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It's always been that way since the Convo was built. Same goes for midweek football games. It's just not conducive to coming from much more than 30 minutes away. I'm lucky to live 12 minutes from the Convo, but if I was even in Jackson or Belpre I'd probably make half as many games. I don't blame those season ticket holders that don't come. I'm just glad we have so many that back the team with their limited time and $$. Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,401 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 1:58:36 AM  Anyone can call the ticket office and have their seats available at will call for someone else. Or just plan well - for games you know you won't be able to come to find someone to give the tickets to when at a game - just find a kid somewhere above the lower bowl - it will make their day (and prolly their dad's too) RS Bobcat Back to Top BillyTheCat General User Member Since: 10/6/2012 Post Count: 9,454 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 3:14:03 AM  Irony is those watching the game on TV complaining about people not attending in person. Back to Top shabamon General User Member Since: 11/17/2006 Location: Cincinnati Post Count: 6,103 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 8:20:13 AM  catfan28 wrote: Why are we all of a sudden shocked at less butts in seats for midweek basketball games? It's always been that way since the Convo was built. Same goes for midweek football games. It's just not conducive to coming from much more than 30 minutes away. I'm lucky to live 12 minutes from the Convo, but if I was even in Jackson or Belpre I'd probably make half as many games. I don't blame those season ticket holders that don't come. I'm just glad we have so many that back the team with their limited time and $$. It's not that their owners can't use all of them that's baffling. It's that you see so few of them available for re-sale on Stubhub, etc. You also can't buy any of them as single game tickets through the athletics website which suggests that they have all been sold, which I find hard to believe. Back to Top Andrew Ruck General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,695 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 8:34:59 AM  GoCats105 wrote: Andrew Ruck wrote: Basketball observations: Non-Basketball observation: - The new frozen lemonade is delicious by the way. It isn't chunky like a sno-cone, but isn't runny like a slushy. Bravo and happy to have my seats so closely located to their booth. Say what now? Yup, just inside the main entrance. Highly recommend you check it out. Andrew Ruck B.B.A. 2003 Back to Top The Optimist General User Member Since: 3/16/2007 Location: CLE Post Count: 5,552 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 8:58:46 AM  I would LOVE to have Ohio look into using a platform like flashseats for resale of tickets. I think that would be HUGE to improving gameday atmosphere. Filling the lower bowl is important. I've seen crazier things happen. Back to Top oldkatz General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Post Count: 1,421 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 10:57:21 AM  Andrew Ruck wrote: GoCats105 wrote: Andrew Ruck wrote: Basketball observations: Non-Basketball observation: - The new frozen lemonade is delicious by the way. It isn't chunky like a sno-cone, but isn't runny like a slushy. Bravo and happy to have my seats so closely located to their booth. Say what now? Yup, just inside the main entrance. Highly recommend you check it out. Not this Zuul: Zuul the Gatekeeper of Gozer is a demigod and minion of Gozer, The Destructor, alongside Vinz Clortho the Keymaster. Zuul is assumed to be female due to being known as The Gatekeeper and for possessing a female host instead of a male host. It possessed Dana Barrett in Ghostbusters. It was worshiped by the Mesopotamians, Sumerians and Hittites in 6000 BC, along with Gozer. [1] [2] "All my inside sources tell me I have no inside sources." Salvatore "money bucks" Mafiosiano. Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,320 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 11:21:28 AM  shabamon wrote: catfan28 wrote: Why are we all of a sudden shocked at less butts in seats for midweek basketball games? It's always been that way since the Convo was built. Same goes for midweek football games. It's just not conducive to coming from much more than 30 minutes away. I'm lucky to live 12 minutes from the Convo, but if I was even in Jackson or Belpre I'd probably make half as many games. I don't blame those season ticket holders that don't come. I'm just glad we have so many that back the team with their limited time and $$. It's not that their owners can't use all of them that's baffling. It's that you see so few of them available for re-sale on Stubhub, etc. You also can't buy any of them as single game tickets through the athletics website which suggests that they have all been sold, which I find hard to believe. I've offered to GIVE mine away for FREE on here more than once with no response just to see them get used. Getting a person to ride with you from 85-90 miles away from a week night game is not an easy sell unless they either love Ohio Basketball as much as you do, or you promise to leave really early to allow lots of drinking time. Back to Top Recovering Journalist General User Member Since: 8/17/2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Post Count: 1,839 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 1:07:44 PM  OU_Country wrote: I've offered to GIVE mine away for FREE on here more than once with no response just to see them get used. Getting a person to ride with you from 85-90 miles away from a week night game is not an easy sell unless