Just a Public Service Announcement here. If you've been on the fence about going or have others that have thought about joining you it appears there are some Promos out there.

When you click on the Ticketmaster Link it shows Promos:

-ALUMNI
-NW MEDICINE
-BAND
-GOP
-DEM

Like most Ticket Promo's there's a CODE. If anyone knows these CODES, please post here for you fellow Huskie Fans ( and what the heck, even a Turdledo fan....)

I'm looking forward to it...Try it, you might have fun too...

Here's the linky

http://www1.ticketmaster.com/northern-il...8v3desktop

(11-02-2016 04:43 PM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  Just a Public Service Announcement here. If you've been on the fence about going or have others that have thought about joining you it appears there are some Promos out there.

When you click on the Ticketmaster Link it shows Promos:

-ALUMNI
-NW MEDICINE
-BAND
-GOP
-DEM

Like most Ticket Promo's there's a CODE. If anyone knows these CODES, please post here for you fellow Huskie Fans ( and what the heck, even a Turdledo fan....)

I'm looking forward to it...Try it, you might have fun too...

Here's the linky

http://www1.ticketmaster.com/northern-il...8v3desktop

The DEMs will get their tickets for free, paid for by the rest of us.

(11-02-2016 07:10 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(11-02-2016 04:43 PM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  Just a Public Service Announcement here. If you've been on the fence about going or have others that have thought about joining you it appears there are some Promos out there.

When you click on the Ticketmaster Link it shows Promos:

-ALUMNI
-NW MEDICINE
-BAND
-GOP
-DEM

Like most Ticket Promo's there's a CODE. If anyone knows these CODES, please post here for you fellow Huskie Fans ( and what the heck, even a Turdledo fan....)

I'm looking forward to it...Try it, you might have fun too...

Here's the linky

http://www1.ticketmaster.com/northern-il...8v3desktop

The DEMs will get their tickets for free, paid for by the rest of us.

(11-02-2016 07:10 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  The DEMs will get their tickets for free, paid for by the rest of us.

(11-02-2016 07:10 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(11-02-2016 04:43 PM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  Just a Public Service Announcement here. If you've been on the fence about going or have others that have thought about joining you it appears there are some Promos out there.

When you click on the Ticketmaster Link it shows Promos:

-ALUMNI
-NW MEDICINE
-BAND
-GOP
-DEM

Like most Ticket Promo's there's a CODE. If anyone knows these CODES, please post here for you fellow Huskie Fans ( and what the heck, even a Turdledo fan....)

I'm looking forward to it...Try it, you might have fun too...

Here's the linky

http://www1.ticketmaster.com/northern-il...8v3desktop

The DEMs will get their tickets for free, paid for by the rest of us.

Why not?

The board run by Jim Thompson gave the Sox a sweet deal that is still being paid for every yr by tax payers since the Sox never meet attendance #'s and I believe taxes are also paying for the renovations.

Both sides are crooks, but let's give credit where credit is due here. Maybe we all need a discount lol.

If ticket sales for this highly anticipated game in Chicago at GRF are so good...why so many ways to buy discounted tickets??

(11-04-2016 09:39 AM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:  If ticket sales for this highly anticipated game in Chicago at GRF are so good...why so many ways to buy discounted tickets??

Because you guys control the Chicago media market. At least that is what you told the Big Twelve.

(11-04-2016 09:58 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote:  

(11-04-2016 09:39 AM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:  If ticket sales for this highly anticipated game in Chicago at GRF are so good...why so many ways to buy discounted tickets??

Because you guys control the Chicago media market. At least that is what you told the Big Twelve.

Because:

an off-season + cold mid-week game + toledo opponent = ticket fire sale

If you use prom code GOP, you can conceal carry

(11-04-2016 09:39 AM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:  If ticket sales for this highly anticipated game in Chicago at GRF are so good...why so many ways to buy discounted tickets??

Stubhub selling point is around $30 per ticket on the 100 level. So SF being a smart dude he is discounting the remaining tickets to as close to that as possible so that NIU athletics makes the money rather then the season ticket holders who have tickets in hand and are trying to unload them.


This game will still make athletic more money than if it were a home game.

