PreGame 2011 New Orleans Bowl - Walking To New Orleans

Ok, the confusion continues.....Does Anyone have a physical ticket in their hand?... I called today to get tics and was put on the list.. Jay just said on his show just now you can walk up and get a ticket... I don't think they are right.. he needs to interview the head of the box office to clear everything up..... I understand they have to place those that have put down a deposit first... so, how can they sell tickets before those seats are filled?.. unless they are gen admission.. the tic guy told me the 62.00 tics are VERY limited and are being reserved for VIP's then whatever's left over will be sold.. if any.. anyway... that's my take.....

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Originally Posted by jimbo

Yeah, they have never sold out a Sugar Bowl or BCS championship game at the Superdome before so they don't know what they are doing in NOLA for any college football games.

It's UL's first trip to a bowl game in 41 years and you might not go if you can't sit in an aisle seat???

C'MON MAN!!!

Stay at home and watch it on TV then!!!

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No I will be there. You must not be married. = - )

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Originally Posted by Just1More

Oh Santa Claus... it's "ceremonies"... apparently it didn't sharpen your IQ quite enough. Keep trying...

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Ok Turbine. I'm lobbying for spell check & J1M you aint getting tickets on the 25th either. Be expecting lump of coal in your stocking.

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Originally Posted by Bandwagon King

Ok Turbine. I'm lobbying for spell check & J1M you aint getting tickets on the 25th either. Be expecting lump of coal in your stocking.

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If you're giving em out on the 25th, won't they be a little bit worthless?? :)

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Originally Posted by axg8750

I would agree with this ranking although I am having a hard time with 3 and 4. I think I would have them switched.

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I ranked them that way because of expectations of the programs involved, and the amount of exposure winning in the NCAA tournament brings in comparison to the WCWS. All four choices are fantastic though!

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Originally Posted by leeman

Ok, the confusion continues.....Does Anyone have a physical ticket in their hand?... I called today to get tics and was put on the list.. Jay just said on his show just now you can walk up and get a ticket... I don't think they are right.. he needs to interview the head of the box office to clear everything up..... I understand they have to place those that have put down a deposit first... so, how can they sell tickets before those seats are filled?.. unless they are gen admission.. the tic guy told me the 62.00 tics are VERY limited and are being reserved for VIP's then whatever's left over will be sold.. if any.. anyway... that's my take.....

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I don't think any "tickets" are out yet ... with there being a heirarchy of ticket redemption, it seems to me we need to hear about a deadline for anyone to get in their seat "reservations". Now I am speaking mainly of RCAF, season ticket holders, etc. that have yet to respond ... they would get the best of the rest available seats; then tickets would open up to the casual buyer.

Just my take.

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Originally Posted by leeman

Ok, the confusion continues.....Does Anyone have a physical ticket in their hand?... I called today to get tics and was put on the list.. Jay just said on his show just now you can walk up and get a ticket... I don't think they are right.. he needs to interview the head of the box office to clear everything up..... I understand they have to place those that have put down a deposit first... so, how can they sell tickets before those seats are filled?.. unless they are gen admission.. the tic guy told me the 62.00 tics are VERY limited and are being reserved for VIP's then whatever's left over will be sold.. if any.. anyway... that's my take.....

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I believe Jay said "You can walk up and buy a ticket". Not get one in your hand.

It sounds like these people are basically putting a deposit down with 100% of the money instead of the $30 that we all did.

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Originally Posted by raginsaints

70 out of 120 FBS teams make bowl games. That's more than half.
16 out of like 350 basketball teams make the Sweet 16.
8 out of like 300 teams make the College World Series.


Just because we've underachieved in football doesn't mean making a bowl game is more impressive.

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good statistics and good point

UL Won the national powerlifting championships this year - biggest national sports achievement so far this year. :)

UL football is a "breakthrough" year, but not greatest football season so far .... #1 Oil Bowl 1944 , #2 Grantland Rice Bowl 1970 (9-2 regular season?) ... however, after this season is over plus the bowl game results, then we decide how this year's team ranks.

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Originally Posted by andrepourciau

I believe Jay said "You can walk up and buy a ticket". Not get one in your hand.

It sounds like these people are basically putting a deposit down with 100% of the money instead of the $30 that we all did.

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Yeah, but I'd bet you that jay thinks you could walk away with a ticket... he has no Idea... he doesn't have to worry about that..lol... so, I guess what has to happen is the ticket office has to bust ___ to 'catch up' and assign tickets even while reservations are still being made! They cannot sell ONE physical ticket until that is done...It must be hectic in that office.. I'd be curious to know how many reservations were made just today! Geaux Cajuns!

Are they going to issue generic tickets that don't have the actual opponents playing in the New Orlans Bowl?

