With August finally here that means it is only a matter of time before school kicks back up for Arizona students. For a lot of students, that means only a few weeks before our Saturdays are spent supporting the football team.

While there are many great Arizona sports teams, the bread and butter of the Zona Zoo are the football and basketball teams. For many Arizona students, this is the point of the summer where they debate if its worth shelling out $175 for a Zona Zoo pass. For those that are really into the games, you probably will not ponder the thought of getting a Zoo pass because it is a given. If you are getting a Zoo pass, that is fantastic, but do not shell out that money if you will not attend many games.

Odds are, if you are asking yourself if you want a Zoo pass, the answer is a simple no. I have encountered a lot of my friends telling me that they bought a Zoo pass their freshmen year and went to few games. If you are not into sports, it might not be a great investment of $175 because you might feel obligated. And attending games are not nearly as fun if you are only going because of your pass. Yes it is great to hang out with your friends, but that $175 could have went towards something else. Maybe you could buy new shoes, or finance a trip to Las Vegas instead of a Zoo pass.

One thing that is for certain is a need to check the schedule too before buying a pass. Arizona plays Arizona State at home the day after Thanksgiving so it is unlikely you will attend if you are from out of state. There is also the annual homecoming game so if your parents come down to Tucson, you will likely watch that game with them instead of at the Zoo. Arizona also has many early afternoon games in the good ole Tucson sun so you cannot go too hard on Friday nights. If you are a trooper that is fine, but these are things to consider before buying a pass.

If you want to support Arizona, but are not sure if you are going to a game, there is always a spot on University for you to take in the game with your friends. As a die-hard Arizona fan, I would love for everyone to attend the games but maybe it is not for you. Also, if you want to take in a game or two, just buy a ticket and make your way over to the student section to enjoy the fun. I reccomend giving the games a test run before you make such a big financial commitment.