Got my annual EWU season ticket holder email today

[mtgrizrule]

Eastern should allow visitors to come to the games for free considering the price of surgery for our eyes after the game!

Have you tried watching a game there in HD? It is every bit as bad for the eyes. I cannot fathom watching it in 3d HD.

[get'em_griz]

Eastern should allow visitors to come to the games for free considering the price of surgery for our eyes after the game!

Have you tried watching a game there in HD? It is every bit as bad for the eyes. I cannot fathom watching it in 3d HD.

it's a big deal!

[Geddes]

While I agree on TV the field is tough on the eyes, in person I thought it was pretty cool, and really never noticed it when the games started.

[LakGriz]

I was part of that ewu tix blast today, as well.
I noted the continued approach to milk the UM cow, and I support sky-high prices for games with teams whose schools take that approach. Then I yawned and thought that I'll have a pleasant late afternoon watching on my dish, w/the fee already paid. screw ewu.

[ewueagle2010]

Thank God! We don't need you Griz people over here anyways! You can cry about the red field and the big fat loss you receive from home!

[SwiLLSaysKobe4MVP]

Wait...EWU season tickets are only 90 bucks? Like for the whole season?

[grizcountry420]

Wait...EWU season tickets are only 90 bucks? Like for the whole season?

yea.. Its called supply and demand. They pretty much have to give them away...

[grizfnz]

Wait...EWU season tickets are only 90 bucks? Like for the whole season?

Less than that for a family pack (2 adults and up to 3 kids) $65.

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[Zootown Rox]

Thank God! We don't need you Griz people over here anyways!

Your box office thinks differently.

Once again us Griz fans are happy to prop up another Sisters of the Poor Big Sky school.

[ewueagle2010]

Think whatever you want...we averaged more than a sellout last season and did the Griz come to town?

[ewutickets]

In 2011, Montana charged $57 per ticket to the EWU-Montana game in Missoula.
- The school also charged $57 per ticket to the EWU band, something that had never been done in years past by either school.
- This new process by UM forced our budget-constrained band not to attend the 2011 game in Missoula.
- $57 was the highest ticket price UM charged for ANY of its 2011 football home games.

In 2011, EWU sold out 3 of 4 home games (averaging 8,800 which is 600 beyond capacity for its venue).
- This was done without having Griz Nation on our home schedule.
- EWU sold-out games against MSU, N. Colorado & Portland State.
- Weber State had 7,400 fans (800 below capacity).
- EWU set several attendance marks in 2011, including season tickets & single game sales.
- Our student population and game attendance has sky-rocketed since 2008. We are generating 3,500 students per game and expect upwards of 4,500 students at the UM game. We will need to place the students who finance a large part of EWU athletics in some of those temp bleachers, thus the cost realized for single game ticket fans goes up as a result.

Why $55 per ticket?
- EWU has to pay for the 3,500-4,500 temporary bleachers to accommodate the extra fans.
- EWU has to pay for the additional security, port-a-potties, grounds crew, etc that comes with having 12,000 fans in for one game every two years.
- EWU also has to show a revenue increase on the game in order to justify why we bring in the extra bleachers, security, staff, etc., in the first place. Economics 101.

Why not move the game to Joe Albi where capacity is 23,000?
- Joe Albi has rental costs; parking, stadium, concessions, etc.
- We are EWU, home of the Red Turf at Roos Field.
- Our goal is to be the King of the West Plains in football, and we are succeeding with a great tailgate and venue at Roos Field.

Why restrict UM-EWU tickets prior to Sept. 5, 2012?
- EWU has a limited staff over the summer to handle customer service & sales issues.
- EWU focuses on its season tickets & donors over 1 game every two years.
- It allows EWU to have the best selection of its season tickets and donor seats go to EWU fans who will at the stadium the entire year, not to UM fans for 1 game every two years.
- The restriction affects BOTH Griz fans and Eastern fans who don’t wish to purchase adult season tickets or become a donor. I get more complaints from EWU fans about the restriction than UM fans, which surprises me.

What is the price of a Montana ticket home or away if the Griz join the FBS?
- $75 for endzone-$100 for 20 yardline is average.
- I was just in Dallas at NACDA. Most of the FBS schools are talking about how “low” they sell the price of their single game tickets for.

[ewueagle2010]

They don't care...their little world revolves around Missoula and their beloved Griz. The way I see it, the more that complain and stay home, the better it will be for everyone. They still think this is the EWU of 10, even 5 years ago. They'll be surprised how much things have changed just since 2010.

[Grizo406]

In 2011, Montana charged $57 per ticket to the EWU-Montana game in Missoula.
- The school also charged $57 per ticket to the EWU band, something that had never been done in years past by either school.
- This new process by UM forced our budget-constrained band not to attend the 2011 game in Missoula.
- $57 was the highest ticket price UM charged for ANY of its 2011 football home games.

In 2011, EWU sold out 3 of 4 home games (averaging 8,800 which is 600 beyond capacity for its venue).
- This was done without having Griz Nation on our home schedule.
- EWU sold-out games against MSU, N. Colorado & Portland State.
- Weber State had 7,400 fans (800 below capacity).
- EWU set several attendance marks in 2011, including season tickets & single game sales.
- Our student population and game attendance has sky-rocketed since 2008. We are generating 3,500 students per game and expect upwards of 4,500 students at the UM game. We will need to place the students who finance a large part of EWU athletics in some of those temp bleachers, thus the cost realized for single game ticket fans goes up as a result.

