Nebraska 2013

[jacksfaninne]

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If you got in on one of those three-night minimum hotel deals and you're looking for something to do in Lincoln Thursday night (and if you like country music), here's an option was announced just this morning: Jason Aldean coming to Pinnacle Bank Arena Tickets go on sale next Friday, April 19.

[slosho]

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I love the added layer of transparency with this year's system. While you can login and see where you rank in points, I'd like to see it go one step further and have a master list accessible online that shows everyone's amounts (anonymously of course) so that you see how much of a donation you need to make to really move up the list.

That seems like a good Idea for the Ath. Dept.

[TK22867]

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The new system just doesn't seem to allow you to make that request unless you wait until the individual with the least priority points is up.

Exactly as it should be. Are you advocating that just because you have "group" seating, you should be able to choose your "group" seats before someone with higher priority points?

I love the added layer of transparency with this year's system. While you can login and see where you rank in points, I'd like to see it go one step further and have a master list accessible online that shows everyone's amounts (anonymously of course) so that you see how much of a donation you need to make to really move up the list.

[JackJD]

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Perhaps the greatest risk is one may make new Jackrabbit friends.

[jackmd]

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Yes, we were able to get our seats at the last allocation. We all purchased our seats individually throughout the renewal process and then asked on our request to be placed as a group. Maybe the deal is we aren't being placed in the "high priority point" seats, so it isn't a big deal. We have had seats in row 14-18 range, and weren't in the middle sections. I don't think there were any favors or relationships involved.

The new system just doesn't seem to allow you to make that request unless you wait until the individual with the least priority points is up. A call to the ticket office will probably solve it, as I'm sure they have a solution to allow groups to sit together. I know that if our group gets broken up, there is a possibility that less season tickets will be sold as many of the folks in attendance (read: wives) are there just as much for the socialization with the group as the game - which is just fine as it should be fun for everyone.

Nearly identical to they way we have done it previously. The Yankton group is up in the 20-25 row area not right in the middle of the grandstands. I don't anticipate that there will be any problem remaining in about that same area. Any new season ticket holders are not likely to have more priority points than those that have had season tickets previously. I think for the most part it can be worked out.

[KUlawJack]

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Yes, we were able to get our seats at the last allocation. We all purchased our seats individually throughout the renewal process and then asked on our request to be placed as a group. Maybe the deal is we aren't being placed in the "high priority point" seats, so it isn't a big deal. We have had seats in row 14-18 range, and weren't in the middle sections. I don't think there were any favors or relationships involved.

The new system just doesn't seem to allow you to make that request unless you wait until the individual with the least priority points is up. A call to the ticket office will probably solve it, as I'm sure they have a solution to allow groups to sit together. I know that if our group gets broken up, there is a possibility that less season tickets will be sold as many of the folks in attendance (read: wives) are there just as much for the socialization with the group as the game - which is just fine as it should be fun for everyone.

I'm in the same boat as you. I plan to call the ticket office to discuss.

[jackrabbit1979]

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Yes. Were you able to get your requested seats regardless of priority at the last allocation? If so, that may not have been appropriate. I could be wrong but I thought allocation was suppose to be based on priority points not relationships or favors. I'm not upset or trying to be accusatory just stating what I understand.

Yes, we were able to get our seats at the last allocation. We all purchased our seats individually throughout the renewal process and then asked on our request to be placed as a group. Maybe the deal is we aren't being placed in the "high priority point" seats, so it isn't a big deal. We have had seats in row 14-18 range, and weren't in the middle sections. I don't think there were any favors or relationships involved.

The new system just doesn't seem to allow you to make that request unless you wait until the individual with the least priority points is up. A call to the ticket office will probably solve it, as I'm sure they have a solution to allow groups to sit together. I know that if our group gets broken up, there is a possibility that less season tickets will be sold as many of the folks in attendance (read: wives) are there just as much for the socialization with the group as the game - which is just fine as it should be fun for everyone.

