Because TGI Friday's Wanted a Reservation
by Patrick Vint on Jul 17, 2008 11:00 AM CDT
in Iowa Hawkeyes News
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Despite their blatant ripoff of Southern Cal flashy new uniforms, Iowa State is once again having a little trouble selling tickets. Most programs encounter similar problems, especially with games against perennial doormats like Missouri, Texas A&M, and Nebraska.
Fortunately, ISU Athletic Director Jamie Pollard is a marketing wizard. After all, what does the typical Iowa State fan like more than free jalapeno poppers?
It’s called the "Applebee’s Mini-Pack" promotion and for only $99 each, Iowa State football fans can receive ...
Wait, wait. It gets better.
"[W]e thought this was a great way to provide an inexpensive opportunity for fans to attend several Cyclone football games and have a night out at Applebee’s," Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. "It’s a very affordable price point, includes a bonus gift certificate and offers flexibility for fans to choose the games they want to see. That’s tough to beat."
One might think...just wait a second...no, no, I'm a pro, I'll keep a straight face...I...can...HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Ah! Whew! OK, I'm fine. One might think Applebee's...is...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
OK [wipes tears from eyes], really, I'm done. Now, one might think an Applebee's promotion makes perfect sense. After all, it is where Gene Chizik waitresses during his summer vacation. However, Chizik didn't exactly leave Applebee's on the best of terms.
Chizik nickels don't count toward your flair requirement
There's only one explanation: Jamie Pollard is perpetrating a fraud on the unsuspecting Iowa State fan base. After all, if you see something too good to be true - like free Applebee's gift cards - it's probably a scam. You're being had, Iowa State fans. Here's some tips for protecting yourself from fraudulent university administrators:
- If you receive an email from your AD where he claims to be the heir to the throne of Nigeria, it's not real. Don't give him money.
- If Jiri Hubalek offers to marry you, he's only trying to get a green card.
- If Darren Davis attempt to squeegee your car's windshield, tell him to get off the sauce.
OPS has weighed in over at AOL Fanhouse because, frankly, this deserves two posts.
And, in all seriousness, for you Iowa State fans demanding respect from Iowa, you will get respect when you stop stealing I-Cubs promotional gimmicks to sell tickets to your three biggest home games.
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Eatin' good
Don’t be dissin’ Applebees. I love their Santa Fe Chicken Salad.
It’s way better than anything you can get at Bennigan’s.
You know what's funny?
I was cooking the day that happened. Wasn’t the prep cook - but a good buddy of mine was - and he still hears about that incident to this day. Oh, the good old days at the ‘Bee…
by imadirtyoldman on Jul 18, 2008 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I really prefer
the finder salad at red robin. very….filling. much better than anything at applebees.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
No way
I still don’t believe “Iowa State” is a real school. Didn’t they play Minnesota State in the Pioneer Bowl?
That was Iowa
Ass.
"Bob Zook has to be the laziest man alive"
by Patrick Vint on Jul 18, 2008 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
The Hawk's Nest!
The Nest has spilled over into the Gold Pants! Props to Frank Grimes.
by YouCanPutYourEddsInIt on Jul 17, 2008 11:49 AM CDT reply actions
This is just sad.
At 49,000 or whatever that concrete hellhole seats these days, it’s not like they have THAT many tickets to sell in the first place.
Just as long as
it’s not the Outback. CRUMBLE UNDER THE MANCOTT!
"This cream cheese story is good .But we can add some other story about the cream cheese." - Dr. Retarded
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