Official Championship Game Ticket Info, Lodging, Airfare, and General Info

[HerdBot]

Update : Prices dropping on Stub Hub to $95- $125 per ticket !

Hey yall, The game is sold out except for standing room only seats that go on sale Jan 3. Bus packages seem to be the best deal at this point in time because they include tickets. $425 is not that bad. Plenty of seats on Stub Hub but spend. Charter flights available with tickets. scalpers outside of Frisco plentiful

I'll add tailgating, lodging, charter flights, and travel info as we go. Please post any info you have. Please sticky. Also if you get tickets please post your SECTION and lodging. Sam Houston is local so we need to pack as many Bison fans as possible to make a statement that even t hough we are over 1,000 miles away, we can draw as well as Sam Houston who is less than 200 miles.


There are several ways to get tickets

1) NDSU Ticket Allotment
- Sold out quickly sections 101 to 107

2)NCAA.com Standing room tickets sold out

3)STUBHUB or similar broker sites!
This is your ONLY option besides a bus or trip. Prices dropping below $100 but shipping could be a challenging so you may have to mail them to your hotel . I posted every ticket broker site I could find below)
http://www.stubhub.com/2011-ncaa-division-1-football-championship-tickets/2012-ncaa-fcs-football-championship-1-7-2012-2369154/ look for willcall or local pickup spots. many links below will deliver to stadium willcall


4)Teammakers Airfare + Ground + Tickets
Jan 5-8
Leaves from Fargo AND Minneapolis
http://www.ebsportstours.com/teams/gobison.html
Toll Free: (800) 225-8383
Local: (218) 236-8383

5)Bus trips - 3 options

a) 9 spots left include tickets. http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?26455-Nine-more-Seats-to-fill-charter.-(Ticket-Included!)

b) Church sponsored -$200 + 79 hotel includes tickets and hotel price
http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?26429-Tickets-and-Transportation-Available

c)
Midwestern Sports Tours
Jan 5-9
Contact Mike to reserve your spot today!
701-527-7868
mike@midwestsportstours.com

http://www.midwestsportstours.com/
Includes:

Charter transporation from Bismarck or Fargo to Texas, hotel (Hyatt Place in Plano, TX), game ticket, breakfast buffets 2 mornings, games and entertainment on the bus, plus more!
If you already have tickets or plan on flying we will work out a package with transportation, hotel and tickets. Pricing will be based on what you need, not the travel package price.
Single Double Triple Quad
$ 425 $ 475 $ 445 $ 545

6) CRAIGSLIST - Check Missoula, Bozeman, or Statesboro

7) student package includes hotel and transport click here http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?26354-Student-Ticket-Package

8)MISC found a griz fan on a message board who is selling tickets for face value . click here . http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?103386-How-many-tickets-does-NDSU-need-for-the-NC-game
check Griz and Georgia Southern message boards

GIANT LIST OF TICKET BROKERS SELLING TICKETS
http://www.stubhub.com/2011-ncaa-division-1-football-championship-tickets/

http://www.ticketliquidator.com/tix/tickets.aspx?evtid=1745723

http://onlineticketstexas.com/ResultsEvent.aspx?event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Footba ll+Championship
http://frontrowtickets.com/tickets/pizza-hut-park/01_07_2012_1200_pm/ncaa-fcs-division-i-football-championship-tickets.aspx
http://www.worldwidetickets.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
http://www.ticketbroker.com/ticket/ncaa-fcs-division-i-football-championship/1745723.html
http://www.besttix.com/Event/FCS-Football-Championships-Pizza-Hut-Park-Soccer-2012-01-07-TBA-Tickets
http://www.satixx.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
http://www.truevalueticketbroker.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
http://www.goldentickets.com/Other-Events/FCS-Football-Tickets.htm
http://www.greattickets.com/ncaa-i-football-championship/tickets/1201084/
http://www.lowerleveltickets.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
http://alamotickets.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
http://www.ticketsource.com/1745723/NCAA-FCS-Division-I-Football-Championship
http://www.tfusa.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship


TAILGATE INFORMATION
this thread has all the info
http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?26274-Frisco-Tailgating

EVENTS
http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?26390-FCS-Championship-Game-Events-Page


LODGING
Check alumni website for details http://www.ndsualumni.com/netcommunity/


MAP
http://www15.ticketingcentral.com/V2/SeatMapImage.ashx?context=987654321&offer=8023402&v=7&offergroup=8023403

[tjbison]

Ill start it off

tjbison +9

[CaBisonFan]

Any idea where most of the Bison fans will be seated?

[BisonBabe]

Quantity Section Row Seats
4 121 14 8 - 11

Leaving Fargo on Thursday the 5th at 5pm stopping in Sioux City IA for the night then on to Frisco.

Staying at the Hampton Inn - Plano Friday night

[HerdBot]

Any idea where most of the Bison fans will be seated?

No. Once we find out I'll add it to the thread. I figure if I was confused and I read this site daily others must be so hopefully the thread helps. EDIT: Tickets not sold out already just need to be released

[CaBisonFan]

No. Once we find out I'll add it to the thread. I figure if I was confused and I read this site daily others must be so hopefully the thread helps. I can't believe the tickets are sold out already. They claim sclapers bought them all but there is only 120 on stub hub. I think we're going to need to get a lost of green and gold there because this will have a ton of sam houston fans.

I heard during the game Saturday that a lot of seats were already sold. WTF? Gene Taylor said after the game that we would have a very large allotment available on Monday. Wonder what game he was talking about. He'd better be right.

If not...we got screwed...especially considering that SHSU is so close...and had a head start on us.

[HerdBot]

I heard during the game Saturday that a lot of seats were already sold. WTF? Gene Taylor said after the game that we would have a very large allotment available on Monday. Wonder what game he was talking about. He'd better be right.

If not...we got screwed...especially considering that SHSU is so close...and had a head start on us.

EDIT: Check back on the NCAA site soon as many have been reserved but not purchased. If you want to go to the game you will be able to.
I would be willing to bet that many of those seats that were sold already are in the hands of Bison fans. If there are 21,000 seats and 8,000 (4K each) are given to the Bison and Bearkats, that would leave 13,000 available to the public. I have a tough time believing that Sam Houston, who has an all time record crowd of 16K and a stadium that holds 14K would buy them all in 1 day. I bet the greedy scalpers, bus companies, and Bison fans ended up with quite a few.

[northendzone]

It will be interesting to see how this ticket situations sorts it's self out. I wish we could have the ticket situation handled better... We are planning and booked our entire trip without the confirmation of our tickets. I put in my request for tickets, so hopefully we get our request of 7 tickets which is equal to the number of season tickets that we have. It is interesting the communication from SHSU is much different than NDSU ticket office.

After being on hold for 30 minutes with the NCAA this afternoon they openned up and communicated that most tickets are allocated to the teams (NDSU and Sam Houston) - then the rest are released to the general public after we have had a chance to purchase. They also communicated that they only sold a small number tickets (2000-2200) that they allowed to be available - these are the ones sold out this morning.

In summary - based on the number of tickets sold at the Sam Houston home games, distance from Fargo, and previous years ticket sales (10-14K). I would say that tickets at face value will be available towards the end of this week.

It sure would make me feel better if this was wrapped up or if the stadium held 60-70K.

[northendzone]

Gabe - To clariy the NCAA phone agent seemed pretty honest in communicating that very few tickets have been sold yet only 2000-2200 that FC Dallas were able to sell on the link below - minimal that were opened up to the public before the winners were decided and a few for bus/charter companies. The rest are alocated to the teams, and remaining thousands will be released the end of this week.

Let's hope this is true, but I can assure you I will be looking for tickets all week.

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/group_corp_claim_notickets.htmI?l=EN&CNTX=2b1bac121c4943240da21323d8155d12&err=3&cl=gue

[tjbison]

I will bet my left nut if you get a ticket in the door you will be able to sit in virtually any section you want, I will be SHOCKED if its a sold out packed house

[HerdBot]

Gabe - To clariy the NCAA phone agent seemed pretty honest in communicating that very few tickets have been sold yet only 2000-2200 that FC Dallas were able to sell on the link below - minimal that were opened up to the public before the winners were decided and a few for bus/charter companies. The rest are alocated to the teams, and remaining thousands will be released the end of this week.

Let's hope this is true, but I can assure you I will be looking for tickets all week.

