Tonight, the FedEx Forum in Memphis is set to host one of the biggest college basketball games of the year. The #1 Memphis Tigers will play host to the #2 Tennessee Volunteers. The Tigers (26-0) are undefeated this year and boast a 47-game win streak at home.
With all the hype, and the fact that I am from Memphis, one would guess that I would be cheering for a Memphis win. This couldn’t be any further from the truth. Honestly, I am completely sick of hearing about the Tigers on the local news, every single day. I hope they lose, not because I don’t like them, but I am just sick of hearing their name.
Anyway, getting back on track, this game is huge. The FedEx Forum has been sold out for a while now. Tickets have been selling on eBay for as much as $5,000! NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, a Tennessee alum, will be in attendance, among other celebrities.
One of my friend’s sister and her boyfriend dished out $1,000 for a pair of tickets to tonights game. I would never consider paying this much for a sporting event ticket, especially when I could watch it on ESPN in high-def for free (well, not quite free, but certainly not $1,000 either)!
The most I have paid for a football ticket was around $40. What is the most you have paid for a ticket to a sporting event, and was it worth it?
