zow2 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'm gonna try to tread lightly here,,,and not streotype people in too negative a way. But word out of Detroit is that the league/Team made a mistake in handing out free tickets. Lets just say the majority of tickets went to people (who stood in huge lines) that don't necessarily want to go watch the game. This ain't going to be a wholesome family crowd. IMO, they should arrest anyone trying to sell one of those "free" tickets near the stadium or on craigslist or wherever(impossible i know). And how many of those Free ticket holders are going to be in a good mood if they shut the doors early? They cut off the Free ticket gievaway after about 1pm today after many more people showed up than they thought. Here's the estimated ticket distribution as per a Detroit website... the following tickets will all be recognized for admission tonight: 1) 25,000 free tickets (may not all be let in depending on how many of #2 & #3 below get in) 2) 60,000 packer/lions tickets (stubs from yesterdays game) 3) 60,000+ viking/Giant tickets (if those folks can make it to Detroit they are guranteed a 50 yd line seat) If 100% of 1) are used and 75% of 2) are used and 25% of 3) are used, that comes to about 70,000 folks who should be let in. I believe Ford field has about 60,000 seats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Free tickets is usually a recipe for disaster. I could see "free to any Lions/Vikings/Giants season ticket holder" and otherwise $20 general admission, but handing out tickets on the street? Yikes, hope they've got plenty of security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 No actually i was looking at the pictures of the people in line to get free tickets. Were there [Racial Slur] in line? Did they look like trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 What an F-up. The Vikings will have insurance to cover their losses from gate revenue, I am not sure how Detroit will cover their losses - especially since the city pays for so much of the utilities, if not all. The Metrodome was publicly funded. The games there were disgusting. Anyone who can stand in line at 1pm on a Monday afternoon is already suspect to me...and I would have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 They should also offer free beer while they're at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 They should also offer free beer crack while they're at it! Fixed. This thread has limitless potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Were there [Racial Slur] in line? Did they look like trouble? The way people are making it sound I am half expecting it to look like Escape from L.A. in the stands there tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I might just watch this game tonight. Entertainment galore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) I heard this guy will be doing all the concessions. Getch yer beer here! Edited December 13, 2010 by MattyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 So how many people are watching this game tonight, that weren't planning on watching it before, just to see the mayhem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 THUNDERDOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) The way people are making it sound I am half expecting it to look like Escape from L.A. in the stands there tonight. I am assuming Rays post was deleted, which is sad cause it is such a great post on so many levels. Are we that scared of offending someone that even sarcasm is not allowed anymore? BTW, would be awesome to see some fires in the stands tonight ala the Bills-Jets game 20 years ago. So how many people are watching this game tonight, that weren't planning on watching it before, just to see the mayhem? ME!! Edited December 13, 2010 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I heard this guy will be doing all the concessions. Getch yer beer here! Raise the roof! Beer is here! Come on everybody and have a beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 So how many people are watching this game tonight, that weren't planning on watching it before, just to see the mayhem? Aye. The perfect situation would be a huge blowout, a bored fan base that gets completely out of hand (plenz -- I was just thinking of that MNF game) and Dan Dierdoff working the game and expressing his outrage over the situation through the entire second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsSD Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 The way people are making it sound I am half expecting it to look like Escape from L.A. in the stands there tonight. This and Finkle made me spit water out of mu nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 THUNDERDOME! TWO MEN ENTER.....ONE MAN LEAVES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 This and Finkle made me spit water out of mu nose. This thread is an epic success. YE OLE's sides hurt from laughing so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) THUNDERDOME! TWO TEAMS ENTER, ONE TEAM LEAVES! EDIT: Sorry EZC, I did not read to the end before I posted. Edited December 13, 2010 by RJ (not THAT RJ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Can't seem to edit m earlier post, but this is the best i could do around that classic Bills Jets game. Very Funny thread on a jets board about that night. Can't believe there is no you tube of this. The study linked in there is too funny http://forums.newyorkjets.com/showthread.php?t=4785 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) I'm gonna try to tread lightly here,,,and not streotype people in too negative a way. and you have succeeded brilliantly! Edited December 13, 2010 by Dirtbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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