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/group_corp_claim_notickets.htmI?l=EN&CNTX=2b1bac121c4943240da21323d8155d12&err=3&cl=gue

Ill update so people don't think they are scrwed and I kill their energy! :)

[56BISON73]

I would be willing to bet that many of those seats that were sold already are in the hands of Bison fans. If there are 21,000 seats and 8,000 (4K each) are given to the Bison and Bearkats, that would leave 13,000 available to the public. I have a tough time believing that Sam Houston, who has an all time record crowd of 16K and a stadium that holds 14K would buy them all in 1 day. I bet the greedy scalpers, bus companies, and Bison fans ended up with quite a few.

You can bet the fans from the 4 teams in the semi finals reserved tickets like I did last week. The two teams fans who are going home will now release those tickets. FYI They have been selling tickets to this game for a couple of months now if not longer. Last week when I reserved 32 tickets the seats from the 40 to the 50 were gone and had been gone for sometime according to the ticket agent.

[TheBisonTower]

Section 125. row 25, seats 3 to 8. Took a chance and ordered on Nov 19th before price went up. have the tickets in my hand. can't wait. sounds like we are in shsu section though.........

[Jay]

In + 10

Staying at the Comfort Suites at Frisco Square/Pizza Hut Park.

[northendzone]

We have a group of 6-7 that are leaving early Thursday morning (5-7AM) and are evaluating driving Fargo to Frisco in one day with a few drivers to break up the trip. While that would be a long day - it would give us the full day on Friday to relax. Let's hope for some good weather so we can go 70-80 mph the whole way.

[56BISON73]

Wife and I will be driving from our home in AR. Will arrive on the 5th--a day early. Its only and 8 hour drive for us. Finally---a short trip. Will meet up with the other 30+ members of our tailgate on friday at the hotel.

[Bison bison]

Any idea where most of the Bison fans will be seated?


Our allotment is sections 101 to 107.

[56BISON73]

Our allotment is sections 101 to 107.

Our tickets are in sec 108 starting on the aisle across from sec 107.

[Bison bison]

I will bet my left nut if you get a ticket in the door you will be able to sit in virtually any section you want, I will be SHOCKED if its a sold out packed house


How exactly am I supposed to value this bet? How on Earth do you price a nut, let alone a left one, let alone tjbison's?

[56BISON73]

How exactly am I supposed to value this bet? How on Earth do you price a nut, let alone a left one, let alone tjbison's?

Whos going to confirm that he has said left nut? Not me.

[HerdBot]

I wish NDSU would clarify the ticket situation. It's pretty obvious that the NDSU allotment is going to sell out and you would think they would want to get the word out.

[56BISON73]

I wish NDSU would clarify the ticket situation. It's pretty obvious that the NDSU allotment is going to sell out and you would think they would want to get the word out.

Its only been 24 hours since the end of the game. GEEEEZ. Its freaking sunday.

[HerdBot]

Its only been 24 hours since the end of the game. GEEEEZ. Its freaking sunday.

Hey I'm IMPATIENT and a bit pumped up! We going to the National Championship! Don't wanna see a stadium full of Sam Houston fans!

[UTH]

How exactly am I supposed to value this bet? How on Earth do you price a nut, let alone a left one, let alone tjbison's?

Lose / Lose situation. What would you do with it if you win?:hide:



OTOH... How do some people know their Priority Rankings? I'm guessing that the only way to know is wait for 8:00 a.m. on Friday and see what the tell you?

[herdmember]

The midwest tours stuff could be added from the championship roll call thread. I think it was page 15 or so.

[56BISON73]

Lose / Lose situation. What would you do with it if you win?:hide:



OTOH... How do some people know their Priority Rankings? I'm guessing that the only way to know is wait for 8:00 a.m. on Friday and see what the tell you?

Your TM priority points are posted on the TM website under your account. If you have forgotten or lost your log in info you should be able to call TM and get the info you need.

[Kermit]

Our tickets are in sec 108 starting on the aisle across from sec 107.

I've got 5 in 108.

[IndyBison]

I wish NDSU would clarify the ticket situation. It's pretty obvious that the NDSU allotment is going to sell out and you would think they would want to get the word out.
From what I understand they have been told very little by the NCAA and won't know for certain until a meeting Monday or Tuesday (I've heard conflicting reports on the day). I'm guessing SHS is hedging their bets based on past history while NDSU is waiting more until information is confirmed.

I feel bad for those who jumped on StubHub tickets and paid more than face value because I also have a feeling there will be plenty of face value tickets available. I'm not betting any valuable parts of my anatomy though.

[NDSUstudent]

Me and the da_bizon plus three others in section 116.

[unbison]

From what I understand they have been told very little by the NCAA and won't know for certain until a meeting Monday or Tuesday (I've heard conflicting reports on the day). I'm guessing SHS is hedging their bets based on past history while NDSU is waiting more until information is confirmed.

I feel bad for those who jumped on StubHub tickets and paid more than face value because I also have a feeling there will be plenty of face value tickets available. I'm not betting any valuable parts of my anatomy though.
we stubhubbed some tickets.........if we ended up paying extra oooooooo well ...............................we gonna be there and the extra bit of money just aint a huge deal..........in the scope of things an extra 40 or 50 bucks on this trip is probably a drop in the bucket

[Tatanka]

This. I figure the extra I paid was for front row tickets and peace of mind.

[THEsocalledfan]

I feel bad for those who jumped on StubHub tickets and paid more than face value because I also have a feeling there will be plenty of face value tickets available. I'm not betting any valuable parts of my anatomy though.

While I am waiting to see if I get tickets from a teammaker friend to make travel plans, I suspect I will probably go even without ticket in hand. There are always tickets on the street for games thus why I did not panic and get raped by stubhub. (As any FYI, whenever I go to Twins games, I never buy tickets until standing outside the stadium and I have to drive 240 miles one way....) Sounds like my strategy was correct......

[spelunker64]

Charter for $1,395??? What does the extra $800 get ya.

I found airfare for $328+$50 ticket+$150 for 2 nights lodging, +$40 for rental car....

[Thunder_Struck]

Does anyone know how NDSU will award tickets? I know it's on a points system, but does the individual with the most points get up to 25 tickets if they asked for them before the guy with the 2nd most points get a shot at 1 ticket? Or do they limit the # of tickets until all people requesting get at least 2 before going back to the top point guys?

[4mcruenomore]

Charter for $1,395??? What does the extra $800 get ya.

I found airfare for $328+$50 ticket+$150 for 2 nights lodging, +$40 for rental car....

For us, alot less hassle. Direct flight, hotel with bison fans, and not fooling with a rental car. It's the championship game, it's not like we were just there, oh yeah, back in 1990! Spend a little cash.

[Bison bison]

I'm sure they'll fill from the top down. They certainly aren't going to sell everyone two.

IMO (for the third time?), What they should have done is order it priority points and cap it at the number of season tickets.

[56BISON73]

Does anyone know how NDSU will award tickets? I know it's on a points system, but does the individual with the most points get up to 25 tickets if they asked for them before the guy with the 2nd most points get a shot at 1 ticket? Or do they limit the # of tickets until all people requesting get at least 2 before going back to the top point guys?

They start from the top down and go until there arent any tickets left. No they do not piece meal tickets out so everyone gets two.

[AKBison]

dispersing these tickets through team makers 25 at a time is the best way to keep them out of the hands of SHS fans. Sucks for guys like me but I get it.

[Bison53]

I have done the same thing, booked flights and waiting til friday to see if i get tickets. Seems everyone around me already has tickets while i wait, doesn,t seem right.

[spelunker64]

dispersing these tickets through team makers 25 at a time is the best way to keep them out of the hands of SHS fans. Sucks for guys like me but I get it.

Or the worse thing if the guy gets 25, he needs 10, and puts the other 15 on Stubhub to make some profit...

[GradBison]

Or the worse thing if the guy gets 25, he needs 10, and puts the other 15 on Stubhub to make some profit...

I don't see hardcore Bison fans doing that. There's a great fellowship that runs around this program that's really something special.

[roadwarrior]

I only ordered the tickets I am going to use.

[GOB1SON]

I only ordered the tickets I am going to use.

I'll do the same. However, I will order more than my season ticket allotment.

I am pretty confident that no one that ends up with the NDSU allotment will be scalping on Stubhub. Those seats will be full of SU fans.

[HerdBot]

Bump ten char

[EmeraldCityBison]

Did anyone who reserved Team Makers tickets to the game get any other delivery option than "Will Call"? Having to distribute 4k+ tickets at a will call window might cause problems...

