Lafayette tries to set a Record

[Engineer86]

$200 for a regular season FCS game and $35 minimum price, including Student tickets. I realize it is #150, but they are definitely using the old sales adage, "charge enough so that they have tears in their eyes as they still write the check"

Also Lehigh's 2014 schedule

Sept 6. JMU
Sept 13. at UNH
Sept 20. at Yale
Sept 27. Monmouth
Oct 11. Bucknell
Oct 18. at Cornell
Oct 25 Fordham
Nov 1. at Georgetown
Nov 8. at Holy Cross
Nov 15. Colgate
Nov 22. vs Lafayette (at Yankee Stadium)

[carney2]

$200 for a regular season FCS game and $35 minimum price, including Student tickets. I realize it is #150, but they are definitely using the old sales adage, "charge enough so that they have tears in their eyes as they still write the check"

Also Lehigh's 2014 schedule

Sept 6. JMU
Sept 13. at UNH
Sept 20. at Yale
Sept 27. Monmouth
Oct 11. Bucknell
Oct 18. at Cornell
Oct 25 Fordham
Nov 1. at Georgetown
Nov 8. at Holy Cross
Nov 15. Colgate
Nov 22. vs Lafayette (at Yankee Stadium)

I'm lost. You're not giving enough detail. What's your source? What's the cost of the Yankee Stadium game by itself? Seems a little early for 2014 season ticket prices.

[Engineer86]

I'm lost. You're not giving enough detail. What's your source? What's the cost of the Yankee Stadium game by itself? Seems a little early for 2014 season ticket prices.

Lehigh sent out the flyer for the game.

student tickets are $35 plus $10 in a mandatory fee
end zone seat same price as students
100 level not near mid field and 200 level are $50 plus $13
Premium 100 level are $75 plus $14
End zone Delta suites (behind home plate) are $75 plus $14
Legend Suite at 50yd line not sure what it is $200 plus $14 includes food

seems like it was sent to all Alumni, because my recent grad son got the same thing I did

Tickets go on sale for 2014 season tickets Nov 1
Alumni can buy tickets on Nov 18
Geveral public on Nov 26
Lehigh Students on April 2
Deadline to buy a "Commemorative Ticket" May 1
After Sept 1 tickets must be purchased from Yankees.com

most important, no tailgating and they push that gates open 2 hours before game to to party in the stadium

[Bogus Megapardus]

I found this but it says nothing about $200 tickets.


http://lehighsports.com/sports/2013/9/10/LL150_FAQ.aspx

[Bogus Megapardus]

Also:

Rivarly150.com (coming soon)

[Engineer86]

I found this but it says nothing about $200 tickets.


http://lehighsports.com/sports/2013/9/10/LL150_FAQ.aspx

It is missing the Legends Suite Club that is section 131 at the 50yd line, on the good side.

[Bogus Megapardus]

2014 Lafayette -

SEPTEMBER
6 at Sacred Heart
13 ROBERT MORRIS
20 at William & Mary
27 WAGNER
OCTOBER
4 at Fordham
11 GEORGETOWN
18 at Harvard
25 HOLY CROSS
NOVEMBER
1 at Bucknell
8 at Colgate
15 Bye
22 LEHIGH (Yankee Stadium)

[PAllen]

Looks like the wife and kids may not be coming to their first Lehigh/Lafayette game next year.

[JayJ79]

I've always considered suite tickets to be a different animal than just regular tickets.

[RichH2]

Well,I'm not gonna miss that game. Heck,I'm used to NYC prices, these just aren't bad at all.

[ngineer]

Got my brochure and an email today. Most seats will be in the $35-$75 range. The Legends room is a full course buffet, and various accouterments for $200. As usual to get priority choice you need to buy season tickets and due to planning purposes, current season ticket holders get to buy first. they go on sale November 1 before they go on sale to others. Tickets can also be purchased through the Yankees, as they have certain sections reserved. Also, an unknown number of suites will be available once the current suite lessors decide whether to use their suite for The Game. Plans are being made for full weekend packages involving class/decade dinners, NYC tours, and various pre and post game gatherings. University will be making coaches available for bussing over to NYC for both students and alums. Prices will be sent out later.

[Bogus Megapardus]

No tailgating????

Perhaps our pals at Fordham and Columbia might be willing to provide tailgating services in exchange for certain compensation.

[Vitojr130]

Also:

Rivarly150.com (coming soon)

Clever spelling of Rivalry in that address xthumbsupx

[Bogus Megapardus]

Clever spelling of Rivalry in that address xthumbsupx

Yep. Copied it directly from the Lehigh website.

It's worth recalling that spelling is not taught at Lehigh until the graduate level.

[Go...gate]

One good thing about the suites - you can duck indoors and warm up. If it is a very cold day (anyone remember 1987 at Taylor Stadium?), that can be a blessing.

[van]

2014 Lafayette -

SEPTEMBER
6 at Sacred Heart
13 ROBERT MORRIS
20 at William & Mary
27 WAGNER
OCTOBER
4 at Fordham
11 GEORGETOWN
18 at Harvard
25 HOLY CROSS
NOVEMBER
1 at Bucknell
8 at Colgate
15 Bye
22 LEHIGH (Yankee Stadium)

Of note is the lack of Ivy games for Pards and LU alike. No Tigger on either schedule and Yale/Cornell for LU not keeping with recent history. Wonder where Ivys are going for their OOC games?

[Twentysix]

Yep. Copied it directly from the Lehigh website.

It's worth recalling that spelling is not taught at Lehigh until the graduate level.

Lmao. You aren't joking.

[carney2]

Well,I'm not gonna miss that game. Heck,I'm used to NYC prices, these just aren't bad at all.

I'll be looking for Lafayette season tickets that exclude the Yankee Stadium game. Not going to that expense and aggravation to watch the garbage that Tavani puts on the field.

