Sep 22 | Michigan

[woolybug25]

Scalpers on the street are always my very last option (way too expensive). I've actually had better luck in the parking lot, finding a person who became too drunk to go in, etc. Happens more than you'd think. I've been fortunate to have never paid anything over face value. I think my luck may have run out w/ this game however.

Yeah, face value for a ND/scUM game under the lights is probably as likely as finding a unicorn...

 

[nlroma1o]

Yeah, face value for a ND/scUM game under the lights is probably as likely as finding a unicorn...

Every once in a while it is possible.

I woulndt consider my self to be a lucky guy but ive been pretty lucky the last 2 years buying tickets from scalpers. For the 2010 ND VS scUM game my buddy and i got 2 tickets for face value section 4 row 12 at 8:00am in front of gate B. It was just some random guy who had extras bc his wife and someone else didnt want to sit in the rain. That was the luckiest snag ever.

And last year at the UTL game in AA, another buddy and I were walking up to the stadium and we bought 2 tickets seated in their south endzone about 5 yard line, ND sideline row 20 something for $110 a piece. We got them about 10 mins b4 kick off. Another lucky a$$ snag.

You can definitely talk the scalpers down. They start to get worried they wont sell when hundreds upon hundreds of ppl keep walking by them with out any interest in their tickets... Or you can just try and heckle them when they arent selling and you might get a bargain price.

But yes Wooly, highly unlikely. It must have been due to the 10 rabbits feet i was carrying in my pocket.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Great snags. Definitely what I'm hoping for this year.

I've been lucky to get USC tickets and MSU tickets for free actually because of last minute issues people had preventing them from going. Most will rather give/sell cheap to a ND fan than take the chance of a scalper selling to the opponent's fanbase.

Dealing with actual scalpers though, I've found it best to just wait until kickoff or just before. You're right...they panic and just want to get rid of them.

At the very least, I'll be tailgating and already have the BYU game in the books.

 

[nsisk157]

Looks like the bachelor party may have to be the Purdue game... smh..

Hopefully these birds come down on Stubhub and ebay and etc... I'm will to pay over face value so if anyone knows anyone...let me know.

 

[NDPhilly]

Phil Steele tweeted that he thinks ND wins 32-23

 

[arrowryan]

Phil Steele tweeted that he thinks ND wins 32-23

I would be happy with that

 

[UPMich_NDfan]

I would be happy with that

I'd be happy with a 3-2 victory at this point!

 

[irishfanjho15]

Dear Michigan,

Go Kill Yourself.

 

[Chamellion]

I'd rather they stay alive so we can have more classics, but ones that go in our favor.

 

[slid3r]

Hey Can't wait to see Teo'o light up Robinson this year!

I'm travelling from Melbourne Australia to see this!!! Can't wait!

 

[no.1IrishFan]

]Hey Can't wait to see Teo'o light up Robinson this year![/B]

I'm travelling from Melbourne Australia to see this!!! Can't wait!

Hope so, this is his last chance. It'd break my heart if Manti went 0-4 against scUM.

 

[Irish.Ca]

Slid3r, coming down from north of the border for this one too. A easier on the pocket book than the Navy game. Do me a favour and bring me some bullets. They're my favourite candy. One dark, one regular and one white chocolate please! Have family in Ballarat.

 

[nlroma1o]

Hey Can't wait to see Teo'o light up Robinson this year!

I'm travelling from Melbourne Australia to see this!!! Can't wait!

Hey Slid3er,

If you have room in your luggage, would you be able to bring me a Steeden match ball? Ill pay for it and you're welcome to unlitmited food and drinks at my tailgate, as long as you dont mind a bunch of young ND fans. Shipping one to the states is ridiculously costly.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

I don't want to start another thread for this so I am placing it here...

Saline Police Arrest Michigan Running Back Fitzgerald Toussaint on Drunk Driving Charge - Saline, MI Patch

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I don't want to start another thread for this so I am placing it here...

Saline Police Arrest Michigan Running Back Fitzgerald Toussaint on Drunk Driving Charge - Saline, MI Patch

First offense?