Why $55 per ticket?
- EWU has to pay for the 3,500-4,500 temporary bleachers to accommodate the extra fans.
- EWU has to pay for the additional security, port-a-potties, grounds crew, etc that comes with having 12,000 fans in for one game every two years.
- EWU also has to show a revenue increase on the game in order to justify why we bring in the extra bleachers, security, staff, etc., in the first place. Economics 101.

Why not move the game to Joe Albi where capacity is 23,000?
- Joe Albi has rental costs; parking, stadium, concessions, etc.
- We are EWU, home of the Red Turf at Roos Field.
- Our goal is to be the King of the West Plains in football, and we are succeeding with a great tailgate and venue at Roos Field.

Why restrict UM-EWU tickets prior to Sept. 5, 2012?
- EWU has a limited staff over the summer to handle customer service & sales issues.
- EWU focuses on its season tickets & donors over 1 game every two years.
- It allows EWU to have the best selection of its season tickets and donor seats go to EWU fans who will at the stadium the entire year, not to UM fans for 1 game every two years.
- The restriction affects BOTH Griz fans and Eastern fans who don’t wish to purchase adult season tickets or become a donor. I get more complaints from EWU fans about the restriction than UM fans, which surprises me.

What is the price of a Montana ticket home or away if the Griz join the FBS?
- $75 for endzone-$100 for 20 yardline is average.
- I was just in Dallas at NACDA. Most of the FBS schools are talking about how “low” they sell the price of their single game tickets for.

Answered a lot of my questions!

Thanks, ewutickets!!

[Geddes]

I sure do like factual posts. Thanks.

[grizpack]

Eastern should allow visitors to come to the games for free considering the price of surgery for our eyes after the game!

Winner!

[grizrgood]

Also, aren't UM's tickets for homecoming $60+/ticket?

EWU isn't the only school gouging UM fans. UM is doing it as well.

To watch the greatest show in Montana, 60 bucks isnt bad...

[AllWeatherFan]

I like EWU. They're my second favorite team in the conference.

[grizhunter]

I like EWU. They're my second favorite team in the conference.

This hurts me a little.

[Brock Landers]

Dear EWU Eagles Football Fans and Alumni,

Want to buy your EWU vs. Montana football tickets before any Griz fans can get them?

Here is your special, one-time-use promotional code that will allow you to purchase up to two (2) single game tickets to the Sept. 29, 2012 game in Cheney against our Big Sky rivals. Your code is only valid for one transaction and cannot be shared.

With the code above you can purchase up to two tickets from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 (Pacific Time). This gives you a 24-hour head start on the general public.

This sale is ONLINE ONLY. TicketsWest will not have the ability to sell tickets to anyone by any other method until 10 a.m. Sept. 5. Keep in mind the last game sold out in a record 23 minutes.

[62GRIZ]

Dear EWU Eagles Football Fans and Alumni,

Want to buy your EWU vs. Montana football tickets before any Griz fans can get them?

Here is your special, one-time-use promotional code that will allow you to purchase up to two (2) single game tickets to the Sept. 29, 2012 game in Cheney against our Big Sky rivals. Your code is only valid for one transaction and cannot be shared.

With the code above you can purchase up to two tickets from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 (Pacific Time). This gives you a 24-hour head start on the general public.

This sale is ONLINE ONLY. TicketsWest will not have the ability to sell tickets to anyone by any other method until 10 a.m. Sept. 5. Keep in mind the last game sold out in a record 23 minutes.

I think they have a good idea and Montana should do the same thing! We should put all visitor tickets for EWU on sale a day early only to GRIZ fans. There wouldn't be ANY Eagles at the game in Missoula. They are doing exactly the same thing to us.

[GrizMusician]

Dear EWU Eagles Football Fans and Alumni,

Want to buy your EWU vs. Montana football tickets before any Griz fans can get them?

Here is your special, one-time-use promotional code that will allow you to purchase up to two (2) single game tickets to the Sept. 29, 2012 game in Cheney against our Big Sky rivals. Your code is only valid for one transaction and cannot be shared.

With the code above you can purchase up to two tickets from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 (Pacific Time). This gives you a 24-hour head start on the general public.

This sale is ONLINE ONLY. TicketsWest will not have the ability to sell tickets to anyone by any other method until 10 a.m. Sept. 5. Keep in mind the last game sold out in a record 23 minutes.

I think they have a good idea and Montana should do the same thing! We should put all visitor tickets for EWU on sale a day early only to GRIZ fans. There wouldn't be ANY Eagles at the game in Missoula. They are doing exactly the same thing to us.

+1

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[AZGrizFan]

:clap: They don't care...their little world revolves around Missoula and their beloved Griz. The way I see it, the more that complain and stay home, the better it will be for everyone. They still think this is the EWU of 10, even 5 years ago. They'll be surprised how much things have changed just since 2010.

5 of the last 6
7 of the last 9
11 of the last 14
15 of the last 19
19 of the last 26

Does it REALLY matter? You have 4 wins since 1993. How much have things changed?

[ewueagle2010]

You missed the point as usual. Bring up the past all you want too because thats all that you have to talk about but it won't help you win on Sept 29th. The Griz will not win this game, barring any key injuries or freak deals between now and then.

[Ursa Major]

You missed the point as usual. Bring up the past all you want too because thats all that you have to talk about but it won't help you win on Sept 29th. The Griz will not win this game, barring any key injuries or freak deals between now and then.

I call that bold talk from a one-eyed fat man!

"Lucky" Ned Pepper

[polsongrizz]

Thank God! We don't need you Griz people over here anyways! You can cry about the red field and the big fat loss you receive from home!

Tell your Admin that and see what they say...