I'm sure you all will love hearing this but...

ReedFrawg · Post by **ReedFrawg** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:26 pm

...I just tried to order tickets for the game on Saturday and TCU is sold out. They told me to call the SMU ticket office. I've had big-time problems with Will Call at the last two SMU games (at SMU). I'm wondering if I should even bother buying in advance and risking another Will Call fiasco. Maybe I should just get there early and buy at the game. Any advice for is appreciated. Thanks.

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:36 pm

Why did you wait so long?

The PonyGrad · Post by **The PonyGrad** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:38 pm

Drive up to the visitor side ticket window between 5 and 5:30. That is, Mockingbird to Airline. Stop on the street and have a passenger run over. Then have a nice dinner and go to the game.

ReedFrawg · Post by **ReedFrawg** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:38 pm

Nacho wrote:Why did you wait so long?

That's just the way I roll...plus I was waiting to see how many others would want to join for the drive over. Didn't figure they would be gone already. Did I mention I am lazy?

ReedFrawg · Post by **ReedFrawg** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:39 pm

The PonyGrad wrote:Drive up to the visitor side ticket window between 5 and 5:30. That is, Mockingbird to Airline. Stop on the street and have a passenger run over. Then have a nice dinner and go to the game.

Actually a great idea....any recommended restaurants or places to grab a bite nearby? Within a mile or two?

The PonyGrad · Post by **The PonyGrad** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:45 pm

ReedFrawg wrote:
The PonyGrad wrote:Drive up to the visitor side ticket window between 5 and 5:30. That is, Mockingbird to Airline. Stop on the street and have a passenger run over. Then have a nice dinner and go to the game.

Actually a great idea....any recommended restaurants or places to grab a bite nearby? Within a mile or two?

Either Snyder Plaza at Hillcrest and Lovers, several restaurants, or more convenient, Mockingbird station across 75, several larger restaurants including Rock Fish and a English style pub (Trinity?) Then go north to the game shuttle, park and take the bus.

ponydawg · Post by **ponydawg** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:48 pm

ReedFrawg wrote:
The PonyGrad wrote:Drive up to the visitor side ticket window between 5 and 5:30. That is, Mockingbird to Airline. Stop on the street and have a passenger run over. Then have a nice dinner and go to the game.

Actually a great idea....any recommended restaurants or places to grab a bite nearby? Within a mile or two?

Blvd it.

SMU89 · Post by **SMU89** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:51 pm

The PonyGrad wrote:
ReedFrawg wrote:
The PonyGrad wrote:Drive up to the visitor side ticket window between 5 and 5:30. That is, Mockingbird to Airline. Stop on the street and have a passenger run over. Then have a nice dinner and go to the game.

Actually a great idea....any recommended restaurants or places to grab a bite nearby? Within a mile or two?

I would go to the Blvd -- there are community tents there where you can buy beer/food -- don't know of specific locations -- assume someone can provide.

abezontar · Post by **abezontar** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 3:58 pm

I know will call last year was a disaster, but I haven't heard anything negative about the office after the Texas State game. Maybe they were able to work out all of last year's kinks over the summer?

Pony_Fan · Post by **Pony_Fan** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:14 pm

unfortunately our ticket office has always been a disaster

ReedFrawg · Post by **ReedFrawg** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:23 pm

Pony_Fan wrote:unfortunately our ticket office has always been a disaster

Unfortunately, that has been my impression. The last two SMU-TCU games I got to will call an hour before kickoff and was late getting in both times. The second time I got to my seats with 2:00 left in the 1st quarter. I've certainly learned my lesson and printed tix online. Now if I can just get over there in time to avoid the ticket scanning issues I heard about from the TX State game.

Billy Joe · Post by **Billy Joe** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:33 pm

Arrive early, get your tickets, and then party on the blvd. I actually hope TCU brings the whole town with them. The more people the better. I think in the near future SMU will have a team as successful as TCU. I do predict this will be a good game. Once the run and shoot clicks with the team, SMU will be tough to handle. I cannot wait until Saturday. Ford Stadium is a fun place to watch a game especially when it is full.

deepellumfrog · Post by **deepellumfrog** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:37 pm

I went and bought mine at the tix office, but I think you can buy online and print out on your computer. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can't go out at halftime and get a beer at your tailgate, you instead are held hostage by the bands. Looks like a flask will be in play.

TheBestAvailable · Post by **TheBestAvailable** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:49 pm

ReedFrawg wrote:
The PonyGrad wrote:Drive up to the visitor side ticket window between 5 and 5:30. That is, Mockingbird to Airline. Stop on the street and have a passenger run over. Then have a nice dinner and go to the game.

Actually a great idea....any recommended restaurants or places to grab a bite nearby? Within a mile or two?

Seven Eleven on Mockingbird has the new cheeseburger dogs. I didn't want to suggest anything too fancy for you country folk from cowtown.

ReedFrawg · Post by **ReedFrawg** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:53 pm

TheBestAvailable wrote:
ReedFrawg wrote:
The PonyGrad wrote:Drive up to the visitor side ticket window between 5 and 5:30. That is, Mockingbird to Airline. Stop on the street and have a passenger run over. Then have a nice dinner and go to the game.

Actually a great idea....any recommended restaurants or places to grab a bite nearby? Within a mile or two?

Seven Eleven on Mockingbird has the new cheeseburger dogs. I didn't want to suggest anything too fancy for you country folk from cowtown.

Good idea...maybe I'll swing through Dairy Queen and pick up a blizzard for dessert! :lol: