Thoughts on attendance?

[NDSUFan_Sav]

well already with an 0-2 start and things not looking that bright I honestly don't see a sold out first game. Honestly how many fans show up next week for the home opener???

I would guess around 17kish :hide:

[EndZoneQB]

I bet we sell out the home opener, but maybe go down from there??

[SUBISON247]

well I'm guessing at least 3 counting our season ticket group.

[TheBisonator]

The game is almost sold out, according to GoBison.com.

I know there will be at least 4,000+ students there (although half of them may leave by halftime)

[HerdBot]

well already with an 0-2 start and things not looking that bright I honestly don't see a sold out first game. Honestly how many fans show up next week for the home opener???

I would guess around 17kish :hide:

15-16K. I'll be going because I'm a season ticket holder but I can tell you I'm not excited. If it sells out look for plenty of empty seats. We can only hope a large crowd and domination brings some swagger back to this team.

[tjbison]

Im going and Im going to party win or lose, screw the bandwagon guys there will be 6 for sure with me

[MHDBisonfan]

Our group will be there as well, 10 of us, if we suffered thru that debacle a few years ago, we can do anything, but the buzz leading up to game day will definitely be lacking after an 0-2 start. I'm guessing the combination of an 0-2 start with the fact we are playing a complete joke of a game will put the actual attendance at about 14-15K although it may be announced as a sellout.

Sigh...as i read in the paper this week...at least we have tailgating!

[Jdubs21]

The record will show no effect, everyone is drooling to get back to tailgating and rockin the dome! 18,127 is my prediction

[MHDBisonfan]

The record will show no effect, everyone is drooling to get back to tailgating and rockin the dome! 18,127 is my prediction

I hope you're right!

[Jdubs21]

Oh it'll be right, look at the big picture its 2 games we.ve played...9-2 isnt all bad is it? :)

[Mr. Burgundy]

It is all about the tailgate at this point. I am more excited to be at a semi warm weather tailgate than anything else for this game.

Should be fun to see some other players get involved. Hopefully Voit gets the carries he has earned and maybe see what another QB can do in the 2nd half. I would guess this will be a tough week of practice.

[westnodak93bison]

99% chance I'll be working on Saturday so I hope all of you go to the game and recruit more fans to go. IMHO it has to make a difference to the players if the fans stay behind them.

[Jay]

announced crowd of 15,367.5

[Bison"FANatic"]

announced crowd of 15,367.5

You got one in the oven cooking??????;) ;)

[NDSUFan_Sav]

You got one in the oven cooking??????;) ;)

no that .5 is for half of the defense to show up :D

[lakesbison]

ill add that .5 to my level on saturday, ill take one for the team.

WIN OR LOSE, WE STILL BOOZE...and TAILGATE.

Party in the Trees baby!!

[VanClubPres]

Yeah people are really excited to hit the west lot. The game will be a hiatus to recove a bit so we can go out afterwards.

[HerdBot]

well already with an 0-2 start and things not looking that bright I honestly don't see a sold out first game. Honestly how many fans show up next week for the home opener???

I would guess around 17kish :hide:

This is from gobison.com

"TICKETS: The crowd estimate on Monday morning for this week’s game is 17,000 ... For tickets, contact the NDSU ticket office at 1-888-231-NDSU (6378) ... The Bison were sixth in 2008 NCAA I Division FCS attendance, averaging 18,032 fans over six home dates."

I hope they can get some of those unused tickets in the hands of students if they end up selling out of their 4,000. Actually I'd like to see them give up the rest of the GA crowd to students and all the unused tickets. I noticed in my teammakers section there were a few empty rows behind me. I assume they are not being sold for potential season ticket holders. My section had a few obnoxious book readers so it would be cool to inject some students up there to liven the place up.

[BigBison]

I'm surprized that no one posted the Forum article that at the end of Monday 2,000 student tickets were gone. Which in my opinion is a good turn out I'm perdicting that all 4,000 student tickets will be gone by friday.

[HerdBot]

I'm surprized that no one posted the Forum article that at the end of Monday 2,000 student tickets were gone. Which in my opinion is a good turn out I'm perdicting that all 4,000 student tickets will be gone by friday.

I think selling out the dome by giving the remaining tickets to student would do wonders for atmospher given the fact that the game could be over quickly and the team needs some positive vibes after an 0.2 start

[Tatanka]

I think selling out the dome by giving the remaining tickets to student would do wonders for atmospher given the fact that the game could be over quickly and the team needs some positive vibes after an 0.2 start

Heck, it just makes good sense for a lot of reasons.

Of course, if the Students want to be guaranteed more tickets, they could always buy them (at a significantly reduced rate perhaps if bought by Student Senate???)

Just a thought. I understand the issue is a heated one, but if the students need tickets in excess of 4000 this would be a good way for them to get them. Beats a buch of blue :banghead: and red :banghead: empty seats.

Which brings me to a whole 'nother rant, but not today.

