Who's going to Ireland?

[DuchesneEast]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

[Bryn Mawr Eagle]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

You get your money's worth on WOW Air. Here's the beginning of their safety video. Good luck.

[Salzano14]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

I did something similar, also using WOW Air to get to Dublin from Boston via Reykjavik. But we're also going to London for a week after the game.

I would imagine that KEF>DUB flight is going to have a lot of people going to the game on it, depending on the day. If we're on the same flight I'll try and keep the tuba music down.

[Salzano14]

You get your money's worth on WOW Air. Here's the beginning of their safety video. Good luck.

My favorite thing about WOW is that they literally own four (4) planes

[hansen]

You get your money's worth on WOW Air. Here's the beginning of their safety video. Good luck.

My favorite thing about WOW is that they literally own four (4) planes

They're up to 9 now according to IBpedia orders for 7 more pending.

[DomingoOrtiz]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

BC played Army in Ireland 28 years ago.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

BC played Army in Ireland 28 years ago.

is philly 28 yet?

[DuchesneEast]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.

I am probably only going to Dublin once, so doing it right $900 flight my half of hotel is $750 and $350 in beer and bad food. $2k for a 5star hotel and direct flight.

[DuchesneEast]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

SF to Dublin? thats a hell of a flight, how long is it taking you?

[Eaglekeeper]

Here in Galway City I'm amazed at how many young people know BC and actually follow the team wanting to know who is going to start Wade or Towles. They actually follow college football and know of BC as a top academic university. They remember Matty Ice and want to know if Towles will be Patty Ice! I know a lot of BC families come from Galway, but the connection is still strong.

[eepstein0]

This was a smart move for BC to play this game, just nothing you'll ever get me to go to.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

Here in Galway City I'm amazed at how many young people know BC and actually follow the team wanting to know who is going to start Wade or Towles. They actually follow college football and know of BC as a top academic university. They remember Matty Ice and want to know if Towles will be Patty Ice! I know a lot of BC families come from Galway, but the connection is still strong.

what do they think about to corners, liar?

[claver2010]

I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.

this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

[DuchesneEast]

I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.

this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

The only time I thought about it was when I couldn't get the flight time I wanted. I found a way to do it by leaving from a different airport and it was worth the extra $200 not to be bothered.

[DuchesneEast]

If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.

[commavegarage]

If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.

it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.

[31southst]

If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.

it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.

Totally agree. Given the way our schedule plays out means we're likely looking at a 4-1 minimum after 5 weeks if we beat GT. Even given the fact it would be paper soft, that definitely influences excitement for the rest of the year.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.

this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

It was a great way to save money 20 years ago. So was a long-distance calling plan with free nights and weekends.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.

this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

It was a great way to save money 20 years ago. So was a long-distance calling plan with free nights and weekends.

people in the walmarty part of the world don't really have a choice, jerks

[DuchesneEast]

If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.

it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.

I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.

If you want them for $5, you will probably have to buy them outside the stadium right before kickoff. Attendance for this game was better than expected last time, especially on the BC side of the field.

[DuchesneEast]

I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.

If you want them for $5, you will probably have to buy them outside the stadium right before kickoff. Attendance for this game was better than expected last time, especially on the BC side of the field.

I'm not the type to wait that long. I checked BC boxoffice and they didnt have them online.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

SF to Dublin? thats a hell of a flight, how long is it taking you?

It's about 12-13 hours to Reykjavik then another 2 or so to Dublin. It's not as bad as it looks on a 2D map because you fly over the Arctic. I've done Atlanta to Tokyo nonstop and that was far worse than this will be.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

BC played Army in Ireland 28 years ago.

Which is a) outside the lifetime of anyone who is in school or graduated after about 2010, and 2. No guarantee we will play there in another 28 years and that anyone who is able to go this time will be able to then

[Dick Rosenthal]

I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.

this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

It was a great way to save money 20 years ago. So was a long-distance calling plan with free nights and weekends.

people in the walmarty part of the world don't really have a choice, jerks

Buy a Netjets share then. No one should ever transfer. Ever.

[BostonCollege1]

If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.

it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.

I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.

We got our tickets from BC today. Only a couple of rows left on the BC side, and not a ton left on the UMass side. Remember, they don't use the upper decks for UMass games, so this one may sell out with about 30-35 K in the seats.

I don't see you wanting to sit on the UMass side...

[eepstein0]

If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.

it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.

I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.

We got our tickets from BC today. Only a couple of rows left on the BC side, and not a ton left on the UMass side. Remember, they don't use the upper decks for UMass games, so this one may sell out with about 30-35 K in the seats.

I don't see you wanting to sit on the UMass side...

I'm not buying what you or BC is selling here. BC didn't sell 15K tickets or whatever to this game to fill that entire sideline. Last time the crowd was good, but nowhere near filling the sideline.

[twballgame9]

Bet they do.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.

this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

It was a great way to save money 20 years ago. So was a long-distance calling plan with free nights and weekends.

people in the walmarty part of the world don't really have a choice, jerks

Buy a Netjets share then. No one should ever transfer. Ever.

The words of a man who has never enjoyed a Sunday connection in Atlanta or Charlotte traveling home from a big BC road win down south. I honestly don't mind transferring in general (chance to get off the plane, stretch my legs, and get a drink in a different airport) but walking among the SEC and ACC fans wearing maroon and gold with my head held high back in the days when I lived on the east coast and when we could regularly do so was truly glorious.