How big of a day will November 14th be..........
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I will with several others....not 70,584 others.
I think 40k is possible for sure.
What a great day in iowa history this could be. If Iowa can somehow get there with 1 loss or less it would be massive.
I don't think Minnesota ' s offense is good enough to allow them to go undefeated the rest of the way to that game so unfortunately ESPN's Game Day isn't likely. That would be very big
What a great day in iowa history this could be. If Iowa can somehow get there with 1 loss or less it would be massive.
I don't think Minnesota ' s offense is good enough to allow them to go undefeated the rest of the way to that game so unfortunately ESPN's Game Day isn't likely. That would be very big
40k as Iowa beats #1 OkSU.
70k as Iowa beats Minnesota.
It shall be a great day!!!
70k as Iowa beats Minnesota.
It shall be a great day!!!
Are they even planning on selling all 70,000 seats for the wrestling match? Can't imagine sitting in row 79 in the corner of the East Stands (or whatever) and trying to watch two guys wrestle at mid-field. Forget your binoculars...better get out your Hubble telescope.
1. They will sell as many tickets as fans are willing to buy.
2. I think they are only like $10 or $15 each
3. The wrestling will be shown on the big screens so technically, there shouldn't be a bad seat in the house. Even if you were on the other end.
IMO, it's not about being close necessarily, it is about the unbelievable experience of being involved in this day. Could be one of the best days in Iowa history
I am kind of surprised they aren't just letting people in for free since they want to break the attendance record. I know that devalues the season ticket holder but in this instance I think you just go for it.
That would be too gimmicky IMO. It's only $10 or $15 so shouldn't be that big of a deal.
OTOH, I believe there are some groups giving away free tickets to kids. Think it is talked about on the wrestling board.
Also, it is not at "midfield" it will be in the "corner" so that those closest sections will have the best view.
If...IF...they were to sell 70,000 tickets I'm guessing it would be moved to the 50. I'd be shocked by that. Would be awesome to get half that though.
I don't think so. That would simply make it "Worse" for everyone. Season ticket holders will still get the benefit they deserve.
Plus, if it is GA (right?) after the season ticket holders, than people will just be sitting wherever is open, and it will likely get crowded quickly, even in those skinny seat spots.
The mat will be in the South end zone. There is so much planning for the mat, I doubt they'll move it. Also, all the season ticket holders will be given seats in that end of the field, so they won't be moving the mat away from them.
I also think 70k is a dream, 40k would be great.
I also think 70k is a dream, 40k would be great.
Weather cooperates, football team playing for the West Division lead, 40,000 or more is a good bet.
And yes, with the awesome new video boards, no one will have a bad seat. Many folks will show up just to be part of a historic event. The potential for this to be a unique moment in Hawkeye sports history is there. It's up to Mother Nature and the Hawkeyes to ensure it all pans out.
And yes, with the awesome new video boards, no one will have a bad seat. Many folks will show up just to be part of a historic event. The potential for this to be a unique moment in Hawkeye sports history is there. It's up to Mother Nature and the Hawkeyes to ensure it all pans out.
Never thought about that. The success, or lack there of, of the football team will probably have a huge impact on the attendence on the wrestling meet. Hopefully Iowa and Minn are playing well, both ranked would be even better!
I don't know how big of a day it will be...but I'm going to find out first-hand.
If any of you have ever been to an NCAA Basketball Regional up in the Metrodome where Iowa played a time or two, it will be a similar configuration to that, except a wrestling mat instead of a basketball court in the end zone. IIRC, they erected some bleachers/stands up out to the 20-30 yard line or so, and sold around 23,000 tickets in that configuration as far as decent sight lines and such. I doubt Iowa will build those types of bleachers with a Football game a few hours later however. Some will be reserved, the rest GA I presume, the more the merrier.
I bet people will have the opportunity to kind of scatter out if they don't want to sit in their designated seat, especially if it's high up in the stands or away from the mat on the east and west sides. Like someone mentioned, with the jumbotron, you can still get a good view of the dual.
I suppose there is a certain limit to seating "close to the action" as the further north you get on the sideline bleachers, the further away from the mat you will be. I don't know exactly how many each section holds, but I would assume that 40,000 would probably work its way out near or past the 50 yd line.
But then that also depends on what kind of additional seating they'll be putting in, if any. Though like you said, they're not going to be putting any bleachers out on the playing field before the game.
I know one thing is for sure....I definitely would not want to be on the clean up crew after a wrestling meet and then a night game after a full day of tailgating at the same venue.
I think they are putting some bleachers on the field for students. Season ticket holders get to select their seats today. The price is $10 per ticket for non season ticket holders.
I was under the impression the match will be in the south endzone and they are just selling tickets surrounding the south endzone. I dont know how far they would go but I do not think they would try and sell any all the way in the north endzone even if there was that much demand
Why wouldn't they? There is a video board and it is more about setting the record than getting a great view. People are having trouble grasping that simple concept.
I predict 20,000, if that, for the wrestling meet. Your diehard wrestling fans will be there, along with a few people curious what wrestling outdoors looks like. Otherwise people will likely stick to tailgating and watch the wrestling highlights later.
You are going to be way off if the weather cooperates and the football team keeps winning.
There is a limit of 25k reserved. I haven't heard of a limit to the general admission.
Yes, they are moving the end zone (?) bleachers to the "other side" of the mat for students. The mat will be, more or less, surrounded.
This is correct. Which is why it is 15k get to go to Carver in bad weather, 10k get tickets to another meet, the rest (presumably) get refunds.
Die hard wrestling fans are already 15-17k. On a normal football night game there must be 80k+ around/near the stadium by 4pm. At least 50k by noon. So the real question is, will people show up "early" to tailgate and attend the wrestling meet?
I've said before I think 25k is the floor, and would still be impressive. If everything comes together perfectly 40k will be awesome.
I'm not much of a wrestling fan but even I plan on peeking in. Its an event, people. $10 bucks to say you were there...why not?
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