Spartan Stadium Review is part of the Bula! Fiji Hub Trip Report.
This post is both a Stadium Review and a continuation of my guide to Ticket Scalping. Here are the previous posts on the latter subject:
- Ticket Scalping NYC: The Follow-Up
- Michigan Ohio State: A Case Study in Ticket Scalping
- Ohio State vs. Michigan: Advanced Ticket Scalping
- New Orleans Jazz Fest: Ticket Scalping Primer
- The Guide to Buying Tickets for the World Cup And Other Big Events
- El Clásico! Tickets, Game, Pre & Post Libations Guide
In all my years as a proud Wolverine, I had never been to Spartan Stadium. There have been many memorable games between us and our little brother. Unfortunately, this was not one of them. Still, I enjoyed the experience and can add another game to the Wolverines Trip Report.
A Note On CheatingI know there is plenty of speculation going on about if I was a secret agent spying on behalf of Michigan football. I cannot comment. A person who did comment was a young lady in the game who yelled ‘Cheaters!’ each time Michigan was going to snap the ball. Her subpar MSU education did not do her any favors. Had she been taught properly, she should have yelled this when MSU’s offense was on the field as we steal signs from opponents’ offenses. Alas, I can’t expect much from a student of Agricultural College of the State of Michigan.
Speaking of Intelligence As I wrote in The Guide to Buying Tickets for the World Cup And Other Big Events, you should only buy tickets at retail price on the day of the game. I decided to go to this game in July. At that time, I could have not foreseen the cataclysmic collapse of the Michigan State program and would have paid a pretty penny from a third-party reseller. Instead, I waited till game time to purchase. I offended the first scalper with my low-ball offer. Before walking off, he told me, “I sell crack, I sell heroin, selling college football tickets is nothing. I am not doing business with you.” A lover of pre-workout supplements, I would’ve been more inclined to buy from him had he thrown in some stimulants. With the game quickly approaching, my crew was growing anxious at the prospect of finding another scalper. I told them to stay strong. After walking halfway around the stadium, I also was getting nervous. That nervousness quickly dissipated as I saw another man with tickets held up in the air. He, like the first guy, told me that I could purchase them at the face value price of $100. I told him 3 for $60. He replied 3 for $100. I told him 3 for $70. He said final price 3 for $90. I told him final price 3 for $80. He again said 3 for $90. I said 3 for $80. He agreed. As I was giving him the money, he said the funniest line: “How about giving me a tip?”
TPOL’s Tip: Speaking of tips, here’s one: Do not rely on ticket apps to buy tickets last minute without the aid of Wi-Fi. There is no service to process the transaction.
Overpaid?I am confident that I could have purchased 3 tickets for $50. Older now, I put a premium on my time. Is it worth haggling for an extra fifteen minutes to save a few dollars? Writing this now, I still believe the answer is yes. At the same time, I, along with most of the patrons, left at halftime, meaning I definitely overpaid. I tried to find the scalper to receive a refund but he was long gone.
To the BarI watched the rest of the blowout at the bar away from the howling wind and rain of Spartan Stadium.
Overall
Thank you for showing up Sparty. We might cheat but you suck.
Uhhh Michigan stole signals from both the offense and defense… nice try insulting them and making yourself look ridiculous though. What kind of education did you get?
49-0.
Insults alienate readers, just sayin’. . I have good friends from both schools and cheer for both …. each have up years and down years … Rivalry can be good natured fun but when privilege generates arrogance, karma remembers. Hashtag The Gift Six
I’ve been doing this for ten years. If they don’t get my humor, I don’t care. We’ve suffered enough so arrogance isn’t the right word either.