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

‏@BFeldmanCBS
Michigan's Brady Hoke on 1000-yd RB Fitz Toussaint's DUI: "Fitz made a poor decision & has been suspended indefinitely"

 

[IndyIrishFan1]

vs Alabama (Cowboys Stadium)
vs Air Force
vs UMASS
at ND

It'll be interesting to see what they do with Alabama being the first game. If they had their usual cupcakes they could have sit him for a game or two before the big games started.

 

[johnnykillz]

I'm certain he will be dealt with just as Floyd was dealt with last year.

Guys, do remember one of our own also had this same offense last year.

I'm certain an up-and-comer will step up

I will hate him not present for us and Bama.

I look forward to them losing with the best they have...

 

[TK22867]

First, let me say that I don't post much, but tend to check in on IE about every day over lunch. Some great stuff on here. I particularly enjoyed following the Lynch and Tuitt recruiting soap operas. Keep up the good work folks.

Let me preface this by saying it is not your typical ticket question. Last year, my father (and Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran) passed away from cancer at the age of 63 after only 27 days in the local VA hospital. Yesterday, his next brother down in the family tree was diagnosed with renal cancer at the age of 60.

I am an only child and 32 years of age. Married with a 5 year old girl and 3 year old boy. I am coming to the realization that cancer is probably going to be my killer and I am not likely to live through my 60's. With that in mind, I'm kind of having an "oh crap" mid-life crisis moment and feel like I need to start crossing things off my bucket list. Been studying and working too hard all my life.

I attended Catholic School through high school (Sioux Falls, SD O'Gorman graduate - same as the one and only John Lyons!) and am also an avid Notre Dame football fan. One of the things I have not been able to do yet is attend an Irish football game.

Now here is where most of you expect a sappy plea for free or "face value" tickets.....not going to happen. I have done very well in my career as a consulting engineer (electrical power/high voltage). I hold a BSEE from the one and only South Dakota State University (Go Jackrabbits!) and feel very fortunate to be in the position to attend a game.

To get to the point: What is the most reliable, cost-effective option for attending a Notre Dame home game? I have chosen the Michigan game and can go the Stub-Hub route, but it has been my experience that Stub Hub is usually the most expensive online broker. I am willing to spend some coin to go, but want to make sure I am spending it smartly since it will probably be my only game (hence not choosing to go see them play Purdue or something).

Any and all thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

PS - I have 5 season tickets to Jackrabbit football. If anyone wants to trade tickets with me and attend a game in Brookings, SD I'd be happy to! LOL.

 

[bigedefense]

vs Alabama (Cowboys Stadium)
vs Air Force
vs UMASS
at ND

It'll be interesting to see what they do with Alabama being the first game. If they had their usual cupcakes they could have sit him for a game or two before the big games started.

I have a coaching buddy that is a big Alabama fan & he decided last year that he wanted to take his son to as many different stadiums to see Alabama play as he could before the dreaded "I'm the coolest person on Earth & my Dad is an embarrassment" phase kicks in. Anyway, he got an extra ticket for the Alabama/michigan game & is giving it to me. I am not going to be out anything. He has the plane ticket & hotel already & will not hear of me paying my part. On one hand, I hate that its michigan, but on the other, it's a good feeling to have a friend like that. No way I could afford to take the trip right now in my life (if I live to be 170 & can work until around 169, I might get the hospital payed off, HA). Off topic I know, mods delete this post if you want. I just saw the game in Indy's post here & wanted to tell y'all about it. Weird feeling being happy about seeing michigan play, but I am excited about going. Hell, I will even have a chauffeur (friends 12 year old son) to push me in my wheelchair!

 

[IrishSteelhead]

Just read Michigan's starting DE arrested for felony home invasion. Bad week brewing for scUM....

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

First, let me say that I don't post much, but tend to check in on IE about every day over lunch. Some great stuff on here. I particularly enjoyed following the Lynch and Tuitt recruiting soap operas. Keep up the good work folks.

Let me preface this by saying it is not your typical ticket question. Last year, my father (and Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran) passed away from cancer at the age of 63 after only 27 days in the local VA hospital. Yesterday, his next brother down in the family tree was diagnosed with renal cancer at the age of 60.