[56BISON73]

Did anyone who reserved Team Makers tickets to the game get any other delivery option than "Will Call"? Having to distribute 4k+ tickets at a will call window might cause problems...

That was my only option also. Iam on hold right now with the ticket office to get this corrected.

[CAS4127]

Did anyone who reserved Team Makers tickets to the game get any other delivery option than "Will Call"? Having to distribute 4k+ tickets at a will call window might cause problems...

According to the email confirmation from gobison, we will be notified of ticket "pick up procedures" when we are notified of whether we recieved the tickets that we requested.

[EmeraldCityBison]

Could it mean that you pick up your tickets in Fargo at the NDSU ticket office window? Or you have to get them at Pizza Hut Park? I hope its the former.

[CarringtonBison]

I talked to representative of the ticket office today and they said it was crazy and "almost getting out of hand". They are looking at the 25 ticket per person allotment closely. If they run short, they are going to look at each allotment and possibly limit it to the # of season tickets people purchased (ie bought 25 tickets but only had 4 season tickets)-unless there is some justification for it. So if you are one that did that, be possibly prepared to not get those extra 20 tickets for friends/family/profit.

I, for one, ordered only what my season ticket allotment was.

[spelunker64]

I talked to representative of the ticket office today and they said it was crazy and "almost getting out of hand". They are looking at the 25 ticket per person allotment closely. If they run short, they are going to look at each allotment and possibly limit it to the # of season tickets people purchased (ie bought 25 tickets but only had 4 season tickets)-unless there is some justification for it. So if you are one that did that, be possibly prepared to not get those extra 20 tickets for friends/family/profit.

I, for one, ordered only what my season ticket allotment was.

Yeah, they screwed up by allowing 25/transaction, 10 like the gopher game or only actual season tickets would have made more sense.

[KC Bison]

Looked at Stub Hub today. There are 60 tickets available right now, ranging from $250 to $600 each. Looks like they weren't very good seats either. Looks like a shake-down. Assume that waiting game is needed to bring these outrageous prices down.

[THEsocalledfan]

I talked to representative of the ticket office today and they said it was crazy and "almost getting out of hand". They are looking at the 25 ticket per person allotment closely. If they run short, they are going to look at each allotment and possibly limit it to the # of season tickets people purchased (ie bought 25 tickets but only had 4 season tickets)-unless there is some justification for it. So if you are one that did that, be possibly prepared to not get those extra 20 tickets for friends/family/profit.

I, for one, ordered only what my season ticket allotment was.

My only comment is limiting to only the season ticket allotment should only be done if you get to the point where some season ticket holders can't get them. I have been planing on getting tickets though a teammaker friend, and feel that is pretty darn legit. Why not put a limit of 6 or 8 or what ever your number unless you currently buy more tickets than that?

[56BISON73]

Did anyone who reserved Team Makers tickets to the game get any other delivery option than "Will Call"? Having to distribute 4k+ tickets at a will call window might cause problems...

Just got off the phone with the ticket office. Will call is the ONLY option. If you are from out of town they will have a will call thing set up in Frisco so you can pick up your tickets there.

[Gully]

I talked to representative of the ticket office today and they said it was crazy and "almost getting out of hand". They are looking at the 25 ticket per person allotment closely. If they run short, they are going to look at each allotment and possibly limit it to the # of season tickets people purchased (ie bought 25 tickets but only had 4 season tickets)-unless there is some justification for it. So if you are one that did that, be possibly prepared to not get those extra 20 tickets for friends/family/profit.

I, for one, ordered only what my season ticket allotment was.

Changing the rules now would make a bad situation worse. If they wanted to limit it to 10 they should have done that to start with. Now should people on someone elses list for 2 hedge their bets and order 2 on their own account as well? This will make an even bigger mess.

[KC Bison]

Go Bison says that by noon Monday, they already had more requests than they had tickets. It may be too late already to get tickets from them, unless you are a big time donor.

[EmeraldCityBison]

Just got off the phone with the ticket office. Will call is the ONLY option. If you are from out of town they will have a will call thing set up in Frisco so you can pick up your tickets there.

Good to know. But could I still pick them up in Fargo? I'll be there for the holidays.

[56BISON73]

Yes you can pick them up in Fargo.

[Bison bison]

Changing the rules now would make a bad situation worse. If they wanted to limit it to 10 they should have done that to start with. Now should people on someone elses list for 2 hedge their bets and order 2 on their own account as well? This will make an even bigger mess.


I don't think it would make a mess, but they screwed up with the buy up to 25 thing and they need to live with it.

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO EASY TO LIMIT SALES TO THE NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS PURCHASED.

[56BISON73]

25 tickets is way too many. My god why would they allow someone that many when you are only getting 4,000 tickets.

[spelunker64]

I don't see hardcore Bison fans doing that. There's a great fellowship that runs around this program that's really something special.

Just called on six tickets for $90/ticket on Craigslist. Got a reply back from the dude (ndsu.edu email by the way) that he just bumped them up to $250 because that is what stubhub is going for...

[Bison bison]

Probably because it's the program's default and it wouldn't take 10 minutes to figure out how to change it.

[Gully]

I don't think it would make a mess, but they screwed up with the buy up to 25 thing and they need to live with it.

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO EASY TO LIMIT SALES TO THE NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS PURCHASED.

Yes, that WOULD have been easy. But since they didn't do that how would you answer my question?

[IndyBison]

I'm guessing patience will be rewarded on pricing but understand not everyone can be patient. As I recall from my econ classes, price is set where the supply and demand lines cross. Right now there is a lot of demand and very limited supply. Since there is a perception that supply may not get better, the price is driven up as evidenced by the Craig's list person. If you are willing to be patient I'm guessing the supply will eventually rise up to be closer to demand (or even higher) which will result in tickets around face value. I really hope I'm right because it would suck if loyal fans weren't able to go or they had to pay crazy stupid prices to go.

[spelunker64]

I'm guessing patience will be rewarded on pricing but understand not everyone can be patient. As I recall from my econ classes, price is set where the supply and demand lines cross. Right now there is a lot of demand and very limited supply. Since there is a perception that supply may not get better, the price is driven up as evidenced by the Craig's list person. If you are willing to be patient I'm guessing the supply will eventually rise up to be closer to demand (or even higher) which will result in tickets around face value. I really hope I'm right because it would suck if loyal fans weren't able to go or they had to pay crazy stupid prices to go.

Hope you're right

[56BISON73]

I don't think it would make a mess, but they screwed up with the buy up to 25 thing and they need to live with it.

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SO EASY TO LIMIT SALES TO THE NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS PURCHASED.

Or what many institutions do is allow you so many seats depending on your giving level. Circle of Champions 10 tix. The next level 8. next level 6 etc.

[Bison bison]

That would make sense as well.

It's too late to put the shit back in the horse.

[onbison09]

Absolutely stunning that the NCAA and NDSU would mess something like this up. I guess this proves, yet again, that money talks and the regular fans walk.

[Bison bison]

Why is that in purple?

[THEsocalledfan]

For all planning to fly, here is a very helpful web site to compare multiple airlines and airports:

http://matrix.itasoftware.com/

[bisonmike2]

Because it's not stunning that the NCAA would fuck something up?

[onbison09]

because it's not stunning that the ncaa would fuck something up?

ding ding ding ding

[MNLonghorn10]

I talked to representative of the ticket office today and they said it was crazy and "almost getting out of hand". They are looking at the 25 ticket per person allotment closely. If they run short, they are going to look at each allotment and possibly limit it to the # of season tickets people purchased (ie bought 25 tickets but only had 4 season tickets)-unless there is some justification for it. So if you are one that did that, be possibly prepared to not get those extra 20 tickets for friends/family/profit.

I, for one, ordered only what my season ticket allotment was.
uh you think...the 25 allotment is so dumb.

[CAS4127]

uh you think...the 25 allotment is so dumb.

My hunch is that the number of "pre-bought" tickets was higher than normal this year do to the teams in the later rounds of the PO's-->both MT schools, us, UNI, GSU, SHSU, etc. SHSU is close, and the other teams mentioned travel damn well!!

[EmeraldCityBison]

Has anyone noticed a charge from the ticket office for their tickets yet? A friend of mine (not in TM) put in his request for 6 tickets and was charged $300. After a call into the ticket office, he found out that they did run the charge for the 6 tickets and it was by mistake.

