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Ted Thompson
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Posted: 11/23/2016 9:17 AM
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Use this thread to talk about anything travel-related (Bobcat Bash, ticket info, hotels, places to eat/drink). 

Nov. 23, 2016

ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio Football has clinched a spot in the 2016 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game, and fans are encouraged to follow the Bobcats to Detroit for this historic occasion.

The game will take place on Friday, December 2 at Ford Field in Detroit. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET, and Ohio’s opponent will be determined at a later date.

GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS - $20

Fans may click here to purchase tickets within the Ohio allotment or call 800-575-2287. All tickets will be issued at Will Call (Gate C) of Ford Field beginning 2 hours prior to kickoff.

All fans should use their existing account when purchasing tickets. Fans that have yet to activate their online account may click here to do so. Anyone who does not know their online log-in information (username and password) should call 800-575-2287 before purchasing tickets.

The Ohio ticket allotment will be in one of the following areas:

South Sideline – Sections 104-108

or

North Sideline – Sections 125-129

Seating locations will be determined based upon Ohio Bobcat Club priority points. For more information, click here. The deadline to be seated based upon priority points is Monday, November 28 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

OHIO STUDENT TICKETS - FREE

Current Ohio University students will receive one complimentary ticket in the Ohio Student Section. To reserve your student ticket, call 800-575-2287.

All tickets will be issued at Will Call (Gate C) of Ford Field beginning 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Please note that students will be required to present their Ohio University ID when picking up their ticket.

FAN BUS INFORMATION

Ohio students and fans are able to reserve a spot on fan buses that will be traveling to the game. Buses will have pick-up locations in Athens and Lancaster:

  • - Bus departs Athens Walmart (929 E State St.) at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 2
  • - Bus departs Lancaster Walmart (2687 N. Memorial Dr.) at 11:00 a.m. ET
  • - Bus departs Delaware Walmart (1760 Columbus Pike) at Noon ET
  • - Bus arrives at Ford Field in Detroit around 4:00 p.m. ET
  • - Bus will depart from Detroit 30 minutes following the game

Cost is $50 for the general public, and free for all current students.

To reserve a spot on the fan bus, call 800-575-2287. Please note that availability is limited.

All reservations are first come, first serve.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Fans traveling to the game on their own are able to receive a MAC fan/alumni discounted hotel rate at the Marriot Detroit at the Renaissance Center. Fans should call 800-352-0831 and ask for the “MAC Alumni and Fan Discount” for a $132 nightly rate.

BOBCAT BASH

The Ohio University Alumni Association is planning a Bobcat Bash that will be open to all alumni, students and fans prior to the game. Time and location for the Bobcat Bash are TBA. Click here for updated information.

