Will you be attending your team's play-off games? If not, why not?

[Eaglesrus]

The thread about play-off attendance started me wondering about this.

I plan to attend GA Southern's home game(s) and any away game(s) that are what I consider to be within driving distance (that would include Old Dominion, which is a little under 500 miles, almost all interstate). However, paying for airline tickets isn't in the cards this year, so another trip to NDSU won't happen.

Anyone else?

[AppChicago]

I'll be there for App's first game in Boone. If there are subsequent games for App (let's hope!), I won't be there due to prior commitments. That is, at least until Frisco, if that were to happen.

[Grizalltheway]

Hmmm. I guess I'll be going to EWU's, since they're only 20 minutes away. :o

[Hammerhead]

I live 1,200 miles from Fargo so I won't be attending any playoff games. We did drive all night to watch NDSU play at Montana State and Eastern Washington 2 years ago.

[Vitojr130]

Yes if I can get tickets (already sold out).

Still yes if I can't (I'll find a way!!!).

[asu3peat]

I hope to attend the 2nd round game against ISUr if I make it back from working out of town in time. Even if App is fortunate enough to continue winning, I will not make the quarterfinals or semi's regardless of where the games are played due to work. xbangx

[NoDak 4 Ever]

I live 1,200 miles from Fargo so I won't be attending any playoff games. We did drive all night to watch NDSU play at Montana State and Eastern Washington 2 years ago.

This.

If they make it to the NC, I'll go just as I did last year. That's it.

[BisonFan02]

Yes, renewed my 9 tix for the game....local too.

[Apphole]

I'll be at The Rock December 1. Can't make it to Washington to see us beat even more red birds on an even redder field as I have to save my money for Frisco.

[asumike83]

It would take an armed guard (possibly more than one) to keep me out of Kidd Brewer Stadium for a playoff game! However, considering that the seeds in our bracket are Eastern Washington and Montana State, I will not be making any away games if we are able to advance past ISU.

[MSUBobcat]

Out of the state for work for our 1st game. Going to Mexico the Sunday following the quarterfinal game. Flying out of Billings at 6 am, so if I did somehow pull off going to the game, would have to be no drinking so I could hit the road back almost directly after. So maybe :)

[CHIP72]

I won't be attending the Villanova/Stony Brook game because I want to visit family and the idea of driving through NYC and halfway out Long Island from eastern Pennsylvania isn't all that appealing. (If there is LIRR service direct to Stony Brook's campus, I might reconsider.)

[gotts]

In for 6 tickets to the first NDSU game.

[aces1180]

Yes...I purchased all 11 of our season tickets.

I live 140 miles away and my wife is due to give birth with our 2nd daughter* that day so I hope the baby comes a few days early or it can wait until at least Dec. 2. ;)

*Baby and mom come first, Bison football is a close second. xthumbsupx

[VUCats02]

I will not be attending pretty much due to the exact same reason CHIP72 had. If game was @ Nova I'd be attending for sure.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

I won't be attending the Villanova/Stony Brook game because I want to visit family and the idea of driving through NYC and halfway out Long Island from eastern Pennsylvania isn't all that appealing. (If there is LIRR service direct to Stony Brook's campus, I might reconsider.)

There is a LIRR station on the edge of the Stony Brook campus within walking distance of their stadium. It's on the Port Jefferson line.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Right now, I am planning to go down to Wofford for our game. Taking it one game at a time, got to follow Coach Mac's mantra!!!

[DJnva]

It looks like I will miss ODU's first game against Coastal Carolina/BC due to my son's soccer tourney (unless his game times are all early morning on Saturday). I fully intend to be at the next game assuming ODU wins (and if they don't I'll be happy as hell I missed it). I really can't wait to see Ga Southern come to Norfolk (although I won't cry if they get upset).

If there's an upset and ODU hosts a semifinal I'll be there, and I would be about 75% in on going to Frisco (friend's uncle has a ranch right outside Frisco--free lodging).

