NashvilleHoosier

I mean…you said “precisely why we will not”….you seem pretty resigned to our fate less than 24 hours into the portal being open.

You’ve made the decision that this is absolutely true and we are doomed b/c one single anonymous “high major coach”threw out a crazy quote they obviously didn’t attach their name with to one beat writer?

I’m on day 8 of no power down here. Sub freezing temps every day. I’ve moved the family, including the pup, around to 3 different places, and likely to a 4th tomorrow. My zip code is scheduled to be back up on Feb 8th. My friends have commented on how crazy it is that we aren’t falling apart (yet) and I’m not kidding in the slightest when I say this natty run and the joy it brought is doing absolutely elite work on my mental state. This thread can’t die yet b/c I am oh so very close to being daunted, but currently remain never daunted.

I got a “last time you’ll have to do it” on the 3rd scan. But I agree I’m not entirely clear if that just meant to get in the tailgate. It sure didn’t seem like there was another gate to scan in at.

Good to know. The traffic layer on Google Maps around the interchange next to lot 95 has me freaking out a bit. Uber driver is about to get very specific instructions. Drive fast, physical, relentless but stay smart, disciplined, poised. Let’s go.

Has anybody taken the shuttle from lot 95? About to head that way and wondering if it’s running smoothly.

Right. Poorly worded on my part. I just meant I assume it’s hard for cars to even get into the area at all for those requesting pickup from the stadium. I’m hoping these shuttles are lined up ready to go at the pick up spot after the game.

For the folks who are waiting it out I really hope it does dip. I fear its equally likely they spike further. Right now I'm feeling extremely lucky on my timing, which I was totally due for!

Bumping this b/c I’m even more skeptical now that prices will dip over the weekend. This is trending far more like the B1G championship game than the Rose or Peach bowl. And once again, I know nothing, could end up completely wrong, and prices could plummet as soon as I hit send.

Still over here evaluating transportation. We'll probably do the HRS express shuttle from lot 95 on the way, but curious if anyone has experience with the Uber shuttle from the stadium post game? I'm hoping the main issue with ridesharing from the stadium is cars not being able to get there in traffic, but if shuttles are lined up ready to go, maybe it's an easier escape? https://www.hardrockstadium.com/parking/uber-shuttle/

If anybody isn't 100% thrilled with their flight plan to South Florida, it might be worth checking options today as it seems like people might be cancelling. I was just able to switch my flight to West Palm Beach that connected in Baltimore to a direct to Miami for a pretty nominal amount more.

Very true. There will be a significant chunk taken out of that sale price. I remain skeptical that any significant drop will happen over the weekend. Here's last year's trend, where prices remained steady, then spiked closer to the game: https://www.ticketdata.com/events/588870. The 2024 game was the opposite. Very hard to predict.

They are definitely settling in. These tickets highlighted got snapped up quick :-). I am by no means an expert and my advice SHOULD NOT BE FOLLOWED HERE. But I've been so fortunate to have exactly zero priority points with IU and forced to scour secondary markets for the last 3 games. Buying early was totally a mistake for the Rose and Peach Bowl. Tickets came way down as the game got closer and even more so the day before and day of (weather likely a factor for the Rose Bowl). The B1G championship game was the opposite. Buying early would have been way better as prices spiked as the game got closer (though I can't speak for day of). The biggest similarity between B1G champ and the CFP champ game is one fanbase being local. I'm highly skeptical of pricing coming down to its lowest over the weekend. But again I will retype my first sentence I am by no means an expert and my advice SHOULD NOT BE FOLLOWED. So...buy early!! Or...wait!

Yeah we won’t have a car so I haven’t been concerned about parking but it sounds like ridesharing to and from Lot 70 is encouraged. There is also a transit stop right there so if traffic is looking dumb we might to that. Starting to think the a 4pm pickup downtown might be too late anyway.

Not sure I've seen this posted here. If anyone is up in air about transportation to and from the stadium. Looks like they only have spots on the overflow bus right now, and if they don't fill it, will refund in full. This is super convenient to where we are staying so I think our plan A is this and if it gets cancelled, rideshare or transit Lot 70 and take the shuttle from there. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfp-national-championship-fan-bus-miami-hotels-to-hard-rock-stadium-tickets-1976763289211?aff=ebdsoporgprofile