The Omaha Nighthawks - UFL Football

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:43 pm

nebugeater wrote:
Brad wrote:SOLD OUT!!!

Must have been Nelly !!!!

... and I was holding out for Willie Nelson

Over 20,000 sold prior to the Nelly announcement. While some of the recent sales were more than likely from Nelly, it appears a sellout was immenent anwyay.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:43 pm

Either the Scalpers feel there is a good market and are trying to stock up or there are plenty of people who should have bought sooner. taking a quick look at Craigslist and there are a lot of posting looking for tickets and only one poor guy looking to give away a single season ticket if you will go to the games with him (really).

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:45 pm

Erik wrote:
nebugeater wrote:
Brad wrote:SOLD OUT!!!

Must have been Nelly !!!!

... and I was holding out for Willie Nelson
Over 20,000 sold prior to the Nelly announcement. While some of the recent sales were more than likely from Nelly, it appears a sellout was immenent anwyay.

I too think the sellout was all but a done deal and it was set to happen anyway.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:05 pm

Heads up!

Even if you have a parking pass... you may be walking a ways!

http://www.ufl-football.com/OmahaInteractiveParkingMap

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:18 pm

I don't suppose NET or some lousy network like that is planning to televise the game, are they?

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:20 pm

S33 wrote:I don't suppose NET or some lousy network like that is planning to televise the game, are they?

I believe all UFL games are on TV. I think this one is on HDNET? Some are on Versus.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:16 pm

Yeah, It's not on either of those. Oh well...

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:37 pm

Game 1 is on HDNET Games 2,3,5,6,& 8 are on here also.

Game 4 is on NESN The New England Sports Network ( not sure who carries it)

Game 7 is on Versus

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:49 pm

nebugeater wrote:Game 4 is on NESN The New England Sports Network ( not sure who carries it)

I think your only chance of getting that locally is if you have DirecTV and the sports tier package. I know this was the case a few years ago, but haven't shopped DirecTV in awhile.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:01 pm

Think local bars will show it? Also, I was confused. Earlier I was thinking the game was tonight.

HskrFanMike · Post by **HskrFanMike** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:25 pm

nebugeater wrote:Game 4 is on NESN The New England Sports Network ( not sure who carries it)

That's Boston's version of FSN. Regional sports network that carries the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins. You'll have to get a Dish and a sports package.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:45 pm

http://omaha.craigslist.org/tix/1967836047.html

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:22 pm

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis, D'Shawn.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:39 pm

From Facebook this evening

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:40 pm

Stargazer wrote:http://omaha.craigslist.org/tix/1967836047.html

OK what was it. It is gone stating flagged for removal

swgiust · Post by **swgiust** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:04 am

Anybody know of any shuttles to and from the Nighthawks games? Mostly interested from the Old Market area.

Thanks

Post by **Brad** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:16 am

nebugeater wrote:From Facebook this evening

That thing is Wedged in there! Looks like I will be sitting about the 20 yard line.

Too bad they didn't use a helicopter and get in there closer. :;):

Post by **Brad** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:24 am

Story about shuttle:

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100922/SPORTS/100929908

www.omaha.com wrote:Shuttle service to Rosenblatt Stadium available
The Omaha Nighthawks will be offering shuttle bus service to Rosenblatt from the following locations. The buses will arrive at Rosenblatt one hour before game time and will leave the stadium 30 minutes after the game ends. Cost is $1.50 each way.
• Route No. 63: Carol Hotel, 4888 South 118th Street. Park in the rear lot and board bus at south entrance. Bus stops at 108th and M Streets. Leaves 5:25 p.m.
• Route No. 64: Park at the Crossroads Mall Garage, 72nd and Cass Street. Board bus on the west side of 72nd Street, south of Cass. Stops at 72nd and Spring Street, 72nd and Grover Street. Leaves 5:25 p.m.
• Route No. 65: Westroads Mall. Park at 102nd and Nicholas Streets (on the west side of Exit 6). Board bus north of Dick's Sports Goods. Stops on Regency Circle. Leaves 5:25 p.m.
• Route No. 66: Baker's at American Plaza Shopping Center in Bellevue. Park at 801 Galvin Road, lower south lot. Board bus at access road. Leaves 5:35 p.m.

Parking Map:
http://www.ufl-football.com/OmahaInteractiveParkingMap

Post by **Brad** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:26 pm

Midtown Crossing wrote:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 24, 2010

Midtown Crossing offers Free Event Shuttle this Evening to Rosenblatt Stadium

Omaha, Neb. – Midtown Crossing, Omaha’s unprecedented urban

development, is extending service tonight of its free event shuttle to

Rosenblatt Stadium as a convenient way to move traffic to and from the

Omaha Nighthawks season opener.

In addition to our normal shuttle service, Midtown Crossing is

offering an additional free shuttle which will operate service tonight to

Rosenblatt Stadium, at 15 minute intervals, beginning at 6 pm and

concluding one and a half hours after the game ends. The pick up and drop

off location for tonight’s game is at 31st and Farnam Streets and the

shuttle area in front of Rosenblatt Stadium.

Our normal event shuttle route which runs a continuous loop every 30

minutes includes the following pick-up/drop-off locations:

· Midtown Crossing at Turner Park:, 31st and Farnam (Westbound,
north side of street)
· Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
· North Downtown/Stadium (Holiday Inn), 1420 Cuming St.
· Qwest Center (Hilton Omaha), 1001 Cass St.
· Old Market (Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce), 1301 Harney St.

