Butler Roll Call

[XMuskieFTW]

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm ready to get the taste of last night out of my mouth and get back to winning. Who's in? Driving from Michigan for the day with my younger brother. We will be in 305.

[Frambo]

In with XavierBob and 2 others. Section 307

[DoubleD86]

I can't remember what section I am in (200s) but I will be there.

[fellahmuskie]

I'll be in 305, row 16 with a group of 6. First time seeing X play at Butler, can't wait to bring home a win.

[XUOWNSUC]

Is the best way to get tickets (this late) through Stub Hub and the like?

[XMuskieFTW]

Is the best way to get tickets (this late) through Stub Hub and the like?

I'd go through vividseats. They tend to be cheaper and have the same tickets as stubhub. The cheapest pair on stubhub after fees is 138, whereas that same pair after fees on vivid is about 117.

[Woodburn]

I'd go through vividseats. They tend to be cheaper and have the same tickets as stubhub. The cheapest pair on stubhub after fees is 138, whereas that same pair after fees on vivid is about 117.

I bought three together in 116 on Monday and prices have dropped a little. FTW is correct - seats are the same and Vivid was usually a bit cheaper.

[GoMuskies]

Seatgeek is the way to go.

[DoubleD86]

As someone who works in sports/ticketing, this is my public service announcement:

I use StubHub and Vivid Seats and the like, but know that doing so is a risk akin to buying from a scalper outside the venue. There is no guarantee your tickets are valid or legitimate. While the overall percentage is low, this happens more than it ever should. Now, these sites are good at giving you other seats or your money back to stay in business, but that won't necessarily help that evening. Please buy at your own risk and don't yell at the people in the Box Office when your seat has been resold to someone else by a scammy broker.

[Milhouse]

As someone who works in sports/ticketing, this is my public service announcement:

I use StubHub and Vivid Seats and the like, but know that doing so is a risk akin to buying from a scalper outside the venue. There is no guarantee your tickets are valid or legitimate. While the overall percentage is low, this happens more than it ever should. Now, these sites are good at giving you other seats or your money back to stay in business, but that won't necessarily help that evening. Please buy at your own risk and don't yell at the people in the Box Office when your seat has been resold to someone else by a scammy broker.


That is the KEY. When I went to the National Championship game for ND in 2012 we got seats through ND- when we got to our actual seats people were sitting there, we had to go to the ticket office to get it sorted out. Their tickets were the ones that were duplicated, they paid $1100 to a scalper outside the stadium and were SOL, they were also escorted out of the stadium right before kickoff.

I can't imagine that feeling of spending that much and then being forced out.

[XMuskieFTW]

That is the KEY. When I went to the National Championship game for ND in 2012 we got seats through ND- when we got to our actual seats people were sitting there, we had to go to the ticket office to get it sorted out. Their tickets were the ones that were duplicated, they paid $1100 to a scalper outside the stadium and were SOL, they were also escorted out of the stadium right before kickoff.

I can't imagine that feeling of spending that much and then being forced out.

Who the hell would give a scalper standing outside the stadium $1100? At that price just buy online to make sure you know you have tickets. I've used vivid and stubhub at least 100 times and have never had a problem.

[GoMuskies]

, they were also escorted out of the stadium right before kickoff.



At least they got the last laugh

[D-West & PO-Z]

That is the KEY. When I went to the National Championship game for ND in 2012 we got seats through ND- when we got to our actual seats people were sitting there, we had to go to the ticket office to get it sorted out. Their tickets were the ones that were duplicated, they paid $1100 to a scalper outside the stadium and were SOL, they were also escorted out of the stadium right before kickoff.

I can't imagine that feeling of spending that much and then being forced out.

How did you both get in with the same tickets?

[X-band '01]

Maybe the bogus ticket had a barcode that had a reading for standing room only encrypted somewhere.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Who the hell would give a scalper standing outside the stadium $1100? At that price just buy online to make sure you know you have tickets. I've used vivid and stubhub at least 100 times and have never had a problem.

Yeah I have used Stubhub at least 100 times as well from everything to getting $5 tickets to a Reds game to Super Bowl tickets and never had a single issue. Not saying people might not but I have not and I would imagine the people who do have issues get pretty satisfactory responses.

I dont think I would say its akin to buying from a scalper outside the stadium.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Hope everyone going to the game and sitting upper deck in reading for an ass pounding (nothing to do with the game) those cement seats are quite the treat at that crappy fieldhouse!

