2016 NO Bowl Ticket Sales?

[cajunjimbo]

I am in 114 the 5th row. How the h e double toothpicks did I get these tickets. It is right around the 50! I am not a high dollar donor.

Those aren't always perceived as great tickets. When you are that low it's hard to see the entire field and a lot of times you are standing more than sitting. If you have kids or vertically challenged guests, it could be difficult to see.

[CajunAmos]

I am in 114 the 5th row. How the h e double toothpicks did I get these tickets. It is right around the 50! I am not a high dollar donor.

I know in the original games it was due to "fit". They had large blocks that were sold which left orphaned doubles around the lower bowl. I think my favorite seats were actually in the second level out of the four games. The three in the lower bowl were on rows 1, about 15, and about 30.

[VObserver]

Couple thoughts:

Reason priority seats may still be available is many higher ranking individuals in RCAF may have requested Club Level seating. I know I did in the past.

Also, even in this down year, NOBODY in the Sun Belt brings as many fans to NOLA than the Cajuns.

Even with that, I'm hopeful the Bowl can visibly see the RED and give some kudos to the Cajun Nation, even if they didn't buy through the Louisiana ticket office.

All priority seating bought through the school is club level seating. (Bunker Club).

[ZoomZoom]

---So mjany Xmas parties this W/E including ours---have to go Saturday morning and miss the week day fun!!!

We just got back from a 15 day vacation, can't justify going to NO just for Saturday AM.

[Hark Mudspeth]

I know times are tough but for those that can't make it (not financially) but because of schedule, if you can afford it buy a ticket and donate it to boys and girls club or wounded warriors or a charity of your choice. It helps the university and you are giving someone a Christmas gift. Just thought if throw that out there because it hadn't really been discussed or suggested.

[CajunDreDog]

Ok, so my bro in law went and got my tickets, his and another friends today.

Mine (#650ish RCAF) is the center section (sec 114) row 6...WTF?!?
Bro in law (#1400+ RCAF) is in the center section but near top.
Friend (#400 something RCAF, thus higher than both of us) is in sec 115.

I'm confused as to how they did this. But whatever lets just go and have a fun time #CajunNation.

[BeauCajun]

I am in 114 the 5th row. How the h e double toothpicks did I get these tickets. It is right around the 50! I am not a high dollar donor.

113, 114 & 115 are "normally" the premium sections on the visitors side. Last game that I sat in the stands I was banished to 139. And I was giving more to the RCAF back then.

[BrockMeaux]

115, 11th row here. Last game we sat in 116 in the first row. They were AMAZING seats. If anybody's worried about sight lines sitting low down...don't.

[Cajun90]

Do not under estimate the economics of this. The Acadiana area shed over 7000 jobs this year but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Those directly in O&G who are still employed have typically taken massive cuts in compensation. So even though they are still employed the disposable income isn't there. I've done some very informal questions to people who own businesses outside of O&G and all consistently discuss a drop in sales between 10 and 20 percent. For many of these people that is a difference between a profit and not breaking even.

Add to that the fact that these same families are trying to piece together Christmas and something like the New Orleans Bowl just isn't in play. I'm definitely in that group. It is a shear economic issue for me. It wouldn't break me but I've got much more pressing issues to address and just can't justify this right now. I know a lot of other people who are in the same boat.

Bottom line is economics is going to keep a lot of people from attending and that is just life. If you are fortunate enough to make it down to New Orleans drink a cold one for me and enjoy the game because it should be a blast.

[HelmutVII]

I bought four tickets and gave them to my brother who lives in new orleans. Told him merry Christmas. Basically killed two birds with one stone. I will stay home and watch on TV.

[Big Buds]

Do not under estimate the economics of this. The Acadiana area shed over 7000 jobs this year but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Those directly in O&G who are still employed have typically taken massive cuts in compensation. So even though they are still employed the disposable income isn't there. I've done some very informal questions to people who own businesses outside of O&G and all consistently discuss a drop in sales between 10 and 20 percent. For many of these people that is a difference between a profit and not breaking even.

Add to that the fact that these same families are trying to piece together Christmas and something like the New Orleans Bowl just isn't in play. I'm definitely in that group. It is a shear economic issue for me. It wouldn't break me but I've got much more pressing issues to address and just can't justify this right now. I know a lot of other people who are in the same boat.

Bottom line is economics is going to keep a lot of people from attending and that is just life. If you are fortunate enough to make it down to New Orleans drink a cold one for me and enjoy the game because it should be a blast.

Well said, good sir. From March to late August I was unemployed due to market conditions. I have a college education, Louisiana '11, and left a safe and stable position to take a risky yet lucrative job offer the previous year that ended up being one of the worst decisions of my life. What the hell, I'm young I thought. Fortunately, I've found work but had to take a 75% reduction in pay just because I needed a job. Add that on top of a growing family during the peak of Christmas season and you end up with a diehard fan like myself sitting at home watching on TV. I just can't justify going spend, at the very least, $150+ on myself right now...it breaks my heart...it sounds petty, $150+. I went through almost all my savings while unemployed. The struggle is real, men.

[CajunT]

Do not under estimate the economics of this. The Acadiana area shed over 7000 jobs this year but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Those directly in O&G who are still employed have typically taken massive cuts in compensation. So even though they are still employed the disposable income isn't there. I've done some very informal questions to people who own businesses outside of O&G and all consistently discuss a drop in sales between 10 and 20 percent. For many of these people that is a difference between a profit and not breaking even.

Add to that the fact that these same families are trying to piece together Christmas and something like the New Orleans Bowl just isn't in play. I'm definitely in that group. It is a shear economic issue for me. It wouldn't break me but I've got much more pressing issues to address and just can't justify this right now. I know a lot of other people who are in the same boat.

Bottom line is economics is going to keep a lot of people from attending and that is just life. If you are fortunate enough to make it down to New Orleans drink a cold one for me and enjoy the game because it should be a blast.

This is what I reminded posters earlier in the thread. A number of people are just trying to find a way to hang on until better opportunities are available, without relocating their entire family. To all of you that are in that position, you do not need to explain yourselves to me or anyone else for that matter. God Bless and Merry Christmas to you guys.