Game #14 - Sugar Bowl, VT vs. Michigan

[VTscores]

just found out my tickets are in section 143, row 20...anyone close by??

I'm in section 144, row 22.

See you there!

 

[VTscores]

"Foster said he reamed out a ref at the ’95 Sugar Bowl against Texas after a missed block in the back call, straining his vocal cord. He couldn’t communicate well on the sideline, so he got a shot of adrenaline at halftime to help him. Bud Foster on a shot of adrenalin might be the most intense thing I can think of on a football sideline."


lol

Yea, he usually brings his own adrenaline. Foster is intense.

 

[vtpoop]

Okay, this really needs to be up on a bulletin board in Blacksburg. Of all people, the following was written by the Big East's version of Heather Dinich on ESPN's website.

"Yes, there is plenty to brag about when your second BCS team is a laughingstock that does not deserve its spot in the big game."

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/55823/bowl-blog-debate-acc-vs-big-east

 

[vtpoop]

Found these links on Bill Roth's twitter. Certainly curious the way the media plays to different schools.

Virginia Tech struggling to sell Sugar Bowl tickets (10,000 sold)
Virginia Tech struggling to sell Sugar Bowl tickets | NOLA.com

Boise State fared well with MAACO Bowl ticket sales (5,000 sold)
Boise State fared well with MAACO Bowl ticket sales | Boise State Football | Idaho Statesman

 

[757Hokie83]

SportsHoopla posters heading to the Sugar Bowl...wyosteeler on the main board has a good idea for a sign to take to the game, if any of you are willing:

Everybody's a
Sportshoopla.com
Poster
Now

 

[757Hokie83]

hmmm...i wonder how many wolverines will be arrested before the game?

Michigan football coach Brady Hoke will give his players freedom in New Orleans

 

[EvanGWatkins]

hmmm...i wonder how many wolverines will be arrested before the game?

Michigan football coach Brady Hoke will give his players freedom in New Orleans

I am Glad that Beamer runs his trips as a business trip. There will be some fun but it is evident that the game comes first (a la no more jet skiing). I guess that at least 3 UM players will be sent home

 

[757Hokie83]

I am Glad that Beamer runs his trips as a business trip. There will be some fun but it is evident that the game comes first (a la no more jet skiing). I guess that at least 3 UM players will be sent home

seriously...was it vince hall that had to sit out a few years ago cause he hurt his knee jet skiing at a beach party?

these guys ought to be able to have some fun...but first and foremost, they are there to play football.

 

[EvanGWatkins]

seriously...was it vince hall that had to sit out a few years ago cause he hurt his knee jet skiing at a beach party?

these guys ought to be able to have some fun...but first and foremost, they are there to play football.

Cost him a lot more in the draft...

 

[Chrish1023]

SportsHoopla posters heading to the Sugar Bowl...wyosteeler on the main board has a good idea for a sign to take to the game, if any of you are willing:

Everybody's a
Sportshoopla.com
Poster
Now

HA. That is awesome

 

[VTscores]

Okay, this really needs to be up on a bulletin board in Blacksburg. Of all people, the following was written by the Big East's version of Heather Dinich on ESPN's website.

"Yes, there is plenty to brag about when your second BCS team is a laughingstock that does not deserve its spot in the big game."

Bowl blog debate: ACC vs. Big East - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN

You want to fix that BS?

Win the Sugar Bowl.

The talent and coaching is there. It seems like to me the motivation should be there as well. VT needs to show up ready to play some football.

 

[amszete]

You want to fix that BS?

Win the Sugar Bowl.

The talent and coaching is there. It seems like to me the motivation should be there as well. VT needs to show up ready to play some football.

+1 and rep to you sir.

 

[VTscores]

Virginia Tech's Sugar Bowl Strategy

Virginia Tech's Sugar Bowl Plan A: Win.

Virginia Tech's Sugar Bowl Plan B: Win Convincingly

Virginia Tech's Sugar Bowl Plan C: Win Spectacularly

Screw it. This needs to be Virginia Tech's Sugar Bowl. No distractions, no confusion, no ulterior motives. The need to go down to New Orleans and take care of business.

They need a good plan, and they need to execute that plan. No excuses, no reprieve.

Just do it!

 

[jermadams]

so...uhhh...weve sold 14,000 tickets all of the sudden....donors stepping up? christmas gifts??? who knows....

 

[ckhokie]

so...uhhh...weve sold 14,000 tickets all of the sudden....donors stepping up? christmas gifts??? who knows....

Crazy how the media has neglected to point this out so far.

I got my tickets today- not from the school unfortunately, but I'll be in sec 638

 

[hunzworth]

so...uhhh...weve sold 14,000 tickets all of the sudden....donors stepping up? christmas gifts??? who knows....

^prob has a lot to do with it.

I dont know how accurate of a gauge it is but i've been going to stub hub and checking ticket prices in the VT areas of the stadium and then comparing them with the corresponding Michigan area. The demand for michigan tickets seems to be a good bit higher based on their price.

BTW they had a couple 20 yard line row 6 for like $50 (ftr most were $100+)

 

[Lumbee09]

^prob has a lot to do with it.

I dont know how accurate of a gauge it is but i've been going to stub hub and checking ticket prices in the VT areas of the stadium and then comparing them with the corresponding Michigan area. The demand for michigan tickets seems to be a good bit higher based on their price.

BTW they had a couple 20 yard line row 6 for like $50 (ftr most were $100+)

Bound to happen. Michigan's alumni base is over twice the size of VT's. We will have a higher percentage of alumni at this game, but there will be more Michigan fans.

I'm wondering if all this VT bashing has convinced fans to step it up and go. Or to at least donate to raise our numbers and support the school. Whatever works....

 

[EvanGWatkins]

Sounds like VT is pretty close to selling all of the tickets, heard less than 3,000 left to sell (which is pretty good from where we were haha)

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

Who here thinks that Pat Forde, Bruce Feldman, Darren Rovell etc... (all of which, I actually like) will report this now......



They won't......

 

[Sleepy T]

You forgot your trusty twitter friend Stewart Mandel (who I might add is picking the Hokies in the SB)..