I intend to buy tickets this morning and I noticed that the Memphis game commands a $7 premium compared to all other games and general admission is not allowed. It is yet another reminder that we are the Super Bowl for all conference foes and makes our conference record even more remarkable.

Sections 221 and 222, according to UAB ticket office, are sold out. I got seats in Sec 223.

We couldn't get a room at the Hampton Inn/Mountain Brook, so we're a little further down the road (280) at the Hampton Inn/Colonnade. Can't wait to see as many people as possible. We'll be in section 116 -- stop by and say hi!

Go Tigers!

(01-07-2013 07:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I intend to buy tickets this morning and I noticed that the Memphis game commands a $7 premium compared to all other games and general admission is not allowed. It is yet another reminder that we are the Super Bowl for all conference foes and makes our conference record even more remarkable.

Sections 221 and 222, according to UAB ticket office, are sold out. I got seats in Sec 223.

They are more expensive, in part, because of demand. However, they are also more expensive because a portion of ticket proceeds go to cancer research. That is yet another reason I'd like to see the series continue, though I understand Memphis doesn't want to continue it. I suspect that UAB will continue the Gene Bartow Classic with proceeds to benefit cancer research whether Memphis is the other participant or not.

will be there on friday...staying in 5 points

(01-08-2013 05:46 PM)Blazer85 Wrote:  

(01-07-2013 07:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I intend to buy tickets this morning and I noticed that the Memphis game commands a $7 premium compared to all other games and general admission is not allowed. It is yet another reminder that we are the Super Bowl for all conference foes and makes our conference record even more remarkable.

Sections 221 and 222, according to UAB ticket office, are sold out. I got seats in Sec 223.

They are more expensive, in part, because of demand. However, they are also more expensive because a portion of ticket proceeds go to cancer research. That is yet another reason I'd like to see the series continue, though I understand Memphis doesn't want to continue it. I suspect that UAB will continue the Gene Bartow Classic with proceeds to benefit cancer research whether Memphis is the other participant or not.

Quote: UAB Athletics will donate $2 for every ticket sold (excluding season tickets) to the Coach Gene Bartow Fund for Cancer Research, which was established in December 2009. Tickets for the game are $27 for lower-level reserved seats and $22 for upper-level reserved seats. Tickets can be purchased online at UABSports.com or by calling 205-975-UAB1 (8221).

I will gladly pay the extra $2 per ticket.

I hope the Memphis/UAB series continues to honor the man vital to both programs and to contribute to a good cause.

http://www.uab.edu/news/latest/item/3006...ght-cancer

(01-07-2013 07:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I intend to buy tickets this morning and I noticed that the Memphis game commands a $7 premium compared to all other games and general admission is not allowed. It is yet another reminder that we are the Super Bowl for all conference foes and makes our conference record even more remarkable.

Sections 221 and 222, according to UAB ticket office, are sold out. I got seats in Sec 223.

Didn't Memphis do the same thing for the Ole Miss football game? Is it because they are your Super Bowl, or just a chance to stick it to the visiting fans?

(01-08-2013 08:05 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  

(01-07-2013 07:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I intend to buy tickets this morning and I noticed that the Memphis game commands a $7 premium compared to all other games and general admission is not allowed. It is yet another reminder that we are the Super Bowl for all conference foes and makes our conference record even more remarkable.

Sections 221 and 222, according to UAB ticket office, are sold out. I got seats in Sec 223.

Didn't Memphis do the same thing for the Ole Miss football game? Is it because they are your Super Bowl, or just a chance to stick it to the visiting fans?

Oh, Steve. You do such a great job of staying up-to-date with all the comings and goings here at mt.org.

(01-08-2013 08:05 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  

(01-07-2013 07:49 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  I intend to buy tickets this morning and I noticed that the Memphis game commands a $7 premium compared to all other games and general admission is not allowed. It is yet another reminder that we are the Super Bowl for all conference foes and makes our conference record even more remarkable.

Sections 221 and 222, according to UAB ticket office, are sold out. I got seats in Sec 223.

Didn't Memphis do the same thing for the Ole Miss football game? Is it because they are your Super Bowl, or just a chance to stick it to the visiting fans?

It is more of the latter because we need the money.

(12-31-2012 11:43 AM)neillis Wrote:  

(12-29-2012 07:01 PM)Roller Chick Wrote:  Anyone have any recommendations on hotels in the Birmingham area? Something affordable & wheelchair accessible? Which areas should we avoid?

You want to stay away from North and West Birmingham including Ensley, Fairfield, Midfield, Bessemer, Fultondale, Woodlawn, and East Lake.

Look to stay at places in Southside around UAB, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Cahaba Heights, or anything down 280.

The Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook would be the place that I would stay if I were coming to Birmingham. I'd go to Over Easy down the street for breakfast on Sunday morning and then head out after that. That's the best breakfast in town and you will not be let down. I put my personal neillis guarantee on that.

Also, I had a blast that game too, Tanya.

Neillis isn't the only one who likes Over Easy so plan on a bit of a wait. it's worth it though.

(01-08-2013 08:48 PM)papajohn Wrote:  

(12-31-2012 11:43 AM)neillis Wrote:  

(12-29-2012 07:01 PM)Roller Chick Wrote:  Anyone have any recommendations on hotels in the Birmingham area? Something affordable & wheelchair accessible? Which areas should we avoid?

You want to stay away from North and West Birmingham including Ensley, Fairfield, Midfield, Bessemer, Fultondale, Woodlawn, and East Lake.

Look to stay at places in Southside around UAB, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Cahaba Heights, or anything down 280.

The Hampton Inn Birmingham/Mountain Brook would be the place that I would stay if I were coming to Birmingham. I'd go to Over Easy down the street for breakfast on Sunday morning and then head out after that. That's the best breakfast in town and you will not be let down. I put my personal neillis guarantee on that.

Also, I had a blast that game too, Tanya.

Neillis isn't the only one who likes Over Easy so plan on a bit of a wait. it's worth it though.

Good point. I should've remembered to mention that.

Also, does anyone want to get together before the game Saturday night? Does anyone have any preferences? I know that Tanyaskees wants to do something, but I don't really know what people like.

Some people like to meet up at Jim N Nicks I think. That's a respectable barbecue place if anyone is interested.

(01-08-2013 03:55 PM)Roller Chick Wrote:  We couldn't get a room at the Hampton Inn/Mountain Brook, so we're a little further down the road (280) at the Hampton Inn/Colonnade. Can't wait to see as many people as possible. We'll be in section 116 -- stop by and say hi!

Go Tigers!

That's Cahaba Heights...depending on when you get in, you should check out Edgar's Bakery. They have the best strawberry cake that I have ever had.

http://www.edgarsbakery.com/locations.php

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=...35243&z=17

(01-08-2013 09:23 PM)neillis Wrote:  Also, does anyone want to get together before the game Saturday night? Does anyone have any preferences? I know that Tanyaskees wants to do something, but I don't really know what people like.

Some people like to meet up at Jim N Nicks I think. That's a respectable barbecue place if anyone is interested.

We would love to get together before the game. We'll have two 12-year-old girls with us. Is Jim N Nicks a good place for children, too?

(01-08-2013 11:33 PM)Roller Chick Wrote:  

(01-08-2013 09:23 PM)neillis Wrote:  Also, does anyone want to get together before the game Saturday night? Does anyone have any preferences? I know that Tanyaskees wants to do something, but I don't really know what people like.

Some people like to meet up at Jim N Nicks I think. That's a respectable barbecue place if anyone is interested.

We would love to get together before the game. We'll have two 12-year-old girls with us. Is Jim N Nicks a good place for children, too?

Yea. It's just a barbecue place, nothing too seedy.

(01-08-2013 11:42 PM)neillis Wrote:  

(01-08-2013 11:33 PM)Roller Chick Wrote:  

(01-08-2013 09:23 PM)neillis Wrote:  Also, does anyone want to get together before the game Saturday night? Does anyone have any preferences? I know that Tanyaskees wants to do something, but I don't really know what people like.

Some people like to meet up at Jim N Nicks I think. That's a respectable barbecue place if anyone is interested.

We would love to get together before the game. We'll have two 12-year-old girls with us. Is Jim N Nicks a good place for children, too?

Yea. It's just a barbecue place, nothing too seedy.

Sounds great!

Roller chick, did you get my last reply on fb messaging ? D.J. is on go to meet ya'll after the game. I will make sure to remind him again on gameday, ok ?

Janice, are you going? I changed our hotel to Marriott downtown. Much closer to the arena, walking distance from what I understand.

(01-09-2013 07:58 AM)Tanyaskees Wrote:  Janice, are you going? I changed our hotel to Marriott downtown. Much closer to the arena, walking distance from what I understand.

I wish...gotta work. Between Alabama winning and Mardi Gras we are swamped.

Wish I was. I was in the top row of section 221 2 years ago when we won in overtime. Last year's game was too close to New Years for me to get away. Planned to go this year but unfortunately it fell through.

I WILL BE THERE!! Staying at hotel Highland in 5 points...arriving in Magic City on Friday night.

^ ditto

Coming in town sometime Friday. Wife has to work some that morning. Staying at the Residence Inn again.

Section 207 here we come