[Nickels]

I will definitely be at the Cal Poly game. I'm hoping for upsets of MSU or EWU to get at least one more home game (IF we make it that far). I doubt I will make the 1600 or 2000 mile trip NW though (I'm a broke undergrad). If we make it back to Frisco, I will certainly be going again. I had a great time last year...well for a while anyway.

[CHIP72]

Yes...I purchased all 11 of our season tickets.

I live 140 miles away and my wife is due to give birth with our 2nd daughter* that day so I hope the baby comes a few days early or it can wait until at least Dec. 2. ;)

*Baby and mom come first, Bison football is a close second. xthumbsupx

December 2nd is a good day for a birthday IMO. :)

[CHIP72]

There is a LIRR station on the edge of the Stony Brook campus within walking distance of their stadium. It's on the Port Jefferson line.

Hmm. It would be a lot of train riding (probably drive to Dover, NJ to pick up a Morris & Essex Line Midtown Direct to Penn Station and then take a LIRR Port Jefferson Line train to Stony Brook and vice-versa), but I may look into it. I'll probably still pass though and watch on ESPN3.

If it weren't Thanksgiving weekend and I wasn't visiting family, I'd give it more serious consideration. I'll have to look into how long the trip is from Penn Station to Stony Brook via LIRR.

BTW UNH Alum, thanks for the heads up.

[blueballs]

None for me... I think I wore out my welcome at the red flag tailgate after about 10-12 years.

[Nova09]

There is a LIRR station on the edge of the Stony Brook campus within walking distance of their stadium. It's on the Port Jefferson line.

This. Though it depends what you mean by "direct" cuz you'll change trains in jamaica, hicksville, or huntington. It's a long train ride from penn station, but if you have something to keep you occupied it beats driving.

[Nova09]

I'll go to Stony Brook, wouldn't make it to Montana St if we win, and don't even know what the bracket looks like beyond that.

[EKU-n-GSU]

Tickets aren't an issue, and thanks (I think!) to a life spent traveling on biz there are plenty of FF miles and hotel points to take care of us all the way to Frisco if it be. Besides, if we make it to the quarters and need to go to ODU, I've got an old wine-drinking buddy in Newport News that'll have to open up his cellar for us!

[SpeedkingATL]

Likely to make the second round game at The Rock against Illinois State. Not likely to make other rounds unless at home. If the Apps make the trip to National Championship game so will I.

[BEAR]

My boss is %^& his FBS team sucks this year so he scheduled me to work that day. ...cited "other duties" as his reason. Since Ark is a right to work state, I've got no choice. Turd. xflamemadx

[HailSzczur]

Of course! If it's driveable I wouldn't miss it. Ordered our tickets today. It's actually really great that most of SBU's stadium is GA that way I can sit with my Long Island Nova group that's going. Hoping to improve Nova's playoff record to 7-2 in games I've attended.

[NDSUstudent]

NDSU game starts at 3PM. I have guard drill until 4PM. Way to be patriotic NDSU ;) I will just sell my two season tickets for the game and fund my frisco trip.

[WataugaDave]

The ones at home yes. I don't have the cash to drop to travel for them. Just going as far as the ECU game stretched the limits of my budget

[md64179]

I will be at KBS Dec 1. Would not miss it for the world!

[LuckyKat]

DAMN SKIPPY!!!
Well, the Ones in Texas Anyway xcoolx

[NoDak 4 Ever]

DAMN SKIPPY!!!
Well, the Ones in Texas Anyway xcoolx

So, only 1? Gonna be cheap on you.

[Grizalltheway]

So, only 1? Gonna be cheap on you.

xnodxxnodx

[AtlantaMountaineer]

Will be in Boone Dec. 1st. Eastern Washington is a little to far for me. But have never missed a NC game that App was involved in.

[Eaglesrus]

None for me... I think I wore out my welcome at the red flag tailgate after about 10-12 years.

