Within the first hours of ticket sales for the All-American Rejects yesterday, more than 2,000 tickets had been sold -- more than 200 of which were purchased via the new online ticket-purchasing feature.

Despite the online use, lines at the HUB-Robeson Center were long, with some students saying they had waited nearly three hours to get tickets.

Students say although it is easier, buying online does have its disadvantages.

"It is better than standing in line," Caroline Perez (sophomore-finance) said. "But online you can only buy one presale ticket and if you stand in line you can buy up to six."

Bernie Punt, director of marketing and sales for the Bryce Jordan Center, said interest for the show was so great the venue already had to open extra sections for the show.

"There were people waiting in line when we got to the HUB around 9 a.m.," Bryce Jordan Center employee Gary Stead said. Tickets went on sale at noon for the Nov. 2 show at the Bryce Jordan Center, also featuring The Starting Line, Gym Class Heroes and The Format.

Although The All-American Rejects can draw a crowd, the "Tournado Tour" is unique in its ability to draw fans of the opening bands as well, Punt said.

"We knew this would be a very strong show because all of the bands are good," Punt said. "Students are coming out to see all the bands."

The mix of bands also lends itself to the venue, he said.

"Separately the bands could play at club-like venues, but together the bands are expected to draw a large audience that a club just couldn't accommodate," he said. "We are estimating a large crowd."

Although many students were excited for the catchy lyrics of the headline band, other students were giving up their lunch hour for different acts.

"I really like The All-American Rejects and The Starting Line," Hannah Eveleth (sophomore-Spanish) said. "I think they have great beats and lyrics. It's going to be a really pumped concert."

Other students were anticipating the musical experience.

"I really like the instrumental sound of The All-American Rejects," Nathan Dissinger (sophomore-biochemistry) said. "I love the way the guitar and drums mix."

Even the interest in the pop-punk genre varied with students.

"It's going to be a really good time, and if they're coming to school and it's $23, why not go?" Kacie Minner (sophomore-management) said.

As the line grew throughout the early afternoon, BJC employees were excited about the numbers. "I think we had a great turnout, much better than what I expected," Stead said. "There were 150 people in line by the time tickets went on sale."

The bands appearing are based on student responses that the BJC has gathered.

"These are bands the students want to see," Punt said.

Tickets are still available at Eisenhower Auditorium, the HUB, the Penn State Downtown Theatre and online at www.bjc.psu.edu.