[Pards Rule]

One good thing about the suites - you can duck indoors and warm up. If it is a very cold day (anyone remember 1987 at Taylor Stadium?), that can be a blessing.
Sure do! Wow coldest football game I ever attended! Stayed until the bitter end too! I think there were only a couple hundred left at the end?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

2014 Lafayette -

SEPTEMBER
6 at Sacred Heart
13 ROBERT MORRIS
20 at William & Mary
27 WAGNER
OCTOBER
4 at Fordham
11 GEORGETOWN
18 at Harvard
25 HOLY CROSS
NOVEMBER
1 at Bucknell
8 at Colgate
15 Bye
22 LEHIGH (Yankee Stadium)

Looking at this schedule again, are you guys going for the NEC championship?

[Bogus Megapardus]

Lmao. You aren't joking.


Would I joke about something like this?





http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3560/yc9c.png

[carney2]

Looking at this schedule again, are you guys going for the NEC championship?

Without a coaching change (and there will be none) the Pards could not compete in the Northampton County Pee-Wee League.

[Bill]

Carney - it's not THAT bad. I think the Pards could easily make that second wild card spot:


http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18453&stc=1

[RichH2]

Sure do! Wow coldest football game I ever attended! Stayed until the bitter end too! I think there were only a couple hundred left at the end?

I have never been so cold. Girls left before half. I made it to end of 3rd and bailed to Rosie's for a hot toddy

[Lehigh Football Nation]

I wrote a nice compendium of recollections about the 1987 game last season, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of that game:

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2012/11/flashback-november-21st-1987-lehigh-17.html

[melloware13]

Without a coaching change (and there will be none) the Pards could not compete in the Northampton County Pee-Wee League.

Maybe they should join in the LVC next year, and aim to get William Allen, Dieruff, East Stroudsburg North, and Pocono Mountain West.

[Go...gate]

Good luck to the Ivy League as they turn their OOC sights to the Pioneer League and Georgetown. Betcha before long there will be no Ivy-NEC games either; anyone see how Monmouth hammered Cornell?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Good luck to the Ivy League as they turn their OOC sights to the Pioneer League and Georgetown. Betcha before long there will be no Ivy-NEC games either; anyone see how Monmouth hammered Cornell?

Maybe Amherst will return their phone calls.

[Lehigh'98]

Without a coaching change (and there will be none) the Pards could not compete in the Northampton County Pee-Wee League.

I seem to remember you predicting a playoff berth an 8-3 season in preseason with that same coach

[Pard4Life]

Is this a good time to mention that 149 is not sold out?

[Pards Rule]

I wrote a nice compendium of recollections about the 1987 game last season, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of that game:

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2012/11/flashback-november-21st-1987-lehigh-17.html

It is...except much more than half the stands were empty at the end. I remember trying to keep warm at halftime, used to people clearing out to use the johns and get food, and then the 3rd quarter started and I was thinking "where did everybody go" and then realized they did the smart thing and clear out for warmth! I still have a piece of the railing or something painted brown (2x4 about 6 ft) that someone tore off and then had second thoughts about taking I guess, so I secured it as a memento of the old Taylor Stadium. I remember carting that up the hill (I parked my 86 white Ford Escort on a grass patch after popping the curb) along with my stuffed leopard, blanket to sit on the cold concrete - no seats! - and the game program. Never did it feel so good to get behind the wheel of an Escort!!

[Pards Rule]

Some interesting and amazing facts about the Game as we get down to a mere month away from # 149 - from a 1999 Morning Call article:

The 1988 game featured the most points ever produced by the two teams. Lafayette won 52-45 with freshman running back Tom Costello gaining the MVP honors.
Despite the result, Lehigh quarterback Jim Harris -- cracked ribs and all -- lit up the Leopards, completing 23 passes for 372 yards in the first half alone.
Lehigh's Scott Semptimphelter holds the record for most passing yardage in The Game, completing 25 of 34 passes for 480 yards and three touchdowns. In the same game, Lehigh receiver Jason Cristino set the league and schoolhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://articles.mcall.com/1999-11-18/sports/3275783_1_lehigh-quarterback-goodman-stadium-second-overtime#) record with 11 catches for 319 yards and three TDs.
The MVP of that 1992 game? Lafayette tailback Erik Marsh, who rushed for 251 yards on a league-record 46 carries as the Leopards took a 32-29 win.
In 1993, Marsh rushed for 249 yards on 25 carries and had a 62-yard run for a touchdown, but Semptimphelter completed 27 of 43 passes for 373 yards and a record six touchdowns just one series into the final quarter.
He could have thrown for even more touchdowns in the 39-14 win that gave then-Head Coach Hank Small and the Engineers the school's first-ever league championship.
Unfortunately for Semptimphelter, he jumped in the air to celebrate an interception, and in the process tore his Achilles tendon and had to be carted off the sideline.
The 1995 game at Goodman Stadium will go down as one of the greatest ever. Not only did it employ the new overtime rule, the game went to double OT.
Senior receiver Brian Klingerman, who earlier in the season made a one-handed left hand grab in the end zone for a win over Columbia, made a right-handed grab in the back of the end zone for the winning score in the second overtime.
Lehigh, the favorite that season, stormed back from a 30-14 deficit with 11:33 left in the final quarter, the first of three straight comeback wins by the Engineers.