[JTG]

As someone who works in sports/ticketing, this is my public service announcement:

I use StubHub and Vivid Seats and the like, but know that doing so is a risk akin to buying from a scalper outside the venue. There is no guarantee your tickets are valid or legitimate. While the overall percentage is low, this happens more than it ever should. Now, these sites are good at giving you other seats or your money back to stay in business, but that won't necessarily help that evening. Please buy at your own risk and don't yell at the people in the Box Office when your seat has been resold to someone else by a scammy broker.
Not to derail this thread, but I have heard 2 stories in the last 2 weeks that there are venues and brokers being involved in class action suits, due to the fact that only 10% of concert tickets are made available available to the public. Most are brokered by the promoter or artist to resale companies. That is why concerts routinely sell out in under 2 minutes anymore.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

I have heard of this as well. Luckily, I won't ever pay more than $50 for a single show again. I stick with smaller venues that show cool indie bands.

Oh yeah, Marquette fans...wait could be wrong thread.


Not to derail this thread, but I have heard 2 stories in the last 2 weeks that there are venues and brokers being involved in class action suits, due to the fact that only 10% of concert tickets are made available available to the public. Most are brokered by the promoter or artist to resale companies. That is why concerts routinely sell out in under 2 minutes anymore.

[Nildogg]

Hope everyone going to the game and sitting upper deck in reading for an ass pounding (nothing to do with the game) those cement seats are quite the treat at that crappy fieldhouse!

Not sure what kind of ass pounding you are preparing for, but the seats in the upper level bleachers are padded wood, or wood if in the upper part of the section. Should be a fun game.

[JK04]

I'll be seeing a game at Hinkle for the first time - section 307. Anything specific worth checking out inside?

[XMuskieFTW]

I'll be seeing a game at Hinkle for the first time - section 307. Anything specific worth checking out inside?

1966

Make sure to check out the exposed piping and asbestos!

[Masterofreality]

I'll be seeing a game at Hinkle for the first time - section 307. Anything specific worth checking out inside?


1966

Make sure to check out the exposed piping and asbestos!

Looks like you'd better wear oxygen masks. How about a class action lawsuit vs Butler for Mesothelioma cases?

[bleedXblue]

I'll be seeing a game at Hinkle for the first time - section 307. Anything specific worth checking out inside?

Water fountains are sweet!!!

[XMuskieFTW]

Anyone have a good recommendation for a restaurant near the stadium? Or somewhere within a few miles.

[Muskie]

I am in.

There's an X on the Road Event starting at 11:30 at the Meridian (link (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj44dWmu_LKAhUO-2MKHQTMAUoQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meridianonmeridian.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNFJcS4eOycbkGssM2U6cN1VVULgbg&bvm=bv.114195076,d.cGc)). It does cost $20 per person at the door to get in (cheaper if you RSVP online).
Other restaurants that ate close:

Binkley's (Link (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjruKXEu_LKAhVR4WMKHQBRB1AQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.binkleyskitchenandbar.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNFpJYwt_XGJRzZvKn7FWy_yWUTV2Q&bvm=bv.114195076,d.cGc))
Broad Ripple Tavern (Link (http://www.broadrippletavern.com/))
Hopcat (Link (http://hopcat.com/broad-ripple))

If you don't manage to secure tickets to the game, there is a watch party at the Blind Owl Brewery as well (link (http://www.blindowlbrewery.com/)). Though it's a brewery the watch party is located in a family friendly area of the restaurant.

[JTG]

Binkley's is very nice, but parking is very limited.

[Olsingledigit]

Is the best way to get tickets (this late) through Stub Hub and the like?

Only way. Try www.vividseats.com. More local to Indy.

[Olsingledigit]

Binkley's is very nice, but parking is very limited.

I second that. It is at College and 59th Street more commonly known as Kessler Blvd. east and North of Hinkle by several miles.

[Olsingledigit]

I will be there with a number of Lew Hirt guys. We will be in Section 210.

[pimpinthebox]

The pimpinthebox will be there.

[Muskie]

I will be there with a number of Lew Hirt guys. We will be in Section 210.

I missed that memo. I'm in the 300's.

[muethibp]

Anyone sporting any extras?

[ChrisMacksBaldhead]

You all need to check out the final four banners. Those are the things that have the Final Four logo and the words that follow with "National Finalists". Definitely things you won't find at Cintas

[GoMuskies]

Ooh!!! Burn!!!!

[Xtemporaneous]

1966

make sure to check out the exposed piping and asbestos!

winner!

[Xtemporaneous]

You all need to check out the final four banners. Those are the things that have the Final Four logo and the words that follow with "National Finalists". Definitely things you won't find at Cintas

Got plans for the second week in March? If not you can root for Xavier.

[paulxu]

You all need to check out the final four banners. Those are the things that have the Final Four logo and the words that follow with "National Finalists". Definitely things you won't find at Cintas

Is that like a participation trophy?

[kmcrawfo]

My wife and will be there. Section 118. Hope to see some fellow x fans at event at the meridian before the game.

[Olsingledigit]

I missed that memo. I'm in the 300's.

Tickets from a friend.