@garylawless: Story to come but #bombers will be officially awarded 2015 Grey Cup on Wednesday by #cfl commissioner Mark Cohon #bn

Well lets hope BC takes the Cup this year and we can keep the streak alive!!  

faaaaaantastic...definitely coming home for that!

Looks like we'll be getting the Heritage Classic that winter too, and they'll just leave the extra seating.

There was a rumour awhile back about WBB FC teaming with True North to offer a special "2-for-1" ticket option for both events, so you could have the same seat for both. I would definitely be down for that...

There was a rumour awhile back about WBB FC teaming with True North to offer a special "2-for-1" ticket option for both events, so you could have the same seat for both. I would definitely be down for that...

I doubt that would work. Bomber season ticket holders will get first opportunity at their seats for the Grey Cup and I assume Jets season ticket holders will get first opportunity at the outdoor Jets game.

 

There was a rumour awhile back about WBB FC teaming with True North to offer a special "2-for-1" ticket option for both events, so you could have the same seat for both. I would definitely be down for that...

I doubt that would work. Bomber season ticket holders will get first opportunity at their seats for the Grey Cup and I assume Jets season ticket holders will get first opportunity at the outdoor Jets game.

 

Obviously there probably would be a strategic plan in place where the window would close where STH for both teams to purchase the tickets for either/or.  Once that passes, I image a 2 for 1 sale would go well.

Not only that, but I'm guessing there will be enough seats for Jets STH and Bombers STH to get a fair shot before it opens to the general public.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/2015-Grey-Cup-willed-be-played-in-Peg-251972661.html

 

F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!!!!!!

Partaaaaay!

Nice a good cheap Grey Cup, no hotel room no plane ticket.

My season tickets are in the P2 section...about $70 a game.  Approximately how much will my Grey Cup tickets cost?

In BC this year:

 

 

Yikes! I'll be paying around $300-350 for one game.

Hope its not blacked out!

Well lets hope BC takes the Cup this year and we can keep the streak alive!!  

 

no. let's hope we can start a streak of our own. 2 GC in a row ?

Hope its not blacked out!

The only way it's blacked out is if Marvelous Marve shoots the lights out early 

Something Lawless mentioned while discussing this on H&L yesterday was the Press Box.  Obviously, it needs to be upgraded and they are doing so at a cost of $350,000.  David Asper is footing the bill.  It was origionally going to be a sponsorship deal with his new hotel (I believe the one at P&M) but since they are not proceeding with that project, he is simply paying for the construction.  Lawless said "adding it to his corporate suite bill".

 

Alot of anti-Asper rhetoric out there and while I understand some of it (and dont intend to start an Asper debate) no one can say David isn't a very, very good friend to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  Good for him.

Something Lawless mentioned while discussing this on H&L yesterday was the Press Box.  Obviously, it needs to be upgraded and they are doing so at a cost of $350,000.  David Asper is footing the bill.  It was origionally going to be a sponsorship deal with his new hotel (I believe the one at P&M) but since they are not proceeding with that project, he is simply paying for the construction.  Lawless said "adding it to his corporate suite bill".

 

Alot of anti-Asper rhetoric out there and while I understand some of it (and dont intend to start an Asper debate) no one can say David isn't a very, very good friend to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  Good for him.

 

 

And the Bisons.

Something Lawless mentioned while discussing this on H&L yesterday was the Press Box.  Obviously, it needs to be upgraded and they are doing so at a cost of $350,000.  David Asper is footing the bill.  It was origionally going to be a sponsorship deal with his new hotel (I believe the one at P&M) but since they are not proceeding with that project, he is simply paying for the construction.  Lawless said "adding it to his corporate suite bill".

 

Alot of anti-Asper rhetoric out there and while I understand some of it (and dont intend to start an Asper debate) no one can say David isn't a very, very good friend to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  Good for him.

Asper isn't doing it for free, I assume. His company will be paid quite well for the work. I am sure the work wasn't tendered so he'll pocket that money.

 

Something Lawless mentioned while discussing this on H&L yesterday was the Press Box.  Obviously, it needs to be upgraded and they are doing so at a cost of $350,000.  David Asper is footing the bill.  It was origionally going to be a sponsorship deal with his new hotel (I believe the one at P&M) but since they are not proceeding with that project, he is simply paying for the construction.  Lawless said "adding it to his corporate suite bill".

 

Alot of anti-Asper rhetoric out there and while I understand some of it (and dont intend to start an Asper debate) no one can say David isn't a very, very good friend to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  Good for him.

Asper isn't doing it for free, I assume. His company will be paid quite well for the work. I am sure the work wasn't tendered so he'll pocket that money.

 

 

So he is going to be paid quite well ..... by himself?   

 

From what I understand of the deal, it is more of a trade.  Where he will put up the press box in exchange for his box suite being paid for X amount of years.

 

So of course the work wasn't tendered, who else would do that deal?

The Aspers didn't become multi millionaires by doing things for free. Or bartering. Why couldn't this job be tendered? In the big picture, I don't care who does it as I live in Calgary but sometimes I wonder how the business of that stadium was constructed. The big press box mistake will be corrected finally. What an embarrassment.

Rich is right -- it's what, in media, we call "Contra"....a barter system of sorts. And because the whole thing is an advertising expense, it's all a write off. This is definitely the case...no question.

Either way, how many people were racing to the table to put up the money?  Thats a good deal for the Bombers if they get a $350,000 press box in exchange for advertising.  A very good deal in deed.  its clear Asper loves this team.  Regardless of whatever, he's the type of guy I like having around because he bleeds blue & gold.

Just raising the question.... I don't care who does it. Just get the thing done.

Rich is right -- it's what, in media, we call "Contra"....a barter system of sorts. And because the whole thing is an advertising expense, it's all a write off. This is definitely the case...no question.

 

As someone who has worked as controller for companies that need advertising, I can tell you I hate contra. Rather pay and be paid.