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re: A&M Charging $100 for LSU game @ College Station
Posted on 3/21/12 at 9:21 am to BaylorTiger
Posted on 3/21/12 at 9:21 am to BaylorTiger
quote:Hopefully, after the 2013 season. Not sure whether we will do phases, or play one year in Houston so that we can do it all at once.
I don't follow aTm to much...when are your stadium renovations going to begin?
We've been paying prices like this for premium games for almost a decade. It's not new for us. Even Tech was charging $100 for individual game tickets when A&M came to Lubbock.
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Posted on 3/21/12 at 9:49 am to twk
This is nothing new. A&M has charged $80-$100/game for conference games since 2003. It's not LSU specific. Texas, OU and Nebraska carried that price tag, Tech, Okie Lite and Baylor carried the $80 price tag.
When you subsidize 30,000 tickets for students, you have to charge higher prices and higher donations. Factor in that the stadium has been sold out in season tickets in the past, we must expand.
We are tearing down the east and west decks of Kyle (only the North end zone is staying) and we are bowling in the stadium and putting 4 corners jumbotrons with outside red brick facade. It's going to look very similar to Bama's stadium, and initial rumors are a capacity of anywhere from 96K to 110K (I doubt its the latter). This will all be done after the 2013 season, so LSU will only have to play at the current Kyle once. All in all its going to cost upwards of $150MM.
FYI... I think you guys who came in the 80s and early 90s are going to like CS a lot more. Back then, it was a small 50K town and Bryan was 50K. Today, it's 215K metro total with a nice bar district and lots of local eats that are native to CS. I'll put my write up in the next post on things to do.
When you subsidize 30,000 tickets for students, you have to charge higher prices and higher donations. Factor in that the stadium has been sold out in season tickets in the past, we must expand.
We are tearing down the east and west decks of Kyle (only the North end zone is staying) and we are bowling in the stadium and putting 4 corners jumbotrons with outside red brick facade. It's going to look very similar to Bama's stadium, and initial rumors are a capacity of anywhere from 96K to 110K (I doubt its the latter). This will all be done after the 2013 season, so LSU will only have to play at the current Kyle once. All in all its going to cost upwards of $150MM.
FYI... I think you guys who came in the 80s and early 90s are going to like CS a lot more. Back then, it was a small 50K town and Bryan was 50K. Today, it's 215K metro total with a nice bar district and lots of local eats that are native to CS. I'll put my write up in the next post on things to do.
This post was edited on 3/21/12 at 9:51 am
Posted on 3/21/12 at 9:56 am to Ball Gravy
I figure I'd offer up some travel advice for those coming to CS. If you're anything like our tailgate/travel group you're most likely making travel plans for next Football season. If any of you have any advice for your school, it would be much appreciated. As for CS, they are building 6 new hotels this offseason, so if you can't find one right away, keep checking....
Bryan/College Station twin cities is 215,000 and growing rapidly so there is a lot planned for the next couple of years. As for travel/game advice, here is a write up I did for the Idaho and Okie State radio folks this year. I'll outline Restaurants, Bars and the sights then breakdown how a typical game weekend goes for my crew.
Before I start, a few landmarks I should point out. Northgate is the largest Bar District in town. About 25-30 bars on University Avenue that backs up to Campus. About a mile walk from Kyle Field. Main Campus is where Kyle Field is. West Campus is across Wellborn Road which is home to the bulk of tailgaters on Gameday. Spence Park is the park right next to your visitors section and has thousands of tailgaters on gameday.
Restaurants/Local Eateries that I like:
Freebirds - Monster Burritos that you make yourself. On Northgate.
La Bodega - Great Baja tacos and tex-mex on Northgate.
Cafe Eccell - A little higher end, but wonderful food and award winning desserts on Northgate.
Kyoto Sushi -- Northgate
Atami Sushi -- University Drive
Antonio's Pizza - Boston Style Pizza on Northgate
Zapatos on Northgate -- Trash Can Nachos.... nuff said
Fuego -- 24 hour taco service -- drunk food, but wonderful, lots of tail running around here at 3 am.
Republic Steakhouse -- If you want an expensive dinner but really good steak, try here.
