. The stadium project had been bandied about in various incarnations for years, but after that game in 2004 it really gained steam. That Marshall game/win may well rank in the Top 5 moments of Akron Football history along with the bowl wins, the win over NC State and the 2005 MAC title game.Just because it worked in 2004 doesn't mean it is applicable to 2008. We have a hell of a lot more to "sell" for the upcoming Buffalo game than we did vs. Marshall in '04.Hey...if they want to charge $1 for such a pivotal game...have at it. Just don't tell me you're running a deficit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZipAlumn Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 No different then Waddell did to fill the bowl against Marshall in 2004, well actually it is, Marshall was a voucher game, no money was collected.Hey – we all know there were times like the 2004 game with Marshall on ESPN2 that we packed the Rubber Bowl with more than a few freebie tickets – but that game was a launching pad for our image and we needed to show the nation a solid crowd in the Rubber Bowl. That game specifically paved the way in changing a lot of opinions about Akron, about the City, and was vital in moving the stadium project forward. Akron football, for a night, was a national story and it mattered. The stadium project had been bandied about in various incarnations for years, but after that game in 2004 it really gained steam. That Marshall game/win may well rank in the Top 5 moments of Akron Football history along with the bowl wins, the win over NC State and the 2005 MAC title game.Just because it worked in 2004 doesn't mean it is applicable to 2008. We have a hell of a lot more to "sell" for the upcoming Buffalo game than we did vs. Marshall in '04.Hey...if they want to charge $1 for such a pivotal game...have at it. Just don't tell me you're running a deficit.Do the math ........ For arguments sake let's say that without the promotion we would fill the bowl with 10,000 at the single game general admission price of $12. That brings in $120,000. We would have to fill the bowl, the plate, the kettle, the skillet, and a couple of water glasses to bring in tha kind of money at $1.00 per ticket. The Marketing Department are a group of idiots .... case closed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Ok...I'm only going to say this....I've been around this football program for almost 30 years. And I understand the added incentive of the last game at the Rubber Bowl. But, I can't see the Bowl being filled for a weekday game, against Buffalo. If it was 75 degrees, and a Saturday night... well...we might have something to talk about. No, the tarps are not going to be removed. From what I know, it's simply an unsafe area. We didn't even need the tarps removed for a perfect September day last year vs. Can't. Why would we need to remove them now?Ok...some might be thinking that "well...we've sold out the Bowl several times for Acme/Zip games by giving ticket incentives". Well, true...but those were home openers....in September....on a Saturday night. I'm actually quite upset that our final Rubber Bowl game is not on a Saturday night. Although, if the weather stinks, nobody is coming....even if you do give the tickets away.I don't know who said it...but the Marshall game in 2004 did not fill every seat in the house. It was a nice crowd, and a fun night.....but....no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipboy Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 I am usually way too optimistic about attendance guesses, see my 24K prediction for Cincy earlier in the year. Even with a warm Nov evening, $1 tickets, and if us and Buffalo do not lose until that game, I see a crowd of about 12K. I hope that I am wrong, but just don't see it. And if we win, I could care less. 2 years from now, after 2 straight bowl appearances, beating a couple more BCS teams, having a game at the Info on a warm mid week Nov evening for the MAC title, I would be disappointed if it was not at least 25K, but not this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Even with a warm Nov evening, $1 tickets, and if us and Buffalo do not lose until that game, I see a crowd of about 12K. If we beat Toledo, and the game is truly for a championship, I see Buffalo bringing 6k themselves. We'll be over 15k regardless.If we lose to Toledo, and the weather is terrible, I think 10-12k is expected.Since I paid $60.00 for my four reserved season tickets, and based on the devaluation of Zips tickets, does that mean my family's attendance at the Buffalo game counts as 60 heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigham78 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Even with a warm Nov evening, $1 tickets, and if us and Buffalo do not lose until that game, I see a crowd of about 12K. If we beat Toledo, and the game is truly for a championship, I see Buffalo bringing 6k themselves. We'll be over 15k regardless.If we lose to Toledo, and the weather is terrible, I think 10-12k is expected.Since I paid $60.00 for my four reserved season tickets, and based on the devaluation of Zips tickets, does that mean my family's attendance at the Buffalo game counts as 60 heads?I would say yes and you should be allowed to bring 60 of your closet friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 No different then Waddell did to fill the bowl against Marshall in 2004, well actually it is, Marshall was a voucher game, no money was collected.Hey – we all know there were times like the 2004 game with Marshall on ESPN2 that we packed the Rubber Bowl with more than a few freebie tickets – but that game was a launching pad for our image and we needed to show the nation a solid crowd in the Rubber Bowl. That game specifically paved the way in changing a lot of opinions about Akron, about the City, and was vital in moving the stadium project forward. Akron football, for a night, was a national story and it mattered. The stadium project had been bandied about in various incarnations for years, but after that game in 2004 it really gained steam. That Marshall game/win may well rank in the Top 5 moments of Akron Football history along with the bowl wins, the win over NC State and the 2005 MAC title game.Just because it worked in 2004 doesn't mean it is applicable to 2008. We have a hell of a lot more to "sell" for the upcoming Buffalo game than we did vs. Marshall in '04.Hey...if they want to charge $1 for such a pivotal game...have at it. Just don't tell me you're running a deficit.There was no excuse for doing it back then and there is no excuse for doing it now. Selling $1 tickets says your program is worth only $1. I kid around about the MAC being Dollar General, but UofA shouldn't make me look right by selling tickets for $1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Man... some people are really getting their panties in a