I am an only child and 32 years of age. Married with a 5 year old girl and 3 year old boy. I am coming to the realization that cancer is probably going to be my killer and I am not likely to live through my 60's. With that in mind, I'm kind of having an "oh crap" mid-life crisis moment and feel like I need to start crossing things off my bucket list. Been studying and working too hard all my life.

I attended Catholic School through high school (Sioux Falls, SD O'Gorman graduate - same as the one and only John Lyons!) and am also an avid Notre Dame football fan. One of the things I have not been able to do yet is attend an Irish football game.

Now here is where most of you expect a sappy plea for free or "face value" tickets.....not going to happen. I have done very well in my career as a consulting engineer (electrical power/high voltage). I hold a BSEE from the one and only South Dakota State University (Go Jackrabbits!) and feel very fortunate to be in the position to attend a game.

To get to the point: What is the most reliable, cost-effective option for attending a Notre Dame home game? I have chosen the Michigan game and can go the Stub-Hub route, but it has been my experience that Stub Hub is usually the most expensive online broker. I am willing to spend some coin to go, but want to make sure I am spending it smartly since it will probably be my only game (hence not choosing to go see them play Purdue or something).

Any and all thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

PS - I have 5 season tickets to Jackrabbit football. If anyone wants to trade tickets with me and attend a game in Brookings, SD I'd be happy to! LOL.

That's some heavy stuff man. Sorry to hear about your father and uncle and I hope that you take care of yourself with diet and regular visits to the doc.. With that said..

To me, the foolproof way to get great tickets at a reasonable price for a big game is scalping. I know it seems to be a risk but I've done it a bunch of times and always got in with awesome seats at multiple venues.

Stubhub and anything like it is going to be very expensive at this point.. The season is right around the corner and tix for the big home games are locked up and prices jacked up.

If you go to the game and wait until about 10-15 mins before kickoff you will get what you're looking for.

You can also keep an eye on ebay and craigslist.

 

[NDPhilly]

Just read Michigan's starting DE arrested for felony home invasion. Bad week brewing for scUM....

Yeah Frank Clark was competing for the a starting DE spot.

Michigan Wolverines DE Frank Clark suspended after arrest - ESPN

 

[irishtrain]

Irish may be motivated to win this game after blowing one last year but I think this is one of the 5 loses.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Irish may be motivated to win this game after blowing one last year but I think this is one of the 5 loses.

Your baseless negativity and incessant crowing about having called the USF loss last year are obnoxious enough.

But when you completely ignore the current context of a thread to remind of us of how obnoxious you are, you've gone too far. Have a neg rep.

 

[slid3r]

hey nlroma,

we could work something out! I'm travelling solo so could use some people to kick it with.

we'll sort it out closer to the date. where you guys sitting?

 

[nlroma1o]

hey nlroma,

we could work something out! I'm travelling solo so could use some people to kick it with.

we'll sort it out closer to the date. where you guys sitting?

My house is right on the edge of campus so we usually start out there and then we head over and tailgate in the joyce center parking lot which is right in front of the stadium. But if this is your first time to ND you have to walk around and take it all in. If you are going to be in SB on friday i would do most of that then. Saturday, is magical. Just take in all the game day tradition.

I actually don't have tickets yet. I usually get them from my dad, my company has tickets. Or i just scalp tickets right b4 kick off.

Just send me a PM when you know your details

 

[irishfanjho15]

Dear UofM,

I hate you and everything you stand for.
I hope the Big House catches fire.
I have never bought any ND gear at Wal-mart.
Have a nice day.



*Post 1000*

Thanks to everyone around here for treating me like one of the guys over the past year. I was in a pretty bad place back when I joined and just having you guys take me in as one of your own and keep me laughing and thinking, has been a blessing. This place is my escape; where I get to learn and talk about one of my greatest passions, ND football. I thank you all.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

On Friday, September 21, prior to the night game against rival Michigan, the pep rally will be held on the Library Mall in between the Hesburgh Library and Notre Dame Stadium with Touchdown Jesus as the backdrop.

Game Day // University of Notre Dame

 

[slid3r]

Is the Pep rally open to the public guys?