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Posted: 11/23/2016 11:37 AM
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Ted Thompson wrote:expand_more
Use this thread to talk about anything travel-related (Bobcat Bash, ticket info, hotels, places to eat/drink).
Nov. 23, 2016
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio Football has clinched a spot in the 2016 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game, and fans are encouraged to follow the Bobcats to Detroit for this historic occasion.
The game will take place on Friday, December 2 at Ford Field in Detroit. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET, and Ohio’s opponent will be determined at a later date.
GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS - $20
Fans may http://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?t... = to purchase tickets within the Ohio allotment or call 800-575-2287. All tickets will be issued at Will Call (Gate C) of Ford Field beginning 2 hours prior to kickoff.
All fans should use their existing account when purchasing tickets. Fans that have yet to activate their online account may http://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?link... to do so. Anyone who does not know their online log-in information (username and password) should call 800-575-2287 before purchasing tickets.
The Ohio ticket allotment will be in one of the following areas:
South Sideline – Sections 104-108
or
North Sideline – Sections 125-129
Seating locations will be determined based upon Ohio Bobcat Club priority points. For more information, http://www.ohiobobcatclub.com/membership-benefits/priorit... /. The deadline to be seated based upon priority points is Monday, November 28 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
OHIO STUDENT TICKETS - FREE
Current Ohio University students will receive one complimentary ticket in the Ohio Student Section. To reserve your student ticket, call 800-575-2287.
All tickets will be issued at Will Call (Gate C) of Ford Field beginning 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Please note that students will be required to present their Ohio University ID when picking up their ticket.
FAN BUS INFORMATION
Ohio students and fans are able to reserve a spot on fan buses that will be traveling to the game. Buses will have pick-up locations in Athens and Lancaster: - Bus departs Athens Walmart (929 E State St.) at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 2 - Bus departs Lancaster Walmart (2687 N. Memorial Dr.) at 11:00 a.m. ET - Bus departs Delaware Walmart (1760 Columbus Pike) at Noon ET - Bus arrives at Ford Field in Detroit around 4:00 p.m. ET - Bus will depart from Detroit 30 minutes following the game
Cost is $50 for the general public, and free for all current students.
To reserve a spot on the fan bus, call 800-575-2287. Please note that availability is limited.
All reservations are first come, first serve.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Fans traveling to the game on their own are able to receive a MAC fan/alumni discounted hotel rate at the Marriot Detroit at the Renaissance Center. Fans should call 800-352-0831 and ask for the “MAC Alumni and Fan Discount” for a $132 nightly rate.
BOBCAT BASH
The Ohio University Alumni Association is planning a Bobcat Bash that will be open to all alumni, students and fans prior to the game. Time and location for the Bobcat Bash are TBA. https://www.ohio.edu/alumni/involve/bobcat-bash.cfm for updated information.
Kuddos to Ohio for making free transportation and tickets available to students for the MACC. This doesn't/wouldn't happen at many universities. Proud to be a Bobcat alum!!!
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Posted: 11/23/2016 11:59 AM
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Any ideas on when the sideline Ohio is on will be known? Or how determined?
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Posted: 11/23/2016 12:39 PM
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Odd there is not a bus departure from campus.
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Posted: 11/23/2016 6:11 PM
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I will not be making the trip to Detroit for this one. Seeing as I was present at the MAC championship games of 2006, 2009, and 2011, I figure this significantly increases OHIO's chances of coming away with a win (albeit still pretty slim odds)
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Posted: 11/23/2016 8:27 PM
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I will be there. Coming from California once again for my 5th game of this season. OBC Legend as well. I am and have been "all in"....what about all of you?
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Posted: 11/23/2016 8:58 PM
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I'm in with a host of characters! I hope I'm not told to lower my voice.
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Posted: 11/23/2016 9:54 PM
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I am planning on going with two others. Does anyone know if there will be any shuttles to the game?
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BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more
Does anyone know if there will be any shuttles to the game?
The answer to above question will weigh heavily in my decision on attending or not.

An equally important question: will Bobcat fans attending the MACC be back in Athens in time to welcome TOS back to town the next day?
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Posted: 11/24/2016 8:30 AM
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In plus three.
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cc-cat wrote:expand_more
Odd there is not a bus departure from campus.
Sure you can blame Parking Services for that one. Hah!
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Posted: 11/24/2016 2:05 PM
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I'm in +1. Grabbed a cheap AirBnB as soon as our game ended.
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BillyTheCat wrote:expand_more
I am planning on going with two others. Does anyone know if there will be any shuttles to the game?
+2