[roadwarrior]

Last year there were more than the usual 4000 tickets given out to students for the opener. Gene already has stated that if the game is not sold out, the same will most likely happen this year.

[HerdBot]

Last year there were more than the usual 4000 tickets given out to students for the opener. Gene already has stated that if the game is not sold out, the same will most likely happen this year.

Good to hear. Hope they pack the place with students.

[tjbison]

Heck, it just makes good sense for a lot of reasons.

Of course, if the Students want to be guaranteed more tickets, they could always buy them (at a significantly reduced rate perhaps if bought by Student Senate???)

Just a thought. I understand the issue is a heated one, but if the students need tickets in excess of 4000 this would be a good way for them to get them. Beats a buch of blue :banghead: and red :banghead: empty seats.

Which brings me to a whole 'nother rant, but not today.


I thought the students could purchase tickets and get a refund at the student union if they brought the stub in?

[TheBisonator]

I just picked up my student ticket at about 1:20 pm today, and it was number 2,811. So there will most likely be at least 4,000 student tickets given out. Now general admission tickets are another matter...

[NDSUFan_Sav]

I just picked up my student ticket at about 1:20 pm today, and it was number 2,811. So there will most likely be at least 4,000 student tickets given out. Now general admission tickets are another matter...

about 700 student tickets left

[BigBison]

about 700 student tickets left

I should prolly get mine...

[heckler]

I should prolly get mine...

Get on your horse!

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Get on your horse!

you tailgating heckler???

[heckler]

you tailgating heckler???

Yes it starts tomorrow at 430pm when I get done with work ;)

[56BISON73]

Yes it starts tomorrow at 430pm when I get done with work ;)

Then to the pizza party.

[SDbison]

Then to the pizza party.
What time does the pizza party start?
Where is the pizza party at? Duanes Moorhead location?
Directions?
Oh yeah........I like supreme pizza (meat and veggies) and canadian bacon with a little bit of pinneaple.
Thanks PL!

[56BISON73]

What time does the pizza party start?
Where is the pizza party at? Duanes Moorhead location?
Directions?
Oh yeah........I like supreme pizza (meat and veggies) and canadian bacon with a little bit of pinneaple.
Thanks PL!

Starts 5:30-6:00
HWY 10 Moorhead
Are you going to Happy Joes????:D

[HerdBot]

about 700 student tickets left

On the ticket website they have removed general admission seats from a large area on the north side. I think it's section 24-28. I assume that must be for students and they anticipate an overflow crowd.

[roadwarrior]

On the ticket website they have removed general admission seats from a large area on the north side. I think it's section 24-28. I assume that must be for students and they anticipate an overflow crowd.

That must be for the Wagner fans travelling! :D

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Starts 5:30-6:00
HWY 10 Moorhead
Are you going to Happy Joes????:D

Right next to my dads shop, there are times you can smell food from Duanes and mmmmmmm :hungry:

[Bison Dan]

Only 500-600 tickets remain

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

[HerdBot]

Only 500-600 tickets remain

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

I wonder if they are sold tickets or if they gave the students extras?

[lcbison]

They are not sold out. There is still resevered seats left, However, no GA seats remaining. Just Bought 4 more seats in Section 18. So there is Good seats available just not GA. They won't sell standing room only until it sells out.

[roadwarrior]

No doubt it will be sold out by 5pm tomorrow.

[cbline]

No doubt it will be sold out by 5pm tomorrow.

Somewhat surprising for a few reasons: 0-2 start, a very winnable game against a supposedly much weaker opponent, and wonderful weather for mid-September. Not that I'm complaining about a big crowd, just that I am surprised by ticket demand.

[roadwarrior]

But the wonderful weather will increase the number of tailgaters, who I assume will make it into the dome by game time. (except for a few that may have one too many drinks!)

[HerdBot]

Somewhat surprising for a few reasons: 0-2 start, a very winnable game against a supposedly much weaker opponent, and wonderful weather for mid-September. Not that I'm complaining about a big crowd, just that I am surprised by ticket demand.

Goes to show we don't have a lot of bandwagon fans!

[HerdBot]

They are not sold out. There is still resevered seats left, However, no GA seats remaining. Just Bought 4 more seats in Section 18. So there is Good seats available just not GA. They won't sell standing room only until it sells out.

Strange. All the general admission seats are sold out but the website says this... (these are really good seats!)

Additional seating options are available through the Bison Ticket Office. Tickets can be purchased at the Bison Sports Arena or by calling 1-888-231-6378. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Game Day: The Bison Ticket Office will open at the Fargodome at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th.

Priority Sideline Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Bison Ticket Office at (701) 231-6378 or 888-231-6378. Tickets are available in sections 4, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 33. Tickets in this area are $25.

[duluthbison]

No doubt it will be sold out by 5pm tomorrow.

Now when you say sold out, do you go by the Fargo Dome's definition of sold out?
http://www.planetranger.com/boar/photos/large/L183276.jpg


I had to....:D

[Gully]

Sold out means all the tickets are sold.....doesn't mean that all the seats will be filled.