I actually got word that all the premium offerings like the Miller lite patio and HAF tent are totally sold out.

(11-04-2016 11:06 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(11-04-2016 09:39 AM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:  If ticket sales for this highly anticipated game in Chicago at GRF are so good...why so many ways to buy discounted tickets??

Stubhub selling point is around $30 per ticket on the 100 level. So SF being a smart dude he is discounting the remaining tickets to as close to that as possible so that NIU athletics makes the money rather then the season ticket holders who have tickets in hand and are trying to unload them.


This game will still make athletic more money than if it were a home game.

I actually got word that all the premium offerings like the Miller lite patio and HAF tent are totally sold out.

Yes, this is a good thing for NIU athletics. I don't understand the logic in hoping it fails just because it is less convenient personally for a few. If NIU athletics has any hope of ever growing it is critical they figure out some way to entice more of the millions of people in the Chicago metro area to support the program.

This game by itself may not accomplish this, but it at least is an effort. I am not a huge STF supporter, but this is a good idea and good for NIU.

(11-04-2016 11:25 AM)Cowboy95 Wrote:  Yes, this is a good thing for NIU athletics. I don't understand the logic in hoping it fails just because it is less convenient personally for a few. If NIU athletics has any hope of ever growing it is critical they figure out some way to entice more of the millions of people in the Chicago metro area to support the program.

This game by itself may not accomplish this, but it at least is an effort. I am not a huge STF supporter, but this is a good idea and good for NIU.

+1000000000000000.

(11-04-2016 11:56 AM)armour248 Wrote:  

(11-04-2016 11:25 AM)Cowboy95 Wrote:  Yes, this is a good thing for NIU athletics. I don't understand the logic in hoping it fails just because it is less convenient personally for a few. If NIU athletics has any hope of ever growing it is critical they figure out some way to entice more of the millions of people in the Chicago metro area to support the program.

This game by itself may not accomplish this, but it at least is an effort. I am not a huge STF supporter, but this is a good idea and good for NIU.

+1000000000000000.

+1

I hope we use this venue very 4-5 years, maybe on a better day of the week and with better opponents.

Good lord that Guaranteed Rate field sign looks so awful on the Dan Ryan, so awful

(11-04-2016 11:25 AM)Cowboy95 Wrote:  

(11-04-2016 11:06 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(11-04-2016 09:39 AM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:  If ticket sales for this highly anticipated game in Chicago at GRF are so good...why so many ways to buy discounted tickets??

Stubhub selling point is around $30 per ticket on the 100 level. So SF being a smart dude he is discounting the remaining tickets to as close to that as possible so that NIU athletics makes the money rather then the season ticket holders who have tickets in hand and are trying to unload them.


This game will still make athletic more money than if it were a home game.

I actually got word that all the premium offerings like the Miller lite patio and HAF tent are totally sold out.

Yes, this is a good thing for NIU athletics. I don't understand the logic in hoping it fails just because it is less convenient personally for a few. If NIU athletics has any hope of ever growing it is critical they figure out some way to entice more of the millions of people in the Chicago metro area to support the program.

This game by itself may not accomplish this, but it at least is an effort. I am not a huge STF supporter, but this is a good idea and good for NIU.

+1 Thank you.

How some don't see the big picture here is beyond me......

After having been at last weeks game.....This will be apples & oranges in comparison.

I imagine many here have just received this by email also but thought I would post as it's an excellent summary of info for the Game.

Clearly it'll be just like another game at HS.......NOT!

Quote:Huskie Athletic Fund Member,

We hope that this email finds you well!

This email contains pertinent information for the Huskie Chi-Town Showdown versus Toledo coming up on Wednesday, November 9th.

Click here for the official Fan Guide!

This historic football game at Guaranteed Rate Field (formerly U.S. Cellular Field) versus Toledo will kick-off at 7:00PM CT.

Please Note: You must bring your game tickets and hospitality passes for access to all pregame and premium hospitality areas you enjoy at Huskie Stadium to Guaranteed Rate Field for the Toledo game.

