hsmith19 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I saw an old man running around Schnuck's this past weekend telling everyone who would listen he had a "buddy" in high places who told him the decision was coming down on Sunday and that everybody would need "three weeks' groceries." It's starting to remind me a little of Dr. Browning and the New Madrid earthquake scare in 1990. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I saw an old man running around Schnuck's this past weekend telling everyone who would listen he had a "buddy" in high places who told him the decision was coming down on Sunday and that everybody would need "three weeks' groceries." It's starting to remind me a little of Dr. Browning and the New Madrid earthquake scare in 1990. If the old man was the manager of Schnucks I give him credit for finding a creative way to get people to buy three weeks of groceries I agree its all being overstated. Kind of reminds me of the potential ice-storms that shut down the city but rarely result in anything substantive. You should prepare of course, but its highly likely the fear is worse than the reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo027 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Personally I'm not leaving the house out of fear of catching Ebola, but to each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Between the grand jury decision, ebola, potential snow in the forecast in january, mardi gras, and the holiday season, i wouldn't be surprised to see the season canceled tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 If the old man was the manager of Schnucks I give him credit for finding a creative way to get people to buy three weeks of groceries I agree its all being overstated. Kind of reminds me of the potential ice-storms that shut down the city but rarely result in anything substantive. You should prepare of course, but its highly likely the fear is worse than the reality. Remember the fear of massive traffic jams shutting down the metro area before Pope John Paul II visit. It was sad. This area is filled with *******. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Between the grand jury decision, ebola, potential snow in the forecast in january, mardi gras, and the holiday season, i wouldn't be surprised to see the season canceled tbh.Don't ever use 'tbh' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Don't ever use 'tbh' It's underused imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I try to use "candid" in place of the "h" when saying that, out of consideration for the people who claim "to be honest" implies you're lying the rest of the time. On the negative side, it took me a few seconds to figure out what "tbh" meant, so it seems a fair bet nobody would have any idea what "tbc" stands for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Pelican Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Between the grand jury decision, ebola, potential snow in the forecast in january, mardi gras, and the holiday season, i wouldn't be surprised to see the season canceled tbh. Don't worry about ANY of that. The new security wands will protect us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShoe Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Don't worry about ANY of that. The new security wands will protect us. If they can't detect molotov cocktails then they are worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Don't ever use 'tbh' That was a little rude tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 If they can't detect molotov cocktails then they are worthless. Or bricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Rich Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 If they can't detect molotov cocktails then they are worthless. If they could detect Molotov cocktails everyone would need to buy $100 in beer not just the elite..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saluki762 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 SIU will travel better this year than the last couple. The team should be a little better and the stench of Lowery is finally off the program. I will not be at the game but assuming they have it on television, I will be catching the game from Humphreys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 -where is that Methdale fan that had a severe brain injury? something country? shouldn't that make an appearance on this board with this upcoming game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufan13 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Student tickets sold out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Band Legend Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's CYC night- I'm getting two free tickets to go along with our season tix and will sit in the rafters with my fourth grader. I would imagine at least 1000 seats would be taken up by this promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbofive Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's CYC night- I'm getting two free tickets to go along with our season tix and will sit in the rafters with my fourth grader. I would imagine at least 1000 seats would be taken up by this promotion. Choke Your Chicken night? wish i could be there, i would put on a clinic. i'm pretty sure as long as the cops left me alone, i could finish in a crowded arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I saw an old man running around Schnuck's this past weekend telling everyone who would listen he had a "buddy" in high places who told him the decision was coming down on Sunday and that everybody would need "three weeks' groceries." It's starting to remind me a little of Dr. Browning and the New Madrid earthquake scare in 1990. FWIW, I heard the same thing about the decision coming Sunday. It will be close to 35 degrees out, so have fun with that. I'll be busy basking in our 40-point SIUC drubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 This guy was saying it would be LAST Sunday. He presumably won't emerge from his bomb shelter for another two and a half weeks, so he might be right on time for when the decision finally does come down. The bailiffs in Clayton are all saying it will be released on a Friday afternoon after schools let out. The idea is to avoid any more school closures and try to keep the worst of the apocalyptic shenanigans confined to a weekend. But then again, they might not know any more than the crazed grocery pitchman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock_Tower Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Remember the fear of massive traffic jams shutting down the metro area before Pope John Paul II visit. It was sad. This area is filled with *******. +1 I was thinking the same thing. And after scaring the public and discouraging attendace, the same media wondered aloud why crowds were down compared to other cities and countries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Man Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Just spent 20 minutes on hold waiting for high level tech support, during which I counted 471 remaining seats on Ticketmaster. 97 in 205 43 in 202 No other section displays more than 30 "available". We know they'll release more tickets between now and Friday. Additionally just because a seat is grayed out doesn't mean it is sold or allocated. It would make sense that they'd give the appearance of limited supply (i.e. ~500 tickets left) in the week or so leading up to the game, then make more tickets available as tickets are sold in order to meet demand. Given that the opening night draw appears to be more of a function of the momentum of the previous year than the expectation of the upcoming season (i.e. 'the lost 2010-11 season' had a better opening night draw than the following year when the team was poised to be really good or even the year after that when Crews was subbing for Majerus), and that the students are expected to turn out on a Saturday night, I think a modest 3-10% bump over last year's opener is a reasonable expectation. 128 currently available on Ticketmaster, and there have been additional tickets made available since Tuesday. Section 214 has 18 seats today, but only had 3 on Tuesday. 216 had none on Tuesday and currently has 1. 10k might actually be in play...yeah there's snow and rioting in the forecast but you gotta turn out on opening night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBills Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I know a sellout never seemed likely, but isn't it a classic marketing move to predict a sellout to create a buzz for tickets? I feel like saying there's going to be one is how you get it to happen... Works on the students, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SluSignGuy Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I would be thoroughly impressed with 8,000 + there on Saturday. The downside (at least for us who are paying this close attention) is the disappointment if it is a relatively empty arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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