“Tonight is a win-win for everyone,” said Molly Skold, marketing

director for East Campus Realty, LLC, the Mutual of Omaha subsidiary that

owns Midtown Crossing. “Guests can take advantage of Midtown Crossing’s

ample parking, and then shuttle to tonight’s exciting season opener. No

fighting for a space, no paying expensive parking fees.” Midtown

Crossing at Turner Park is urban living redefined, a 15-acre, mixed-use

urban development in the heart of Omaha’s historic Midtown neighborhood.

Built around an expanded and revitalized Turner Park, the

million-square-foot development includes nearly 500 condominium and

apartment units as well as more than 220,000 square feet for restaurants,

retailers and entertainment venues. Midtown Crossing offers convenient and

secure parking for more than 3,000 vehicles. Two parking garages are easily

accessible from 33rd, Farnam and Harney Streets. In both garages, the first

three hours are free, and visitors pay only $1 for each hour thereafter

(with a daily maximum fee of $6). Short-term (max. 2 hours) metered parking

is available on Farnam Street and within Turner Park, accessible from 31st

Avenue.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:13 pm

Great win for Omaha in its first game with 23,000+ in attendance.
And get this - the game highlights and Garcia's last drive made ESPN Sportscenter!

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:34 pm

we were there, and it was AMAZING!! You can't script that kind of a come-from-behind win, and the crowd was really into it! I will be going back, and next year i'm getting season tickets. First game, yes, but you can tell the product is definitely above a simple arena game. Not to mention how sweet it is to have something like this in the area. There were certain hiccups (ran out of money at ATMs, not enough beer guys, not enough beer at stands, parking logistics) but all-in-all, it was a blast. I think that once they get in a rhythm on the field and behind the scenes, it will be the best in the league.

Way to go, Omaha: time for another beer.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:50 pm

New guy. Agree with all you say. I was there too and it was far beyond the expectations I had. The Only thing that could have made the story book ending a small bit better would have been A green scoring. Hopefully a few of the pictures I took are usable. If they are I will post later. As for going back. I will three more time. I bought season tickets. Nothing that I saw tonight says I will not continue for years to come.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 12:32 pm

Great Night!!!

Pic #1.

Pic #2.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:53 pm

A few shots during the game

The mayor didn't get the warmest reception when introduced

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 107 by nebugeater, on Flickr

A fraction of a sec after the opening kickoff

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 111 by nebugeater, on Flickr

Open field return

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 126 by nebugeater, on Flickr

Up the middle

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 134 by nebugeater, on Flickr

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 139 by nebugeater, on Flickr

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:57 pm

And a few of just "stuff"

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 120 by nebugeater, on Flickr

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 138 by nebugeater, on Flickr

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 155 by nebugeater, on Flickr

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 156 by nebugeater, on Flickr

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 118 by nebugeater, on Flickr

One of the two UFL female refs!!!!

Omaha Nighthawks UFL 133 by nebugeater, on Flickr

There are some more on my Flick account. Use any of the photo links to get there if you want to see them.

OmahaBen · Post by **OmahaBen** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 5:48 pm

Is that last one a female referee? Don't see too many of those in football...

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 5:59 pm

OmahaBen wrote:Is that last one a female referee? Don't see too many of those in football...

Yes, as the caption right above the photo says !

There are two in the UFL this year and one was participating last year.

SabrinaFaire · Post by **SabrinaFaire** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 11:48 pm

We were at the game too. It was a great time. Only thing we hated was getting in. I've never seen a stadium that packed before, you couldn't move around. Hate to say it, but I'm looking forward to the new one.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:14 am

The nighthawks are basically sold out again. There are no pairs of tickets left, only single seats here and there.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:39 pm

I heard a story today that I do not know if it is true or not - maybe someone else has heard it and can confirm it.
As you know the selection of the new UFL team came down to Omaha vs San Antonio.
The story goes - the execs went to both cities to ask the women of the cities one question:
"would you kick a field goal on fourth down or go for it?"
The women of San Antonio were wishy washy - well maybe...
The women of Omaha bombarded them with questions -
what is the score... fourth and how long... how far away... what part of the game...
and they were blown away by their responses.
Anyone heard the same story?

Post by **Brad** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 6:56 am

Coyote wrote:Anyone heard the same story?

Yes, I have heard something similar.

riceweb · Post by **riceweb** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:29 am

We're already getting some UFL folklore? :;):

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:51 pm

The UFL game for Saturday is officially sold out..

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:52 pm

Anyone seen the commercials featuring the cheerleaders jumping on the couch?

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:47 pm

cheerleaders? jumping? where? :lol:

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:05 pm

Are there any shuttles from downtown/Old Market watering holes to and from the games?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:08 pm

Big E wrote:Are there any shuttles from downtown/Old Market watering holes to and from the games?

Not sure. Let me know if you find one. Right now we plan on taking the midtown crossing shuttle.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:26 am

Sunday Countdown this morning has Kenny Mayne in Omaha doing one of his skits with Jeff Garcia, including highlights from the game.

So this is two weekends in a row Omaha and the Nighthawks have been featured prominently on ESPN. I've literally seen no other mention of the league at all on ESPN or anything resembling national media.

Something is going on behind the scenes, methinks.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:15 pm

Behind the scenes as far as what?

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:28 pm

Promotion.

Either ESPN is planning on airing the UFL next year when the NFL is on strike, or the NFL is planning on taking a stake in the league at some point, or someone within the Nighthawks organization knows someone at ESPN.

This would be like the Salt Dogs getting exposure twice during ESPN's non-stop coverage of the AL East race.