re: Forbes: Hottest Football Bowl Tickets

Just because you're a good poster.

I debated about attending the '03 championship game, and it was in New Orleans. The tickets were going for about $800 a piece, and my wife and I were planning on going.

I had a patient come in about 2 weeks prior to the game and say, "for that kind of money, I could buy a nice TV, watch it at home, and when the games over, I still have the TV for years to come."

This made sense to me, so I let the tickets go. I got a call from a friend on Dec. 30 at the office to ask if I had found a ticket. I said no and he offered me one. I asked how much and he said $150, face value.

Needless to say, I went. The experience was priceless. Unbelievable atmosphere. Cried like a baby when the clock struck zero. I drove home after the game, couldn't sleep, and sat down at the computer to write a heartfelt thank you to the man that afforded me that opportunity.

I have since attended another championship game and purchased a nice TV/stereo surround system.
I can't tell you exactly when I purchased that system, but I can tell you any number of details about that trip and experience.

Don't live with the regret. No matter what happens down the line on paper, on the field, you will have experienced the first championship of your team. And no doubt about it, Auburn will have earned it on the field, and IMO, they will.