116th Monon Bell Classic

DPU3619 · October 27, 2009, 12:25:46 AM

Very valid point - it is still possible. I guess I don't think the committee would do that if they could avoid it. I'm too lazy to look it up, and I'm probably wrong, and that's fine.

There are a countless number of options (probably not, but I can't count that high), and DePauw doesn't have the AQ yet, but if they did and got in at 7-2, there just might be a bus ride to Alliance in the cards if they both stay in the North. I'd hazzard a guess that DePauw is somewhere in the 6-8 area in the region ranking on Wed. They may need the Thomas More's and Hampden-Sydney's of the world to start losing some football games or 7-2 with a junk OWP isn't going to be a lot of fun on Selection Sunday.

smedindy · October 27, 2009, 12:31:48 AM

True 'dat. 7-2 will just be cannon fodder for the Purple.

Ron Boerger · October 27, 2009, 10:08:54 AM

Quote from: smedindy on October 27, 2009, 12:31:48 AM
True 'dat. 7-2 will just be cannon fodder for the Purple.

Heck, unless you're UW-W, 10-0 is cannon fodder for the Purple.

wally_wabash · October 27, 2009, 10:48:09 AM

Currently, there isn't a team in the East that they could build a bracket around (assuming that the committee is going to stay committed to building brackets around the top 4 teams). They could conceivably build an easterly bracket around Wesley, but then you've just shifted that #1 seed void from East to South. It looks very much like the Mount Union bracket will be populated with east region teams again.

1837Tigers · October 28, 2009, 05:42:57 PM

DePauw nears sellout:

http://depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=24290

It's my understanding that Wabash has many tickets still available on its side... available via Wabash.

D3_DPUFan · October 29, 2009, 06:09:31 AM

QuoteDePauw nears sellout:

http://depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=24290

It's my understanding that Wabash has many tickets still available on its side... available via Wabash.

How many tickets did DePauw put on sale? And what is total capacity for the game this year?

Fripp52 · October 29, 2009, 10:14:52 AM

Website says 4000. I think the stadium is set up for 10000. Does anyone know ? I think the other 1000 are reserved for band and give aways to DPU VIPs. I know a couple guys I played with who are Board members and they get the tickets they need from the University. I assume the other 5000 goes to Wabash ? I still don't understand why they don't add more seats. Some parents and I were talking about this last Saturday and the explanation was fire code ?? Doesn't make sense to me. If it is a matter of providing more egress, add a few gates in the fence. I was also told cost ?? The added seating costs 55K. But if they are already there, adding another couple thousand is not that expensive. They will sell the tickets.

D3_DPUFan · October 29, 2009, 10:27:28 AM

DePauw says its allotment now sold out. They need to figure a way out to get more people tickets.

http://depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=24295

Ron Boerger · October 29, 2009, 10:28:43 AM

DPU must have a pretty big band if it's reserving 1000 seats for them.

Seriously, I'm surprised they don't set up temporary seating in the end zone or someplace else for the band. Maybe there's not room, or maybe it's a fire code issue.

wally_wabash · October 29, 2009, 10:59:43 AM

If DPU sticks to what they've done the last 3-4 times that they have hosted, the max capacity is going to be 8,000...I believe the Wabash ticket allotment is just under 3,000.

They could easily do more if they wanted to, but they don't. Your university simply isn't interested in making the game accessible to as many of your own fans as possible.

D3_DPUFan · October 29, 2009, 11:14:34 AM

QuoteIf DPU sticks to what they've done the last 3-4 times that they have hosted, the max capacity is going to be 8,000...I believe the Wabash ticket allotment is just under 3,000.

They could easily do more if they wanted to, but they don't. Your university simply isn't interested in making the game accessible to as many of your own fans as possible.

That's not good...why not add say 2,000? I've heard the fire code excuse as well...hmmm...a quick check with the state fire marshall's office could reveal some intersting info. I like the set up at Wabash for the game, but the last several years there have been more than a few empty seats, which doesn't look good...10,000 would probably be a good number...

Fripp52 · October 29, 2009, 12:49:22 PM

I was guessing at the seating. I have no idea. Maybe 8000 is more realistic. According to the website, Blackstock holds 4000 as is. 3000 on home and 1000 on visitors. 2 additional stands are set up on the visitor side. They are taller and almost as wide as the visitor stands. 2 additional stands are set up on the home side. Based on what I can tell, it's at least 8000. And it could be nearly 9000. I don't know. The fire code thing was what a few parents mentioned . I really find that hard to believe. There are 5 ways out of that stadium and what's going to burn anyway ? Either way, DePauws tickets have sold out in a matter of days the last couple of years since my son has been at DePauw. And Wabash's will. Why not add a couple thousand more seats. As I said, I don't get it. I can imagine many long time Monon Bell attendees will not get tickets this year.

smedindy · October 29, 2009, 04:49:49 PM

I recall that there were temporary stands at both end zones when I was in college. Now, I think one side is bare. That could be more butts in the seats right there.

Of course, that's the side that they had to move the extra point from, I believe...

Ever since they've required tickets in advance, they've had a lot of disappointed attendees. But I think it's better than the free-for-all (in more ways than one) that once took place.

D3_DPUFan · October 29, 2009, 05:58:32 PM

QuoteEver since they've required tickets in advance, they've had a lot of disappointed attendees. But I think it's better than the free-for-all (in more ways than one) that once took place.

I agree...but I think there's plenty of room to get more folks in there..say another 2,000 or so...

smedindy · October 29, 2009, 11:20:40 PM

Quote from: D3_DPUFan on October 29, 2009, 05:58:32 PM
QuoteEver since they've required tickets in advance, they've had a lot of disappointed attendees. But I think it's better than the free-for-all (in more ways than one) that once took place.

I agree...but I think there's plenty of room to get more folks in there..say another 2,000 or so...

No doubt. I do think Wabash is about maxed out in the current configuration. Unless they want to see rooftop seats on the armory, Goodrich and the chapel!

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