I guess you read my wife's warning in another thread. Wise man. Now let's hope the AD is wise, too! ;-)
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FanInTheStands wrote:expand_more
Use this thread to talk about anything travel-related (Bobcat Bash, ticket info, hotels, places to eat/drink).
Nov. 23, 2016
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio Football has clinched a spot in the 2016 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game, and fans are encouraged to follow the Bobcats to Detroit for this historic occasion.
The game will take place on Friday, December 2 at Ford Field in Detroit. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET, and Ohio’s opponent will be determined at a later date.
GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS - $20
Fans may http://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?t... = to purchase tickets within the Ohio allotment or call 800-575-2287. All tickets will be issued at Will Call (Gate C) of Ford Field beginning 2 hours prior to kickoff.
All fans should use their existing account when purchasing tickets. Fans that have yet to activate their online account may http://ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?link... to do so. Anyone who does not know their online log-in information (username and password) should call 800-575-2287 before purchasing tickets.
The Ohio ticket allotment will be in one of the following areas:
South Sideline – Sections 104-108
or
North Sideline – Sections 125-129
Seating locations will be determined based upon Ohio Bobcat Club priority points. For more information, http://www.ohiobobcatclub.com/membership-benefits/priorit... /. The deadline to be seated based upon priority points is Monday, November 28 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
OHIO STUDENT TICKETS - FREE
Current Ohio University students will receive one complimentary ticket in the Ohio Student Section. To reserve your student ticket, call 800-575-2287.
All tickets will be issued at Will Call (Gate C) of Ford Field beginning 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Please note that students will be required to present their Ohio University ID when picking up their ticket.
FAN BUS INFORMATION
Ohio students and fans are able to reserve a spot on fan buses that will be traveling to the game. Buses will have pick-up locations in Athens and Lancaster: - Bus departs Athens Walmart (929 E State St.) at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, December 2 - Bus departs Lancaster Walmart (2687 N. Memorial Dr.) at 11:00 a.m. ET - Bus departs Delaware Walmart (1760 Columbus Pike) at Noon ET - Bus arrives at Ford Field in Detroit around 4:00 p.m. ET - Bus will depart from Detroit 30 minutes following the game
Cost is $50 for the general public, and free for all current students.
To reserve a spot on the fan bus, call 800-575-2287. Please note that availability is limited.
All reservations are first come, first serve.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Fans traveling to the game on their own are able to receive a MAC fan/alumni discounted hotel rate at the Marriot Detroit at the Renaissance Center. Fans should call 800-352-0831 and ask for the “MAC Alumni and Fan Discount” for a $132 nightly rate.
BOBCAT BASH
The Ohio University Alumni Association is planning a Bobcat Bash that will be open to all alumni, students and fans prior to the game. Time and location for the Bobcat Bash are TBA. https://www.ohio.edu/alumni/involve/bobcat-bash.cfm for updated information.
Kuddos to Ohio for making free transportation and tickets available to students for the MACC. This doesn't/wouldn't happen at many universities. Proud to be a Bobcat alum!!!
Actually, it's been done a number by other MAC schools. Glad to see Ohio is doing the same as they did.
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Posted: 11/25/2016 12:11 PM
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Im in +2. FYI on Hotels.com they had some 50% off black friday deals on hotels downtown Detroit. We booked a room at the Crowne Plaza on the riverfront for $75
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ClevelandCat '11 wrote:expand_more
Im in +2. FYI on Hotels.com they had some 50% off black friday deals on hotels downtown Detroit. We booked a room at the Crowne Plaza on the riverfront for $75
Heck of a deal you scored there for a nice hotel.
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Posted: 11/26/2016 2:05 PM
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Just did Hotwire 4.5 star hotel downtown Detroit for $84 and got Motor City Casino. It was $104 after tax and fees added. Has free parking and 1.2 miles from Ford Field.
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Posted: 11/26/2016 2:25 PM
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Any ideas on when the sideline Ohio is on will be known? Or how determined?
Looks like we are home team. Sections 105-107.

WMU posted this information:

"The Broncos will be the "North Side" visiting team in the stadium, sections 125, 126, 127, 128, and 129. The same side as the location of our pregame tailgate. The Bronco Marching Band will be in Section 122. Public gates for game seating will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff (5:30 p.m. ET). Doors to the tailgate will open at 4 p.m."

http://www.wmubroncos.com/news/2016/11/25/football-mac-ch...
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I ended up with the crowne plaza for 57 on hotwire.
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Posted: 11/27/2016 9:10 PM
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In + 1 legendary Bobcat buddy who resides in New York City. Let's win.
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Posted: 11/27/2016 10:07 PM
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Detroit Bound +1. Detroit Beer Company by mid-afternoon, then the Bash for pregame
Last Edited: 11/28/2016 11:15:10 PM by Old Zone
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Posted: 11/28/2016 2:10 PM
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In +1. Hoping for the best. But as always, loving watching the Bobcats play.
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Posted: 11/28/2016 2:19 PM
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In +2...can't turn down a Bobcat game in my backyard.
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Posted: 11/29/2016 10:42 AM
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There +3

Can't wait to get to the Motor City
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In +1. I started getting my season tickets in 2008. Going to the MACC wasn't unusual the first few years, so I never made it a priority to go. I will not miss this one. We are taking the bus up. Anyone else taking the bus?
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