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has CFB crested?
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:25 pm
We had a conversation about Vandy not selling out yet for Ole Miss. Another thread about Bama not selling out the student section. UT has excuses, but all they were talking about in July was failing to sell tickets.
With so much football on TV, do y'all think passionate fan interest may have crested? Meanwhile, schools are expanding stadiums.
With so much football on TV, do y'all think passionate fan interest may have crested? Meanwhile, schools are expanding stadiums.
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Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:25 pm to elvisleft
Schools are expanding stadiums.
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Though, if they start paying these kids like professionals, then I'll say it's crested.
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Though, if they start paying these kids like professionals, then I'll say it's crested.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:27 pm to elvisleft
Florida had a consecutive sellout streak from 1979 - 2011 I believe.
Meaning even when winless, we still sold out. Yet we can't even sell out a few games as a top ten team. Something is happening, and I don't like it.
Meaning even when winless, we still sold out. Yet we can't even sell out a few games as a top ten team. Something is happening, and I don't like it.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:27 pm to elvisleft
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:28 pm to elvisleft
A&M had the highest demand for tickets in our history 
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:28 pm to elvisleft
They are going to have to make nose bleeds more accommodating. More amenities. And much cheaper.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:35 pm to elvisleft
It's gotten very expensive and you can see almost every game on TV. The NFL is experiencing the same thing.
It's not that CFB (or the NFL) have "crested." In fact I think the interest and passion is greater than it has ever been. It's just economic reality and television that is changing the dynamics.
It's not that CFB (or the NFL) have "crested." In fact I think the interest and passion is greater than it has ever been. It's just economic reality and television that is changing the dynamics.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:37 pm to elvisleft
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With so much football on TV, do y'all think passionate fan interest may have crested? Meanwhile, schools are expanding stadiums.
Read "Seats of Gold" for the biggest issue involving the future of attendance. Schools have been "harvesting" too long without "seeding" for future growth. When the Vols switched to IMG to sell their tickets that is a huge disconnect from the past. When "donations" drive out the masses you will have lower demand. The biggest issue with college sports is aggressive spending and no Scottish folks seeing that this money is well spent.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:38 pm to elvisleft
If they aren't selling out, lower the ticket prices. Supply and demand. The economy is rough, gas is high, ticket prices are going up, HD TV makes staying home more appealing. It's a perfect storm.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:39 pm to elvisleft
South Carolina sold out every game the season we went 0-11. All other fan bases can suck our dicks when it comes to true fans and loyalty. 
Posted on 8/27/13 at 12:44 pm to elvisleft
No. Attendance is not the only indicator. TV networks would not be locking in to multi-billion dollar contracts if CFB is on a decline.
Vandy/OM is a poor indicator. Nashville never has given a damn about Vandy football. Bama will sell all their tickets. UT, like nearly all down programs, has trouble selling all of their tickets because there has been little to get excited about other than coaching changes. At the moment, it's a 60k seat program trying to fill a 100k seat stadium.
Vandy/OM is a poor indicator. Nashville never has given a damn about Vandy football. Bama will sell all their tickets. UT, like nearly all down programs, has trouble selling all of their tickets because there has been little to get excited about other than coaching changes. At the moment, it's a 60k seat program trying to fill a 100k seat stadium.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 1:12 pm to elvisleft
maybe the money has gotten too much for some people. i love where LSU's program is but no way in hell would i pay the money they ask for to go to 8 games a year every year. there is a lot to be said for the way collge football used to be; ya know, before it got more expensive than the nfl.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 1:16 pm to elvisleft
Stadiums are expanding and with the home viewing experience skyrocketing in popularity you are going to see some dips in attendance particularly from out of state fans.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 1:19 pm to elvisleft
I think more people are finding it more enjoyable to invest in a 70 inch tv, save money in the long run, and not worry with the hassle of going to a game. I still love going to games when i can but the parking and finding a hotel room and driving in and out of gameday traffic can get pretty old.
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