Donated my UVA/ECU and UVA/Richmond Tickets...

Hey Gang:

Today I sent the balance of my "UVA Season Kickoff package"tickets to the Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville. I am sure the kids there will enjoy going to a college football game as much as we love it.

According to Sabrina, we are the first fans to ever organize a mass ticket donation to the Club this far in advance. She said normally folks come in on Friday the day before the game and try to give their tickets away, but that is too little time for the Club to coordinate anything with the kids.

So, if you bought the package in order to get your USC/UVA tickets, why not consider donating them to a great cause instead of selling them on StubHub or eBay? Just mail them to the information in the right column, include your name, mailing address, email address, and the value of the tickets (face amount, don't be greedy), and you'll get an email form you can use for tax purposes. So come on Trojans, donate those tickets to these special kids! Send your tickets in ASAP and THANK YOU for helping out!

[UPDATE]
Four (4) tickets have already been received by the club (thanks Bob M.!), mine makes 8, and Sabrina said she has received numerous emails stating others have donated as well. Awesome job Trojans!

Sabrina is gone until August 6th, so I'll check back again once she returns to see if she received any more tickets.

Fight On!

Funniest TD run...EVER!!!

Makes Cal/Stanford look pedestrian...

EA SPORTS World: NCAA Football 09 Video

Thank GOD for video games...he he he!

Who wants USC vs. UVA Tickets?

Apparently a number of people are looking for USC vs. UVA tickets, even as far away as India! A recent look at the visitor activity map shows some interesting locations for inquires, take a look:

(Click the image to enlarge, use the "back" button to return to the blog)

That's interesting to say the least, I'll be curious where folks come from the closer we get to the game.

Obviously, the heaviest concentrations of searches are coming from California and Virginia/Maryland/Mid-Atlantic area. Here is the U.S. map:


Here are the different ways folks found our blog, using these search words (again, click to enlarge):


It is amazing how detailed the search engines get when separating a search request: usc vs uva is different than usc vs. uva (note the period in "vs."). Still this is a great tool when you are targeting a certain market so the search engines will find you and offer your information to John Q. Public (or Samir Q. Public if you are in India).

If you are looking for usc vs. uva or usc vs uva tickets, there are plenty available, so I hope you can get some and join the party!

My USC vs. UVA Tickets Arrived!

Woo Hoo!

I received my USC/Virginia tickets (section 519) in the mail yesterday, the season is just around the corner!

There are still over 1,600 tickets available on StubHub, and still the prices are coming down. There are a number of tickets in section 524 for $70.00+ (the face value of the USC ticket is $50.00). If you want to know what your view would look like from any section, click:

Scott Stadium virtual seating chart

Just scroll over each section and you'll get an idea of your sight line, pretty cool!

Fall camp starts in early August, but the team has been working on conditioning and self-directed passing drills already. This should be another GREAT season, hope you'll be in Charlottesville with the rest of us to enjoy the opener!

Fight On!

USC vs. UVA Tickets Prices Dropping...

Hey Gang, it looks like ticket prices are beginning to drop for the Virginia game. The average range seems to be in the 80's for the USC sections. There are of course, your $400-$600 tickets between the 35 yard lines, but I suspect those will also come down as game day approaches.

You can also find tickets to other games (even ones not involving USC) at ncaafootballtickets.blogspot.com. The site has some pretty good links, and the graphics are good too. It is one of my creations, and it is a work in progress, though I hope to have a lot of really good info on it for you non-USC folks. Check it out when you get the chance and let me know what you think. I appreciate the feedback.

1,639 USC/Virginia Tickets Available!!

Hey Trojans:

There is still hope for tickets to the USC/UVA game on August 30. According to StubHub, there are 1,639 tickets available for purchase, ranging in price from as low as $80 (upper section 514), to as high as $618 on the 50 yard line. I am in section 519, and most of the tickets are in the USC sections 513 - 519 (upper end zone - great view of the HD Hoovision board), as well as 110,111, 514, and 515 which are also near the USC sections. Click HERE to go to the StubHub USC/Virginia page.

Good luck!

USC/Virginia Officially Sold Out

Charlottesville, VA – Single-game ticket sales for select non-conference 2008 Virginia home football games will begin at 9 a.m. Monday. Fans can purchase tickets online, in-person or by telephone. Home game tickets are available for the Sept. 6 “Retro Game” against Richmond ($16) and the Oct. 11 contest versus East Carolina ($35).

Virginia’s season opener against Southern California on Aug. 30 is sold out.

After conducting the initial season ticket sale, the sale of mini-packages and the advance single-game sale to donors and season ticket holders, fewer than 500 season tickets remain. Season tickets cost $269 and include all seven of UVa's 2008 home football games.

Still on sale is the ACC four-game mini-package ($168), which features the Cavaliers’ home dates with Maryland (Oct. 4), North Carolina (Oct. 18), Miami (Nov. 1) and Clemson (Nov. 22). The three-game Kickoff Package that included tickets to the USC, Richmond and East Carolina are sold out.

Single-game sales for UVa’s four ACC home games begin Aug. 11. Tickets for each of those games are $42.