http://www.anygivensaturday.com/images/pixel.gif
Steve Ludwig, a fifth-year senior offensive tackle for Lehigh this year, made one of the plays of the game. On a punt return, the then-quarterback/special teams player, stripped Lafayette's Tadji Chattman to force a fumble, which led to Rabih Abdullah scoring the tying touchdown and two-point conversion.
Lehigh came back from 19-0 and 21-0 deficits in 1996 and 1997.
Lehigh quarterback Phil Stambaugh (1996) and tailback Ronald Jean (1998) are returning MVPs of The Game.
Trickery became a part of the series when Lehigh offensive guard Bran Hensel scored on a `fumblerooskie" in 1989. Despite the play, Lafayette won 32-21.
One of the other highlights in that game came when All-America Lafayette quarterback Frank Baur threw a lateral pass to Dave Baird in the flat. The split end then threw deep for Mike Grau, for a 46-yard touchdown pass.
The only freshmen to win the game's MVP award: Phil Stambaugh, Lehigh (1996); Tom Costello, Lafayette (1988); Jim Johnson, Lafayette (1984).
The only players to win MVP two times: Erik Marsh, Lafayette, (1992, 1994); Tom Costello, Lafayette (1988, 1989); Marty Horn, Lehigh (1983, 1985); Kim McQuilken, Lehigh (1972, 1973).
The last: Interception return for a touchdown: Lafayette junior cornerback Blair Talmadge's 66-yard return of a Marty Horn pass in 1983's 22-14 win.
Punt return for a touchdown: Lafayette running back Ryan Priest's 92-yard return in Lafayette's 34-6 win in 1982. The 1982 game featured several long plays, including Chris Hanley's 54-yard interception return for a touchdown and Craig William's 79-yard touchdown run, both for Lafayette.
Defensive lineman to win MVP: Lehigh's Mike Crowe in 1980's 32-0 win by Lehigh.
Shutouts: By Lehigh: 32-0, 1980. By Lafayette: 6-0, 1967 (also 16-0 in 1966).
The longest: Punt return for a touchdown: 92 yards, Ryan Priest, Lafayette, 1982.
Interception return for a touchdown: 99 yards, Steve Boyanoski, Lafayette, 1978.
Rush for a touchdown: 92 yards, Ronald Jean, Lehigh, 1998.
Pass for a touchdown (last 25 years): 77 yards, Jason Cristino from Scott Semptimphelter, Lehigh, 1992.
Field goal (last 25 years): 39 yards, Mark Petty, Lafayette, 1981.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
DID YOU KNOW? In 116 years of football, Lehigh has never posted back-to-back seasons with double digits in wins. A win over Lafayette will give the Engineers their first back-to-back 10-win seasons.
Seventy of the previous 134 Lafayette-Lehigh games have been played in Bethlehem. Lehigh holds a 37-34 advantage on its homehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://articles.mcall.com/1999-11-18/sports/3275783_1_lehigh-quarterback-goodman-stadium-second-overtime#) turf. Lafayette leads the overall series 71-58-5 and 37-21-5 at home. One game was played at a neutral site. In 1891, Lehigh beat Lafayette 16-2 in Wilkes-Barre.

[Pard4Life]

DID YOU KNOW? In 116 years of football, Lehigh has never posted back-to-back seasons with double digits in wins. A win over Lafayette will give the Engineers their first back-to-back 10-win seasons.

Yeah... they kinda took care of that didn't they? Meanwhile, Lafayette has not won 10 games since 1899. 2009 was our shot but you know, Frankosaurus and the zebras of Worcester had different ideas.

[Franks Tanks]

I still think this is a bad idea.

[ngineer]

I'll be looking for Lafayette season tickets that exclude the Yankee Stadium game. Not going to that expense and aggravation to watch the garbage that Tavani puts on the field.

Aw c'mon Carney, it will be Frank's swan song. Don't you want to witness it firsthand? (;-)

[ngineer]

It is...except much more than half the stands were empty at the end. I remember trying to keep warm at halftime, used to people clearing out to use the johns and get food, and then the 3rd quarter started and I was thinking "where did everybody go" and then realized they did the smart thing and clear out for warmth! I still have a piece of the railing or something painted brown (2x4 about 6 ft) that someone tore off and then had second thoughts about taking I guess, so I secured it as a memento of the old Taylor Stadium. I remember carting that up the hill (I parked my 86 white Ford Escort on a grass patch after popping the curb) along with my stuffed leopard, blanket to sit on the cold concrete - no seats! - and the game program. Never did it feel so good to get behind the wheel of an Escort!!

I had my 7 year old daughter with me who could barely be seen with all the wrapping around her. We left at the half. Half out of concern for her being in the elements, and half out of concern for me as to what my wife was going to do to me for taking her to the game!

[ngineer]

I still think this is a bad idea.

I don't disagree, but the decision is done. So now we just have to deal with it. I've reluctantly gone to a bunch of 'parties' over the years that I was not enamored of going, but on a few occasions ended up having a decent time. Same could happen.

[ngineer]

Is this a good time to mention that 149 is not sold out?

Not surprised from your end. People are scrambling for tickets over here, and are being told to wait until the Leopards return unused allotment.

[Lehigh'98]

Some interesting and amazing facts about the Game as we get down to a mere month away from # 149 - from a 1999 Morning Call article:

