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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I tried looking it up and couldn't find it. Does anyone know? Also, how much were tickets? |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | I wondered that myself. I haven't seen any numbers. Tickets ranged from $20 (nosebleed section) to $150. I did hear them announce that Jerry Jones bought 10,000 tickets for the military to attend but that they were not allowed to come (by their Commander) because of the weather. |
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Location: Central Texas | I am curious too. We were there and I thought it was a good turnout. Our tickets were $40 each. They seemed to range from $35 to $110, but in one article I read they were saying $200. |
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| I am sure some of the varying prices are due to some folks buying for the entire weekend, or buying from someone who sold them for more than the original price.
Justin McKee announced that Hawaii was the only state not represented in the purchase of tickets. That is pretty impressive! Lots of folks had tickets and couldn't make it due to weather as well. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | When we are talking about say 40,000 attendees at $50-200 per ticket, then I would say that this Rodeo made a huge stride toward bringing Rodeo to a level that is long overdue. I hope this is the beginning of an explosion in popularity of rodeo.
We had a lot of discussion about this back in December, and a lot of people agreed this is the sort of thing that rodeo needs. It's a pretty exciting format, and the location was fantastic.
I don't think this will take anything away from the NFR either...in fact, I bet it will serve to spotlight it even more. I was glued to the TV all afternoon yesterday, no different than a good football or baseball game. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | NJJ - 2014-03-03 9:00 PM I wondered that myself. I haven't seen any numbers. Tickets ranged from $20 (nosebleed section) to $150. I did hear them announce that Jerry Jones bought 10,000 tickets for the military to attend but that they were not allowed to come (by their Commander) because of the weather.
What a cool gesture! God bless him! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | HotbearLVR - 2014-03-03 9:14 PM When we are talking about say 40,000 attendees at $50-200 per ticket, then I would say that this Rodeo made a huge stride toward bringing Rodeo to a level that is long overdue. I hope this is the beginning of an explosion in popularity of rodeo.
We had a lot of discussion about this back in December, and a lot of people agreed this is the sort of thing that rodeo needs. It's a pretty exciting format, and the location was fantastic.
I don't think this will take anything away from the NFR either...in fact, I bet it will serve to spotlight it even more. I was glued to the TV all afternoon yesterday, no different than a good football or baseball game.
I can see this concept as the "Nascar" of rodeo....FINALLY, a concept that will put REAL money in the pockets of the contestants. Plus they were all given lots of "treats" (boots, hats, etc) and the winners got, at least, another $15-20K in prizes (Saddle, Buckle, ATV, etc). And they only had six months to bring this rodeo to fruition....that was a pretty good feat! |
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Location: Texas | I know of 6 people that had tickets but didn't go because of the weather. I was actually shocked that these people even got tickets and planned on going, they only go to rodeos every now and then when they are in town. They have never once mentioned the NFR but were super excited about the American. I think there was a lot of interest from people that usually don't care one way or the other about what happens.
Even my grandpa (who is an old cowboy but not really interested in rodeos), he called every 15 minutes to see what was happening because he hadn't made it home in time to watch the beginning of it. He even knew some of the barrel racers that were running in Mesquite and a little about them. Which was really odd considering he is not a fan of barrel racing by any stretch of the imagination. He had money on a few of the girls, but if you asked him what the NFR was he wouldn't have a clue. |
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Location: Southern OK aka God's Country | We sat right behind the calf roping boxes, 4 rows up for $150 each. I did a panoramic with my phone, thought it turned out neat!
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Location: ND | i thought i heard earlier in the week that 62,000 had already been sold.....but i can't say that i'm certain |
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Location: Where I am happiest | I would be curious to know the numbers also. That stadium is HUGE and it looked like the stands were pretty full even without the 10,000 + not in attendance due to weather..  |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | NJJ - 2014-03-03 9:00 PM I wondered that myself. I haven't seen any numbers. Tickets ranged from $20 (nosebleed section) to $150. I did hear them announce that Jerry Jones bought 10,000 tickets for the military to attend but that they were not allowed to come (by their Commander) because of the weather.
I thought I had heard one of the announcers say that 2,000 couldn't come because of the reason stated. I might be mistaken on that though. I did see quite a few empty seats and I assumed those were meant for the military. That was a very cool gesture. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | CYA Ranch - 2014-03-04 8:09 AM NJJ - 2014-03-03 9:00 PM I wondered that myself. I haven't seen any numbers. Tickets ranged from $20 (nosebleed section) to $150. I did hear them announce that Jerry Jones bought 10,000 tickets for the military to attend but that they were not allowed to come (by their Commander) because of the weather. I thought I had heard one of the announcers say that 2,000 couldn't come because of the reason stated. I might be mistaken on that though. I did see quite a few empty seats and I assumed those were meant for the military. That was a very cool gesture.
