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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/NeptunianEmp on 2023-09-15 01:11:52.
UNM is charging the NMSU Marching Band for tickets for the upcoming game on Saturday:
This is the first time this is occurring during the rivalry.
Per a statement in the ABQ Journal: New Mexico State Athletic Director Mario Moccia said this was a departure from previous arrangements between both schools. He said it’s been a “long standing practice” for bands to be included outside of complimentary ticket allotments without it being noted in the existing contract.
“This was just a surprise to us,” Moccia told the Journal. “Obviously, if we had known about this beforehand, we would have made some additional financial arrangements. But we anticipate this getting worked out.”
According to Moccia, NMSU Pride has already booked buses and paid for meals in advance of this weekend’s planned trip to Albuquerque. He added they’re in the process of trying to decide how to pay for what figures to be a $4,000 to $5,000 cost to purchase tickets for a band with 200-plus members after finding out the cost late last week.
Donors have stepped up to pay for the unexpected tickets.