Stadium Seat Cushions
The deadline to reserve seat cushions for season ticket holders is this week. Does anybody have any opinions on renting vs buying? I was sold on renting until I saw that it was $49 a seat. Seems a little steep. The portable cushions they sell at MDen are only $17. I have zero experience with both options. Lame topic but I wouldn't mind saving $60 if it was worth it.
September 1st, 2015 at 2:59 AM ^
I bet they could raise profits if they didn't allow seat cushions in the stadium so your only choice was to rent them...
September 1st, 2015 at 5:10 AM ^
Shut your mouth, Dave Brandon may be listening!
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 7:34 AM ^
He can't hurt us now.
September 1st, 2015 at 5:36 AM ^
They tried that already, I think it was 2011 or 12. The same year they banned outside water. Typical Brandon
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 11:43 AM ^
I know, I wasn't being serious
September 1st, 2015 at 6:26 AM ^
Good idea! They just don't make enough profit as it is... Gotta make a buck where u can right? Lol
September 1st, 2015 at 3:35 AM ^
Unless there is a medical condition at play or else you are particularly sensitive to cold, why bother with a seat cushion at all? You will be standing majority of each game until later in the season when the bitter cold attacks, in which instance clothing layers, blankets and alcohol are appropriate remedy. If in doubt rent it out.
September 1st, 2015 at 7:40 AM ^
That's probably true in the student section -- not so much in the general seating. Unless the game is spectacular, I'm probably standing 1/4 of the time. And if you do stand up outside of that, people get annoyed behind you. Which, on a great game, I don't mind. But if we're watching EMU I'm not going to get in a fight with the person behind me for stading up when everyone else is sitting.
Last year I think I only stood most of the game for Penn State.
September 1st, 2015 at 4:31 AM ^
I rent out for my seats every year. I like it because I don't have to carry my seat cushion around with me or remember to grab it before leaving the tailgate. Also it acts as a seat saver since it is fixed to my seat. I don't mind the little extra money but I buy in before the price increase in August.
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 6:28 AM ^
My Mother in law gave them to us as a Christmas gift (we're hard to buy for) and I thought they were weird, but NO ONE sits on your cushion! They know it is yours and you have actual space to sit down! It's brilliant.
September 1st, 2015 at 11:00 AM ^
I was getting to the point where I wouldn't stand in order to retain my seat. Before, when I tried to sit there was always a butt-cheek in my space on either side. With the permanent cushions it isn't a problem and I can rise and sit as I want.
September 1st, 2015 at 10:20 AM ^
I have two now and still rented this year. (Humble brag. #IHAVETHATKINDOFCASH.) It just saves shoving them in the small of my back when I get up for concessions or bathroom breaks. I have left portable cushions at tailgates before. First world problems.
September 1st, 2015 at 4:48 AM ^
Position: fannybacker (FB)
1st string: Cushion -OR- Chairback
2nd string: Balled up jacket
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 5:04 AM ^
Since the seatcovers can be too expensive and a PITA to carry around, I would propose a really easy solution, similar to knee or shoulder pads. Simply put the padding material of your choice in each back pocket like a kneepad.
They should cover each ischial tuberosity, which are the only areas that really hurt on most people anyway. A portion of the gluteus maximus gets trapped between two hard surfaces: the seat and the ischial tuberosity. You may have to reposition them a bit.
You could also just stand up the whole game...
September 1st, 2015 at 12:35 PM ^
that they grew potatoes on Ischia.
September 1st, 2015 at 5:15 AM ^
I always used the seat cushions from the mden, but this year opted for the rented ones. The biggest upside being that they clearly mark your seat. We all know that when you sit in the stadium, once your row fills up, you might not even be in your correct seat becasue the guy on the end yells at everyone to "scoot down". I am a smaller guy, so I would always be the one that compromised my space by being sqeezed from both sides by bigger folks. Plus the rented cushions are alot thicker and softer than the mden versions. I dont have much padding on my back side so to speak, so a cushion is a must for me. If you are concerned about price, I would go with the mden ones for now and see what you think. If you want to rent them next year, do it by July 31 when they are $35.
September 1st, 2015 at 5:28 AM ^
The rentals are thicker (that's what she said?)
Arrive early either way in order to secure your full cushion space.
September 1st, 2015 at 6:18 AM ^
Seat savers first. Butt savers second. Wife happy. Me happy.
September 1st, 2015 at 6:27 AM ^
You season ticket holders give your right arm and first born child to them, and they can't even provide you with seat cushions for free???
September 1st, 2015 at 6:30 AM ^
After you pay for your tickets, $35 a seat for cushions is cheap for a nice plush cushion that guarantees that you get the entirety of your seat no matter who is sitting next to you.
September 1st, 2015 at 7:08 AM ^
And that right there is the best reason to rent one.
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 6:30 AM ^
Toughen up that bum and embrace the bare, hard aluminum.
September 1st, 2015 at 6:45 AM ^
Yeah no shit, its not that long of a game.
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 8:57 AM ^
Ha - I should have stated in my intention isn't to sit, but to my make sure my allocation of space is 100% mine.
September 1st, 2015 at 6:54 AM ^
I highly recommend the seat cushions. If you've had a long day of tailgating and have done some sweating, they'll save you some pain.
September 1st, 2015 at 7:34 AM ^
The seat cushion saving your seat is the best thing since sliced bread...It's worth the money.
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 7:41 AM ^
They are only $30 if you get them before August. Totally worth it. Thicker than normal cushions and they're attached to your seat. So one less thing to carry in and they prevent people from moving in on your seat space if you get up. In fact, that's the best part about them. We have four in a row and it guarentees us that space no matter what time we get to the game, what we leave to go do or how packed the stadium is.
September 1st, 2015 at 7:45 AM ^
Agree with those below.
1- they are more comfortable than cushions you carry on
2- they protect your seat from encroachment by the person next to you
3- they are convenient too! I can't be the only one with the worst memory ever that forgets to bring the seat cushions with me half the time!
September 1st, 2015 at 8:17 AM ^
I just realized that in my 5 years attending all home games I've never been to a game where I've sat down for more than a few seconds. I can't imagine how it would feel to sit on those aluminum benches for 3-4 hours.
September 1st, 2015 at 8:38 AM ^
I've spent enough time at Wrigley Field. The most comfortable way to sit in the bleachers is to stand.
September 1st, 2015 at 8:17 AM ^
Already noted above, but they are great as a seat saver. I'm on an aisle and it keeps people from pushing me off my seats.
September 1st, 2015 at 8:59 AM ^
I'm on the aisle too and this was my main concern. You sold me on this!
September 1st, 2015 at 9:54 AM ^
What seat number is the aisle? Can't find this info anywhere with The Google...
September 1st, 2015 at 10:43 AM ^
There is no good place to find aisle info anywhere about the Big House. And I feel like I've looked everywhere. My seat numbers are 13 and 14 - and those are aisle seats. I've also had seats 1 and 2 and those were not aisle seats. If you go into the buy tickets section and pick a game like UNLV - and click on select your own seats - it gives you a better idea of exact seat numbers, but even then, the aisle designations are not clear. If there is a better place to find this info - I wish somebody would post it.
September 1st, 2015 at 11:05 AM ^
Most sections have the entrance/aisle in the middle. Since many sections are wedge shaped you can't count on the aisle seats being the same number like in the rectangular sections.
September 1st, 2015 at 8:17 AM ^
So what changes have there been to this policy since Brandon left? Are they cheaper now or something? There was widespread disgust when charges were implemented.
September 1st, 2015 at 9:32 AM ^
I think they're about the same price. I don't know why anyone would be disgusted -- if you don't want them, don't buy them. I could see people being upset if they were manditory with season tickets or something. If you get them when you buy your tickets each year, they're $30 a seat. Which breaks down to like $4 a game. Which is about the price of a water.
I think what you're remembering is when Dave Brandon tried banning bringing your own cushion into the stadium -- which would force you to buy one if you wanted one.
September 1st, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^
Yes, but weren't many fans fundamentally offended at having to pay for the right to sit on a cushion?
September 1st, 2015 at 9:13 AM ^
I got them one year, but when it rained the days before and birds popped on them, I hated having them.
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 9:21 AM ^
the disgust was over the ban on brining in cushions. He backed off that rule before it was implemented.
September 1st, 2015 at 10:02 AM ^
I'm not sure they're worth it after all that.
September 1st, 2015 at 10:59 AM ^
That's it...they sit out in the elements and can get wet, pooped on, etc. Don't use them or carry your own in.
September 1st, 2015 at 11:17 AM ^
This thread reminds me of why I don't go to games. Any live sporting events.
September 1st, 2015 at 12:26 PM ^
Thanks for the reminder. Ordered mine today. Paid way too much but I love having my seats marked. Big house will be jammed packed this year and these help define our seats.
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
September 1st, 2015 at 12:33 PM ^
I've always brought my own in. Can't justify the rental cost...yet. This past year I remember seeing a lot of bird poop on them. I do certainly see the benefit of using them as seat-space protectors, though.