That could be because, at first, it was hard to hear Justin McKee and his helpers when it started. The stadium holds 75,000 doesn't it? I thought it looked like a pretty good crowd for a "first time" event! |
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| We had tickets on the corner on the end the barrel racing was run on. They were $37 bought 2 weeks before. I saw a few still left on the first and second barrel for $400 or $450. The very top sections had black curtains over them and tickets were only available for the lower sections. I was thrilled though by the number that turned out and hope it was in successful numbers they continue it each year. So exciting. |
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Location: East Texas | I do not know what the stadium holds, but it was not half full |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | CrossDRanch - 2014-03-04 5:53 PM I do not know what the stadium holds, but it was not half full
I looked it up.......capacity is 80,000 so that would be approx. 40,000.....
I would say that was an excellent turn-out for a first time event and more than two times the spectators at the NFR........PLUS the thousands that didn't get there because of the weather. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I looked it up and AT&T holds 80,000, so even half would be pretty impressive at 40,000.
I bet they fill it up next year. In 2011, the total draw for the NFR was 175,000 over 10 days....this was for just one day. Pretty darned exciting. Texas is perfect, because they know and appreciate rodeo. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | NJJ - 2014-03-04 6:16 PM
CrossDRanch - 2014-03-04 5:53 PM I do not know what the stadium holds, but it was not half full
I looked it up.......capacity is 80,000 so that would be approx. 40,000.....
I would say that was an excellent turn-out for a first time event and more than two times the spectators at the NFR........PLUS the thousands that didn't get there because of the weather.
LOL.....we did that at the same time. Great minds think alike! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | HotbearLVR - 2014-03-04 6:25 PM NJJ - 2014-03-04 6:16 PM CrossDRanch - 2014-03-04 5:53 PM I do not know what the stadium holds, but it was not half full I looked it up.......capacity is 80,000 so that would be approx. 40,000.....
I would say that was an excellent turn-out for a first time event and more than two times the spectators at the NFR........PLUS the thousands that didn't get there because of the weather. LOL.....we did that at the same time. Great minds think alike!
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Location: south central usa | It's 80 that can expand to 100k, so yeah 40-50k is probably spot on. |
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Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | NJJ - 2014-03-04 9:25 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-04 8:09 AM NJJ - 2014-03-03 9:00 PM I wondered that myself. I haven't seen any numbers. Tickets ranged from $20 (nosebleed section) to $150. I did hear them announce that Jerry Jones bought 10,000 tickets for the military to attend but that they were not allowed to come (by their Commander) because of the weather. I thought I had heard one of the announcers say that 2,000 couldn't come because of the reason stated. I might be mistaken on that though. I did see quite a few empty seats and I assumed those were meant for the military. That was a very cool gesture.
It was 2,000. And don't blame the Commander. He has to do what the army mandates. I am sure he wasn't any happier then the soldiers because having to make any decision like that makes him the bad guy, even when it's out of his hands. |
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Location: Ky | They put over 100,000 people in there for the NBA All Star game a couple of years ago. The final four is there this year. I don't know how many they are planning to seat for that. If it's 80,000 it will be sold out. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | missroselee - 2014-03-04 7:00 PM NJJ - 2014-03-04 9:25 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-04 8:09 AM NJJ - 2014-03-03 9:00 PM I wondered that myself. I haven't seen any numbers. Tickets ranged from $20 (nosebleed section) to $150. I did hear them announce that Jerry Jones bought 10,000 tickets for the military to attend but that they were not allowed to come (by their Commander) because of the weather. I thought I had heard one of the announcers say that 2,000 couldn't come because of the reason stated. I might be mistaken on that though. I did see quite a few empty seats and I assumed those were meant for the military. That was a very cool gesture.
I thought I heard 10,000 but that did seem a little high. I, personally, wasn't blaming the Commander at all....just stating what Justin McKee said that he wouldn't allow them to come because of the chance that they couldn't make it back.....I was giving kudos to Jerry Jones for trying to support the military. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | NJJ - 2014-03-04 8:25 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-04 8:09 AM NJJ - 2014-03-03 9:00 PM I wondered that myself. I haven't seen any numbers. Tickets ranged from $20 (nosebleed section) to $150. I did hear them announce that Jerry Jones bought 10,000 tickets for the military to attend but that they were not allowed to come (by their Commander) because of the weather. I thought I had heard one of the announcers say that 2,000 couldn't come because of the reason stated. I might be mistaken on that though. I did see quite a few empty seats and I assumed those were meant for the military. That was a very cool gesture.