C & J's BBQ -- Texas BBQ
Rudy's BBQ -- See above
Koppe Bridge -- Best Burgers in town and the beer is ICE cold
Cafe Capri -- Higher end, but great
Christophers -- Higher end like Republic and an intimate atmosphere
Grub Burger Bar -- Great gourmet burgers
Bars (most on Northgate):
Corner Bar -- 3 story bar with a rooftop bar on Northgate
Dixie Chicken -- Staple of Northgate that sells an *** ton of beer per square foot (Northgate)
Dry Bean Shot Saloon -- 250 shots on menu (Northgate)
Schotzi's -- Live Music outside and inside on Northgate
Zapatos -- Live Music on the porch, good margaritas on Northgate
Barber Shots -- Shot bar next to Zapatos on Northgate
Daisy Dukes -- Dancing, young college girls in basically nothing on Northgate
OBannons -- Irish Pub with 100 beers available on Northgate
Paddock Lane -- Low key, good service on Northgate
Tipsy Turtle -- Daquiri Bar New Orleans Style on Northgate
Fitzwillys -- two story live music venue, cheap drinks on Northgate
Duddleys Draw -- Front and back porch with cheap drinks
Madhatters -- 80s bar with a back porch and tall beers on Northgate
Basil Whippets -- Apothecary Lounge (two story) on Northgate
Logans -- Sports bar with 44 oz. beers on Northgate V Bar -- more greek crowd, dancing
Gatsbys -- dancing, small (on Northgate)
Hookah Lounge -- hookah bar that serves booze on Northgate
Cedar Lane -- New bar with plenty of outdoor seating and an interesting "wake me up" drink that will make you forget 10 minutes ago.
Rebel Yell -- New draft house right next to Cedar Lane
Hurricane Harrys -- Country Dancing on Northgate
The Tap -- my favorite bar not on Northgate (Harvey Road)... cheap drinks, good food
Fox and Hound -- Tons of beers on tap on University Drive
Carneys -- On South College on Bryan/College Station Line
Downtown Bryan -- 4 or so bars in a revamped Downtown that has live Music most every night and good eating as well. About 20 minutes from campus.
Random Sights of College Station:
George Bush Sr. Library -- On West Campus
Messina Hof Winery -- You can also lodge here, but the view in the garden is fantastic and you can dine here as well.
Bonfire Memorial -- On Main Campus (pretty emotional memorial for those of us who were in school when the 12 students died in 1999).
Golf:
Traditions Country Club (Nicklaus designed Course....Home of Texas A&M Golf -- 2009 National Champions)
Miramont Country Club (Private, but can drive by it... Robert Trent Jones Course... Beautiful!)
There are some cheaper options like Bryan Muni, Bluebonnet in Navasota, Pebble Creek in College Station (Decent), Briarcrest in Bryan (decent)
Tailgating/Gameday: Our crew usually arrives around 7 am (lots open at 630 am) and we tailgate in Lot 100 on the Southeast side of Reed Arena. I've attached the parking map. I suggest Reed Arena or Spence Park. You won't be able to park at Reed, but across the street is the WCG (West Campus Parking Garage). You can drop your stuff off on the curb at Reed and set up in the grass with everyone else, but you'll have to park in the garage. It is $15. Don't park in the green cash lots way out on West Campus. Its a long walk or shuttle and its for the few folks who come in and out.
Reed Arena and West Campus - Largest concentration of tailgaters. West Campus. Party Buses, RVs, larger tailgate spreads, bands, etc. Home to most of the RV Lots (Lot 100, Penberthy, Olsen RV lot, Lot 88, Lot 74 are the RV lots on West Campus). Lot 50 is another RV Lot on Main Campus. Northgate is on University Drive across from campus lots 30a, 30c and Northgate Parking Garage... It spans about 4 blocks.
Spence Park - Large concentration of tailgaters on the East side of Kyle Field. Lots of fun, mostly a younger crowd. Cannot park here, must drop stuff off and park in garages or across the street.
Duncan Field - Where most alumni club tailgates of visiting fans are... also the same place that the Fraternities and Sororities tailgate. Band/Corps March-In - From the Corps Quad in through the East Side of Kyle Field by Spence Park. It starts 1.5 hours before gametime.
Parking Map: RV LinkRV Parking Map: Parking Map
Duncan Field is in pink at the bottom. My tailgating lot is 100g (Lot E) by Reed. Feel free to come by. Shoot me a PM and I'll give you my contact info. If you have any other questions, I'm here to help out.
Bryan/College Station twin cities is 215,000 and growing rapidly so there is a lot planned for the next couple of years. As for travel/game advice, here is a write up I did for the Idaho and Okie State radio folks this year. I'll outline Restaurants, Bars and the sights then breakdown how a typical game weekend goes for my crew.
