What are we supposed to do between the wrestling match and football game at Yankee Stadium

[Upstream]

In January, Pat Hobbs talked about a "tailgate in the stadium" in conjunction with the wrestling match before the Rutgers-Maryland football game at Yankee Stadium. We were told that the athletic department was working on creating "a really memorable and unique experience".

So here we are, about two months before the event, and we have heard nothing about what is being planned. The Alumni Association has announced a "KnighT Pass" to give alumni an option to buy a standing room ticket to the game for $20 bucks (which includes a complimentary drink). But for season ticket holders who already have seats, all that gets you is a free drink for $20.

So what is the Athletic Department planning for season ticket holders? We know there is a wrestling match. Between the wrestling match and football game there is a 90 minute gap? If you watch the wrestling match and then leave the stadium to head to a nearby bar, your ticket will NOT provide readmission to the stadium. So you're stuck in Yankee Stadium for at least an hour and a half, doing what?

The game is about 2 months away. I hope the Athletic Department doesn't treat this like Johnson Park parking and wait until the week of the game to finally make an announcement, when it is too late for season ticket holders to make or change their plans, and it is too late for someone else to plan something fun in the (likely) event that the Athletic Department drops the ball.

 

[rubigtimenow]

I hear you but come on. Are you suggesting that they have some kind of tailgate or party inside the stadium where maybe you pay 20-30 $40 and you get to tailgate with other are RU fans? If that is what you want why don't you just say it?
Also not to be rude but might sound a little bit snarky is that you sound like my kids when we're about to go on a car ride for 90 minutes. Find something to do kids, bring a book, look outside the window, talk to people or find something else to do. In this instance walk around the stadium talk to those who you are with watch the teams warm up for football. You are old enough to entertain yourself! Don't drop your own ball!

 

[OTBOTOR]

Walk over to the Bronx Museum.
Go eat some arepas.
Score some hookers and crack.

 

[ClassOf02]

There's always Monument Park.

Or maybe RU can bring the jacuzzi. Just hop in that for awhile.

 

[e5fdny]

More and more it does seem as others have said Athletics is reading (and maybe posting too) the Boards.

 

[yesrutgers01]

I'm just going to get up, get something from the fridge, maybe walk the dogs, etc...plenty to do for most of us during the break.

 

[RU4Real]

I'm just going to get up, get something from the fridge, maybe walk the dogs, etc...plenty to do for most of us during the break.

You're not tailgating in the Yellow lot?

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

there are a ton of bars and places to eat right next to the stadium. You can trip and end up in one of them. It shouldn't be too hard to kill time. The stadium itself has a museum and a lot of places to eat.

 

[RUSK97]

I know the Yankees organization would like you to buy lots of Yankees gifts and gear.

 

[e5fdny]

Walk over to the Bronx Museum.
Go eat some arepas.
Score some hookers and crack.

there are a ton of bars and places to eat right next to the stadium. You can trip and end up in one of them. It shouldn't be too hard to kill time. The stadium itself has a museum and a lot of places to eat.

I don't think we are allowed to leave the premises in between events.

So it's a valid question by the OP.

 

[yesrutgers01]

I don't think we are allowed to leave the premises in between events.

And thus, the problem. I am sure there is no re-entry

 

[MozRU]

Between the wrestling match and football game there is a 90 minute gap?

I love you Upstream, but....

(grab a few newspapers and magazien, sit back and take in the atmosphere)

 

[RUnTeX]

I don't think we are allowed to leave the premises in between events.

Well, of course you are allowed to leave the premises .. just be prepared to pay the Yankees for a new ticket when you want to go back in. Hal S. is a swell fella.

 

[RUSONIC]

Oh Boy more complaining about this game. YEA:uzi:[eyeroll]

 

[RUnTeX]

And thus, the problem. I am sure there is no re-entry

They can call it a double header, but really it's called being held hostage by the Yanks!

 

[BlockR]

get together in a large group and have a big BitchFest?

 

[cicero grimes]

There will be an in stadium tailgate. Our "partners" have set up various concessions stands and a steakhouse for our "convenience". Libations and food will be provided but not without a mandatory "donation" to our partners. For your security, no outside food or beverages will be allowed at this "tailgate".

 

[Upstream]

Walk over to the Bronx Museum.
Go eat some arepas.
Score some hookers and crack.

there are a ton of bars and places to eat right next to the stadium. You can trip and end up in one of them. It shouldn't be too hard to kill time. The stadium itself has a museum and a lot of places to eat.

I don't think we are allowed to leave the premises in between events.

So it's a valid question by the OP.

E5 is correct. If you go to the wrestling match, you can't leave the stadium and return for the football game. So if Rutgers does not do anything, I am likely to forego the wrestling match and just hang out in a bar once I arrive in the Bronx.

 

[RUnTeX]

get together in a large group and have a big BitchFest?

Kinda like one of those infamous board meetings back in the day at halftime at the RAC. But you're correct that there would be no stopping the ensuing bitchfest.