You haven't worn out your welcome at ours (yet). Come on up and we'll shield you from those guys xrotatehxxrotatehx

[bobcathpdevil56]

No, freaking wrestling season has started and the first tournament is that Saturday. Happens every year

[asucrutch23]

I will definitely be at the Cal Poly game. I'm hoping for upsets of MSU or EWU to get at least one more home game (IF we make it that far). I doubt I will make the 1600 or 2000 mile trip NW though (I'm a broke undergrad). If we make it back to Frisco, I will certainly be going again. I had a great time last year...well for a while anyway.

What do you say we both knock off the seeds in the bottom bracket and you come to Boone? Only an 18 hour drive... better than 34 hours to Cheney!

[I-16Bandit]

I'll be in Paulson to see Central Arkansas, but IF we get past them, not sure about the away games. If I have the funds and can get at least 1 or 2 to go with me, then I'll definitely try to be making some road trips.

But Central Arkansas first. And Coastal or Bethune-Cookman please take out ODU. :D

[dungeonjoe]

Reloaded my season tickets for December 1 this morning. Planning on being there unless I have "work" obligations.

[Walkon79]

The Weather. My drive back from the Portland State game was brutal. Almost 250 miles of snow and ice on a hangover!!!

[Walkon79]

But will change my mind if the forecast holds

[Grizalltheway]

The Weather. My drive back from the Portland State game was brutal. Almost 250 miles of snow and ice on a hangover!!!

Oof. That's one instance in which I won't blame people for being fair-weather fans. Football's great, but it's not worth risking one's neck over.

[89rabbit]

You bet!

[LuckyKat]

So, only 1? Gonna be cheap on you.

Hey Nodak, Get Yourself a New Map
Frisco is in TEXAS xlolx

[BisonBacker]

Yes I will be attending.

[Grizalltheway]

Hey Nodak, Get Yourself a New Map
Frisco is in TEXAS xlolx

SHSU fans need new crystal balls...theirs are clearly malfunctioning...

[AppAlum2003]

Didn't renew my season tickets this year for the first time in 7 years (two small children with way too much on the weekends.) I went to the Montana and Elon games, though.

App has been awful at home this year.

Coincidence?

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Got my 4 season tickets for this game. Will attend every game at home for the playoffs and plan on going to Frisco if the Bison make the NC game.


GO BISON

[NoDak 4 Ever]

Hey Nodak, Get Yourself a New Map
Frisco is in TEXAS xlolx

I know, I was there last year. That field is nice and soft!

[MSUBobcat]

The Weather. My drive back from the Portland State game was brutal. Almost 250 miles of snow and ice on a hangover!!!

I hear ya. Did the drive from Billings to Culbertson that Sunday to see the GF. Roads were a nightmare. Worst I've driven on in a long time.

[CorrosionDoc]

The thread about play-off attendance started me wondering about this.

I plan to attend GA Southern's home game(s) and any away game(s) that are what I consider to be within driving distance (that would include Old Dominion, which is a little under 500 miles, almost all interstate). However, paying for airline tickets isn't in the cards this year, so another trip to NDSU won't happen.

Anyone else?

No, because I now have to live in DC and Bozeman, MT is a long f'ing way away... xpissedx

[walliver]

I will be in the "upper deck" at Gibbs in 2 weeks.

I will have to work and miss the games in Fargo and Norfolk, but will be there for Frisco.

[Twentysix]

I will be attending them all.

[heath]

I will be attending them all.

Excellentxbowx For those that use driving as an excusexblehxLast year I drove 112 hours,and 108 this season.It beats watching a game on ESPN3 or some crappy internet broadcast.Actually it beats watching on TV period. Good luck and safe trips to all.

[Twentysix]

Excellentxbowx For those that use driving as an excusexblehxLast year I drove 112 hours,and 108 this season.It beats watching a game on ESPN3 or some crappy internet broadcast.Actually it beats watching on TV period. Good luck and safe trips to all.

Playoffs are a great reason to explore the USA.

[Bisonoline]

I will be at all of them and I live 900+ miles away.