The 1988 game featured the most points ever produced by the two teams. Lafayette won 52-45 with freshman running back Tom Costello gaining the MVP honors.
Despite the result, Lehigh quarterback Jim Harris -- cracked ribs and all -- lit up the Leopards, completing 23 passes for 372 yards in the first half alone.
Lehigh's Scott Semptimphelter holds the record for most passing yardage in The Game, completing 25 of 34 passes for 480 yards and three touchdowns. In the same game, Lehigh receiver Jason Cristino set the league and schoolhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://articles.mcall.com/1999-11-18/sports/3275783_1_lehigh-quarterback-goodman-stadium-second-overtime#) record with 11 catches for 319 yards and three TDs.
The MVP of that 1992 game? Lafayette tailback Erik Marsh, who rushed for 251 yards on a league-record 46 carries as the Leopards took a 32-29 win.
In 1993, Marsh rushed for 249 yards on 25 carries and had a 62-yard run for a touchdown, but Semptimphelter completed 27 of 43 passes for 373 yards and a record six touchdowns just one series into the final quarter.
He could have thrown for even more touchdowns in the 39-14 win that gave then-Head Coach Hank Small and the Engineers the school's first-ever league championship.
Unfortunately for Semptimphelter, he jumped in the air to celebrate an interception, and in the process tore his Achilles tendon and had to be carted off the sideline.
The 1995 game at Goodman Stadium will go down as one of the greatest ever. Not only did it employ the new overtime rule, the game went to double OT.
Senior receiver Brian Klingerman, who earlier in the season made a one-handed left hand grab in the end zone for a win over Columbia, made a right-handed grab in the back of the end zone for the winning score in the second overtime.
Lehigh, the favorite that season, stormed back from a 30-14 deficit with 11:33 left in the final quarter, the first of three straight comeback wins by the Engineers.


http://www.anygivensaturday.com/images/pixel.gif
Steve Ludwig, a fifth-year senior offensive tackle for Lehigh this year, made one of the plays of the game. On a punt return, the then-quarterback/special teams player, stripped Lafayette's Tadji Chattman to force a fumble, which led to Rabih Abdullah scoring the tying touchdown and two-point conversion.
Lehigh came back from 19-0 and 21-0 deficits in 1996 and 1997.
Lehigh quarterback Phil Stambaugh (1996) and tailback Ronald Jean (1998) are returning MVPs of The Game.
Trickery became a part of the series when Lehigh offensive guard Bran Hensel scored on a `fumblerooskie" in 1989. Despite the play, Lafayette won 32-21.
One of the other highlights in that game came when All-America Lafayette quarterback Frank Baur threw a lateral pass to Dave Baird in the flat. The split end then threw deep for Mike Grau, for a 46-yard touchdown pass.
The only freshmen to win the game's MVP award: Phil Stambaugh, Lehigh (1996); Tom Costello, Lafayette (1988); Jim Johnson, Lafayette (1984).
The only players to win MVP two times: Erik Marsh, Lafayette, (1992, 1994); Tom Costello, Lafayette (1988, 1989); Marty Horn, Lehigh (1983, 1985); Kim McQuilken, Lehigh (1972, 1973).
The last: Interception return for a touchdown: Lafayette junior cornerback Blair Talmadge's 66-yard return of a Marty Horn pass in 1983's 22-14 win.
Punt return for a touchdown: Lafayette running back Ryan Priest's 92-yard return in Lafayette's 34-6 win in 1982. The 1982 game featured several long plays, including Chris Hanley's 54-yard interception return for a touchdown and Craig William's 79-yard touchdown run, both for Lafayette.
Defensive lineman to win MVP: Lehigh's Mike Crowe in 1980's 32-0 win by Lehigh.
Shutouts: By Lehigh: 32-0, 1980. By Lafayette: 6-0, 1967 (also 16-0 in 1966).
The longest: Punt return for a touchdown: 92 yards, Ryan Priest, Lafayette, 1982.
Interception return for a touchdown: 99 yards, Steve Boyanoski, Lafayette, 1978.
Rush for a touchdown: 92 yards, Ronald Jean, Lehigh, 1998.
Pass for a touchdown (last 25 years): 77 yards, Jason Cristino from Scott Semptimphelter, Lehigh, 1992.
Field goal (last 25 years): 39 yards, Mark Petty, Lafayette, 1981.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
DID YOU KNOW? In 116 years of football, Lehigh has never posted back-to-back seasons with double digits in wins. A win over Lafayette will give the Engineers their first back-to-back 10-win seasons.
Seventy of the previous 134 Lafayette-Lehigh games have been played in Bethlehem. Lehigh holds a 37-34 advantage on its homehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://articles.mcall.com/1999-11-18/sports/3275783_1_lehigh-quarterback-goodman-stadium-second-overtime#) turf. Lafayette leads the overall series 71-58-5 and 37-21-5 at home. One game was played at a neutral site. In 1891, Lehigh beat Lafayette 16-2 in Wilkes-Barre.

Nice memories!!! I had a nice block on Ron Jean's 92 yd TD run ( or hold...lol) I also had a fumble recovery in 96 game when we then proceeded to miss a fg. Lafayette's d-lineman, think his name was John Smith #67 was a beast. Probably the strongest guy I played against in my career. The 95-97 games were all excellent, dramatic games. In 97, down 21-0, they gave Braswell a long Td reception that may have bounced off the ground...

[Mr. C]

Of note is the lack of Ivy games for Pards and LU alike. No Tigger on either schedule and Yale/Cornell for LU not keeping with recent history. Wonder where Ivys are going for their OOC games?
Maybe the Ivies are going to start hitting up the PFL for games. That's what one of my sources is hinting at.

[Engineer86]

Yep. Copied it directly from the Lehigh website.

It's worth recalling that spelling is not taught at Lehigh until the graduate level.

We have to put a ban on hiring Lafayette grads xlolx

[Engineer86]

Is this a good time to mention that 149 is not sold out?

Just a matter of time, I know at least 20 people that are planning on coming that are without a ticket. This game is a draw to the Pergamum and then figure out how you are getting into the game

[TigerFen]

I think that game is overpriced, but there are much higher costs to playing in Yankee Stadium. Their playing a much higher rental rate than on campus. I think it may have been cheaper to do it in UPenn's stadium or even an NFL stadium like the Linc or METLife stadium.

[DFW HOYA]

I think that game is overpriced, but there are much higher costs to playing in Yankee Stadium. Their playing a much higher rental rate than on campus. I think it may have been cheaper to do it in UPenn's stadium or even an NFL stadium like the Linc or METLife stadium.