[jackmd]

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My initial beef with the new system - and maybe there is a solution so if you have one offer as I, admittedly, haven't had time to look at it closely yet. We have a group of about 12-15 that have sat together the past handful of years. We each buy our individual season tickets, each donate to Jackrabbit club, but also have varying priority points for one reason or another. Based on my initial read of the letter, we wouldn't be able to request to be seated together until the person with the least priority points is allotted their selection time - meaning we might lose our seat location if chosen by others higher up the food chain. Is that right?

Yes. Were you able to get your requested seats regardless of priority at the last allocation? If so, that may not have been appropriate. I could be wrong but I thought allocation was suppose to be based on priority points not relationships or favors. I'm not upset or trying to be accusatory just stating what I understand.

[jackrabbit1979]

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Its not perfect but gives you flexibility in choosing what you consider the best seats. Previously allocation was based on what SDSU considered best seats. With this system you get plenty of lead time to schedule time to select your seats and can do so online or by calling if online is not an option. You can see where you rank based on priority points by logging on to your account at gojacks.com.

The Yankton group has traditional sat in the same area for years and intend to keep that as intact as possible. The seats are 20 rows up and I think as good as any in the stadium. I don't want to be lower. The new system allows us to select seats in that area. Granted, someone without much priority may lose their seats, that is why it is beneficial to buy season tickets and donate to the athletic programs, Jackrabbit club.

Can't please all the people all of the time.

My initial beef with the new system - and maybe there is a solution so if you have one offer as I, admittedly, haven't had time to look at it closely yet. We have a group of about 12-15 that have sat together the past handful of years. We each buy our individual season tickets, each donate to Jackrabbit club, but also have varying priority points for one reason or another. Based on my initial read of the letter, we wouldn't be able to request to be seated together until the person with the least priority points is allotted their selection time - meaning we might lose our seat location if chosen by others higher up the food chain. Is that right?

[jackmd]

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you are correct, however the way i understand it is going to work is: priority points get you the first available window to call in and get your tickets. the window is during business hours and at which point you have your choice of seats that are still available. so it seems possible that someone thats is grouped in with someone else that may have more priority points, but if the person with the lower priority points gets the phone call in first they can get seats and the other person may be out of luck for those seats.

Its not perfect but gives you flexibility in choosing what you consider the best seats. Previously allocation was based on what SDSU considered best seats. With this system you get plenty of lead time to schedule time to select your seats and can do so online or by calling if online is not an option. You can see where you rank based on priority points by logging on to your account at gojacks.com.

The Yankton group has traditional sat in the same area for years and intend to keep that as intact as possible. The seats are 20 rows up and I think as good as any in the stadium. I don't want to be lower. The new system allows us to select seats in that area. Granted, someone without much priority may lose their seats, that is why it is beneficial to buy season tickets and donate to the athletic programs, Jackrabbit club.

Can't please all the people all of the time.

[UWMandSDSU]

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you are correct, however the way i understand it is going to work is: priority points get you the first available window to call in and get your tickets. the window is during business hours and at which point you have your choice of seats that are still available. so it seems possible that someone thats is grouped in with someone else that may have more priority points, but if the person with the lower priority points gets the phone call in first they can get seats and the other person may be out of luck for those seats.

Only ten people are grouped together every hour, correct? You can also select your seats online as well.

[slosho]

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I'm guessing the priority isn't based on first come first serve, but how long a person has had tickets. I could be wrong, though.

you are correct, however the way i understand it is going to work is: priority points get you the first available window to call in and get your tickets. the window is during business hours and at which point you have your choice of seats that are still available. so it seems possible that someone thats is grouped in with someone else that may have more priority points, but if the person with the lower priority points gets the phone call in first they can get seats and the other person may be out of luck for those seats.

[SDSUAlum08]

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I'm guessing the priority isn't based on first come first serve, but how long a person has had tickets. I could be wrong, though.

You also get points for donation $ to the athletic department. I can't remember exactly but it's something like 1-2 pts for every $100.

[RabbitObsessed]

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I don't it's terrible for people with a job with standard hours.

I'm guessing the priority isn't based on first come first serve, but how long a person has had tickets. I could be wrong, though.

[slosho]

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Renewed my FB season tickets today, allocation scheduled for May 1st on the basis of priority points. I like the concept

I don't it's terrible for people with a job with standard hours.