Purdue game tickets

[Hawkeyestate81]

It is embarassing how many tickets I see available for this game. After the season this team has had up to date, the fact it is Senior day, and the major implications that could be in play on that Saturday, GET YOUR ASS TO KINNICK. Not only that, there are deals to be had. I just had my buddy get me 5 for $150 since he is a I club member. Iclub and season ticket holders can get tickets for $30 a piece. There is zero excuse on this one.

 

[hexumhawk]

I am pretty sure it will be a sellout or close when all said and done.

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

I am pretty sure it will be a sellout or close when all said and done.

I don't know, there is a TON left, I haven't seen that many before.

 

[Clifford C. Clavin]

I don't know, there is a TON left, I haven't seen that many before.

Last word had the number available as more than 15,000. It would seem a big stretch to sell out. That would be something to potentially have a 10-0 team playing with a chance to clinch the division on senior day against a long time conference opponent with less than a full house in attendance.

 

[BondHawk]

Plus it is our #1 rival. Thanks Jim Delany!

 

[broth87]

Where you finding them? I'm looking for some.

 

[StormHawk42]

Depends if Iowa is 10-0 with a chance to clinch the division. Won't be a sellout though, unfortunately.

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

Where you finding them? I'm looking for some.

What? The University site. Have an I Club or Season Ticket holder call it in for you and they are $30.

 

[MeetTheFerentz]

I wish people would recognize that the low attendance numbers this year have nothing to do with the team's performance on the field this year, but multiple years of mediocre/disappointing play and fan alienation from the Athletic Department that has resulted in losing so many season ticket holders, as well as some casual fans.

There are basically three categories of fans in attendance:
1) Season ticket holders
2) Fans who decided before the season started which game(s) they wanted to go to and got tickets in July
3) Fans who have followed along and decided as the season has gone on whether or not they might go to a game.

Category #3 is by far the smallest group. For most people, deciding to go to an Iowa football game means clearing the schedule for the entire day, if not more, making travel/lodging plans, and footing the bill on an expensive venture that wasn't previously planned. It's not like making a spur of the moment decision to go to a movie. Because Categories #1 and #2 were so much smaller this year, there just aren't enough Category #3 fans to fill the stadium most games.

It's not surprising, even with the terrific season the team is having, that there are >10,000 tix available for Purdue, the Big Ten game with the least attractiveness going into the season (based on the opponent and potential weather, not to mention many people expected the Hawks to have at least 4 losses by then). Think of it this way - if the Hawka are 10-0, anyone who wants to watch them go 11-0 in person will have a chance.

 

[Gridiron24]

I can't remember there being a worse schedule for Kinnick home games. If the University wants better attendance, schedule better in the non-conference and lobby Jim Delaney to get our "hated rival" switched from Purdue to Michigan/MSU/Ohio State.

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

Yes, yes, yes I know all of the reasons stated above. What is holding up the fanbase from buying a single game ticket, when you can get it for $30, and Iowa is doing special things, even with all the stuff mentioned above? That is the issue.

 

[Packer54]

If we are undefeated going into that last home game and we do not sell out then frankly that is an indictment on the Iowa fans and not the last 3 seasons. I know I will take crap for that but THIS team deserves a sell out. THESE seniors deserve a sellout. You want to sent a message to recruits Iowa fans? Show the hell up. Stick your personal issues with the program in a drawer and get there. If you don't? You only screw yourself out of a potentially an incredible finish to a wonderful year. This is now about the guys that throw on a jersey and represent US.

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

If we are undefeated going into that last home game and we do not sell out then frankly that is an indictment on the Iowa fans and not the last 3 seasons. I know I will take crap for that but THIS team deserves a sell out. THESE seniors deserve a sellout. You want to sent a message to recruits Iowa fans? Show the hell up. Stick your personal issues with the program in a drawer and get there. If you don't? You only screw yourself out of a potentially an incredible finish to a wonderful year. This is now about the guys that throw on a jersey and represent US.

Bingo, enough with the excuses.

 

[ichawk24]

I think many fans feel they overspent for a bad product the last several years so are justifying that by not spending any money on Iowa FB now and maybe for a while.

Seems like they're cutting off their nose to spite their face. They're pissed about 7 win seasons, so they are skipping a chance to experience an unbelievable season.

They'll come rushing back next year, considering the home schedule.

 

[soybean]

I think many fans feel they overspent for a bad product the last several years so are justifying that by not spending any money on Iowa FB now and maybe for a while.

That doesn't make even a little bit of sense.

 

[SuperHawk12]

Seems like they're cutting off their nose to spite their face. They're pissed about 7 win seasons, so they are skipping a chance to experience an unbelievable season.

They'll come rushing back next year, considering the home schedule.

Maybe, maybe not. I'm sure a bunch of people that had tickets for decades realize that life goes on even after you give them up. I seriously doubt many of those people will back, and I'm not sure how many "newer" fans there are to fill the void.

I think we're moving into a new, permanent era where 64K will be considered a good turnout, and sellouts will be a rare, once a year type of occurrence.

 

[SuperHawk12]

That doesn't make even a little bit of sense.

Of course it does. It means that for some people, one great year doesn't make up for 5 crappy seasons.