It'll be interesting to see if the ticket office still gives them their tickets or if the charges are reversed. I wouldn't be surprised if they're reversed.

Anyone see anything similar?

[CAS4127]

Why is NDSU's ticket office allow until Friday to sign up for tickets. Would it not be better for all to have said Wednesday. People would be able to book flights easier/cheaper, make planning a bit more easy, etc.

[THEsocalledfan]

Why is NDSU's ticket office allowing until Friday to sign up for tickets. Would it not be better for all to have said Wednesday. People would be able to book flights easier/cheaper, make planning a bit more easy, etc.

No shit Sherlock, next question. :biggrin:

[GOB1SON]

My hunch is that the number of "pre-bought" tickets was higher than normal this year do to the teams in the later rounds of the PO's-->both MT schools, us, UNI, GSU, SHSU, etc. SHSU is close, and the other teams mentioned travel damn well!!

I think you are exactly right.

Since this is our first "time around the block" so to speak, I think a lot of us were caught unaware of the dynamics of how to acquire tickets. Montana and GSU are seasoned veterans on managing deep playoff runs and SHSU is just down the road so they bought large early. We got caught with our pants down.

I love how well we travel. It is so awesome to see us at this level of support.

What will it look like after a NC or two?

[56BISON73]

I think you are exactly right.

Since this is our first "time around the block" so to speak, I think a lot of us were caught unaware of the dynamics of how to acquire tickets. Montana and GSU are seasoned veterans on managing deep playoff runs and SHSU is just down the road so they bought large early. We got caught with our pants down.


I love how well we travel. It is so awesome to see us at this level of support.

What will it look like after a NC or two?

Same thing happened last year with Montana. Everyone thought NDSU was going to get a bunch of tickets. When they didnt it was all panic just like now.

[SDbison]

My hunch is that the number of "pre-bought" tickets was higher than normal this year do to the teams in the later rounds of the PO's-->both MT schools, us, UNI, GSU, SHSU, etc. SHSU is close, and the other teams mentioned travel damn well!! My thoughts are the increased demand for FCS championship tickets can also be attributed to the delay of 3 weeks between semi-finals and final game. More national visibility with a game on the last weekend of college football. Maybe time for the NCAA to rethink the small field approach to the FCS title game.

[HerdBot]

Here is a list of ticket brokers in texas
http://www.natb.org/find/
type texas and search
do a search by typing FCS in the browser

[tjbison]

My thoughts are the increased demand for FCS championship tickets can also be attributed to the delay of 3 weeks between semi-finals and final game. More national visibility with a game on the last weekend of college football. Maybe time for the NCAA to rethink the small field approach to the FCS title game.

I agree with the field size, but also would like to see it sold out and create more "buzz" and a better atmosphere.

[90BISON]

Section 109, Row 17, 4 seats

90BISON +3 or +5 Compared to the tickets, the lodging and travel arrangements should be the easy part......

[northendzone]

All the brokers in Dallas list the same DB of tickets available.... In the same sections - NCAA or someone is holding onto tickets...... I have three weeks to wait - we will get tickets and probably pay less than face value....

[tjbison]

All the brokers in Dallas list the same DB of tickets available.... In the same sections - NCAA or someone is holding onto tickets...... I have three weeks to wait - we will get tickets and probably pay less than face value....

Seriously you think your going to pay under $40???? NO WAY

[HerdBot]

http://www.stubhub.com/2011-ncaa-division-1-football-championship-tickets/

http://www.ticketliquidator.com/tix/tickets.aspx?evtid=1745723

http://onlineticketstexas.com/ResultsEvent.aspx?event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Footba ll+Championship

starts at $194.00

http://frontrowtickets.com/tickets/pizza-hut-park/01_07_2012_1200_pm/ncaa-fcs-division-i-football-championship-tickets.aspx
starts at $194

http://www.worldwidetickets.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
starts at $194

http://www.ticketbroker.com/ticket/ncaa-fcs-division-i-football-championship/1745723.html
starts $196


http://www.besttix.com/Event/FCS-Football-Championships-Pizza-Hut-Park-Soccer-2012-01-07-TBA-Tickets
$240

http://www.satixx.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
$236

http://www.truevalueticketbroker.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
$240

http://www.goldentickets.com/Other-Events/FCS-Football-Tickets.htm
$255

http://www.greattickets.com/ncaa-i-football-championship/tickets/1201084/
$299

http://www.lowerleveltickets.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
$244

http://alamotickets.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
$210

http://www.ticketsource.com/1745723/NCAA-FCS-Division-I-Football-Championship
$280

http://www.tfusa.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1745723&event=NCAA+FCS+Division+I+Football+Championship
$260

[onbison09]

Brother just texted and said Stubhub's down to 125. Patience.........

[HerdBot]

Try positing ad's or checking tickets on craigslist for Missoula, Bozeman, or Statesboro. I actually saw a few out there.

[NDSUstudent]

People looking for tickets might want to PM this guy....


I also wont be raping your *** like the classless Texas will be. The tickets I have will be sold for face value.


http://www.anygivensaturday.com/showthread.php?103386-How-many-tickets-does-NDSU-need-for-the-NC-game

[pwbnd]

Brother just texted and said Stubhub's down to 125. Patience.........

^^^this...if everyone just chills out a bit and doesn't go shelling out $250 per ticket, the prices will come down. There's already one single seat out there on Stubhub this morning (good seat, sidline) for 65 bucks.

You might have to pay more than face value if you don't get in on NDSU's initial allotment, but you sure as heck won't have to pay more than $200 per ticket.

Everybody wait until next week to buy a ticket and you'll get them for a lot cheaper. Right now the fans are panicking...the time to buy is closer to game time when the ticket brokers are panicking.

[CAS4127]

FYI, there is a guy trying to put a bus together that would leave Thursday after work and return Sunday, arriving in Fargo around 6:00 a.m. Monday. Price is gonna be reasonable, and will include 2 hotel rooms. I suggested that he post it here on BV to see what interest there is.

[BISONBRI53]

Your TM priority points are posted on the TM website under your account. If you have forgotten or lost your log in info you should be able to call TM and get the info you need.

So where does a person stand with TM points? What # would get you tickets to the game? I know I saw this somewhere else so sorry for asking again. Just wondering what my chances are for the 4 tickets we get for the season.

[clayton24]

My brother is on coaching staff at SHSU. We have a bus full of friends/family heading down to Frisco from Kansas City. He can only get us 4 seats. We need at least 12 more. Sam Houston side preferred, but we will take anything. I also have 4 seats in 108 row 26 (your side) that I'd like to trade for 4 comparable seats on SHSU side. Please email me at cdish24@aol.com or call my cell at 816-392-5918. Thanks


Clay

[CAS4127]

So where does a person stand with TM points? What # would get you tickets to the game? I know I saw this somewhere else so sorry for asking again. Just wondering what my chances are for the 4 tickets we get for the season.

Whatever you heard or read is complete speculation and/or conjecture at this point IMO.

[Bison"FANatic"]

They are adding some new teammakers or donations are coming in to get a better spot in line. In the last 18 hours I have moved about 11 spots back from where I would've been if I had requested tickets.

[Bison bison]

Of course.

High rollers can have their business write a check for $10,000 and then buy 25 tickets. Quite a deal.

[NDSUstudent]

Booked my flight...MSP-DFW Jan 6-Jan 9..$250! Thank you Priceline.

[AmberValley]

Just want to let everyone know that Fargo Jet Center is sponsoring a flight down to Frisco, TX. We’ve been working with Travel Incorporated and NDSU Team Makers to help move this along. We’ve already sold out two flights and we’ve scheduled a third flight. If you know of anyone who is interested in booking or if you would just like more information, please check out the following link:

www.ebsportstours.com/teams/northdakotastate.html

If you receive any calls, please direct them to my extension – 175

Thanks,

Kindra Mahler
Marketing Coordinator
Charter & Line Service Sales
Fargo Jet Center, Inc.
3802 - 20th Street North•Fargo, ND 58102
kmahler@fargojet.com • www.fargojet.com • www.whyfargo.com
(p) 701.373.8867•(f) 701.237.6887

[THEsocalledfan]

Just want to let everyone know that Fargo Jet Center is sponsoring a flight down to Frisco, TX. We’ve been working with Travel Incorporated and NDSU Team Makers to help move this along. We’ve already sold out two flights and we’ve scheduled a third flight. If you know of anyone who is interested in booking or if you would just like more information, please check out the following link:

www.ebsportstours.com/teams/northdakotastate.html

If you receive any calls, please direct them to my extension – 175

Thanks,

Kindra Mahler
Marketing Coordinator
Charter & Line Service Sales
Fargo Jet Center, Inc.
3802 - 20th Street North•Fargo, ND 58102
kmahler@fargojet.com • www.fargojet.com • www.whyfargo.com
(p) 701.373.8867•(f) 701.237.6887

One point; they whole "game ticket not included" could be a serious issue for you, but carry on.