Fans can purchase tickets online at VirginiaSports.com starting at 9 a.m. Monday. In-person or telephone purchases will also begin at 9 a.m. Monday by calling 1-800-542-UVA1 (8821) or locally at 434-924-UVA1 (8821) or in-person at the Virginia Athletics Ticket Office in Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium.

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Of course, you could go to the StubHub link above and look for tickets.

Oh, and t-minus seven weeks!

New Triad Trojan Found...

Hey Gang, we have found another Trojan among us here in the Triad. I got a call today from Donald W. (class of '93), who is one of Dr. Laura Steinberg's patients (like I am, and like you should be too, she only went to the best damn Dental School in the US!). Anyway, he and his wife Kathy (or Cathy, I don't know which one yet) live out here now, and he is looking forward to joining the Triad Trojans this season.

Fight On Donald!

Only 8 Weeks Until Kickoff!!

Can't get here soon enough!

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe 4th of July holiday; check back often for ticket and event updates.

USC/UVA Ticket Update

Hey Gang:

Here is a quick update on ticket availability for the Virginia game via StubHub.

(Click on the image to take you to StubHub's USC/UVA ticket page)

Good luck in getting tickets, and if you are a Carolina Trojan (North or South), be sure to email me at GSOTrojan@aol.com to be added to our roll call for the game.

Fight On!

Virginia Weekender Information

Courtesy of Bob B. from South Carolina. Thanks for the update Bob!


8/30/08 USC vs. Virginia

Co-Hosted by the USC Alumni Clubs
of The Nation's Capital and Richmond
Kick-off: 3:30 p.m.ET

Host Hotel

The Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.), Washington, DC
(202) 234-0700

Join fellow 'SC fans for a Labor Day Weekend of fun, food and football! The Trojans take on the University of Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, August 30 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, but the fun begins long before:

Events

8/28/08 Thursday Night Baseball - Dodgers v. the Washington Nationals
Mingle with fellow Trojans as we start the Weekender with the Dodgers! Located just behind the outfield wall are cushioned seats with club amenities such as in-seat service and access to the double-decker Red Porch Restaurant and Red Loft Bar. Each ticket comes loaded with a $20 food and beverage credit!

• Nationals Stadium
• 7:10 p.m.
• Center Field Lounge Ticket: $67

8/29/08 Friday Night Pep Rally
Connect with fellow alumni, family and friends over food and drink in a spirited atmosphere. Don't forget the special performance by the USC Trojan Marching Band and the USC Song Girls!

• Omni Shoreham Hotel
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Admission: $40 (adults), $30 (kids 6 to 12), free! (kids 5 & under)

8/29/08 Friday Night Young Alumni After-Party
After the pep rally, continue the party with other young Trojans in the popular Adams Morgan district. Private level and $3 drink specials until midnight!

• Location TBD (Washington, D.C.)
• 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
• Admission: $10

8/30/08 Game Day Transportation
Ride in style with the Trojan Family from Washington, D.C. to Charlottesville while watching USC football highlights and movies. Includes snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Departs Omni Shoreham DC
• Buses begin loading at 8:30 a.m.
• Admission: $80
  

8/30/08 Game Day Tailgate
Before the Trojans take the field, join other USC fans in air-conditioned comfort for a delicious BBQ buffet and refreshing drinks. Includes an energizing performance by the USC Trojan Marching Band and the USC Song Girls!

• The John Paul Jones Arena
• Doors open 3 hours before kick-off
• Admission: $65 (adults), $50 (kids 6 to 12), Free! (kids 5 & under)

8/30/08 Game Watch Party
No game ticket? No problem! Cheer from a distance with other Trojan fans over unlimited appetizers with the first drink on us.

• Crystal City Sports Pub (Arlington)
• Doors open at 2:30 p.m.
• Admission: $30 (adults), $20 (kids 6 to 12), free! (kids 5 & under)

Purchase your event tickets online here.

To purchase game tickets, call (213) 740-GOSC.

More Information

Visit www.dctrojans.org for more information about the USC Alumni Club of the Nation's Capital.

Looking for things to do in nearby cities? Click out these links:

• Washington DC
• Richmond, VA
• Charlottesville, VA

Capitol Cadillac & Capitol Buick Pontiac GMC is proud to support the USC Alumni Association and the USC Alumni Clubs of the Nation's Capital and Richmond by sponsoring the USC vs. Virginia Football Weekender. Fight On!

Possible USC/UVA Tickets Available

Hey Trojans:

There was a post on the uscfootball.com site from a Trojan who may have 10 USC/UVA ticket packages available at face value for "Trojans only." I cannot vouch for anything more than the information he posted. If you are interested (and you may have to act lightning quick to get them), contact: socalhugo@yahoo.com

[Update] - All 10 tickets have been sold. =(

Good luck!

Of course, if that doesn't work out, you can always click the StubHub link above and try to secure some ducats that way too...(yes, the Triad Trojan Club does get compensated if you buy tickets using our link, so why not contribute to the cause?)

Pillaging Westwood's Recruits

In other news, the 2009 football recruiting class is shaping up nicely. The Trojans recently converted a UCLA commit over from the darkside to commit to Troy. Truth be told, Byron Moore was a lifelong Trojan fan and gave the bRUINS his commitment early, but after an impressive showing at USC's Rising Stars camp, Byron got his dream offer from Pete Carroll and will be joining the Cardinal and Gold next season. Fight on Byron!