Bradley/Michigan tickets

[shaunguth]

As far as ticket concerns go, they probably don't know if nobody says anything to them about it.

Really? I thought I saw this same subject come up on their very own website, which I'm pretty sure they look at from time to time. I didn't realize someone had to address them personally for them to know about these things. Interesting.

[Buesch N Chips]

[Bravesfan]

I have no idea if anyone has emailed Kirk about this. I did just send him a tweet though.

Guess I just figured the guys reporting on Bradley basketball would be aware of the issues that concern the fans. I was probably wrong.

And this is a shock they don't?

FYI, this isn't directed at you shaunguth, just not surprised the reporters would not talk about this.

[Bradleyfan1]

How much of this has to do with trying to discourage Michigan fans from buying up a lot of tickets. I am sure that there are plenty in Central Illinois.

hmmmmmm i like it

[Da Coach]

hmmmmmm i like it

Maybe a little, but again, if we were filling our arena for every game I could understand deterring Michigan fans from buying tickets. But we are going to see some record low attendance numbers this year. There were only 6,634 in attendance last night- that is by far the lowest opening home game attendance I can find in past years, and we did not any excuses like HS football, afternoon gametime, bad weather, weekday obligations, church night, etc. Plus there were probably somewhere between 1,000 to 2000 no-shows, which is unheard of for the first game.
Last year we drew over 7,000 for the first game, on a Sunday afternoon against UMKC
2 years ago we drew over 8,000 for the first game against Texas A&M-Kingsville.
3 years ago the opening game was on a Sunday afternoon against Idaho State, and drew over 9,000
4 years ago, in 2008, the opening game was against UIC, on a Friday night, and drew over 10,000.
5 years ago the home opener drew even more against Iowa State.
6 years ago the home opener was against DePaul and drew over 11,000!

So with the attendance down, I don't think we should be deterring anyone from buying tickets when attendance numbers are down so far.

[Bradleyfan1]

[QUOTE=Da Coach;264829]Maybe a little, but again, if we were filling our arena for every game I could understand deterring Michigan fans from buying tickets. But we are going to see some record low attendance numbers this year. There were only 6,634 in attendance last night- that is by far the lowest opening home game attendance I can find in past years, and we did not any excuses like HS football, afternoon gametime, bad weather, weekday obligations, church night, etc. Plus there were probably somewhere between 1,000 to 2000 no-shows, which is unheard of for the first game.
Last year we drew over 7,000 for the first game, on a Sunday afternoon against UMKC
2 years ago we drew over 8,000 for the first game against Texas A&M-Kingsville.
3 years ago the opening game was on a Sunday afternoon against Idaho State, and drew over 9,000
4 years ago, in 2008, the opening game was against UIC, on a Friday night, and drew over 10,000.
5 years ago the home opener drew even more against Iowa State.
6 years ago the home opener was against DePaul and drew over 11,000!

So with the attendance down, I don't think we should be deterring anyone from buying tickets when attendance numbers are down so far.[/QUOT

Id rather not get beat by 30 pts and have a bunch of Mich ra ra in our house thank you, But you keep worrying about tickets sold, FYI you can stop worrying its only going up from here, I was not Disapointed in the crowd size, Election, crappy few seasons etc! Now If we fail to sell out MOnday nights game we have a problem!

[78Brave]

Hmmm. I'm not very good at math but I detect a trend in home opener attendance. I predict a change in that trend line's direction starting next year. Of course I thought Mitt Romney would be the President then too so what do I know.

[shaunguth]

Has anyone emailed Kirk Wessler to ask him if he's called Mike Cross to ask about this?

I have no idea if anyone has emailed Kirk about this. I did just send him a tweet though.

Still waiting to hear back from him.

[shaunguth]

Still waiting to hear back from him.

Another day gone by. Still not sure if Kirk has asked Michael Cross about the choice of games.

Now, of course, this FAN-tastic 4-Pack includes just 3 games, one of which is also included in another package that happens to be renewed on an annual basis by loyal Bradley fans.

[Gary the Gargoyle]

Another day gone by. Still not sure if Kirk has asked Michael Cross about the choice of games.

Now, of course, this FAN-tastic 4-Pack includes just 3 games, one of which is also included in another package that happens to be renewed on an annual basis by loyal Bradley fans.

If I have any extras for the Michigan game I'll let you know.

[shaunguth]

If I have any extras for the Michigan game I'll let you know.

If they are available on gameday I fully intend on buying them, along with isu tickets when they are finally available without being attached to games that have already been played or part of another ticket package already purchased.

That does not and will not change my opinion of the cash grab going on with this "FAN-tastic" ticket plan.

[Gary the Gargoyle]

If they are available on gameday I fully intend on buying them, along with isu tickets when they are finally available without being attached to games that have already been played or part of another ticket package already purchased.

That does not and will not change my opinion of the cash grab going on with this "FAN-tastic" ticket plan.

I'm not trying to change your mind about anything. I was just telling you that if all of my tickets aren't going to be used, I'll let you know and you can have a couple. That's all.

[shaunguth]

I'm not trying to change your mind about anything. I was just telling you that if all of my tickets aren't going to be used, I'll let you know and you can have a couple. That's all.

I think you misunderstood my post. I never claimed you were trying to change my mind about anything. I simply stated that being able to purchase tickets for these two games on Dec. 1 will not change my mind about the money grab that is going on.

[Chico]

Did anyone else notice that the ticket flyer in the PJS came on Saturday the day after the EIU game which was included in the Michigan game package? Who goofed that one up, Bradley or the PJS?

[shaunguth]

Did anyone else notice that the ticket flyer in the PJS came on Saturday the day after the EIU game which was included in the Michigan game package? Who goofed that one up, Bradley or the PJS?

I didn't see the flyer and I don't think it was a mistake. Bradley is still selling the "FAN-tastic 4-Pack", which includes the EIU game that has already been played.