[SDbison]

Booked my flight...MSP-DFW Jan 6-Jan 9..$250! Thank you Priceline. Single ticket? We had a group of 5 departing MSP Jan 4 and returning Jan 9 for $302 each (without rental car) thru priceline. Getting a larger vehicle included for 5 days for another $68 each.

[NDSUstudent]

Single ticket? We had a group of 5 departing MSP Jan 4 and returning Jan 9 for $302 each (without rental car) thru priceline. Getting a larger vehicle included for 5 days for another $68 each.

Yep, just a single ticket on Frontier airline. Thought I may as well get it now before NDSU gives out tickets and everyone is looking for flights.

[heckler]

My brother is on coaching staff at SHSU. We have a bus full of friends/family heading down to Frisco from Kansas City. He can only get us 4 seats. We need at least 12 more. Sam Houston side preferred, but we will take anything. I also have 4 seats in 108 row 26 (your side) that I'd like to trade for 4 comparable seats on SHSU side. Please email me at cdish24@aol.com or call my cell at 816-392-5918.

Clay

Congrats on the free daily porn emails. (Pf)

[pwbnd]

NDSU alumni has added another "official fan hotel."

http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1194

ALOFT Hotel
Rate $109
6853 North Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX 75024
Direct to hotel: (214) 474-2520 press (0) for Front Desk
Central reservations: 877-462-5638
Please ask for the “North Dakota State Alumni” group rate.

[onbison09]

NDSU alumni has added another "official fan hotel."

http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1194

ALOFT Hotel
Rate $109
6853 North Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX 75024
Direct to hotel: (214) 474-2520 press (0) for Front Desk
Central reservations: 877-462-5638
Please ask for the “North Dakota State Alumni” group rate.

Very nice hotel BTW

[CAS4127]

Hotel for 4 nights @ $40/nite (Plano Quality Inn)-->booked.

Airline tickets out of Sioux Falls @ $384/per (direct flight)-->booked.

50 yardline game tickets @$40-->booked and on the way.

And, guess what? None of the above had anything to do with me being a teammaker or former player.

Not braggin', just sayin'!

Now I can go discuss the game in other threads.

[Thunder_Struck]

Hotel for 4 nights @ $40/nite (Plano Quality Inn)-->booked.

Airline tickets out of Sioux Falls @ $384/per (direct flight)-->booked.

50 yardline game tickets @$40-->booked and on the way.

And, guess what? None of the above had anything to do with me being a teammaker or former player.

Not braggin', just sayin'!

Now I can go discuss the game in other threads.

Do you plan on hitchhiking to your hotel and to the stadium?

[CAS4127]

Do you plan on hitchhiking to your hotel and to the stadium?

Ya, need to deal with that issue yet. Figured 4m might hook me up!!!

[Thunder_Struck]

Ya, need to deal with that issue yet. Figured 4m might hook me up!!!


I thought maybe one of those Indian motorcycle girls was picking you up.

[56BISON73]

So where does a person stand with TM points? What # would get you tickets to the game? I know I saw this somewhere else so sorry for asking again. Just wondering what my chances are for the 4 tickets we get for the season.

NObody knows what number the cut off will be until all the tickets are taken..

[Swaghook]

Lucky enough to have our 4 tickets from the NCAA site. Next year we will be buying them the weekend that the Bison achieve 8 D-I wins if they are on sale that early.

[CAS4127]

I thought maybe one of those Indian motorcycle girls was picking you up.

That will work--but what about the wife?!

[NDSUstudent]

Just checked priceline...some Friday-Monday flights for $256(all fees included).

[BlueBisonRock]

That will work--but what about the wife?!

She can ride with us.

[4mcruenomore]

She can ride with us.

Nothing like some good "road head"

[BlueBisonRock]

Nothing like some good "road head"

She is a lovely woman who deserves a break. Sorry CAS, only room for one.

[Thunder_Struck]

That will work--but what about the wife?!

She isn't one of them?

[HerdBot]

Bison media blog says standing room available Wed not sure if that's today or next Wed

[roadwarrior]

Bison media blog says standing room available Wed not sure if that's today or next Wed

This is what the Bison media blog said:


Hearing from the NCAA today, they told me they planned on making an announcement on standing room tickets if they would be available sometime on Wednesday.

Which would mean today since that was written yesterday.

And that "if" word is pretty big.

[jon3837]

Another epic fail by the NCAA by making the standing room tickets available BEFORE bison fans find out if the received tickets from NDSU!!!

[CAS4127]

Another epic fail by the NCAA by making the standing room tickets available BEFORE bison fans find out if the received tickets from NDSU!!!

Or on purpose . . . . . . . .

[HerdBot]

Or on purpose . . . . . . . .

I'll check throughout the day to see if they are online. I'll call to see if they are only over the phone. [edit i called at 950 am and not available yet] Once they are I'll post another thread to alert everyone and we can just let it die. Give me crap now before I do it! :)

[CAS4127]

I'll check throughout the day to see if they are online. I'll call to see if they are only over the phone. [edit i called at 950 am and not available yet] Once they are I'll post another thread to alert everyone and we can just let it die. Give me crap now before I do it! :)

I think there are going to be tickets for sale tomorrow after the go.bison notification is sent out, so starting a new thread on tickets for sale may not be a bad idea, and who else but you to start a new thread???!!!!!:biggrin::hide::duel:

[IndyBison]

If the NCAA does sell SRO tickets I wonder if they will only offer them through the school's allocation.

[bisonmike2]

Anybody willing to buy me a game ticket , hotel for one or two nights, as well as transportation to and from Minneapolis? Just thought I'd ask. You don't know until you ask.:biggrin:

[CAS4127]

Anybody willing to buy me a game ticket , hotel for one or two nights, as well as transportation to and from Minneapolis? Just thought I'd ask. You don't know until you ask.:biggrin:

Are u a hndyman, as in painting, woodwork, trim work, etc.?

[pwbnd]

If the NCAA does sell SRO tickets I wonder if they will only offer them through the school's allocation.

Izzo just tweeted SRO available on January 3rd through NCAA.com.

http://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY

[CAS4127]

Depending how many SROs are released, the scalpers may be getting nervous about that.

[bisonmike2]

Are u a hndyman, as in painting, woodwork, trim work, etc.?

No skills what so ever. Just looking for a handout, free and clear. Do I deserve it? Absolutely not. Do I have a good reason why somebody should do that? Nope. But I can be fun to hang out with up to 12 beers. After that I can be a dick.

[northendzone]

Between those SRO and having about 10,000 more tickets release to season ticket holders (NDSU and Sam Houston) today..... Watch the ticket prices drop!!!!!! Competition and Supply are a consumers best friend.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Looks like they are putting bleachers on the stage for the bands and that will allow NDSU to have extra tickets. Probably why it jumped from 4000 available to 4600 available.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/colleges/post/_/id/4675803/fcs-title-game-in-frisco-officially-sold-out

[Tatanka]

Per Izzo tweet: SRO tickets go on sale at ncaa.com at 10am on January 3.

[NDSUstudent]

Per Izzo tweet: SRO tickets go on sale at ncaa.com at 10am on January 3.

Why wouldn't they give them to NDSU and SHSU?

[Professor Chaos]

With as many tickets that are getting scalped for ridiculous prices, there's probably a good chance you could find a seat after the game starts with a SRO ticket.

[DePereBisonFan]

Per Izzo tweet: SRO tickets go on sale at ncaa.com at 10am on January 3.

If this is true, that would make my day. I will be by my computer at 10am making sure to get those.

[Tatanka]

It's true.

[northendzone]

Anyone get their Bison Ticket confirmations yet? They said today, tomorrow (thursday) morning at the latest..... I would have figured many would start getting the confirmation soon......

[lcbison]

LC and 24 of his closest friends are in. Props to mgbison and Uncle Visa

[17>1]

Not sure if this has been covered, but I think parking for this event is free. At least that's my understanding. Not much of a contribution to this thread, but I'm so jacked up, I just wanted to add something.