bunch over this. Its a promotion... deal with it. Why can't we just rejoice in the fact that we are moving to a beautiful new stadium and that the University is doing everything they can to send the Bowl out with a bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 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.Your professor must be a Can't State graduate if he has a test scheduled for the day of a football game and at the same time. That is unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 The Captain's point about already paying for his tickets is a valid one. Why is he paying $60 for 4 people, and so many other will pay $4 to bring 4 people? I say....add incentive by giving away vacation trips, free seat cushions, and a spectacular halftime show. But, it doesn't seem right to me that the price to attend will be sooooo much less for the people who do not already have their tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 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.Your professor must be a Can't State graduate if he has a test scheduled for the day of a football game and at the same time. That is unacceptable.Scheduling the last game for the Rubber Bowl on a weekday is unacceptable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZippyTuba11 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Your professor must be a Can't State graduate if he has a test scheduled for the day of a football game and at the same time. That is unacceptable.wow...just... wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Your professor must be a Can't State graduate if he has a test scheduled for the day of a football game and at the same time. That is unacceptable.wow...just... wowyeah...I'm a student at UA...please don't be fooled..not all UA students are this naive. The open enrollment allows a lot of kids into the university who are immature enough to believe that a football game trumps the importance of their actual coursework. On the same token, the great facilities, academics, and professors tend to attract a lot of top tier students like myself, who realize what is more important(i.e. the honors college).I'm proud to be a student at UA, and by nature, I will root on my home team. I only wish they would stiffen the admissions here a touch, and finally allow the caliber of student reflect the caliber of the university. Unfortunately, it seems that if issue 8 passes, we will see the exact opposite occur ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Crazy thought, why not do both? How long is this test? What class it this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipseuph Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm gonna go ahead and assume that rootforroo is saying this stuff sarcasticly. that is the problem with text communications. it is hard to convey sarcasim so when someone says something like "Football games are more important than graduating" it can be looked at as a silly comment or a serious one. so rootforroo here is your chance to clear it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonZip Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I know TV money rules, but it's a shame that the final UA game at the Rubber Bowl was not scheduled so that the MOST people -- including those who now live out of town, older folks who don't venture out so much at night, could attend, which would be on a Saturday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdZip Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 ...On the same token, the great facilities, academics, and professors tend to attract a lot of top tier students like myself, who realize what is more important(i.e. the honors college)...Damn dude, tone down the arrogance a bit. Here's some advice from a former honors student--you're not as special as you might think you are. Keep your love of yourself behind closed curtains. Your comments are a disgrace to nerds everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 ...On the same token, the great facilities, academics, and professors tend to attract a lot of top tier students like myself, who realize what is more important(i.e. the honors college)...Damn dude, tone down the arrogance a bit. Here's some advice from a former honors student--you're not as special as you might think you are. Keep your love of yourself behind closed curtains. Your comments are a disgrace to nerds everywhere.I flunked Calc 1 twice...and don't even ask about Fortran. BOTTOM-TIER STUDENTS RULE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 ...On the same token, the great facilities, academics, and professors tend to attract a lot of top tier students like myself, who realize what is more important(i.e. the honors college)...Damn dude, tone down the arrogance a bit. Here's some advice from a former honors student--you're not as special as you might think you are. Keep your love of yourself behind closed curtains. Your comments are a disgrace to nerds everywhere.I hear the board of trustees is considering a MAJOR name change for UA athletic teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 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.Your professor must be a Can't State graduate if he has a test scheduled for the day of a football game and at the same time. That is unacceptable.Scheduling the last game for the Rubber Bowl on a weekday is unacceptable!!I'll agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm gonna go ahead and assume that rootforroo is saying this stuff sarcasticly. that is the problem with text communications. it is hard to convey sarcasim so when someone says something like "Football games are more important than graduating" it can be looked at as a silly comment or a serious one. so rootforroo here is your chance to clear it up Oh i was totally being sarcastic. I figured someone else would say it seriously though. I have learned from my mistakes of scheduling fall classes at night just for that reason. I have had to miss a few games in the past (not to mention a few classes ). Of course school is way more important than football, though i guess it's a fair argument to say that missing one class to be able to say that you went to the last game at a legendary stadium is alright. Point is, it sucks if you have class that night.Really though, if it came down to the last game at the rubber bowl or a class where I have a test, I would be honest with that professor and let him know that going to that last game means alot to me and see if i could take the test at another time. I'm sure he would understand....unless he truly was a Can't stater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 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?you got it...the water is running off the hill and underneath the stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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