Vanier Cup

[matchuk]

After getting my Grey cup tickets today, i just realized we didnt get vanier cup tickets this year like we did in 2007....did anyone else know that we werent getting them included? i did receive emails earlier to buy them at a discounted rate, but ignored them thinking they were included....is anyone else surprised by this or am i the only one?

[Argocister]

I received Vanier tickets with some of my tickets. ie. I had ordered 12 grey cup tickets initially, and received 12 Vanier tickets but a month ago I bought 2 more grey cup tickets and did not receive Vanier tickets for those seats. Just opened the ticket package today and its too late to call the office. I wonder if it has something to do with ordering early.... you get the Vanier tickets.

[paulwoods13]

After getting my Grey cup tickets today, i just realized we didnt get vanier cup tickets this year like we did in 2007....did anyone else know that we werent getting them included? i did receive emails earlier to buy them at a discounted rate, but ignored them thinking they were included....is anyone else surprised by this or am i the only one?

I believe STHs who bought GC tix were offered VC tix for free, but you had to expressly ask for them. I did and got both GC and VC tix in the same package. I think ignoring the notes was probably your downfall.

[matchuk]

I believe STHs who bought GC tix were offered VC tix for free, but you had to expressly ask for them. I did and got both GC and VC tix in the same package. I think ignoring the notes was probably your downfall.

Damn. Yeah I'm a season ticket holder, but only recall an email or two about special rates for vc tix. I honestly don't recall anything about free tix. I'm gonna give them a call tomorrow and see if I can score a pair. I also bought my gc tix the day they were available.

[argofandave]

The free Vanier Cup tickets are only for people who bought Grey Cup tickets in the double blue section (the top ticket price). I received an email on July 11th that showed that I was entitled to these free tickets but I had to reply by the end of July or they would go on sale to the general public.

[matchuk]

The free Vanier Cup tickets are only for people who bought Grey Cup tickets in the double blue section (the top ticket price). I received an email on July 11th that showed that I was entitled to these free tickets but I had to reply by the end of July or they would go on sale to the general public.

thanks for the info...just found this out today too...

[294life]

I had to buy mine separately. It'll be tough to top last year's game.

[Will]

I may go depending on the matchup, the only reason I went last year was because I got some free tickets outside the commissioner's state of the league speech. It'll probably take the same thing this year to convince me to go.

[1argoholic]

If the Dino's make it my wife will want to go. It was a blast last year. I've been two about 10 Vaniers and have always enjoyed the games.

[1argoholic]

Well Laval is killing Acadia at the half. Acadia can't do anything and I hate Laval.

[gilthethrill]

The best football team in Hamilton is going to the Vanier Cup for the 2nd year in a row.

[ArgoRavi]

Well Laval is killing Acadia at the half. Acadia can't do anything and I hate Laval.

I am sick of Laval myself. I was disappointed when the University of Montreal was upset by Sherbrooke because I knew that was the only team that would have had even a remote shot of knocking off Laval. Oh well, at least the Vanier Cup should be a close game next week after two blowouts in the semi-finals.

[Will]

It's an intriguing storyline to be sure even if people are tired of Laval. Should get a descent amount of people coming down the QEW. They need a consolation prize.

[gilthethrill]

I will be in attendance Friday night.....just looking for a good game that involves great young Canadian football players.

[OV Argo]

Disapointing that both semis were blow-out type games; but clearly the 2 best teams won with dominant performances; should be a great Vanier re-match - and i'll bet on Mac - Laval still a powerhouse program but they have an inexperienced QB compared to Quinlan and not as many 4th or 5th year vet stars like some seasons ... hopefully there is a big crowd and a lot of enthusiasm for this Canadian football classic - any wannabe media types going to show any respect for this game?

Mac deserve a lot of credit for putting together a great team IMO. Ptaszek is a superb football mind / HC; he should be on the top of the list for any CFL team looking for a bright new HC - but he won't be (even if he was interested and i have no idea there); and Quinlan has been superb at QB - a total package of arm strength & accuacy, smarts, mobility, leadership, etc; very sad IMO that he won't get a real shot to play QB in the pro league in his own country. Mac have some very good players who should be top CFL prospects - like DE Ben D'Aguilar (set a CIS sack record this season); and receiver Robert Babic looks to have great hands; like to see the Argos try to draft either of these guys next spring - but i won't hold my breath there.

[AngeloV]

Disapointing that both semis were blow-out type games; but clearly the 2 best teams won with dominant performances; should be a great Vanier re-match - and i'll bet on Mac - Laval still a powerhouse program but they have an inexperienced QB compared to Quinlan and not as many 4th or 5th year vet stars like some seasons ... hopefully there is a big crowd and a lot of enthusiasm for this Canadian football classic - any wannabe media types going to show any respect for this game?

Disappointing yes, but not a surprise. I'm really worried about the furture of CIS football. There is clearly a a tier of teams that are good, but many just are not. A look at the entire season schedule appeared to have more big blowouts than not this season. Furthermore, the final 4 consisted of the exact same teams as last year, with the same 2 teams advancing in blowout fashion. I really hope the weaker teams can do something to recruit more depth and make the leagues a lot more competitive.

[matchuk]

apparently they are going to open up the 500 level for the vanier cup, with over 30,000 seats sold already...

[stuntdog]

Sounds like ticket sales are going well. Just received notification that event organizers opened the east side of the 500 level at the dome. All 500 level tickets are on-sale now for $40 (all fees included).

I'll be there - looking forward to the rematch of last year's overtime thriller.

[matchuk]

Sounds like ticket sales are going well. Just received notification that event organizers opened the east side of the 500 level at the dome. All 500 level tickets are on-sale now for $40 (all fees included).

I'll be there - looking forward to the rematch of last year's overtime thriller.

yep, just went online and found 500 level tickets....this is good for cis

[argofandave]

Disappointing yes, but not a surprise. I'm really worried about the furture of CIS football. There is clearly a a tier of teams that are good, but many just are not. A look at the entire season schedule appeared to have more big blowouts than not this season. Furthermore, the final 4 consisted of the exact same teams as last year, with the same 2 teams advancing in blowout fashion. I really hope the weaker teams can do something to recruit more depth and make the leagues a lot more competitive.

As a Waterloo grad, I certainly hope so. Except for a few years during the mid to late 1990's, Waterloo has had bad teams. I remember one season around 1980 when I was a student there, the OUA consisted of 8 teams but they put the 4 best teams in 1 division (Western, Laurier, Guelph, Toronto) and the worst 4 in the other division (Waterloo, Windsor, McMaster, York) and the 2 top teams in each division made the playoffs. I remember Waterloo making the playoffs but getting blown out. It may have been Waterloo's first football playoff game. Anybody else remember this?