Before I start, a few landmarks I should point out. Northgate is the largest Bar District in town. About 25-30 bars on University Avenue that backs up to Campus. About a mile walk from Kyle Field. Main Campus is where Kyle Field is. West Campus is across Wellborn Road which is home to the bulk of tailgaters on Gameday. Spence Park is the park right next to your visitors section and has thousands of tailgaters on gameday.
Restaurants/Local Eateries that I like:
Freebirds - Monster Burritos that you make yourself. On Northgate.
La Bodega - Great Baja tacos and tex-mex on Northgate.
Cafe Eccell - A little higher end, but wonderful food and award winning desserts on Northgate.
Kyoto Sushi -- Northgate
Atami Sushi -- University Drive
Antonio's Pizza - Boston Style Pizza on Northgate
Zapatos on Northgate -- Trash Can Nachos.... nuff said
Fuego -- 24 hour taco service -- drunk food, but wonderful, lots of tail running around here at 3 am.
Republic Steakhouse -- If you want an expensive dinner but really good steak, try here.
C & J's BBQ -- Texas BBQ
Rudy's BBQ -- See above
Koppe Bridge -- Best Burgers in town and the beer is ICE cold
Cafe Capri -- Higher end, but great
Christophers -- Higher end like Republic and an intimate atmosphere
Grub Burger Bar -- Great gourmet burgers
Bars (most on Northgate):
Corner Bar -- 3 story bar with a rooftop bar on Northgate
Dixie Chicken -- Staple of Northgate that sells an *** ton of beer per square foot (Northgate)
Dry Bean Shot Saloon -- 250 shots on menu (Northgate)
Schotzi's -- Live Music outside and inside on Northgate
Zapatos -- Live Music on the porch, good margaritas on Northgate
Barber Shots -- Shot bar next to Zapatos on Northgate
Daisy Dukes -- Dancing, young college girls in basically nothing on Northgate
OBannons -- Irish Pub with 100 beers available on Northgate
Paddock Lane -- Low key, good service on Northgate
Tipsy Turtle -- Daquiri Bar New Orleans Style on Northgate
Fitzwillys -- two story live music venue, cheap drinks on Northgate
Duddleys Draw -- Front and back porch with cheap drinks
Madhatters -- 80s bar with a back porch and tall beers on Northgate
Basil Whippets -- Apothecary Lounge (two story) on Northgate
Logans -- Sports bar with 44 oz. beers on Northgate V Bar -- more greek crowd, dancing
Gatsbys -- dancing, small (on Northgate)
Hookah Lounge -- hookah bar that serves booze on Northgate
Cedar Lane -- New bar with plenty of outdoor seating and an interesting "wake me up" drink that will make you forget 10 minutes ago.
Rebel Yell -- New draft house right next to Cedar Lane
Hurricane Harrys -- Country Dancing on Northgate
The Tap -- my favorite bar not on Northgate (Harvey Road)... cheap drinks, good food
Fox and Hound -- Tons of beers on tap on University Drive
Carneys -- On South College on Bryan/College Station Line
Downtown Bryan -- 4 or so bars in a revamped Downtown that has live Music most every night and good eating as well. About 20 minutes from campus.
Random Sights of College Station:
George Bush Sr. Library -- On West Campus
Messina Hof Winery -- You can also lodge here, but the view in the garden is fantastic and you can dine here as well.
Bonfire Memorial -- On Main Campus (pretty emotional memorial for those of us who were in school when the 12 students died in 1999).
Golf:
Traditions Country Club (Nicklaus designed Course....Home of Texas A&M Golf -- 2009 National Champions)
Miramont Country Club (Private, but can drive by it... Robert Trent Jones Course... Beautiful!)
There are some cheaper options like Bryan Muni, Bluebonnet in Navasota, Pebble Creek in College Station (Decent), Briarcrest in Bryan (decent)
Tailgating/Gameday: Our crew usually arrives around 7 am (lots open at 630 am) and we tailgate in Lot 100 on the Southeast side of Reed Arena. I've attached the parking map. I suggest Reed Arena or Spence Park. You won't be able to park at Reed, but across the street is the WCG (West Campus Parking Garage). You can drop your stuff off on the curb at Reed and set up in the grass with everyone else, but you'll have to park in the garage. It is $15. Don't park in the green cash lots way out on West Campus. Its a long walk or shuttle and its for the few folks who come in and out.
