Cowboys Classic allotment SOLD OUT
Well, that was quick...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Due to an extremely high level of demand, the University of Michigan Athletic Ticket Office announced today (Tuesday, Feb. 7) that the University's allotment of tickets to the Cowboys Classic against Alabama is sold out. Michigan received just less than 25,000 tickets for the football team's 2012 season opener and sold out before a public sale could take place.
"We have received unprecedented interest in tickets for the Cowboys Classic game with Alabama," said chief marketing officer Hunter Lochmann. "The demand is on par or greater than our athletic department has ever seen."
If the athletic department receives standing room tickets, those will be offered in the following order:
- Victors Club members with 1-49 priority points without previous Cowboys Classic orders
- Michigan football season ticket holders with no priority points
- General public
Standing room ticket availability will not be known until late April. All individuals within the aforementioned groups will receive M-mail communication if and when standing room only tickets become available.
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020712aaa.html
February 7th, 2012 at 11:37 AM ^
What is the capacity of Jerryworld???
February 7th, 2012 at 12:44 PM ^
80k seats, 30k standing.
February 7th, 2012 at 11:49 AM ^
The game's capacity is listed as 85,000 - 64,000 reserved seats, 11,000 in suites, and 10,000 for standing room only in suites and general areas.
There may still tickets available through the Alumni Association as part of a tour package.
http://alumni.umich.edu/sports/football/2012-football-tours
February 7th, 2012 at 11:52 AM ^
"Due to unprecedented demand, our game-day ticket packages are now sold out. We apologize for any inconvenience."
I don't know when they updated that but, dang...
Also, where are all those folks who kept saying the game isn't going to sell out?
February 7th, 2012 at 11:42 AM ^
And up to 110,000 with standing room.
February 7th, 2012 at 11:49 AM ^
That's if they bring in the temp seats and keep the endzone doors open - I don't know if they are going to do that or not but I think they've only done it once (the superbowl) and the results were, shall we say, less than desireable. I'd say they'll probably get about 90k for this game w/ the standing room only tickets but not bringing in the temporary seats.
February 7th, 2012 at 11:52 AM ^
all they want. And yes, I'd rather have a home and home as well. But this is going to be exciting as hell, and I can't wait.
February 7th, 2012 at 2:05 PM ^
I got tickets in the $125 section, wherever that is, even if I'm in the nosebleed it is well worth it.
February 7th, 2012 at 2:13 PM ^
See ya there!... I'll be in one of the $125 sections as well. They may be nose bleeds, but with that 60 yard HD screen we should be fine!
February 7th, 2012 at 11:57 AM ^
I don't believe this at all. They just sold out of their first release. This is just a way to keep this game within our frame of minds and in the news. That way, when more tickets "magically appear" and go on sale, they go just as quickly. Anyone else agree with me? I think it's a sly and smart move, because in the end if we don't sell all our tickets, bama fans will eat em up.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:01 PM ^
Yea but 25k tickets sold...that means that bama has 25k tickets as well. so thats 50k seats already taken up not counting standing room and suites...if tickets to magically appear...are they in the parking lot? I agree with you it would be a smart move, but it just doesn't add up to me is all.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:21 PM ^
Because I will be pissed if they don't/would be kind of ridiculous if random fans got priority of current students.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:26 PM ^
... but realistically, despite any talk about "getting the brand out there" or "image", neither Michigan or Alabama need that, and this is all about money, which students do not have, and random fans do.
February 7th, 2012 at 1:01 PM ^
Yeah, but when we're paying 25-53k (depending on instate or out of state tuition) a year. So I think tey should give us some sort of priority. Relatively speaking, it'd only be a small fraction of our tuition cost. And we're still paying for the ticket, it's just at a reduced price.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:35 PM ^
for the Alabama game will be sold in April, 1 per person after you purchase student season tickets.
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020712aaa.html
"Michigan student football season ticket holders will be able to purchase in April. Information will be emailed in late February."
February 7th, 2012 at 12:28 PM ^
how many M fans can really afford to buy the tickets and make the trek. Here's my thoughts:
To have had enough priority points to get tickets via the sale yesterday morning, you would have to have donated at least $1,000 to the AD.