Lafayette had better options but Yankee Stadium is the option with the most promotional value. Unfirtunately, if we're back here in October 2014 and hear reports of 10,000 tickets sold, the promotional value falls victim to expectations.

[Engineer86]

They won't be accused of not giving everyone who wants to attend the option to attend. An expensive option, but an option all the same. I am not thrilled, but I will attend anyway. The atmosphere of this game will be completely different with little or no tailgating. It really comes down to being at the game. So much so that they are requiring ticket purchases before May 1 to get the special 150th emblem on the ticket.

It might matter for my kids to be able to say they were at this game when number 200 rolls around, but if I am still around I can only hope to be able to make that game.

[Pard4Life]

Hey... 149 could potentially be for the Patriot League Championship*

So, starting buying in bulk and mark'em up!

[Pard4Life]

Just a matter of time, I know at least 20 people that are planning on coming that are without a ticket. This game is a draw to the Pergamum and then figure out how you are getting into the game

86, did you host that BBQ in the dentist office's parking lot on Cattell Street last year?

I was one of the only Pards there... took off my Pard hat in the very narrow basement bathroom to avoid an incident. I don't trust your kind. :D

[Pards Rule]

Not surprised from your end. People are scrambling for tickets over here, and are being told to wait until the Leopards return unused allotment.
Now this is NOT going to happen!!

[Engineer86]

86, did you host that BBQ in the dentist office's parking lot on Cattell Street last year?

I was one of the only Pards there... took off my Pard hat in the very narrow basement bathroom to avoid an incident. I don't trust your kind. :D

Nope, I think it was Lehigh98. I have a spot on a dead end at the top of the hill above the field house. I'm harmless :D

[Franks Tanks]

Lafayette had better options but Yankee Stadium is the option with the most promotional value. Unfirtunately, if we're back here in October 2014 and hear reports of 10,000 tickets sold, the promotional value falls victim to expectations.

It is my understanding that a Lafayette graduate is the head of marketing/events or something of that nature for Yankee Stadium. I understand a large part of his job is bringing events to Yankee stadium outside of the normal baseball schedule. I heard that he approached Lafayette with the idea, and we decided to go with it.

Our AD did not come up with this himself. A proposal landed on his desk, he asked a bunch of people if they thought it was a good idea, and here we are.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

It is my understanding that a Lafayette graduate is the head of marketing/events or something of that nature for Yankee Stadium. I understand a large part of his job is bringing events to Yankee stadium outside of the normal baseball schedule. I heard that he approached Lafayette with the idea, and we decided to go with it.

Our AD did not come up with this himself. A proposal landed on his desk, he asked a bunch of people if they thought it was a good idea, and here we are.

I want this whole thing to work, but early word about how tailgating, etc. is going to work is making me scratch my head as to how this will fly.

[ngineer]

I want this whole thing to work, but early word about how tailgating, etc. is going to work is making me scratch my head as to how this will fly.

From what I have heard, all 'tailgating' will be within the confines of the stadium with various affinity groups being assigned locations. Some groups may choose to meet pre-game as some nearby watering holes/restaurants, but most of the real active groups, i.e. South Side Boosters, Kings of Tailgates, various class decades, football partnership, Lehigh Tailgate Assoc., etc. will have assigned areas.

[ngineer]

Now this is NOT going to happen!!

My post was made prior to Tavani's discovery that he had another QB. (;-)

[Pard4Life]

Have any of you figured out the best seating options and locations? Thoughts? Anyone been to a game there before?

[RichH2]

I've been a couple of time. I'll get the section number for you. Not bad but kinda far from field. Binoculars a must unless LSN broadcast is on Campus then bring a tablet. You can tailgate in the parking garage. No one bothered us.

[Engineer86]

Have any of you figured out the best seating options and locations? Thoughts? Anyone been to a game there before?

A Rutgers fan told that he sat along the first base line in the 200 section was not bad. He also said the student sections were also pretty good. My wife is liking the inside suites with the patios. But it is confusing and none look like great seats. The Pre game is also a concern.

[RichH2]

Assume field will be aligned as usual along side 1st base side. From what I recall best view is about a third of the way up from field. Did not like my one experience a couple of rows behind dugout .Too low for any perspective of plays.

[LehighU11]

For those who have not seen the seating chart, here it is: http://lehighsports.com/documents/2013/10/24/150_Brochure_flatv2.pdf?id=557

Lehigh on the 3rd base side, Lafayette on the 1st base side. LU students will be in left field, opening up the 3rd base line for the Lehigh allotment. Top end ticket is $200 in section 131, which includes all you can eat and drink (no booze) in the Legends Club. Those seem to be unique to Lehigh, after scoping out Lafayette's site. Next price point is at $75, with students' tickets going for $35.

[RichH2]

A little different. I recall 113 was OK. We were on the other side dont recall section.

[Go...gate]

How many seats will be made available? 25,000?

[ngineer]

How many seats will be made available? 25,000?

I've heard at least 30,000 will be available. The upper deck will be closed. The football field will go from home plate out to center, so the closest seats will be near and around the endzones, whereas 50 yard line will be furthest away. Suites available later once the lessees are given first crack and decline. LU will be from home plate, around third base and out and above left centerfield bullpen. LC will have first base side and out around rightfield bullpen.

[LehighU11]

From Lehigh's ticket page:

UPDATE 11/1: Ticket sales have been very heavy all day on Nov. 1. All Legends Suite Club, Delta Sky360 Suite, and much of the Premium sections are sold out

Apparently the $75 and all-inclusive $200 tickets are a pretty easy sell to an affluent alumni base that is centered in the Mid-Atlantic region. I had no doubts that this would be a huge draw. I'm still skeptical of the logistics of transporting thousands of drunken/hungover, belligerent college kids 2 hours to the Bronx. Tailgating will also be completely different/non-existent for many.