Boy, I had a heck of a time hearing Justin and his commentators over the announcer at the rodeo. They needed to do some adjustments or else I'm getting really old and deaf. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | NJJ - 2014-03-04 6:16 PM CrossDRanch - 2014-03-04 5:53 PM I do not know what the stadium holds, but it was not half full I looked it up.......capacity is 80,000 so that would be approx. 40,000.....
I would say that was an excellent turn-out for a first time event and more than two times the spectators at the NFR........PLUS the thousands that didn't get there because of the weather.
What does the T & M hold during the NFR? 20 some thousand? |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | CYA Ranch - 2014-03-04 8:17 PM NJJ - 2014-03-04 6:16 PM CrossDRanch - 2014-03-04 5:53 PM I do not know what the stadium holds, but it was not half full I looked it up.......capacity is 80,000 so that would be approx. 40,000.....
I would say that was an excellent turn-out for a first time event and more than two times the spectators at the NFR........PLUS the thousands that didn't get there because of the weather.
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Location: Arkansas | loveyatx - 2014-03-04 9:59 AM We had tickets on the corner on the end the barrel racing was run on. They were $37 bought 2 weeks before. I saw a few still left on the first and second barrel for $400 or $450. The very top sections had black curtains over them and tickets were only available for the lower sections. I was thrilled though by the number that turned out and hope it was in successful numbers they continue it each year. So exciting.
I'm thinking it will probably happen next year! I got a call today from a representive wanting my brother's number and then he asked me if I thought he would be interested in being the team roping exemption for next year!! LOL I don't think he will do it, though we are going to push for him to.. He needs rotator cuff surgery and doesn't even own a horse any more and only ropes when doctoring cows in the pasture.. LOL He is a two time world champion and IS in the Pro Rodeo Hall Of Fame though so, he is worthy.. I wish he would do it.. He can still rope really good but, he just hasn't roped at that level since he retired in 2003.. All his kids have finally gotten old enough to want to see him rope! We're gonna keep trying.. LOL |
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Location: Where I am happiest | Ethel - 2014-03-05 1:48 AM loveyatx - 2014-03-04 9:59 AM We had tickets on the corner on the end the barrel racing was run on. They were $37 bought 2 weeks before. I saw a few still left on the first and second barrel for $400 or $450. The very top sections had black curtains over them and tickets were only available for the lower sections. I was thrilled though by the number that turned out and hope it was in successful numbers they continue it each year. So exciting. I'm thinking it will probably happen next year! I got a call today from a representive wanting my brother's number and then he asked me if I thought he would be interested in being the team roping exemption for next year!! LOL I don't think he will do it, though we are going to push for him to.. He needs rotator cuff surgery and doesn't even own a horse any more and only ropes when doctoring cows in the pasture.. LOL He is a two time world champion and IS in the Pro Rodeo Hall Of Fame though so, he is worthy.. I wish he would do it.. He can still rope really good but, he just hasn't roped at that level since he retired in 2003.. All his kids have finally gotten old enough to want to see him rope! We're gonna keep trying.. LOL
Would love to see Bobby do it! I'm also SO glad they are already working on next year! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | IMO, I don't see this concept going away anytime soon. With all of the big name "pros" getting behind it, I think it will just get bigger (more $$$) and better. |
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Location: Kansas | HotbearLVR - 2014-03-03 9:16 PM NJJ - 2014-03-03 9:00 PM I wondered that myself. I haven't seen any numbers. Tickets ranged from $20 (nosebleed section) to $150. I did hear them announce that Jerry Jones bought 10,000 tickets for the military to attend but that they were not allowed to come (by their Commander) because of the weather. What a cool gesture! God bless him!
I agree! |
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Oh me too!!!! Bobby and Allen together coming back as the exemtion would be pretty cool and i'd be pulling for them for sure!!!!  |
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Location: SE KS | SO for those of you that were physically there, how was the arena split? was there an arena for the rough stock, and one for the timed event?
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Dinero10 - 2014-03-05 2:04 PM SO for those of you that were physically there, how was the arena split? was there an arena for the rough stock, and one for the timed event?
I wasn't there but from the published arena map.....
Arena A: Saddle Bronc; Team Roping and Barrel Race
Arena B: Bareback; Steer Wrestling' Calf Roping and bull Riding |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | NJJ - 2014-03-04 10:07 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-03-04 8:17 PM NJJ - 2014-03-04 6:16 PM CrossDRanch - 2014-03-04 5:53 PM I do not know what the stadium holds, but it was not half full I looked it up.......capacity is 80,000 so that would be approx. 40,000.....
I would say that was an excellent turn-out for a first time event and more than two times the spectators at the NFR........PLUS the thousands that didn't get there because of the weather.
Holy catfish! I would think they'd want the NFR in a bigger place. I won't open up that can of worms though. |
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