[Swaghook]

Not sure if this has been covered, but I think parking for this event is free. At least that's my understanding. Not much of a contribution to this thread, but I'm so jacked up, I just wanted to add something.

Someone said $10 for parking.

[bisongirl]

Anyone get their Bison Ticket confirmations yet? They said today, tomorrow (thursday) morning at the latest..... I would have figured many would start getting the confirmation soon......

I logged into our account and our order is no longer there so I'm assuming that means we did not get the ones we requested... :(

[CAS4127]

They did not say anything about today, they said Thursday morning. Can people read and comprehend around here-->stupid!!! Jeeeez, if not enough dumb info here already!!!??

[4mcruenomore]

They did not say anything about today, they said Thursday morning. Can people read and comprehend around here-->stupid!!! Jeeeez, if not enough dumb info here already!!!??

hahaha, quit quoting me.

[CAS4127]

hahaha, quit quoting me.

Shut up long-haired hippie-->u need not apply!!

[bisongirl]

They did not say anything about today, they said Thursday morning. Can people read and comprehend around here-->stupid!!! Jeeeez, if not enough dumb info here already!!!??

Actually, they said BY Thursday morning, so some people could take that as meaning today. :)

[CAS4127]

Actually, they said BY Thursday morning, so some people could take that as meaning today. :)

It ain't Thursday morning yet, is it?! Read it however ur little heart desires, as will I, but I will sleep well tonight-->thanks!!

[HerdBot]

Gene Taylor was on the radio. Encouraged all Bison fans to head down to Texas and join the watch parties ans celebrations. He said to find a scalper.

[northendzone]

They did not say anything about today, they said Thursday morning. Can people read and comprehend around here-->stupid!!! Jeeeez, if not enough dumb info here already!!!??

The Forum ran a story yesterday (Wednesday) saying today - at the latest Thursday morning. Please reference link below published yesterday with headline "FCS title game ticket notification set for today
"

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/344859/group/Sports/

[northendzone]

Sorry wrong article...

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/344728/group/Sports/


Taylor said NDSU will find out today if the NCAA has any more tickets to add to the school’s allotment. Taylor said fans that earn tickets would be notified either today or Thursday morning.

[HerdBot]

Does anyone know if the 500 student tickets are included in the 4600. or additional?

[CAS4127]

Does anyone know if the 500 student tickets are included in the 4600. or additional?

Additional!!

[HerdBot]

Additional!!

5200 fans + 500 from charters + a total guess of 2k fans who bought from the NCAA website and stub hub =close to 8k Bison Fans + 10k Sam Houston + 2k locals who really dont care but just want to wat

[northendzone]

I am glad the negativity is gone and I appologize for any that I added, the process was tough - now time to focus on Bison Football.

[Trampled]

Negativity is only over if you have tickets. Promised my 10 year old grandson I would take him to frisco if the bison won. He has been to every home game this year (300 miles round trip). We purchased plane tickets on way home from last game never dreaming buying a ticket for the game would be a problem. I am a first year Teammaker with 5 season tickets. We are going to go anyway and hope for the best....to buy a ticket there. If can't score a reasonable ticket, then we will watch on TV in frisco with others in same boat! But I am wondering why I should be a teammaker again as there is little chance that I could ever catch up and earn enough priorty points to " qualify".

[56BISON73]

Negativity is only over if you have tickets. Promised my 10 year old grandson I would take him to frisco if the bison won. He has been to every home game this year (300 miles round trip). We purchased plane tickets on way home from last game never dreaming buying a ticket for the game would be a problem. I am a first year Teammaker with 5 season tickets. We are going to go anyway and hope for the best....to buy a ticket there. If can't score a reasonable ticket, then we will watch on TV in frisco with others in same boat! But I am wondering why I should be a teammaker again as there is little chance that I could ever catch up and earn enough priorty points to " qualify".

Being a TM isnt about whether you get playoff tickets. That is a perk for being a TM after time. You joined TM to help fund athletic scholorships.

[Trampled]

Have to consider saving the money to buy scalp tickets in future.

[CAS4127]

Have to consider saving the money to buy scalp tickets in future.

Not helping with scholarships may mean there will no future PO games-->just sayin'!

[Trampled]

This is all so easy for you AHs to say when you are sitting there with tickets! Where did it say in the Teammakers application that I would get priority for seats in playoff for National championship according to my contribution? Just sayin...

[BlueBisonRock]

This is all so easy for you AHs to say when you are sitting there with tickets! Where did it say in the Teammakers application that I would get priority for seats in playoff for National championship according to my contribution? Just sayin...

As an FYI, my points missed the cuttoff also. I still plan to get season tickets and maintain my teammaker membership next year. And yes, I am going to Frisco thanks to a friend getting tickets before the big squeeze.

I will agree that improvements can be made and hope to see those improvements put in place next year.

Go Bison.

[Trampled]

good for you, but I will reconsider the donation. sorry . This elitism may backfire . At the beginning of the year all anyone cares about is filling the stands. They need bodies for this and they can't all donate 1000 - 10,000 to be there.

[56BISON73]

This is all so easy for you AHs to say when you are sitting there with tickets! Where did it say in the Teammakers application that I would get priority for seats in playoff for National championship according to my contribution? Just sayin...


AHs??????????????????? Interesting.

[CAS4127]

This is all so easy for you AHs to say when you are sitting there with tickets! Where did it say in the Teammakers application that I would get priority for seats in playoff for National championship according to my contribution? Just sayin...

Where did it say u would?! I knew nothing about anything when I joined. I joined to support NDSU athletics, nothing more, nothing less.???

[Comfortably Numb Bison]

This is all so easy for you AHs to say when you are sitting there with tickets! Where did it say in the Teammakers application that I would get priority for seats in playoff for National championship according to my contribution? Just sayin...

The amount of TM membership dues is based on location in the FD and AMOUNT of tickets you wish to have seats for. SO WHY was the allotment limit set at 25? If you're the highest contributer in TM and normally order 5 tickets the limit should have been 5 until everyone had a chance at the 4600 allotment(example). Starting at top and then working the way down the list. After everyone was satisfied then extra could have been given starting a top of list again. YES IM BITTER

[Trampled]

Thin skin?

[56BISON73]

good for you, but I will reconsider the donation. sorry . This elitism may backfire . At the beginning of the year all anyone cares about is filling the stands. They need bodies for this and they can't all donate 1000 - 10,000 to be there.


Question. Youve been a Teamamker just this year correct? Thank you for joining. There are many many teammakers that have been giving to NDSU for 20-30 years. Would it be fair to those Teammakers to give you a seat over them? This has nothing to do with elitism. But has everything to do with commiment to the Bison.

[56BISON73]

Where did it say u would?! I knew nothing about anything when I joined. I joined to support NDSU athletics, nothing more, nothing less.???

Same here. I knew nothing of priority points when I first joined. It was about giving back and going forward.

[Trampled]

Exactly , Numb....so if people joined for scholarships only, why did this lottery ever develop? Who decided that these tickets are released to teammakers and not general public? So now the Teammakers donations are NOT just for scholarships are they?

[CAS4127]

Exactly , Numb....so if people joined for scholarships only, why did this lottery ever develop? Who decided that these tickets are released to teammakers and not general public? So now the Teammakers donations are NOT just for scholarships are they?

And that would be just fine.

LETS GO BISON.

[56BISON73]

The amount of TM membership dues is based on location in the FD and AMOUNT of tickets you wish to have seats for. SO WHY was the allotment limit set at 25? If you're the highest contributer in TM and normally order 5 tickets the limit should have been 5 until everyone had a chance at the 4600 allotment(example). Starting at top and then working the way down the list. After everyone was satisfied then extra could have been given starting a top of list again. YES IM BITTER

I dont know of one school that does that type of distribution. Distribution is based on level of giving over time. 25 tickets were too much I agree. But the big harbinger was the NCAA allotment of only 4,000.

[bison68]

I have somethings I want to ask for anyone in the know. I am a season ticket holder of 5 yrs, but not a Team Maker. Since I didn't get tickets I figured I needed to do something to get me more points for the next time. If I was to make a donation, would I still be able to get my same seats? Next if I wanted to get seats into the Team Maker section would I still have to pay for the seats along with the tickets or does the donation take precedence over the price of the seats?

