Watching an NBC thing this morning, they made the point that ND Stadium has been overrun by opposing fans in the past. I was at a game vs Nebraska, probably 20 years ago where they literally turned the place red.
Anxious to see what the IU turnout is
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I don't think we'll be Nebraska, Georgia, or OSU levels of red at ND Stadium, but I think there will be noticeable red and cheers for IU.
We have a big alumni/fan base and the game is very close to it. Tickets are now below $700 and while that is a lot, for a lot of people if they really want to it's something they can afford, and frankly many people can just afford it without much issue.
We show up big for basketball all over the country, no reason we won't have a decent showing for the biggest football game in 50 years that happens to be in our back yard.
Maybe I'm wrong, we are certainly in uncharted territory in terms of playing a game like this one.
We have a big alumni/fan base and the game is very close to it. Tickets are now below $700 and while that is a lot, for a lot of people if they really want to it's something they can afford, and frankly many people can just afford it without much issue.
We show up big for basketball all over the country, no reason we won't have a decent showing for the biggest football game in 50 years that happens to be in our back yard.
Maybe I'm wrong, we are certainly in uncharted territory in terms of playing a game like this one.
Nice post. I'm headed up without a ticket. If something breaks, I'm in.
Prices are starting to settle a bit. Pretty sure $500 ($1K for two) will get it done on game day. Maybe less depending on seat placement. Many older people don't like to sit in the cold and a bunch of ND seats are owned by older fans. Could be good. Not a knock against older people, I am one but willing to brave weather for this all day.
If no, nothing a Pizza King Strom won't cure. Happy Holidays! Go Hoosiers!
PS, how fun is this?
Should drop more Friday and into the weekend once the lottery tickets are dispersed.
Everyone needs to be sure and wear red hats and scarfs because most large warm coats are not red.
We turned out big for UCLA. Seems like we had a decent contingent in East Lansing. Northwestern was like a home game.
Given the number of alum in Chicago Metro, I really hope we shock them with the numbers of IU fans.
With an easy drive compared to flights, the total cost to this game wouldn't be too bad compared to a bowl game. So I'd think IU fans will buy up a decent number of tickets.
I was offered a face value ticket, to sit with 7 business acquaintances...all ND fans. I declined.
I'm hosting a party with all my kids and their friends. Gonna tailgate, Traeger up some chicken wings, some smoked queso dip, and create some memories with my family.
I'm hosting a party with all my kids and their friends. Gonna tailgate, Traeger up some chicken wings, some smoked queso dip, and create some memories with my family.
My guess is 8K-10k which would be a decent turnout considering what tickets are going for.
I’m keeping an eye on them,if I could get 2 for 1,000 I’d probably do it.
One thing to consider is the outrageous fees so you would need to get the around 400 each to get it in the 1000 range and I doubt that happens.
I’m keeping an eye on them,if I could get 2 for 1,000 I’d probably do it.
One thing to consider is the outrageous fees so you would need to get the around 400 each to get it in the 1000 range and I doubt that happens.
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if the bucket game is any indication everyone in Indiana has a black winter coat (including me)
My warmest winter option is a black and gold Liverpool coat. No way I was wearing that to the bucket game. I layered up and wore a red puffer jacket instead. I was shocked at how few other people were wearing red coats. It was definitely over 80% black coats.
This playoff opportunity is history making for IUFB. The # of IU attendees will be shocking. Irish been there before and have not done well. The shine on their dime is not as bright as I once was. Their past NC is only a couple years newer than ours in BB. IU will definitely spend the neccessary $ to be there in spades.
Just a note to you tailgaters remember no charcoal cooking on ND property. My son found out up close and personal a decade or so ago with a group of close friends who talked him into a good time watching Irish FB and enjoying half cooked tailgate entrees.
Just a note to you tailgaters remember no charcoal cooking on ND property. My son found out up close and personal a decade or so ago with a group of close friends who talked him into a good time watching Irish FB and enjoying half cooked tailgate entrees.
My group has 6 going and I have 12 other friends that are going.
Add 2 for me & Junior. So that's 20 confirmed
Brothers at Eddy St Commons really ain't a bad place to catch a game.
I will be there with three other IU brethren.
One of them is what some would consider a "reversible jacket" guy. Grew up in SB, went to IU. He will be rooting for IU. I'm so proud of him!
One of them is what some would consider a "reversible jacket" guy. Grew up in SB, went to IU. He will be rooting for IU. I'm so proud of him!
Those are the ones I feel bad for. I’ve got a good friend that is from Mishawaka and went to IU. He’s legit torn.
And I’m one of those guys who just grew up near IU in a non-college going IU house. It’s just what it was. So I get it.
20 years ago was before Kelly and ND was mediocre and not competing for titles. I doubt they’ll let that happen now.
OSU was '23 and UGA was '19. And I don't think they have a choice.
Here's math of a bowl vs. CFP game at ND
Bowl
$700-$900 for two plane tickets
$750 for three hotel nights
$300 for two tickets
Total $1750-$2000
That tracks with the third party cost for two ND tickets.
Bowl
$700-$900 for two plane tickets
$750 for three hotel nights
$300 for two tickets
Total $1750-$2000
That tracks with the third party cost for two ND tickets.
Very similar...I grew up in South Bend, went to many ND games over the years. But, I am IU grad!!!
Funny story about my friend. He was part of that Penn dynasty in the 90s. He's gotten soft in his old age and said he couldn't put up with the cold for the Bucket game. I told him that 18 yr old him would be very disappointed considering he was playing semi-state games in Mishawaka. He said back when he was playing in semi-states it was when they were laying wood & beating the piss out of Carmel "which is enough to warm any soul." LOL
8,000 seems reasonable if not a little high. A friend of mine who's son works in the IU ticket office said that we were allotted 5,000 tickets. That includes coaches wives/families, player families, athletic department, etc. So another 3,000 bought on the secondary market is possible. That's still less than 10% of the stadium.
Prices are falling folks. Get your tickets now and see us in South Bend!
iu/nd basketball games at the acc were always close to 50/50 back in the day
wish we still played the home and home schedule
Very fun this year especially at OSU until then problems occurred without any answers by our OC and STs coach.