 

[CranfordKnight]

If as many people here are dumping their tickets as they claim, I'm just going to buy like 4-5 tickets for cheap and come and go as I please.

 

[Upstream]

I hear you but come on. Are you suggesting that they have some kind of tailgate or party inside the stadium where maybe you pay 20-30 $40 and you get to tailgate with other are RU fans? If that is what you want why don't you just say it?
Also not to be rude but might sound a little bit snarky is that you sound like my kids when we're about to go on a car ride for 90 minutes. Find something to do kids, bring a book, look outside the window, talk to people or find something else to do. In this instance walk around the stadium talk to those who you are with watch the teams warm up for football. You are old enough to entertain yourself! Don't drop your own ball!

I did actually say it, back in January: https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/t...uaker-steak-edison.116853/page-3#post-2570101

But if Rutgers isn't planning on doing something, then Hobbs shouldn't have talked about a "tailgate in the stadium" and the athletic department shouldn't have promised a "memorable and unique experience" (unless they were referring to it being memorable and unique in its suckiness).

Without Rutgers actually doing something, I'm likely to forego the wrestling match and go to a restaurant or bar. Alternatively, I'll entertain myself my reading others post on Rivals about how much the Yankee Stadium experience sucks.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

More and more it does seem, as others have said, Athletics is reading (and maybe posting too) on the Boards.

They read the boards.

 

[G-Bake]

Do we have any idea of the timing of any of this yet? Like a noon start for the wrestling match then 3:30 kickoff for Maryland? (Sorry, no idea how long wrestling matches take)

 

[RU#1fan]

You can spend $15 on a 12oz beer inside the ripoff Conce$$ion$ while you wait after the Wrestling match.

I will be using my remote to view other games on my couch before the RU game begins.

 

[e5fdny]

They read the boards.

It was more of a observation on how many "company men" we have around here than anything else. ;)

 

[jersey07080]

There will be an unofficial tailgate before all of this madness at Legends in Midtown. This doesn't help your hour and a half conundrum though :)

 

[Rutgers1982]

No way do I go to the wrestling match. With that big gap. Still not sure if we are going at all. Will depend on weather, game time, teams performance prior to that game. None of these are factors for a game at RU. We go regardless

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Oh come on now.. I get into the stadium about 30-40 minutes before kickoff.. you saying you cannot do this for 90 minutes? Just set this board aflame during the layover.

 

[1873]

Relube and grab your ankles, "our partners" have $14 beers available. Perhaps take out a second mortgage if your kid wants something to eat. Hank & Hal are "our partners", no way they'd take advantage of you.[roll]

 

[ru66]

90 minutes is a lifetime to some?

 

[huskersalways]

Buy a $20 SRO ticket and keep the stub from your regular ticket. Leave after wrestling and use the SRO ticket to get back in but go to your seat from original ticket. Not to difficult if you want to leave. Oh, and grab your free drink on way back to your seat. JMO.

 

[Rokodesh]

bring a book and read it..or a newspaper.. Houston is 10 feet underwater and people are worried about being bored for an hour..

 

[needmorecowbell]

Sounds like Hobbs will be planning something for fans between the two games. Being at Yankee stadium there are lots of possibilities to make it exciting.

 

[RUSONIC]

What am I going to do between the 1st half and the 2nd half. Do I just sit there? Rutgers Sucks!!! To bad there isn't a band playing or something.

 

[cicero grimes]

Relube and grab your ankles, "our partners" have $14 beers available. Perhaps take out a second mortgage if your kid wants something to eat. Hank & Hal are "our partners", no way they'd take advantage of you.[roll]

Yankee Loans, the official lending partner of the NYY will have reps stationed throughout the concourse to assist you with all of your lending needs to facilitate the purchase of food and libations. Of course, on top of scheduled interest payments, a small convenience fee will also be charged."

 

[DJ Spanky]

90 minutes is a lifetime to some?

If you have kids with you, yes.

 

[Upstream]

If as many people here are dumping their tickets as they claim, I'm just going to buy like 4-5 tickets for cheap and come and go as I please.

That's an option. If I can get a bunch of $5 tickets, then my tailgate group can go to the wrestling match, leave to hang out at a bar, and then head back into the stadium for the football game. But I'm not sure if my tailgate group will want to do that. They'd probably just skip the wrestling match and apply the $5 for the re-entry ticket to more beer at the bar.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

My Lord the bitching just NEVER ends around here lol...I've posted at a bare minimum, for months now, and didn't miss THIS aspect of the boards for a moment. SMDH lol...cheers! [cheers]

 

[e5fdny]

My Lord the bitching just NEVER ends around here lol...I've posted at a bare minimum, for months now, and didn't miss THIS aspect of the boards for a moment. SMDH lol...cheers! [cheers]

Some of us didn't miss "other" aspects either. ;)

 

[RUScrew85]

Sit in a bathroom stall and throw up Fireball.