Reed Arena and West Campus - Largest concentration of tailgaters. West Campus. Party Buses, RVs, larger tailgate spreads, bands, etc. Home to most of the RV Lots (Lot 100, Penberthy, Olsen RV lot, Lot 88, Lot 74 are the RV lots on West Campus). Lot 50 is another RV Lot on Main Campus. Northgate is on University Drive across from campus lots 30a, 30c and Northgate Parking Garage... It spans about 4 blocks.
Spence Park - Large concentration of tailgaters on the East side of Kyle Field. Lots of fun, mostly a younger crowd. Cannot park here, must drop stuff off and park in garages or across the street.
Duncan Field - Where most alumni club tailgates of visiting fans are... also the same place that the Fraternities and Sororities tailgate. Band/Corps March-In - From the Corps Quad in through the East Side of Kyle Field by Spence Park. It starts 1.5 hours before gametime.
Parking Map: RV LinkRV Parking Map: Parking Map
Duncan Field is in pink at the bottom. My tailgating lot is 100g (Lot E) by Reed. Feel free to come by. Shoot me a PM and I'll give you my contact info. If you have any other questions, I'm here to help out.
Posted on 3/21/12 at 10:00 am to twk
quote:
We've been paying prices like this for premium games for almost a decade. It's not new for us. Even Tech was charging $100 for individual game tickets when A&M came to Lubbock.
Again, the SEC has a premium pricing model set as well. Just not at these amounts.
Posted on 3/21/12 at 10:03 am to Golfer
I'd imagine with the addition of all the suites and club seating in the south endzone (extra $$$$ once the renovation is done), you'll see the prices come back in line with the top end SEC prices ($70)....
We had to boot out some season ticket holders this year for the increased visitors allotment. That went over like a kick to the nuts for some people.
We had to boot out some season ticket holders this year for the increased visitors allotment. That went over like a kick to the nuts for some people.
Posted on 3/21/12 at 10:27 am to LSU13
quote:
All the Big 12 schools games that I attended had really high ticket prices.
UT
OSU
Nebraska
Mizzou
A&M- face value for a non conf game was $75 a couple of yrs ago.
This is nothing new. Our fans will start realizing how could we have it still.
Yeah sort of like WVU having $80 tickets but my no account brother in law can afford some.
SEC schools charge high donation fees in order to have the right to buy tickets. The actual face to the ticket doesn't mean shite.
Posted on 3/21/12 at 10:35 am to mule74
very true mule74... but we get the worst of both worlds
For my 10 yard line seats up high.
$2107 TOTAL for 2 seats. With a parking pass ($100 for season) at Reed Arena, its $2207 for the whole package. When I add our newborn in a few years, it will go up more.
Got to pay a price for subsidizing so many student seats.
For my 10 yard line seats up high.
$2107 TOTAL for 2 seats. With a parking pass ($100 for season) at Reed Arena, its $2207 for the whole package. When I add our newborn in a few years, it will go up more.
Got to pay a price for subsidizing so many student seats.
Posted on 3/21/12 at 10:48 am to Golfer
Nephew play for A&M free tickets.
Posted on 3/21/12 at 12:39 pm to Ball Gravy
quote:
As for CS, they are building 6 new hotels this offseason, so if you can't find one right away, keep checking....
do you know the names of the hotels or when they are expected to open? locations?
Posted on 3/21/12 at 1:47 pm to Ball Gravy
quote:
Rudy's BBQ
Posted on 3/21/12 at 2:08 pm to iluvdatiger
I don't know the names just yet, but I know they are going along University Drive, Hwy 6 and FM 2818.
I heard a couple Marriott hotels (like a Courtyard or Residence Inn) were going to be added.
I heard a couple Marriott hotels (like a Courtyard or Residence Inn) were going to be added.
Posted on 3/21/12 at 3:03 pm to Golfer
quote:
quote:
it makes sense. if you can get $85 for Aubie, LSU is worth $100.
They are going to open the season as #1.
They are the favorite in Vegas to win the BCS championship 19 to 4.
I guess Ark is not as interesting, going for only $55, but I bet they will beat Aubie.
Huh? The home school sets the prices...not the visitor
Thats what he is saying.
And the market sets the prices. Thats why (in LSU's case) they can charge more for Alabama than North Texas. Also why VT charges more for Miami games than Western kentucky.
This post was edited on 3/21/12 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 3/21/12 at 5:08 pm to SM6
quote:
Thats what he is saying.
He is implying that LSU sets the prices.
And the market doesn't truly set the prices because the SEC has rules related to the average ticket price set by the school and any variation to that.
Posted on 3/21/12 at 6:22 pm to StrangeBrew
quote:
Harvey Williams payback fee.
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