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Problems for Ford Field?
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bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention that the curbs and sidewalks in Cincinnati suck, they tend to take chunks out of faces.
The Hallucination
half-crazy half-insane maniac
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
Although I agree it's implausible that they'd change it February, I'm not so sure timing of meetings is strong evidence; I would think they could have a special session, or have a different group decide on the change, or do something outside the normal process since changing venues after applications are taken for tickets is outside the normal process anyway.
However, I do think we're going to find out whether the NCAA intends to change the venue soon if they're going to do it. I received an email, quoted below, in September stating that we could expect to receive confirmation letters including seat assignments in mid October. I would be quite surprised if they changed venues after sending out seat assignments, so I think if they did change venues, they'd either announce it soon, or delay sending the letters. So, basically, I think in the next couple of weeks either we get our assignments and I become even more skeptical they'd change venues, there's a delay in those letters being sent that bolsters suspicions they're considering a venue change, or we get confirmation of a venue change.
FWIW, I'm still skeptical they'd change venues, but I wonder if they're reconsidering the ice configuration to put it in an end zone or something.
Although I agree it's implausible that they'd change it February, I'm not so sure timing of meetings is strong evidence; I would think they could have a special session, or have a different group decide on the change, or do something outside the normal process since changing venues after applications are taken for tickets is outside the normal process anyway.
However, I do think we're going to find out whether the NCAA intends to change the venue soon if they're going to do it. I received an email, quoted below, in September stating that we could expect to receive confirmation letters including seat assignments in mid October. I would be quite surprised if they changed venues after sending out seat assignments, so I think if they did change venues, they'd either announce it soon, or delay sending the letters. So, basically, I think in the next couple of weeks either we get our assignments and I become even more skeptical they'd change venues, there's a delay in those letters being sent that bolsters suspicions they're considering a venue change, or we get confirmation of a venue change.
FWIW, I'm still skeptical they'd change venues, but I wonder if they're reconsidering the ice configuration to put it in an end zone or something.
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
Well, that was also 13 years ago. Think how much some places have changed in 13 years.
Well, that was also 13 years ago. Think how much some places have changed in 13 years.
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
Most of the complaining about Cincinnati was that a lot of people felt the city really half-assed it when it came to hosting the Frozen Four. Plus, screwing up up the ice causing a long delay and probably costing UVM a shot at a national title didn't help anyone's opinion of the place.
Cincinnati's not a bad city to visit by any means. But they didn't do a great job at hosting.
Most of the complaining about Cincinnati was that a lot of people felt the city really half-assed it when it came to hosting the Frozen Four. Plus, screwing up up the ice causing a long delay and probably costing UVM a shot at a national title didn't help anyone's opinion of the place.
Cincinnati's not a bad city to visit by any means. But they didn't do a great job at hosting.
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
New seating configuration has been officially announced for Ford Field.
http://bit.ly/1gcavW
Here's a link to the graphic.
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/08004337E6E163BE
New seating configuration has been officially announced for Ford Field.
http://bit.ly/1gcavW
Here's a link to the graphic.
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/08004337E6E163BE
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Re: Problems for Ford Field?
I assume this will put the "moving to Joe Louis" rumors to rest for a little while--why bother changing the layout if you are just planning to move the event?
From the article: "Ford Field will become the third venue to host both a Men’s Final Four and a Men’s Frozen Four event, and will become the first venue to host the events in back-to-back years."
I think the others are--
Williams Arena, Minneapolis (Basketball 1951, Hockey 1958 & 1966)
St Louis Arena (Basketball 1973 & 1978, Hockey 1975)
I assume this will put the "moving to Joe Louis" rumors to rest for a little while--why bother changing the layout if you are just planning to move the event?
From the article: "Ford Field will become the third venue to host both a Men’s Final Four and a Men’s Frozen Four event, and will become the first venue to host the events in back-to-back years."
I think the others are--
Williams Arena, Minneapolis (Basketball 1951, Hockey 1958 & 1966)
St Louis Arena (Basketball 1973 & 1978, Hockey 1975)
dggoddard
New member
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
Playing around on Ticketmaster you can still buy tickets in Section 105 - 35th row. That would lead me to believe that they have sold around 10,000 tickets. Keep in mind that the ticket allotment for participating schools will block out approx. 4-8,000 seats.
Playing around on Ticketmaster you can still buy tickets in Section 105 - 35th row. That would lead me to believe that they have sold around 10,000 tickets. Keep in mind that the ticket allotment for participating schools will block out approx. 4-8,000 seats.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
Riser seating (field level)
US $189.00
Lower level seating
US $119.00 - US $189.00
Second level seating
US $79.00 - US $119.00
Club level seating
US $79.00 - US $119.00
Upper level seating
US $40.00 - US $79.00
..... we were able to choose one of two levels with priority point ordering. i certainly hope i get the first row in the second level
Riser seating (field level)
US $189.00
Lower level seating
US $119.00 - US $189.00
Second level seating
US $79.00 - US $119.00
Club level seating
US $79.00 - US $119.00
Upper level seating
US $40.00 - US $79.00
..... we were able to choose one of two levels with priority point ordering. i certainly hope i get the first row in the second level
klbaum1077
Registered User
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
I bought tickets from teh box office back in August, my seats are in 323 at the end they are closing. My question is what are they going to do with my seats?
I bought tickets from teh box office back in August, my seats are in 323 at the end they are closing. My question is what are they going to do with my seats?
dggoddard
New member
The Hallucination
half-crazy half-insane maniac
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
Well, I'm not surprised. I'm not sure this will make it suck much less, but I kinda figured maybe this was what was going on despite the rumors they were moving it to another venue entirely.
Well, I'm not surprised. I'm not sure this will make it suck much less, but I kinda figured maybe this was what was going on despite the rumors they were moving it to another venue entirely.
Nick Papagiorgio
Holding court
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
Does anyone else worry about this?
A) Some people may have already sold them that had the tix in hand. If so, only the original purchaser is being notified. How will they prevent a lot of people that had previously legit seats from walking up and being denied because they are now invalid?
B) Yea, I'm sure scammers out there won't still try to sell the old, invalid tickets.
Unless I'm missing something... this is a big problem. No?
Does anyone else worry about this?
A) Some people may have already sold them that had the tix in hand. If so, only the original purchaser is being notified. How will they prevent a lot of people that had previously legit seats from walking up and being denied because they are now invalid?
B) Yea, I'm sure scammers out there won't still try to sell the old, invalid tickets.
Unless I'm missing something... this is a big problem. No?
RaceBoarder
Waiting for the Snow to fly...
Re: Problems for Ford Field?
This is a very valid concern.... It's very easy to start screwing yourself over when you void/cancel tickets in a ticket office... Trust me, I can speak from experience on this...
This is a very valid concern.... It's very easy to start screwing yourself over when you void/cancel tickets in a ticket office... Trust me, I can speak from experience on this...