I would hope not. Hang tight.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Are they going to issue generic tickets that don't have the actual opponents playing in the New Orlans Bowl?

I would hope not. Hang tight.

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I would hope we get really nice looking tickets with both teams listed on them, pretty and in color. I don't want no cheap looking Ticket Master stuff.

I hope the other team does not have red as a primary color so we can really show our colors, pick out fellow Cajuns and leave no doubt that we have taken over New Orleans.

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Originally Posted by Bandwagon King

Sorry, couldn't pass up the opportunity to get shots on you & J1M in the same day. Attending bowl acceptance cerimonies is sharpening my IQ.

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Hey, no problem. You have to take a shot when you see an opening. :p

IMO, CWS is bigger than this. Not all schools can say they went to world series!!!!!

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Originally Posted by BrockMeaux

I took some video with my camera last night from the awesome Pep Rally for our invitation to the New Orleans Bowl. I didn't get to catch everything, and it's a little shaky sometimes (I was holding my camera above my head and I don't do nearly enough pushups), but I got the important stuff. Can't wait to Paint the Quarter Red!

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XE-b5AacRbE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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Awesome video!

Great summary of the night, indeed. And seeing as the replay of the event is STILL NOT yet on the website, this will do! I'll likely be sending out the beauty to some family/friends that didn't get a chance to make it or watch online.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Are they going to issue generic tickets that don't have the actual opponents playing in the New Orlans Bowl?

I would hope not. Hang tight.

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good question. I would think they might hold off printing tickets until an opponent is announced. I would hope so anyway :)

Ok, here's the real official scoop. All tickets will be assigned on line. You print your reservation on your printer (use color laser printer if you want "pretty"). You then show up at the Mercedes Benz Super Dome, ticket reservation in hand, and the TSA (Ticket Supervisers of America) will then put you in a long line. At this point we are now all equal but glowing with anticipation, excitement and the need to tinkle really bad!!

Then, much anticipated, you proceed to the head of the line after snaking through the teller ropes for 2 hours. Hope you got in line before 5:30! The light shines brightest upon your arrival to the front of the line, food in belly from tailgating. Then....you discover that you must strip to the boxers in a vain effort to prove you are not trying to sneak in a dangerous mixed drink or
two.

Ok, now you are now really jumping with anticipation, ready to watch your Cajuns kick some (soon to be named) butt. WOW, WOW! WOW!!!. Buttttt, oops. They over booked the game and you get offered a free ticket to next years Goat Bowl to watch WKU and LA Tech.!!!!!!

Moral of this story? Chill! This admin is organized and smart. Thy shall be taken care of and we will all have a night to remember ( or forget, depending on how much you drink). GEAUX CAJUNS!!!!

That was great.. thanks.. ps: I could never understand why they did not install lights in the indoor facility.. I guess they didn't think they would need them at night.. they might have to re think that!..lol....

The 11th annual New Orleans Bowl is Saturday, Dec. 17, kickoff at 8:05 p.m. (approximately), at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (73,208 capacity). All team practices will also be held at the Superdome beginning on either Tuesday or Wednesday, Dec. 13-14. The game will air nationally on ESPN and on ESPN Radio at 8 p.m., with the local radio broadcast on KPEL-AM (1420) and KHXT-FM (107.9).

The rest of the story

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Originally Posted by locoguano

Section GNAD14
Row GA9
Seat 1700

These aren't the ones I bought (haven't bought any yet, still waiting on some friends to confirm), but this is a sample of the seats listed. GNAD I assume means General Admisson. This does not correspond with the seating chart for the Saints games. Anyone know the deal here?

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If you're buying those tickets, then you're not purchasing them through the UL Ticket Office. ALL tickets sold by UL will be reserved seats. The only way to purchase General Admission tickets is through the New Orleans Bowl and their ticket outlets/website.

BUY YOUR TICKETS THROUGH UL ! You'll get better seating AND help our University.

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Originally Posted by RCAJUN90

No I will be there. You must not be married. = - )

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He is not a tight wade either!!!

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Originally Posted by gatadotcom

If you're buying those tickets, then you're not purchasing them through the UL Ticket Office. ALL tickets sold by UL will be reserved seats. The only way to purchase General Admission tickets is through the New Orleans Bowl and their ticket outlets/website.

BUY YOUR TICKETS THROUGH UL ! You'll get better seating AND help our University.

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Know facts before you speak. This is directly through the link on RaginCajuns.com.

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Originally Posted by Lafitte the Pirate

He is not a tight wade either!!!

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Quit being a dick

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Originally Posted by locoguano

Know facts before you speak. This is directly through the link on RaginCajuns.com.

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This is what I get when I click on the "online form" link on ragincajuns.com.

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/pagenotfound.html

Does this mean we can no longer use the online form?

yeah.. Just saw that... Was working earlier today.