Thanks you moron. On national TV and they sat directly across from the Iowa bench. Maybe next time turn them back to the ticket office or throw them away. This seems to happen only in CHA for some reason.
To the booster that gave their front row floor tickets to Illinois fans
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Or they sold them online and had no idea whether the buyer was Iowa or Illinois fans...
Hell even Northwestern wouldn’t allow opposing fans on the floor in the front row.
I don’t think you can sell floor seats on the exchanges. I’m guessing it was a good friend or client, and not a huge deal. I’ve used great tickets from opposing fans many times. I didn’t even notice.
The PUKE orange on our beautiful courtside seating was VERY noticeable.
The front row floor seats are for boosters or VIP, not for a family a Jackals that slithered in.
The owner of the seats will likely hear about it.
Not really, I thought there would be a lot more, I wasn't that impressed at all and thought IA fans showed up well today while at the game, Debbie fan.
No real groups, just random seats mostly. Only the usual visitors seats were grouped. And the Iowa fans drowned them out when they tried to start a chant.
I went to the game expecting way more, underwhelmed. Hats off Hawk fans!
Thought capacity was 15,500 and from the official stat sheet I believe it listed just over 15,000.
is the capacity 15,500 with the table and chairs up top or is that the capacity prior to adding those?
New capacity is 15,056 I think. Which is weird because wrestling announced 14,9something.
it was packed both days.
it was packed both days.
Money can just about buy anything. Even tickets on the floor. Don't you think Warren Buffet could get tickets on the floor if he wanted them. Not really a big deal to see a couple of Illinois fans on the floor. More fun to zoom in on them in a losing effort
You don't think Hawkgasser could get tickets on any floor in the B1G?
Money can just about buy anything. Even tickets on the floor. Don't you think Warren Buffet could get tickets on the floor if he wanted them. Not really a big deal to see a couple of Illinois fans on the floor. More fun to zoom in on them in a losing effort
Another question would be, do you think you’d ever see orange sitting in Gasser’s seats? Not hardly. They’d go empty before any “Jackals” sat there.
Overall, great crowd. There was some orange spread out, but like was said above, Iowa fans drowned them out.
I couldn’t believe how few Illini fans were there! Pretty unimpressive turnout for them.
Hell, there were more Nebby fans in Kinnick West when we played there this year than Illini fans in Carver.
I still don’t like seeing the small sections of red when we play in Lincoln but I get that some Hawk fans have kids activities, bad roads, etc on Black Friday.
Years ago I was able to get 4 tickets (floor seats) from Lou Henson’s secretary when the Hawkeyes played in Champaign. I was smart enough not to wear any Hawkeye gear, and not blatantly cheer for the Hawks.
It was pretty cool to go to will call and get tix in an envelope that said “guest of Lou Henson”. Only lasted for a couple seasons though.
It was pretty cool to go to will call and get tix in an envelope that said “guest of Lou Henson”. Only lasted for a couple seasons though.
Not many people want to be potentially driving during the Super Bowl, or at least right before it. Wish the game had been on a Saturday.
there is no way the person that sold or gave those seats away didn't know who was getting them. AD needs to call this person in
Haha, we all know illini fans don't care about football
. Kidding...I thought the same thing. Some Peoria/quad cities illini could make it but too far to get back in time from Champaign
And do what exactly?
Booster who donates big money and you think this AD is going to actually scold him?
LOL, I'll take some of what you're smoking.
Also, the seat owner was probably in Miami at the Super Bowl so gave the tickets to an actual Hawkeye fan, who then proceeded to sell them at 3x their value to someone wearing a black satin Iowa jacket, but with Illini gear on underneath. It happens.
My son has a good friend that works for the Illinois Athletic dept catering that is giving my son and his wife (no pic) club seat tix for the game in Champagne. Should they wear a disguise?
an actual Hawkeye fan wouldn't be selling those seats to an Illinois fan. If said booster gave them to someone who sold them to that Illinois fan that guy should be on his shit list. And it wasn't just a couple tickets
Good..........as well he should.
I'd be in favor of an investigation into this criminal activity.
Nah, I have sat court side at 2 of the past 4 games in Lincoln....so it’s not just at CHA...and I for one am grateful for the Nebraska ticket holders that gave them to me
Haha, we all know illini fans don't care about football
Yeah, I’m in Chicago and could not justify it. Would have absolutely gone on Saturday, though.
F that, if you're not gonna root for your team....why even go??
save your golf claps for that boring sport!
that booster probably gives the U more $ each year than you will in your entire lifetime.
who says they sold them.... maybe they couldn't make the game and are really close with an illinois fan. I'd have no problem treating my friend/relative to an opportunity they'd never have otherwise and I sure wouldn't care what you or any other whiner said
.Years ago, I was in Champaign when I ran into my Congressman. He asked where my seat was. When I told him, he offered me a front row seat. I’m decked out on Hawkeye gear and this is the Deon Thomas era. People cursed me loudly the whole game. When the ball bounced off Deon’s head and went in the Iowa basket, it looked like Iowa had sealed it. I ran into the court and slapped hands with Val Barnes. (My wife and daughter saw me on TV and were very worried.)
But, of course it had a horrible ending for both the Hawks and me. Andy Kauffman and a generous time keeper had time for a 45 foot game winner. It was a physically and mentally brutal trip back to the car.
P.S. Late in the game, Kenyon Murray was guarding an inbounds pass right in front of me. I yelled, “Kenyon, you can steal it from this chump” and he did. As he cradled the ball, he looked at me and nodded. Absolutely one of my best memories.
But, of course it had a horrible ending for both the Hawks and me. Andy Kauffman and a generous time keeper had time for a 45 foot game winner. It was a physically and mentally brutal trip back to the car.
P.S. Late in the game, Kenyon Murray was guarding an inbounds pass right in front of me. I yelled, “Kenyon, you can steal it from this chump” and he did. As he cradled the ball, he looked at me and nodded. Absolutely one of my best memories.
I gave you two likes, but had to take one away for bringing up Andy Kaufmann.
I think it's safe to assume that Dolph did not give those tickets to the Illini fans