they either love Ohio Basketball as much as you do, or you promise to leave really early to allow lots of drinking time. Same here. As to a Flash Seats resale system, how would facilitating the resale of sold tickets benefit the university? They're not going to give up ticket sales so that the lower bowl is more aesthetically pleasing to a bunch of people on this board. Back to Top The Optimist General User Member Since: 3/16/2007 Location: CLE Post Count: 5,552 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 1:35:34 PM  Recovering Journalist wrote: OU_Country wrote: I've offered to GIVE mine away for FREE on here more than once with no response just to see them get used. Getting a person to ride with you from 85-90 miles away from a week night game is not an easy sell unless they either love Ohio Basketball as much as you do, or you promise to leave really early to allow lots of drinking time. Same here. As to a Flash Seats resale system, how would facilitating the resale of sold tickets benefit the university? They're not going to give up ticket sales so that the lower bowl is more aesthetically pleasing to a bunch of people on this board. I'm not suggesting they do this to please fans on a message board. I'm suggesting they do this to help improve atmosphere in basketball arena. In fact, I think this could significantly help improve the atmosphere in the Convo. Arena atmosphere is a key factor in growing the program. Program growth vs instant profits seems to be a major source of divide among many on this board. For the same reasons I support keeping upper bowl ticket prices low to help grow the fanbase instead of getting a couple extra dollars now, I support a ticket resale program to help keep the lower bowl fresh with bodies. It's more of a long-term view than many like to take. I've seen crazier things happen. Back to Top Monroe Slavin General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Oxnard, CA Post Count: 9,121 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 4:45:18 PM  Winning is the solution to almost all of the problems. Could even bring in revenue to fix the football bathrooms. Where's the band?! WHERE"S THE BAND?! DesignspiritUSA.com The Pets On The Go Collection of pet gear travel bags The Holiday Tote Bigg Bagg Collection--over-sized, reversible, extra pockets; now love carrying packages as much as you love shopping! Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,320 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 5:14:28 PM  Monroe Slavin wrote: Winning is the solution to almost all of the problems. While I do agree with you Monroe, somewhere there is a a line where fans should not require a 23-25 win season and a tournament appearance to be excited to come to games. This season, for example, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching this team grow into what will obviously be a better team in years to come. Back to Top bornacatfan General User Member Since: 8/3/2006 Post Count: 5,706 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 5:19:26 PM  OU_Country wrote: Monroe Slavin wrote: Winning is the solution to almost all of the problems. While I do agree with you Monroe, somewhere there is a a line where fans should not require a 23-25 win season and a tournament appearance to be excited to come to games. This season, for example, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching this team grow into what will obviously be a better team in years to come. I am with you on that one....this is a process. I like watching the process as I see real flashes of good stuff. Not willing to climb on a ledge, tie a scarf around my neck and stand on platform or find Dad's single sided razor bladed over what they are doing here....progress is good. OTOH I am bouyed in spirit after seeing the same ancient hand dryers and noting that the sidebar on BA is touting the latest from Excelrator...may be a portent of things to come..... my hope springs eternal for the team and the Convo Banos. never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer..... The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game Back to Top OU_Country General User Member Since: 12/6/2005 Location: On the road between Athens and Madison County Post Count: 8,320 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/4/2016 5:28:59 PM  RSBobcat wrote: Anyone can call the ticket office and have their seats available at will call for someone else. Or just plan well - for games you know you won't be able to come to find someone to give the tickets to when at a game - just find a kid somewhere above the lower bowl - it will make their day (and prolly their dad's too) RSBobcat, I want to add to your thought on calling the ticket office to leave tickets at will call. I did that last year for someone, and it went off without a hitch. My friend was really pleased with how it worked, and my seats got used for a game that I couldn't make. I really wish more people knew about this because I think more would take advantage of it when giving their tickets to someone. Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,401 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/5/2016 12:41:49 AM  OU_Country wrote: RSBobcat wrote: Anyone can call the ticket office and have their seats available at will call for someone else. Or just plan well - for games you know you won't be able to come to find someone to give the tickets to when at a game - just find a kid somewhere above the lower bowl - it will make their day (and prolly their dad's too) RSBobcat, I want to add to your thought on calling the ticket office to leave tickets at will call. I did that last year for someone, and it went off without a hitch. My friend was really pleased with how it worked, and my seats got used for a game that I couldn't make. I really wish more people knew about this because I think more would take advantage of it when giving their tickets to someone. Thanks. It works. So does the giving some away you know you can't attend if you just take those tics down to a game with you. No rocket science involved. Just gotta be and act like a real supporter and fan - of OHIO. RS Bobcat Back to Top Monroe Slavin General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Oxnard, CA Post Count: 9,121 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/5/2016 1:05:43 AM  OU_Country wrote: Monroe Slavin wrote: Winning is the solution to almost all of the problems. While I do agree with you Monroe, somewhere there is a a line where fans should not require a 23-25 win season and a tournament appearance to be excited to come to games. This season, for example, I'm thoroughly enjoying watching this team grow into what will obviously be a better team in years to come. I agree the process is enjoyable (at least when there's progress). Realistically, though, most people won't attend until there's a lot of winning. When I auction off my Bobcat Black tix and accompanying parking pass, I get them to the bid winners via the will call window (as arranged with Athletics and The Bobcat Club). It works every time. Where's the band?! WHERE"S THE BAND?! DesignspiritUSA.com The Pets On The Go Collection of pet gear travel bags The Holiday Tote Bigg Bagg Collection--over-sized, reversible, extra pockets; now love carrying packages as much as you love shopping! Back to Top Panda General User Member Since: 12/22/2004 Post Count: 280 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/5/2016 1:24:34 AM  The reasons that there are seats not filled are: Tuesday night high school games in SE Ohio and all elementary schools had music concerts presented by each grade, AFAN Bridge night and classes. My grandson who comes to most games has a Tuesday night course and he said there are three sections with at least 30 students in the Business School. So there must be other course offerings on Tuesday night. Panda Back to Top catfan28 General User Member Since: 6/11/2011 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 1,503 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/5/2016 8:48:59 PM  A friend of mine has tried to add 2 seats in 119 the last couple years and there has never been a pair available in the entire section. He's been offered a few pairs in other sections not nearby, but it seems to me lower bowl demand is at or close to sellout levels. Obviously, not everyone comes to every (or even most) games...but it's good to have that number of people willing to buy season tickets. I know there's a lot around us that only come to the Saturday games. Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,401 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/5/2016 9:55:54 PM  Jeesh - further to the how to deal with empty seats in the lower bowl and absentee season tic holders...... OK - area HS games, HS music concerts, Boy Scout/Girl Scout meetings, Fraternal Order of Groundhogs meeting night, my night to do the dishes, Election Day and had to go vote, my fave cable series night, etc, ad nauseum......All Excuses. All these things/conflicts are known WAY in advance. Just give the tics to ANYONE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME...... Just be a generous person - a generous Bobcat - a supporter who maximizes their contribution exponentially...... Last Edited: 2/5/2016 9:56:30 PM by RSBobcat RS Bobcat Back to Top BillyTheCat General User Member Since: 10/6/2012 Post Count: 9,454 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/5/2016 10:55:11 PM  Local basketball fans are going to go see the marquee HS matchup and watch friends and relatives play, that's not an excuse. I could name 100 people who only miss Ohio games when they conflict with the local high school schedule. And we are not Kentucky, there is not overwhelming demand at this time where people are begging for tickets. In fact you can still pick extra tickets up out front if you are ever in need. Back to Top RPO R6V General User Member Since: 1/7/2005 Post Count: 206 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/9/2016 8:59:29 PM  Recovering Journalist wrote: OU_Country wrote: I've offered to GIVE mine away for FREE on here more than once with no response just to see them get used. Getting a person to ride with you from 85-90 miles away from a week night game is not an easy sell unless they either love Ohio Basketball as much as you do, or you promise to leave really early to allow lots of drinking time. Same here. As to a Flash Seats resale system, how would facilitating the resale of sold tickets benefit the university? They're not going to give up ticket sales so that the lower bowl is more aesthetically pleasing to a bunch of people on this board. Comment deleted. Last Edited: 2/9/2016 9:03:01 PM by RPO R6V Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,401 Status: Offline     RE: Official Game 21 Thread: Akron    Posted: 2/9/2016 9:18:55 PM  BillyTheCat wrote: Local basketball fans are going to go see the marquee HS matchup and watch friends and relatives play, that's not an excuse. I could name 100 people who only miss Ohio games when they conflict with the local high school schedule. And we are not Kentucky, there is not overwhelming demand at this time where people are begging for tickets. In fact you can still pick extra tickets up out front if you are ever in need. If you don't offer them to someone of course you would assume there is no "demand"........... The HS schedules and MAC schedule are out months before the season starts, and you have your tics Well in advance of games. Not rocket science.......... 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