[ASU_Fanatic]

well obviously

[ODUwildman]

With a four-month old, travel to Virginia isn't exactly an option, but since I just moved back to Minnesota, if ODU makes it to NDSU, I will be in the Fargodome ... would be the first time I see a sporting event in the dome that wasn't the USA Wrestling Junior Nationals.

So If ODU takes care of business, we just need the Bison to do the same.


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[seantaylor]

None for me... I think I wore out my welcome at the red flag tailgate after about 10-12 years.

Only a handful of true guineas over there anyway. A vast amount of rubes, though.

[Mr. C]

December 2nd is a good day for a birthday IMO. :)

My wife's birthday is Dec. 2. My oldest daughter has a birthday a week earlier. She was born on a playoff Saturday, the day of the 1995 Appalachian State-James Madison. I made it in time for the second half kickoff.

[frozennorth]

bought frisco tickets in october :o probably the only game i will make it to. Going no matter who is there.

[Catbooster]

I'll make it to home games. Not sure what will happen with away games.

[Nickels]

What do you say we both knock off the seeds in the bottom bracket and you come to Boone? Only an 18 hour drive... better than 34 hours to Cheney!Sign me up. 1k miles? I'll drive it straight. I drove nearly the same route to Bonnaroo overnight. Also, driving to NC in the winter is alot more doable than through 2000 miles of..whatever the hell is NW of Denver.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

bought frisco tickets in october :o probably the only game i will make it to. Going no matter who is there.


Haven't you emailed Muss telling him you cannot wait for next year and UND being in the championship game?

[robsnotes4u]

Too far to one of the teams I follow, and the local team I follow, NDSU is already sold out. No chance to get a ticket for that game

[RichH2]

xscanx well team and I cant make it this year but we'll do our best to make it next year.:)

[ASUG8]

Planning to be in Boone 12/1.

[dystopiamembrane]

My team's playoff games will be at the end of next season.

[BisonHype!]

I will be attending if I can get a damn ticket! Sellouts are sometimes a pain in the butt.

[Winindy]

No games remotely close to Indy in the opening round. I have 4 season tickets to NDSU that I might make the trip up for.

[Bearkat-Backer]

Bought my tickets as soon as they went on sale.

[frozennorth]

Haven't you emailed Muss telling him you cannot wait for next year and UND being in the championship game?

really not feeling good about next year at all. UND definitely regressed over the course of the year. Even the once high-flying offense looked like crap against the better teams.

[mmiller_34]

I will be at the South Dakota State - Eastern Illinois game. I hope the Jackrabbit defense shows up and Zenner runs wild. I hope 10,000 other Jackrabbit fans will show up as well, although 8,000 is more realistic

[Eaglesrus]

I will be attending if I can get a damn ticket! Sellouts are sometimes a pain in the butt.

That's what y'all get for playing in an airplane hanger :)

[Walkon79]

The Weather. My drive back from the Portland State game was brutal. Almost 250 miles of snow and ice on a hangover!!!

Well I bought my playoff ticket anyway thanks to the uncertainty of ESPN3 in my area. The 5:00 start time also helps as me and my buddies can drive in the daylight on Saturday morning, and drive home in the daylight on Sunday.

Now if the weather just cooperates :)

GO CATS!!!

[clawman]

Having attended EVERY game this year home and away it would be pretty lame to miss a playoff game, when they will all be at home. And hell yes I will go to the Championship game in Frisco AGAIN!!!

[NDSUstudent]

Should be nice for the EIU vs SDSU game. High: 37F, Low: 24, 10MPH wind, 10% of precip. We might actually go down to this game just to watch some good college football.

[Eaglesrus]

Having attended EVERY game this year home and away it would be pretty lame to miss a playoff game, when they will all be at home. And hell yes I will go to the Championship game in Frisco AGAIN!!!

I've made every home and away this year, too. Unfortunately, that's part of the reason that I may not make an away playoff game or two (though I'm not expecting that we'll stay in it long enough for that to happen, anyway).