I too went to Pearl Jam and the Penn State game and didn't think the place was bad. I agree that their lowest priced tickets to these collegiate events are too high, all but insuring an empty arena. Don't see a reason why they should price them higher than the garden.
I think someone there is a JJ reader and heard my complaints as I was pleased that they lowered the price of a beer from $12 at the concert to $10 at the basketball game. Unless they utilize a policy of selective price gouging.
Perhaps they'll read this and drop the ticket prices.