Any word from Lafayette on their sales?

[Pard4Life]

From Lehigh's ticket page:

UPDATE 11/1: Ticket sales have been very heavy all day on Nov. 1. All Legends Suite Club, Delta Sky360 Suite, and much of the Premium sections are sold out

Apparently the $75 and all-inclusive $200 tickets are a pretty easy sell to an affluent alumni base that is centered in the Mid-Atlantic region. I had no doubts that this would be a huge draw. I'm still skeptical of the logistics of transporting thousands of drunken/hungover, belligerent college kids 2 hours to the Bronx. Tailgating will also be completely different/non-existent for many.

Any word from Lafayette on their sales?

Whaaaaaaat??? Wow.. thought there'd be a trickle to start! Website is now up, and the game will start at 3:30.

http://www.rivalry150.com/

[Pard4Life]

Any word from Lafayette on their sales?

Andy from Lafayette bought four tickets! xthumbsupx

[LehighU11]

With a 3:30 start time, I'm assuming that this will be the first night game in the series. Is that correct? And no, twilight games at Goodman don't count.

[ngineer]

With a 3:30 start time, I'm assuming that this will be the first night game in the series. Is that correct? And no, twilight games at Goodman don't count.

That's true, and it also leads me to believe that the chances of national tv is a distinct possibility. I wonder if sales continue to be heavy, whether they open the upper deck?

[Pard4Life]

With a 3:30 start time, I'm assuming that this will be the first night game in the series. Is that correct? And no, twilight games at Goodman don't count.

Nope. Games in the old days started at 3pm.

[Pard4Life]

That's true, and it also leads me to believe that the chances of national tv is a distinct possibility. I wonder if sales continue to be heavy, whether they open the upper deck?

Don't kid yourself... I can see the LFN mind-set is infecting you. Must be a Lehigh thing. xrotatehx

[ngineer]

Nope. Games in the old days started at 3pm.

How "old" are you...In "my era" the games started at 1 p.m. I know they moved it back to 12 noon a number of years ago, but I never recall a start time later than 1 p.m. Especially, without lights, a 3 p.m. start is playing with fire. Of course, I suspect the game was over in no more than an hour and half 100 years ago with hardly any passing and not TV timeouts!

[Pards Rule]

How "old" are you...In "my era" the games started at 1 p.m. I know they moved it back to 12 noon a number of years ago, but I never recall a start time later than 1 p.m. Especially, without lights, a 3 p.m. start is playing with fire. Of course, I suspect the game was over in no more than an hour and half 100 years ago with hardly any passing and not TV timeouts!

He was joshing! I recall my first game in 1980 was at 1PM but the mini-riot that occurred after the game made them move the 1981 game at Lehigh's old Taylor Stadium to 11AM to prevent pregame drinking! A few years later that slid to the noon hour as I recall.

[Pards Rule]

How "old" are you...In "my era" the games started at 1 p.m. I know they moved it back to 12 noon a number of years ago, but I never recall a start time later than 1 p.m. Especially, without lights, a 3 p.m. start is playing with fire. Of course, I suspect the game was over in no more than an hour and half 100 years ago with hardly any passing and not TV timeouts!

First LIVE coverage of a game was in 1981 - I think WFMZ did it?

[DFW HOYA]

That's true, and it also leads me to believe that the chances of national tv is a distinct possibility. I wonder if sales continue to be heavy, whether they open the upper deck?

My guess is that a pitch will be made by the league to the CBS College Sports cable channel. If so, it'll get only scant reference on ESPN College Gameday, since ESPN is loathe to promote games on any competing networks (in other words, no Leh/Laf headgear for Lee Corso.)

[Pards Rule]

My guess is that a pitch will be made by the league to the CBS College Sports cable channel. If so, it'll get only scant reference on ESPN College Gameday, since ESPN is loathe to promote games on any competing networks (in other words, no Leh/Laf headgear for Lee Corso.)

They can do it on ESPN2 no? Don the headgear!!

[DFW HOYA]

They can do it on ESPN2 no? Don the headgear!!

The PL is not affiliated with ESPN on primary game clearance (i.e., outside ESPN3 rebroadcasts) so there would be some considerable negotiations required to get them to commit in late November during the height of the new I-A playoff race.

[Pards Rule]

The PL is not affiliated with ESPN on primary game clearance (i.e., outside ESPN3 rebroadcasts) so there would be some considerable negotiations required to get them to commit in late November during the height of the new I-A playoff race.

Eh, who cares about I-A playoff race when you're talking about a milestone game!

[ngineer]

He was joshing! I recall my first game in 1980 was at 1PM but the mini-riot that occurred after the game made them move the 1981 game at Lehigh's old Taylor Stadium to 11AM to prevent pregame drinking! A few years later that slid to the noon hour as I recall.

As if that changed anything! The 1991 "sod riot" with the Bethlehem PD was the most 'disconcerting' post game melee I witnessed in the 42 games I've attended.

[RichH2]

As if that changed anything! The 1991 "sod riot" with the Bethlehem PD was the most 'disconcerting' post game melee I witnessed in the 42 games I've attended.

Yup. Absolutely the most idiotic PD behavior on the field. Escalated exhuberance into violence.

[Pard4Life]

How "old" are you...In "my era" the games started at 1 p.m. I know they moved it back to 12 noon a number of years ago, but I never recall a start time later than 1 p.m. Especially, without lights, a 3 p.m. start is playing with fire. Of course, I suspect the game was over in no more than an hour and half 100 years ago with hardly any passing and not TV timeouts!

They games started in the 1920s and earlier in late afternoon... 2pm, 3pm. I think the Wilkes-Barre game started at 3pm. And I know the Lafayette-Bucknell game in the 1880s/1890s started at 3pm... it's listed on some old game material.