Then, you have to pay $260 for a pair of noseblead seats.
Then, you have to find lodging, which, if you want to be anywhere near the stadium at a half-decent hotel is $250 per night and up.
Then you have to spend at least $400 per person on a flight to Dallas that weekend.
Exclusive of the ability to even purchase the tickets, the total for 2 tickets is over $1,500.
I mean, come on $750 per person to see one game. Trust me, I would really love to go, but I just can't stomach that. I don't mind paying $75 on average per home game though my season tickets, but 10 times that much just to be in a different (and I would say lesser) stadium against a good opponent. That sucks and excludes all but the rich and extremely flexible/diehard fans. Just do a home-and-home with Alabama.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:30 PM ^
We have gotten together a group of 20+ recent alums/grad students, so not rich by any means, but we have decided to all meet in Dallas. A vacation/reunion of sorts. I would like the athletic department to continue scheduling interesting events in different locations like this.
February 7th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
Doing the same exact thing with a group of 14. Fortunate to have a great friend with high priority points to get us tickets in the first wave. Going to be a great time.
February 7th, 2012 at 2:06 PM ^
You can also save yourself a couple hundred bucks and drive, not super desirable but hey, when you're broke you do what you gotta do
February 7th, 2012 at 3:30 PM ^
The hotel/lodging is way off.
1) You don't want to be near the stadium because there's isn't that much there and even if you did it's not going to run you $260 a night.
and 2) If you're going to come down here for the weekend stay in FW or Dallas - whichever sounds more fun to visit and stay near that city. Hotel prices down here really aren't that bad if you don't care the name of the hotel you're staying and just want a certain part of town Hotwire is certainly the way to go.
In the end I'd say it's closer to $150 - $175 a night. Also, DFW is THE AA hub and tickets at the MOST are going to be $400 round trip. More than likely you're looking at $300 and if you watch the sales probably less than that.
As others have said you have to treat this as a vacation - if you don't think Dallas or FW is worth visiting that's fine but a lot of people do so it's not a stretch for them to consider it a vacation.
February 7th, 2012 at 4:19 PM ^
how many M fans can really afford to buy the tickets and make the trek.If we've sold out of our allotment, doesn't that answer your question?
February 7th, 2012 at 12:34 PM ^
I found this little tidbit:
"LSU was initially guaranteed a ticket allotment of approximately 24,000 for the matchup with Oregon, but vice chancellor and director of athletics Joe Alleva was able to negotiate with the promoters of the game to secure an additional allotment of nearly 13,000 tickets running the total to 37,000 tickets for the contest."
http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=205151669
I'm not sure if those extra 13k came from unpurchased Oregon tickets or what, but it seems there may be a small glimmer of hope remaining. If Joe Alleva got 13k for LSU, I'm sure DB can swing some our way as well.
February 7th, 2012 at 3:53 PM ^
LSU fans quickly gobbled up the school's allotment of 37,000 tickets, breaking a school record for a regular-season road game. Oregon sold out its 15,000-ticket allotment.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/news/story?id=6715802
Given the misbalance between the schools' allotments last year, I don't expect there is room for Mr. Jones to give more tickets to Michigan. This year, we aren't the equivalent of LSU facing a distant, nascent fanbase. We are matched against the defending national champions who are located within driving distance of Dallas.
I suspect Jones will use the remainder of the tickets for local/Cowboys purposes, and the best we could hope for is a small group of seats or a large allotment of standing room only seats.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:38 PM ^
Was really hoping to get to watch the team in person for the first time. Finally have enough money to afford tickets and travel, and the game is a 3 hour drive away... damnit. Guess I'll either have to make a trek to Lincoln, NE, or move back to Michigan sometime soon. How is the job outlook in the state nowadays?
February 7th, 2012 at 1:07 PM ^
I feel ya. I haven't been to a game since I graduated 5 years ago and have been looking forward to this one ever since it was announced since I live in TX.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:40 PM ^
You should try Dallas Love field airport. It's actually closer to downtown Dallas and right off the campus of SMU, should you feel like killing five hookers.