[Bisonguy]

I have somethings I want to ask for anyone in the know. I am a season ticket holder of 5 yrs, but not a Team Maker. Since I didn't get tickets I figured I needed to do something to get me more points for the next time. If I was to make a donation, would I still be able to get my same seats? Next if I wanted to get seats into the Team Maker section would I still have to pay for the seats along with the tickets or does the donation take precedence over the price of the seats?

You can still keep your same seats. If you donate $5,500 or more per year your tickets are part of your donation. Otherwise it's donation plus the cost of tickets.

[56BISON73]

I have somethings I want to ask for anyone in the know. I am a season ticket holder of 5 yrs, but not a Team Maker. Since I didn't get tickets I figured I needed to do something to get me more points for the next time. If I was to make a donation, would I still be able to get my same seats? Next if I wanted to get seats into the Team Maker section would I still have to pay for the seats along with the tickets or does the donation take precedence over the price of the seats?

You should be able to. TM section --you make a donation to TM for the section and seat you wish to sit in. The tickets are seperate. Is that what you are asking?

[bison68]

Thanks for the info, now you guys can go about your business as you were.......lol

[56BISON73]

The amount of TM membership dues is based on location in the FD and AMOUNT of tickets you wish to have seats for. SO WHY was the allotment limit set at 25? If you're the highest contributer in TM and normally order 5 tickets the limit should have been 5 until everyone had a chance at the 4600 allotment(example). Starting at top and then working the way down the list. After everyone was satisfied then extra could have been given starting a top of list again. YES IM BITTER

Call the ticket office.

[bison68]

I think I got the information I needed. Thanks alot.

[Comfortably Numb Bison]

Call the ticket office.

Why they haven't listened yet.

[56BISON73]

Why they haven't listened yet.

About what?

[HerdBot]

Bump so I can add student ticket package click.here http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?26354-Student-Ticket-Package

[Bisonfan1]

I have one 2 dbl bed room left in my block of rooms at the Quality Inn Plano for $56.00 I believe, that was not filled and will be released tonight. if you want it, PM me so i can call your name in, and then you call the Hotel to guarantee. First come , first served. There may also be room in the shuttle to the game at 7:30 am, RETURNING TO HOTEL AT APPROX 10:00 pm, from downtown Frisco.

[CaBisonFan]

I have one 2 dbl bed room left in my block of rooms at the Quality Inn Plano for $56.00 I believe, that was not filled and will be released tonight. if you want it, PM me so i can call your name in, and then you call the Hotel to guarantee. First come , first served. There may also be room in the shuttle to the game at 7:30 am, RETURNING TO HOTEL AT APPROX 10:00 pm, from downtown Frisco.

Still have it? If so...what nights?

[CAS4127]

Still have it? If so...what nights?

It's for Friday and Saturday nights, Ca. A bunch of us are staying there.

[HerdBot]

Bump to add game day activities

[4mcruenomore]

Any info yet on the charters? I called and all she would tell me is that they are mailing info out this week and that game tickets will not be mailed, but given out at the airport?

[SamsRams]

dammit i suck and cant find driving info. is it in this thread? can someone give me best directions to frisco from Fargo by road?

[BlueBisonRock]

dammit suck and cant find driving info. is it in this thread? can someone give me best directions to frisco from Fargo by road?

Drive South until you get there. If you find big water or a border, you went too far.

[CAS4127]

dammit i suck and cant find driving info. is it in this thread? can someone give me best directions to frisco from Fargo by road?

Your username belies your post-->just sayin'!

[Swaghook]

dammit i suck and cant find driving info. is it in this thread? can someone give me best directions to frisco from Fargo by road?Have you tried mapquest?

[56BISON73]

dammit i suck and cant find driving info. is it in this thread? can someone give me best directions to frisco from Fargo by road?

I 29 to KC. KC I 35 to Dallas.

[SamsRams]

Your username belies your post-->just sayin'!

ive asked numerous times to change my username. and as i told you oustside sally's i specailize in Vegas nightlife, not on how to get to bumfuck TexASS

56, yeah I thought I saw someone give directions that doesnt put you thru KC. that town is a clusterfuck of wrong turns waiting to happen

[Swaghook]

ive asked numerous times to change my username. and as i told you oustside sally's i specailize in Vegas nightlife, not on how to get to bumfuck TexASS

56, yeah I thought I saw someone give directions that doesnt put you thru KC. that town is a clusterfuck of wrong turns waiting to happen

http://mapq.st/vf2rrT

[56BISON73]

ive asked numerous times to change my username. and as i told you oustside sally's i specailize in Vegas nightlife, not on how to get to bumfuck TexASS

56, yeah I thought I saw someone give directions that doesnt put you thru KC. that town is a clusterfuck of wrong turns waiting to happen

OK

I 29 to Omaha. I 80 west to HWY 81 south. runs in to I 135 to Ok City. Ok City I 35 to Dallas.

ps KC isnt that bad now that most of the construction is over. I 29 to KC. Take I 435 west around KC to I 35-Wichata exit follow to Dallas.

[HerdBot]

Bump bump bump

[CAS4127]

From the Alumni Association:
The North Dakota State University football team will play Sam Houston State in the NCAA Division I Football Championship game. The game will be Sat., Jan. 7, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. CT at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX.
Join Bison fans for the Friday Night Party and Saturday Tailgate Town. See schedule of events below.
Championship information updated often at www.ndsualumni.com (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fnetcommunity%2ffootballchampionship&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480):

Friday and Saturday Schedule of Events (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1196&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)
Travel/Directions (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1195&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)
Game Watch Locations (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1197&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480) – New sites added often.
No ticket? Now what? (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1204&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480) – Other ways to share your Bison Spirit and enjoy the game.
Frisco and Game FAQs (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1205&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)
Broadcast Options (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1198&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)
About Frisco, TX (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=+http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com %2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1201&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)
Get Commemorative Championship Gear (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1207&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)


http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/view.image?Id=2607
Get your commemorative Bandanna (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsubookstore.c om%2fMerchDetail.aspx%3fMerchID%3d1010692%26num%3d 0%26start%3d%26end%3d%26type%3d1%26CategoryName%3d Football&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480) - $10
100% cotton 22"x22" bandana. NDSU vs. Sam Houston State Division I Football Championship commemorative paisley design. How many Bison can you find?


Ticket Information (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1202&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)

Limited amount of standing room only tickets will be sold to the general public starting Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. CST on www.NCAA.com/fcs (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.NCAA.com%2ffcs&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480). Full press release by the NCAA (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.gobison.com%2fV iewArticle.dbml%3fATCLID%3d205351661%26DB_OEM_ID%3 d2400&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480).

Hotels (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2fNetCommunity%2fPage.aspx%3fpid%3d1194&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)
Find NDSU on Facebook (http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2f ndsu.fargo&srcid=12097&srctid=1&erid=4901480)
Go Bison! The March is On!

[HerdBot]

Unless you live under a rock 300 tickets go on sale Fri 31 for teammakers

[HerdBot]

Prices are dropping big time $150-170

[CAS4127]

IndyBison called this-->just sayin'!

[Gully]

IndyBison called this-->just sayin'!

He didn't mention it once......














he mentioned it about 50 times. Sorry Indy. Hey, at least it appears you were right!

[IndyBison]

He didn't mention it once......
he mentioned it about 50 times. Sorry Indy. Hey, at least it appears you were right!
I think I mentioned it 100 times. By the comments of others some never saw it. Thanks CAS and Gully!

[HerdBot]

150 single 175 pairs

[VanClubPres]

Just think by this time next week, we are already going to be winning 21-10.

[HerdBot]

Down to $135 per ticket !

[HerdBot]

Single seats 94 bucks. 125 ea pairs

[HerdBot]

75 for single tickets. $100 in groups up to 4.

[THEsocalledfan]

Time to hit this is no tickets!!!!

[1998braves64]

I am just curious we have a rental car that we will be driving up to the stadium will we be parking in the red lots too or is there more parking lots around? Also curious as to what the parking fee is as I can only find amounts for the soccer team parking events, did find a place it said all other events are free unless otherwise stated. Anyone have any information on this? Just curious so I can plan out that, don't necessarily want to carry too much cash on me (plus helps me keep spending down! especially since we splurged a bit on this trip!).

[bri-dog]

I am just curious we have a rental car that we will be driving up to the stadium will we be parking in the red lots too or is there more parking lots around? Also curious as to what the parking fee is as I can only find amounts for the soccer team parking events, did find a place it said all other events are free unless otherwise stated. Anyone have any information on this? Just curious so I can plan out that, don't necessarily want to carry too much cash on me (plus helps me keep spending down! especially since we splurged a bit on this trip!).