[Bill]

Yup. Absolutely the most idiotic PD behavior on the field. Escalated exuberance into violence.

I'll never forget the Brown & White cover from that game...full page shot of an officer about to club a student on his knees...I think I still have it in my parents house somewhere...It's been a while, but I think that event led to the 1992 game being played at 10 or 11 in the morning, supposedly to curb drinking. All I remember was it had the opposite effect - people just stayed out all night....

[Lehigh Football Nation]

They games started in the 1920s and earlier in late afternoon... 2pm, 3pm. I think the Wilkes-Barre game started at 3pm. And I know the Lafayette-Bucknell game in the 1880s/1890s started at 3pm... it's listed on some old game material.

Some of the games, if memory serves, were called due to darkness in those days (1880s-1920s).

[Lehigh Football Nation]

For grins I took a game at random from the Brown and White archives (1905) to see when the game started. What I learned was that the train left with all the players and fans at 1PM, so it seems likely that it was a 2:00-3:00PM start. It's also worth mentioning that halves were 35 minutes each, so the game would be done really quickly! Not sure if it was a running clock, but it may have been.

[Pard4Life]

For grins I took a game at random from the Brown and White archives (1905) to see when the game started. What I learned was that the train left with all the players and fans at 1PM, so it seems likely that it was a 2:00-3:00PM start. It's also worth mentioning that halves were 35 minutes each, so the game would be done really quickly! Not sure if it was a running clock, but it may have been.

Yes, it was a running clock. And the field was painted in the form of a grid. And a meal cost five cents!

[Pard4Life]

LFN - you buy tickets yet? Has anyone? (aside from our Andy)

[RichH2]

Yup,in a manner of speaking. Bro in law has Co. suite for us for the game.

[Pards Rule]

As if that changed anything! The 1991 "sod riot" with the Bethlehem PD was the most 'disconcerting' post game melee I witnessed in the 42 games I've attended.

I saw that..Good grief was that the one where they tore down the JV posts instead?

[Pards Rule]

For grins I took a game at random from the Brown and White archives (1905) to see when the game started. What I learned was that the train left with all the players and fans at 1PM, so it seems likely that it was a 2:00-3:00PM start. It's also worth mentioning that halves were 35 minutes each, so the game would be done really quickly! Not sure if it was a running clock, but it may have been.

Wow I doubt they stopped it back then. Hell, the sooner the game over the less injury. Remember that was a huge issue back then. Kids were dying or paralyzed - President Roosevelt had to get involved!

[Pards Rule]

I'll never forget the Brown & White cover from that game...full page shot of an officer about to club a student on his knees...I think I still have it in my parents house somewhere...It's been a while, but I think that event led to the 1992 game being played at 10 or 11 in the morning, supposedly to curb drinking. All I remember was it had the opposite effect - people just stayed out all night....

1981 game I so remember started at 11AM. I don't think one had ever started earlier. It was weird as the game finished around 2PM and it felt weird cause it was early afternoon. Like the high school games on Thanksgiving!!

[Lehigh Football Nation]

1981 game I so remember started at 11AM. I don't think one had ever started earlier. It was weird as the game finished around 2PM and it felt weird cause it was early afternoon. Like the high school games on Thanksgiving!!

The game in 1990 started at 10:45AM. I know because I stayed up through the night before heading to Easton.

[RichH2]

Hard to recall eery game I've been to but do recall a very early game,per LFN assume it was 90. Anyone remember why it was so early?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Hard to recall eery game I've been to but do recall a very early game,per LFN assume it was 90. Anyone remember why it was so early?

I do. They tried to make to 10:45 in order to stem the tide of underage/collegiate drinking. I am here to tell you it did not work.

[ngineer]

LFN - you buy tickets yet? Has anyone? (aside from our Andy)

Yes. I have been confirmed for my seats as our 'august' group of former players/season ticket holders and contributors were able to get into a priority line beginning 11/1. We're awaiting word on our tailgate area assignment.

[ngineer]

I saw that..Good grief was that the one where they tore down the JV posts instead?

I had my kids at that game and was a bit concerned that the fighting/macing, etc. was going to carry up into the stands.

[LehighU11]

LFN - you buy tickets yet? Has anyone? (aside from our Andy)

I have...Section 129, Row 25, aisle seats xthumbsupx

[Engineer86]

Just tried tonight and despite the fact that I should be able to, the web site tells me no tickets are available. Calling tomorrow, tired of web site

[LehighU11]

Just tried tonight and despite the fact that I should be able to, the web site tells me no tickets are available. Calling tomorrow, tired of web site

Did you enter the promo code that was sent after renewing/purchasing your season tickets?

[Pard4Life]

I have...Section 129, Row 25, aisle seats xthumbsupx

Good to know... and when you are struck with toilet paper and cream pies from my drone fleet, you will know who did it.

[Bill]

A trip down memory lane....

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=18492&stc=1

[Pards Rule]

The game in 1990 started at 10:45AM. I know because I stayed up through the night before heading to Easton.
Too early! I missed half the first quarter! Mainly due to the traffic jam getting off the 4th Street exit on US 22 for the game!

[Pards Rule]

I had my kids at that game and was a bit concerned that the fighting/macing, etc. was going to carry up into the stands.

It was bizarre! For those of you uninformed, students and some young alums took to taking first pieces of the natural grass torn up by the game's action and hurling them at police & LU security and then actually digging up their own clods after they ran out of those readily available. Police responded with mace and nightsticks! Hence the "sod melee" as I termed it.

[Neighbor2]

Those were the days (in a perverse sort of way).

