dbetz23 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 huskers.com Husker fans will have their first opportunity to purchase tickets for the 2009 Red-White Spring Game on Wednesday, Feb. 4 beginning at 8 a.m. The game--the first opportunity for the public to get a look at the 2009 Cornhuskers—will be played on Saturday, April 18. Kickoff has been set for 1 p.m. Nebraska fans may purchase tickets on-line at Huskers.com, by phone at 1-800-8-BIG-RED, or in person at the Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office, located in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage. Reserved tickets are $10 each. No television is planned for the game. For the first time, Nebraska will be selling nearly all of Memorial Stadium on a reserved ticket basis for the spring game. Last year fans could purchase reserved tickets in the East and West Stadium, and after a positive response Nebraska officials have expanded the reserved seating for 2009. Due to the reserved seating throughout the stadium, all individuals must have a ticket for the game with the exception of children under the age of one. Only a handful of sections designated for specific groups will be withheld from the reserved ticket sales. Nebraska fans are also reminded that there were no walk-up sales for the 2008 spring game, and if all reserved tickets are sold in advance of this year’s game, there will again be no ticket sales on the day of the game. More than 22,000 tickets were sold on the first day of sales last year, and 25,000 reserved tickets sold out in less than a week. All seats for last year’s spring game were sold 10 days before the contest. Nebraska will once again conduct the Drug Free Pledge at halftime of this year’s game. Youth (eighth grade or younger) who take part in the Drug Free Pledge will be admitted for free to the game, but need to secure a ticket in advance of the contest. Parents or sponsors of the youth taking part in the Drug Free Pledge will need to buy a reserved ticket, but will be seated with the youth in a designated section. Nebraska also announced that UNL faculty and staff will be able to purchase reserved tickets to the spring game for $5. Faculty and staff should purchase their tickets in person at the ticket office or over the phone, and will also be asked to show their staff ID at the gate on the day of the game. UNL students will be admitted for free to the game, but will need to have a ticket in hand for admittance. The Athletic Ticket Office will e-mail students with more details on obtaining spring game tickets. The Husker Nation Pavilion will also be part of the festivities for the Red-White Spring Game. The pavilion will open at 10 a.m. and include numerous family-friendly activities. Saturday, April 18 will also mark the final day of the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships which will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The event begins on Thursday, April 16 and ticket information for the NCAA Championships is available on Huskers.com. The spring game is also part of a University-wide Husker Spirit Fest. For more information on other activities check unl.edu or HuskerAlum.com. 2009 Red-White Spring Game Date: Saturday, April 18 Kickoff: 1 p.m. Tickets: $10 reserved tickets go on sale on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 8 a.m., UNL Faculty & Staff, $5; UNL Students, Free Drug Free Pledge: Youth 8th grade and younger taking Drug Free Pledge will be admitted for free (must secure at ticket), please contact your school or UNL Ticket Office for more information Radio/Internet: Husker Sports Network/Huskers.com Television: None Husker Nation Pavilion: Open at 10 a.m. (Ed Weir Track) Quote Link to comment
huskerfan500 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I cant wait, it should be fun. I wonder if it will sell-out again or what the attendance will be. Maybe the all-reserve seats will affect it Quote Link to comment
topekahusker Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The alumni association has been promoting this since the fall. Maybe they'll get more out of staters back to campus for this game and other festivities they have planned. Quote Link to comment
HuskerRob Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I expect a very big crowd next year, maybe not a sellout, but it will be close. We all want to see our redshirt freshmen in action! Quote Link to comment
HuskerRob Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Not to mention, that one incoming freshman quarterback out of Texas. What's his name again? Quote Link to comment
gobigredkent Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Gotta think it will be close to a sellout. Interesting move having all the seats be reserved. Wonder what kind of prices the spring game tickets will go for on ebay this year - last year I remember seeing them going for over $100. To watch a practice. Gotta love husker nation. Quote Link to comment
masshuskerfan Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 yeah sounds like a fun time ,too bad i live so far away Quote Link to comment
Vince from ShamWOW Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I prefer to listen to it on the radio while downing several beers. Quote Link to comment
dman22 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I prefer to listen to it on the radio while downing several beers. Down several beers prior to entry! Me likely tailgatin! : ) Quote Link to comment
Vince from ShamWOW Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Actually I'd listen to the practice while drinking several ice cold beers after a successful morning of Turkey Hunting. April 18th is opening morning of NE Spring Shotgun Turkey season. Quote Link to comment
skersRmyteam Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 hell yah, i'm pumped! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Damnit!!!! I have to work that weekend, but I may take it off. I've never made it to a spring game and would like to go to one to see what it's like. Quote Link to comment
topekahusker Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I haven't been up in years...I'll be there this year! Quote Link to comment
skersRmyteam Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 me, my g/f, my 2 bros (11 & 10) and my sister (12) will be there oh and my buddy and his g/f... a;iguapo is it april yet? Quote Link to comment
gobigredkent Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I might try to make it. Supposed to go to the K-state spring game. Might hit the NU game then travel to Manhatten. Hope their game is a night game. This would be the first spring game I've missed in 8 years... Quote Link to comment
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