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Even Alabama can't get its students to stay for a full game.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:20 pm
I'm telling you people, it's not just us. This is a soft generation. Football just ain't all that to them. And I don't necessarily think that's unhealthy.
"Looking up and seeing the student section in the upper bowl of Bryant-Denny Stadium only partially filled has become a familiar sight over the past few seasons, and while there are 17,000 seats in the student section, attendance has never broken 14,000, according to a November 2012 article in The Crimson White."
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https://cw.ua.edu/2013/09/19/full-stadium-newest-aim-for-sga/
"Looking up and seeing the student section in the upper bowl of Bryant-Denny Stadium only partially filled has become a familiar sight over the past few seasons, and while there are 17,000 seats in the student section, attendance has never broken 14,000, according to a November 2012 article in The Crimson White."
LINK
https://cw.ua.edu/2013/09/19/full-stadium-newest-aim-for-sga/
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Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:28 pm to Slippy
Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:38 pm to Slippy
My 2 pesos:
1) Historically, TS is >>>> BDS. There's no solace for us that fans leave others early. TS should hold itself to the highest std.
2) The Admin is simply lost as for as preserving TS's mystique.
1) Historically, TS is >>>> BDS. There's no solace for us that fans leave others early. TS should hold itself to the highest std.
2) The Admin is simply lost as for as preserving TS's mystique.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:42 pm to 2011tiger14
The fans are spoiled.
Huge arse stadiums don't help either. When the stadium was a cozy 70,000 to 80,000, there were less "free" tickets being given away outside the stadium. People who actually had season tickets felt lucky to have them. There are positives to having a 90,000 to 100,000 seat stadium. Unfortunately, there are drawbacks.
Huge arse stadiums don't help either. When the stadium was a cozy 70,000 to 80,000, there were less "free" tickets being given away outside the stadium. People who actually had season tickets felt lucky to have them. There are positives to having a 90,000 to 100,000 seat stadium. Unfortunately, there are drawbacks.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:43 pm to Slippy
How much were tickets 30 years ago?
Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:47 pm to SabiDojo
Please make it stop
Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:49 pm to Slippy
there are a lot of factors at play here, some of which are unique to LSU and some aren't.
The author pointing out that there just aren't as many opponents that get us up is true. The expectation level of the program is through the roof and really only Alabama, Texas A&M and maybe maybe maybe Ole Miss is going to get people excited.
On the flip side price, HDTV and lack of booze is affecting everyone in the conference, we are far from the only one with this issue.
The author pointing out that there just aren't as many opponents that get us up is true. The expectation level of the program is through the roof and really only Alabama, Texas A&M and maybe maybe maybe Ole Miss is going to get people excited.
On the flip side price, HDTV and lack of booze is affecting everyone in the conference, we are far from the only one with this issue.
This post was edited on 9/23/13 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 9/23/13 at 5:49 pm to SabiDojo
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SabiDojo
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How much were tickets 30 years ago?
Can't remember.
But tickets unsold because of the price is non factor. The game Saturday was sold out I believe.
Also, having the game on tv and watching on a theater type television doesn't help either.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 6:05 pm to Daigeaux
I seem to remember people talking about half empty tiger stadium pre saban. Like Curley hallman era.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 6:08 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Ya, drinking at a tailgate and then having to hard stop for 4 hours kind of blows.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 6:18 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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lack of booze is affecting everyone in the conference
When was this ever not the case?
Posted on 9/23/13 at 6:40 pm to Slippy
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This is a soft generation.
All one has to do is drive through campus. Count how many heads have headphones or earbuds on. It IS generational, and the difference is that kids now days have to have constant entertainment. My kids can't get in the car to go to the store 5 minutes away without popping in a DVD into the player.
Kids now days are bombarded with media and entertainment, and any lul (rain, boring play, other interests) will shift that already extremely short attention span elsewhere.
Get off my lawn.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 6:51 pm to Slippy
Nobody gives any shits about blowouts at any school across the country.
When I have tickets I generally stay they entire game to watch the 2nd string guys, or just cheer some more because I enjoy it, but I don't blame people who leave. Hell when I was in college and we were up a ton on some shitty team I would leave middle of the 4th when I started to get a little too sober, what is the point of staying?
No sports arenas stay full when the game is unquestionably over, it isn't just an LSU thing. Seriously, people who bitch about people leaving early are worse than the people who leave early. Fans will be there for the big games and they'll be loud. When it's a 30 point blow out or when the weather is shitty the fans won't show up and won't be loud. And that is a fact for the whole country, not just LSU
When I have tickets I generally stay they entire game to watch the 2nd string guys, or just cheer some more because I enjoy it, but I don't blame people who leave. Hell when I was in college and we were up a ton on some shitty team I would leave middle of the 4th when I started to get a little too sober, what is the point of staying?
No sports arenas stay full when the game is unquestionably over, it isn't just an LSU thing. Seriously, people who bitch about people leaving early are worse than the people who leave early. Fans will be there for the big games and they'll be loud. When it's a 30 point blow out or when the weather is shitty the fans won't show up and won't be loud. And that is a fact for the whole country, not just LSU
Posted on 9/23/13 at 6:55 pm to Daigeaux
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But tickets unsold because of the price is non factor. The game Saturday was sold out I believe.
All games are sold out pretty much, but they go straight to stubhub
Posted on 9/23/13 at 6:57 pm to SabiDojo
I believe they were either $13 or $18. Sometime in the 80's they went up to $18 but I don't remember when. I would assume it was after Arnsparger's arrival.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 7:01 pm to Slippy
Huge arse tvs with crystal clear picture is changing it. Tickets getting higher is what's changing it (before you say anything, did everybody know people were giving away free tickets). You can watch just every single game worth it if you are in the SEC knowadays or are a huge team. The rest of the year should be packed save Furman.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 7:07 pm to Slippy
Holy shite an "empty stadium" thread with some reason and calm...
I like the ATVS article, FWIW.
And yeah, BDS (and others) have the same problem.
I like the ATVS article, FWIW.
And yeah, BDS (and others) have the same problem.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 7:07 pm to Datbayoubengal
LSU isnt losing money, Auburn was sold out. The people who ddont go to the games are losing out, tickets were already paid for.
But yes, with an hdtv and the fact that the fanbase is spoiled, the games will rarely be filled. I expect huge turnout for UF and TAMU. But that is about it.
But yes, with an hdtv and the fact that the fanbase is spoiled, the games will rarely be filled. I expect huge turnout for UF and TAMU. But that is about it.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 7:31 pm to Slippy
The reason stadiums empty quick is because there is so much technology now.
If it's a blowout, you can get the rest of the game on your phone, radio, tv, internet, etc. You could be doing a bunch of other things instead of watching a boring blowout, and not really miss anything.
If the game gets a little boring, people start messing with their phones, texting others, making plans, etc.
If it's a blowout, you can get the rest of the game on your phone, radio, tv, internet, etc. You could be doing a bunch of other things instead of watching a boring blowout, and not really miss anything.
If the game gets a little boring, people start messing with their phones, texting others, making plans, etc.
Posted on 9/23/13 at 7:40 pm to PrimeTime Money
There was plenty of technology 10 years ago. This wasn't an issue during the 2003 season.
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