Can't tell you the year, but it was around 35 years ago, I was at on the goal line, Lafayette side at Fisher Field as a Lehigh fan. Students (on ground level, Lehigh side) were pelting the home stands. There were 3 guys. Two holding the ends of an 8 inch? wide, giant rubber band. The third guy sling-shotting small bags of baking flower across to the Lafayette side. The bags made it all the way across, over the players, creating complete mayhem to the unfortunate souls on the receiving end.

Look, I understand this was BAD behavior. But . . . it was funny as H*LL!

[Pard4Life]

How are you guys doing with tickets?

I just checked the Lafayette site and I don't believe it, but almost our entire allotment is gone, save for some Mohegan Sports Bar standing room only seats... only areas with ample seat selection are the sections near home plate.

Seat selection was a b*tch. I researched this pretty thoroughly (just upset that this came so quickly before I could go to a Yankee game to scout seats)... but it seems like those with lower bowl seats are going to be at a disadvantage with the view. You Tube videos seem to confirm this. Second and third level seems to be optimal...

Ultimately, I sacrificed distance for the angle.

Where are you guys sitting? (I know where LehighU 11 is) :D

[LehighU11]

How are you guys doing with tickets?

I just checked the Lafayette site and I don't believe it, but almost our entire allotment is gone, save for some Mohegan Sports Bar standing room only seats... only areas with ample seat selection are the sections near home plate.

Seat selection was a b*tch. I researched this pretty thoroughly (just upset that this came so quickly before I could go to a Yankee game to scout seats)... but it seems like those with lower bowl seats are going to be at a disadvantage with the view. You Tube videos seem to confirm this. Second and third level seems to be optimal...

Ultimately, I sacrificed distance for the angle.

Where are you guys sitting? (I know where LehighU 11 is) :D

Tickets went on sale to all alumni today. Out of curiosity, I just checked to see what seats are available, using the Lehigh alumni promotional code. No seats are available in any of the price ranges, so I'm guessing that we've sold out our available allotment for the time being. The premium tickets have already been sold out:

"UPDATE 11/14: Ticket sales have been very heavy since Nov. 1 to season ticket holders and other groups. All Legends Suite Club, Delta Sky360 Suite, and the Premium sections are sold out."

Edit: LU Athletics twitter confirmed all tickets were sold out within a few hours today: "Alumni tix currently all sold for #Rivalry150. Working on possible addt'l tix from NYY. Keep checking http://LehighSports.com for info."

[Lehigh Football Nation]

So much for all the gloom and doom (myself included) in regards to this game not being "big enough" to do well attendance-wise.

Though let's not make it a yearly thing or anything :D

[van]

How are you guys doing with tickets?

I just checked the Lafayette site and I don't believe it, but almost our entire allotment is gone, save for some Mohegan Sports Bar standing room only seats... only areas with ample seat selection are the sections near home plate.

Seat selection was a b*tch. I researched this pretty thoroughly (just upset that this came so quickly before I could go to a Yankee game to scout seats)... but it seems like those with lower bowl seats are going to be at a disadvantage with the view. You Tube videos seem to confirm this. Second and third level seems to be optimal...

Ultimately, I sacrificed distance for the angle.

Where are you guys sitting? (I know where LehighU 11 is) :D

Seems that season ticket holders could snatch an unlimited # of tickets and grabbed up hundreds at a time. Guessing some entrepreneurial activity going on here.

[Southsider]

I seem to remember someone suggesting the stadium would be configured for 36k?? Is that accurate?

[carney2]

I seem to remember someone suggesting the stadium would be configured for 36k?? Is that accurate?

Original reports said that the upper deck would not be used.

[Franks Tanks]

I imagine it would be easy to open portions of the upper deck if needed. At the end of the day there should be plenty of tickets to go around.

How many tickets were allotted to Lehigh in this first release?

[Pards Rule]

Those were the days (in a perverse sort of way).

Can't tell you the year, but it was around 35 years ago, I was at on the goal line, Lafayette side at Fisher Field as a Lehigh fan. Students (on ground level, Lehigh side) were pelting the home stands. There were 3 guys. Two holding the ends of an 8 inch? wide, giant rubber band. The third guy sling-shotting small bags of baking flower across to the Lafayette side. The bags made it all the way across, over the players, creating complete mayhem to the unfortunate souls on the receiving end.

Look, I understand this was BAD behavior. But . . . it was funny as H*LL!

I don't remember this type of activity so it could have predated me by one or two years (my first game Nov. 22, 1980). Thirty years ago today my final game as a student Nov. 19, 1983 - we lost.

[Pard4Life]

Got ahold of some literature from a Lehigh guy that was at the President's Brunch yesterday:

Hotel blocs:

Crown Plaza times sq $339

Hilton times sq $369

Home wood suites edge water $215

Hyatt regency jersey city $219

Essex House $399

Marriott east side $289

Marriott marquis $329

Roosevelt $289

Sheraton Times Square $399

W Lex $319

W Times Sq $379

Waldorf $279

Westin Times Square $299

Westin grand central $299

YOTEL $229

Welcome Center is at Marriott Marquis Times Square. Lehigh alums will be able to participate in an oral history project.

Thursday:
- Lehigh and Laf reps will ring closing of NYSE bell
- Welcome reception Mariott Marquis
- NYC dine around hosted by faculty and leaders in each locale, scatterd sites
- Martinade Annual Society meeting

Friday:
- Financial market panel discussion
- Behind the scenes UN tour and briefing
- Public school leadership dialog
- some theatre thing
- Engineering leadership dialog at Intrepid
- Health innovation dialog
- LU choral arts concert at Carnegie

Saturday
- game

Sunday
-High Line and Greenwich village walking tour
- Jazz brunch

Weekend event sale tickets on sale May 1

Hotels ASAP.

PS is it possible to change the title of this thread to "Lafayette-Lehigh Game 150 Info Thread" ... current title misleading and not accurate what is being discussed