 

[milehighhawkeye24]

I think many fans feel they overspent for a bad product the last several years so are justifying that by not spending any money on Iowa FB now and maybe for a while.

That's like saying that you are not going to have sex with a super hot girl because she used to be fat.....sure as hell wouldn't stop me

 

[20Hawks14]

Thing is people who didn't get season tickets have made plans for fall weekends instead of going to Iowa city every weekend. Most former season ticket holders are still going to some games, just not all. That's a lot of tickets. Season tickets will trend upward and the attendance will be back to the upper 60k's.

 

[DrewHawk33]

Personally I don't completely trust the coaching staff yet. I think it's difficult for a leopard to change their spots. The fan apathy has caused Kirk to change the way he approaches the game. I believe the low attendance is the fans way of saying don't get comfortable Kirk. Depending on how the season plays out he could earn my trust back. But he spent a lot of time putting a crappy product on the field and now it's coming back to bite him.

 

[trippnschmidt]

Personally I don't completely trust the coaching staff yet. I think it's difficult for a leopard to change their spots. The fan apathy has caused Kirk to change the way he approaches the game. I believe the low attendance is the fans way of saying don't get comfortable Kirk. Depending on how the season plays out he could earn my trust back. But he spent a lot of time putting a crappy product on the field and now it's coming back to bite him.

He also spent a lot of time putting great teams on the field, but does that not count anymore?

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

Ok, get your ass to game.

 

[leiserom]

An interesting comparison is the LSU/S Carolina game which was moved to Baton Rouge on a few days notice. LSU which draws 100K usually could only draw 40K or so for this home game. I know a lot of LSU fans and most couldnt drop everything and go for a game scheduled on 3 days notice.

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

More excuses, perfect.

 

[DrewHawk33]

He also spent a lot of time putting great teams on the field, but does that not count anymore?

That was a completely different coaching staff......not this one.

 

[Bones4hawks]

Got 46 in the mail today, section 107. Excited to take the entire family.

 

[SuperHawk12]

He also spent a lot of time putting great teams on the field, but does that not count anymore?

He's had 5 inarguably "great" teams in 17 years (counting this year).

He's spent twice as much time putting bad or mediocre teams on the field.

 

[SuperHawk12]

An interesting comparison is the LSU/S Carolina game which was moved to Baton Rouge on a few days notice. LSU which draws 100K usually could only draw 40K or so for this home game. I know a lot of LSU fans and most couldnt drop everything and go for a game scheduled on 3 days notice.

They also were only selling tickets to existing season ticket holders from what I could gather. No public sales.

 

[bravehawks1]

Hey people, let's quit bitching about how many people won't be at the Purdue game, but let's focus on the 60,000 plus that will be there loud and proud to support this team and a bunch of dedicated senior student athletes and end our home season with west championship and spot in CCG. Yes, I think we beat minn first.

I would be much happier with a sellout too, but given some things the last several years that happened on and off the field, I get the feelings out there. Let's move and support this team

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

Yeah support team, they see the empties and it's pathetic.

 

[ichawk24]

Bought three for my brother in law for a total of $96. Great deal, hopefully we clinch the West that day.

Go Hawks!!!

 

[KuwaitHawk]

Are students out of school for thanksgiving the weekend prior as well?

No - Just the week of T-giving

 

[Gridiron24]

I hate this thread. There's one guy saying the fans suck, and 20 rational replies that explain why attendance is down. Furthermore, why are you writing this here? Us hardcore fans are already on-board with this team. It's the casual fans who don't visit message boards who Iowa needs to win back.

 

[Rustys Dad]

Uh oh... Another "I'm a superfan because I will be at Kinnick and you're a piece of sh$& because you won't be attending" thread.

Give it a rest. Many reasons for the non sellouts and all reasons have been shared. Is it going to ruin your day if the stadium is not sold out?

Don't worry about what everyone is or isn't doing. If you make the choice to go then good for you and enjoy the game and Go Hawks. If you decide to watch the game at home or in a bar... Then good for you and Go Hawks...

Sidenote: I had season tickets for 10 years and gave them up at the end of 2012.... Didn't take in any home games the last couple of years. This year I have been to three home games and will be there for the Minnesota game. Am I superfan? Nope. Will I have fun? Yep! Am I going to call out other fans and say they NEED to be at Kinnick? Nope. I am worried about ME.

Just enjoy the ride and take care of your own backyard....

 

[dawgs_04]

Waiting to see the forecast...

 

[SuperHawk12]

No - Just the week of T-giving

Students typically don't go to school on the weekend, at least I didn't.

 

[hawkeyeharv]

I have 2 for sale asking face value.. Section 129 Row 5 Seats 11 and 12. (15 yard line Iowa Side)

 

[hexumhawk]

I will be there; just waiting to get a ticket

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

I have now got 8 tickets for $256 total.

 

[Hawkeyestate81]

I just heard about 10 players quoted about how excited they are for a sold out crowd, including KF stating sold out. They notice, that is what pisses me off with how great this team has been. Yeah, most of us here are going to someones point earlier but man it just pisses me off when people purposely stay away when they are ABLE to go, yes there are numerous reasons why some can't, but the cost issue was really reduced with the specials offered for this game.