February 7th, 2012 at 12:58 PM ^
or some other big-name program not named Notre Dame, there's no doubt that the exposure that Michigan and Hoke will receive will be absolutely gigantic. As long as this is not a yearly occurrence, it doesn't bother me. I certainly don't have the $$ to go, but I'm fine watching it on the tube.
The only downside I can see will be if we crap the bed on the field and end up embarrassed. I don't see that happening.
February 7th, 2012 at 1:17 PM ^
February 7th, 2012 at 1:27 PM ^
How is there secondary market manipulation in a scenario in which the only people eligible to buy tickets are season ticket holders? There were no ticket brokers involved with these sales. Not mention Brandon just sold almost 25,000 tickets priced $125 - $285. Sure, they may become availalbe again if Jerry releases more to Michigan, but don't hold your breath.
February 7th, 2012 at 2:06 PM ^
February 7th, 2012 at 2:11 PM ^
4 was the limit for me, but unfortunately, there were so many people that were unlimited. That's what screwed this thing up! They should've limited it to 8, even 12 per person. It would have still sold out!
February 7th, 2012 at 2:35 PM ^
February 7th, 2012 at 3:40 PM ^
http://www.mgoblue.com/tickets/fbl-cowboys-classic.html
Victors Club members with 50 or more priority points did not face a limit unlike those who could order yesterday. Anyone who ordered more than 4 with less points either will have their order reduced, or the Athletic Department did not enforce their own policy, which is frustrating for those of us who would have ordered 1-2 more but were maxed out.
February 9th, 2012 at 8:13 AM ^
Checked Stubhub yesterday and today. Someone with Michigan sideline tickets (sec 135) had 15 tickets for $1595.00 ea. Today there are 9 left--that's a pretty tidy profit.
February 7th, 2012 at 4:35 PM ^
February 7th, 2012 at 5:09 PM ^
If the limited supply of tickets was released to the general public, then I would completely agree with you. However, I have faith that most of our alumni are not buying tickets purely to sell them on the secondary market. As these are being acquired by season ticket holders, there will be a way to track who has tickets where. The AD can and does crack down hard on season ticket holders who sell their home game seats at greatly inflated prices on the secondary market - that's why we have this new relationship with stubhub. I imagine the same would happen here (at least, I hope it does).
February 7th, 2012 at 2:22 PM ^
I'm gonna go ahead and lay out the reasons that this game is going to sell out and the secondary market will be more expensive unlike the sugar bowl:
-Its a weekend game
-It is a holiday weekend
-School hasn't started for a lot of people including michigan
-Alabama travels better
-Fans are more excited to see a matchup with Alabama than va tech
-We actually sold out our allotment as opposed to the sugar bowl
This game isn't going to have secondary market that is fan friendly. Furthermore while it is the cool thing to do on this blog to hate dave brandon he is doing what it takes to keep the entire athletic department running smoothly and not in a deficit, the average fan on this board doesn't understand the costs to run an athletic department the size of Michigans and most of that money is directly from football, squeezing football for all it is worth is kind of the key to the viability of the athletic department and I for one am happy that Michigan is able to add sports when most schools are cutting them.
February 7th, 2012 at 2:33 PM ^
February 7th, 2012 at 3:57 PM ^
our athletic department made money without stuff like this.
February 7th, 2012 at 6:41 PM ^
Yeah they made money but they also made less money, lacrosse was just added, that means more money is being spent, crisler and yost getting renovated means we need more money and the new practice facilities and all that means we need more money. While I agree we should avoid being corporate I actually think michigan has done a good job of that overall. Especially compared to some other schools.
February 9th, 2012 at 4:23 AM ^
funny notion of "need"
February 7th, 2012 at 4:23 PM ^
There's another big reason: planning time. Fans first learned about this game two years in advance. That's a lot more time to plan a trip and save money than we had for the Sugar Bowl.
February 7th, 2012 at 3:31 PM ^
On a related note: How is Alabama doing selling their share of tickets? Does anyone know?
February 7th, 2012 at 3:53 PM ^
http://www.ticketsnow.com/InventoryBrowse/Alabama-Crimson-Tide-Football…
Tickets are insanely priced, but if you really wanna go there's still 188 tickets from there.