According to NDSU's Alumni Association website -- $10 for cars, $40 for buses/RVs

[56BISON73]

I am just curious we have a rental car that we will be driving up to the stadium will we be parking in the red lots too or is there more parking lots around? Also curious as to what the parking fee is as I can only find amounts for the soccer team parking events, did find a place it said all other events are free unless otherwise stated. Anyone have any information on this? Just curious so I can plan out that, don't necessarily want to carry too much cash on me (plus helps me keep spending down! especially since we splurged a bit on this trip!).

10.00 per spot

[HerdBot]

89 for pairs but better grab today and overnight or ship to your hotel

[HerdBot]

A few of these brokers have a delivery option to deliver to the willcall booth at the stadium . it says an hour before start time

[GradBison]

http://p.twimg.com/AiQsM7JCIAAmN0c.jpg

http://twitter.com/#!/Todd_SLC/status/154296887778877440/photo/1

[Bison"FANatic"]

Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy!!!!!!! Is it Saturday yet!!!!!!!!

[GradBison]

Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy!!!!!!! Is it Saturday yet!!!!!!!!

It's already been a long week.....

[bisonmike2]

I heard Troy Goergen say there is going to be a military flyover for the game. F**king awesome.

[KSBisonFan]

Alumni Association website now has updated activity locations and times.
Note: Saturday gameday attire is Yellow.
CAS had posted this earlier in the thread but this is a nice 1-page summary of events.

http://www.ndsualumni.com/NetCommunity/Document.Doc?id=177

[Wally]

Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy!!!!!!! Is it Saturday yet!!!!!!!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BN6DXTsWYY&feature=related
You need a little of this to start happening?^^^^^^^^^^:)


Honestly, though, I am enjoying the wait and kind of liking that time is standing still. Enjoying this buildup to the game. All the BV chatter, the trip planning, reading all the articles I can, etc is off the charts fun right now. One never knows when this opportunity will arise. Enjoy it. Soak it all in.

[UncleBuck]

My package has us flying out of Dallas at 8:00 pm Sunday night.

Seriously, why so late?

[tjbison]

My package has us flying out of Dallas at 8:00 pm Sunday night.

Seriously, why so late?

Plenty of recovery time.....

[Bison"FANatic"]

My wife had a alumni thing pulled up and I see they say if you are renting a vehicle to get a toll "thingamajig" as the tollway does not take cash or credit card and they take a picture of the license plate and send a bill and it is more expensive than if you have the toll "thingamajig". Looks like they went away from manned toll booths in December 2010. Just a heads up to ask your car rental place or for people driving their own cars to look into.

added:

Here is the note from the Alumni Association:

Note Dallas Tollways: If you are renting a vehicle, please secure a pass toll transponder when you pick up your vehicle. The toll booths do not accept cash or credit cards. If you do not have a transponder, they photograph your license plate and will bill you later at a much higher rate.

[CAS4127]

FYI (Tranny is gay):


If you need transportation to the game in Frisco, you can sign up for a shuttle at the following properties.

Courtyard in Addison
Courtyard in Plano
Residence Inn in Plano
Marriott Legacy in Plano

Pat Simmers
Sr. Associate AD / Team Makers Executive Director

[CAS4127]

This is cool:


Team Makers is sponsoring transportation for former FB players to practice on Friday at 4:00 pm in Frisco, TX. Busses will depart from the following hotels.

1st Bus
3:00 pm Courtyard in Addison
3:15 pm Courtyard in Plano
3:30 pm Residence Inn in Plano

2nd Bus
3:30 pm Marriott Legacy in Plano

You can also sign up for shuttle service to the game and back at those same hotels. The passengers on the charter planes have ground transportation included.

Pat Simmers
Sr. Associate AD / Team Makers Executive Director
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

[onbison09]

My wife had a alumni thing pulled up and I see they say if you are renting a vehicle to get a toll "thingamajig" as the tollway does not take cash or credit card and they take a picture of the license plate and send a bill and it is more expensive than if you have the toll "thingamajig". Looks like they went away from manned toll booths in December 2010. Just a heads up to ask your car rental place or for people driving their own cars to look into.

added:

Here is the note from the Alumni Association:

Note Dallas Tollways: If you are renting a vehicle, please secure a pass toll transponder when you pick up your vehicle. The toll booths do not accept cash or credit cards. If you do not have a transponder, they photograph your license plate and will bill you later at a much higher rate.

Ask for a "Toll Tag". People should know what it means.

[56BISON73]

Where can a person get a toll tag?

[IndyBison]

Where can a person get a toll tag?You should be able to get one from the rental car company. In areas with a lot of toll roads they often come with the toll tags. I was in Dallas this Fall and rented a car and I don't remember if my car had one. I was never on a toll road so I didn't think to check.

One lesson I learned was the toll tag companies often bill you separately from the rental car companies for your tolls. One trip I had in the Philly area they didn't charge my card for the tolls for a couple weeks after my trip. The problem was my card had expired so the charge wouldn't go through. I didn't realize it until I got a collection notice from the company for $3 in unpaid tolls. I tried to contact them to pay it but could never get resolution. I eventually gave up trying to give them my money.

[56BISON73]

You should be able to get one from the rental car company. In areas with a lot of toll roads they often come with the toll tags. I was in Dallas this Fall and rented a car and I don't remember if my car had one. I was never on a toll road so I didn't think to check.

One lesson I learned was the toll tag companies often bill you separately from the rental car companies for your tolls. One trip I had in the Philly area they didn't charge my card for the tolls for a couple weeks after my trip. The problem was my card had expired so the charge wouldn't go through. I didn't realize it until I got a collection notice from the company for $3 in unpaid tolls. I tried to contact them to pay it but could never get resolution. I eventually gave up trying to give them my money.

Im driving my own vehicle so is there any other place to get a tag?

[Bison bison]

they'll send you a bill in the mail.

the problem is rental cars that have a bit of scam going with TXDOT, nailing renters with exorbitant service fees.

[bisonmike2]

Ask for a "Toll Tag". People should know what it means.

Or steal a car while your down there and then you don't have to worry about paying any tolls.

[Bison"FANatic"]

http://www.ntta.org/AboutUs/Where+to+Get+a+TollTag/

This may help, they could at least answer some questions that you have.

[56BISON73]

http://www.ntta.org/AboutUs/Where+to+Get+a+TollTag/

This may help, they could at least answer some questions that you have.

Perfect. called the number and set up a day pass account. They charge your credit card 20.00. After the tag expires they credit the unused portion back to your card. All it takes is one phone call to set it up and saves you 50% over the regular billed tolls.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Just looked at the confirmation on my rental car and this was in there (nice little administrative fee):

POLICY:

DFW - Dallas - DFW International Airport (Texas)
Please note: There are toll roads within this area that have converted or will be converting to all-electronic tolling or cashless tolling. In these areas there is no option for a rental car to stop and pay the tolls in cash. If your travels will take you on a toll road in an area where there is no option to stop and pay cash for the tolls, Pass24 is the perfect solution. If you choose not to select the Pass24 Prepaid Tolling Option and do travel on one of these all-electronic toll roads, and do not have your own tolling device in the vehicle, the applicable toll will be paid for you and an administrative fee of $25.00 will be added to each toll utilized.

[Thunder_Struck]

Just looked at the confirmation on my rental car and this was in there (nice little administrative fee):

POLICY:

DFW - Dallas - DFW International Airport (Texas)
Please note: There are toll roads within this area that have converted or will be converting to all-electronic tolling or cashless tolling. In these areas there is no option for a rental car to stop and pay the tolls in cash. If your travels will take you on a toll road in an area where there is no option to stop and pay cash for the tolls, Pass24 is the perfect solution. If you choose not to select the Pass24 Prepaid Tolling Option and do travel on one of these all-electronic toll roads, and do not have your own tolling device in the vehicle, the applicable toll will be paid for you and an administrative fee of $25.00 will be added to each toll utilized.


I was told my rental from National has this programed into it already.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I was told my rental from National has this programed into it already.

This is dollar

[KSBisonFan]

http://www.ntta.org/AboutUs/Where+to+Get+a+TollTag/



Good link. Thanks. Looks like Kroger and Albertson's in Frisco also have a place to set up the credit card payment option.