Quick Facts:

Huskie Athletic Fund – Premium Areas
• Pre-Game Hospitality Reception (Huskie Athletic Fund Tent) ◦ Located in Magellan Scout Lounge – Enter at Gate 3
◦ Exclusive benefit to all Huskie Athletic Fund members within the Coaches level ($1,000+ annually) or higher
◦ Must bring passes (dark blue) from your season booklet
◦ Food buffet, cash bar
◦ Doors will open at 4:30PM

• Sky Box & Sky Club ◦ Located in Home Plate Club – Enter at Gate 4
◦ Food buffet, cash bar
◦ Doors will open 90 minutes prior to kick-off, at 5:30PM

• Coaches Club & Endzone Club ◦ Located in Miller Lite Bullpen Sports Bar (single game pass may be purchased for $125) – Enter at Gate 2
◦ Must have game ticket to enter stadium and the hospitality pass to enter the Miller Lite Bullpen
◦ Food buffet, cash bar
◦ Doors will open 90 minutes prior to kick-off, at 5:30PM

• Chairbacks ◦ Located in 300 Club Level

• Benchbacks ◦ Located in 100 level

• Diamond Suites ◦ $3,500 to purchase
◦ 20 person / tickets
◦ Theatre-style seating, two parking passes, flat screen TV’s, food buffet, beer and soda
◦ Call Rob Boaz at (312) 674-5166 for more information


Please Note: Gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, at 5:30 PM (CT). This will be the same for the Home Plate Club (Gate 4) and the Miller Lite Bullpen Sports Bar (Gate 2).

Parking + Tailgating Information
•Parking is available for $20 in all lots other than Lot D – Lots will open at 4:00PM
•Lot D is closed for public parking
•Tailgating is permitted in Lot E – it will open at 2:00PM
•RV parking is available for $42 in Lot A
•Uber will pick-up and drop-off on 35th Street

Season Ticket Holder Bus Package – Sold Out
•This is currently sold out
•For any questions, please call (815) 753-1923

Tickets
•To purchase tickets, please click here or call (815) 753-7225

For any questions, please email us at huskieathleticfund@niu.edu or call us at (815)-753-1923

GO HUSKIES!

(11-04-2016 11:56 AM)armour248 Wrote:  

(11-04-2016 11:25 AM)Cowboy95 Wrote:  Yes, this is a good thing for NIU athletics. I don't understand the logic in hoping it fails just because it is less convenient personally for a few. If NIU athletics has any hope of ever growing it is critical they figure out some way to entice more of the millions of people in the Chicago metro area to support the program.

This game by itself may not accomplish this, but it at least is an effort. I am not a huge STF supporter, but this is a good idea and good for NIU.

+1000000000000000.

+10000 too. Especially since this is where we are hosting the higher ups supposedly from the AAC, from what Stay Cool said. Allows us to buy time having them in Dekalb in the crap boxes we have until the reno happens.

Why wouldn't anyone want to try to impress causal fans and the national media boggles my mind. If anyone noticed last weeks midweek game looked like we had 500 people on the students side, looked pathetic and my guess Toledo or not, the numbers would be close to the same.

Frazier is trying to build something better than what we have and it is very tough with our fan base as it is. Time to try something new.

I disagree with this move but the way it worked out was not so bad. It at least gives us a game to sort of look forward to with some novelty. This is our bowl game.

The time to make a difference for fan support was to block the ESPN deal

My only issue with this game is the fact that not all lots are opening at 2pm. Not allowing RV parking until 4pm, when those who bring RV's normally have the most to set up is a bit frustrating.

I understand that the White Sox are controlling parking, but more has to be done in the initial contracts to have lots open at the same times they open in DeKalb.

You want people to like these special venue games, try and remember the little things that people enjoy about game days!!!!

(11-04-2016 01:55 PM)huskiehog64 Wrote:  My only issue with this game is the fact that not all lots are opening at 2pm. Not allowing RV parking until 4pm, when those who bring RV's normally have the most to set up is a bit frustrating.

I understand that the White Sox are controlling parking, but more has to be done in the initial contracts to have lots open at the same times they open in DeKalb.

You want people to like these special venue games, try and remember the little things that people enjoy about game days!!!!

I did see that hog and that of you.....You and other RV's are the most visible and should be the priority and I applaud the extra work you all do.

Wonder if you made a phone call...? Or maybe you show up at maybe 3 and they let you in...?