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I just want to chime in and bitch about people showing up late. I'm on a walkway level and there were people showing up to the game at the end of the 1st quarter looking for seats. I'm sure some of these same people were leaving early too. It's comedy to me.

This is what happens when the game in and of itself becomes the social event rather than tailgating. The social event at LSU is usually the tailgating and pre-game (as you could call it) and the game was an actual game for the fans too, not just the player. Now fans all over the stadium just feel obligation to show up.

It's like going to a party that you don't really care about just to be "seen" and keep up appearances. The Frat stars and a lot of the student section are like this as are many of the other sections through out.

For God's sake, the student section decided it was more appropriate to play with balloons in the student section instead of cheering while UF was on offense on an important drive. That alone told me why the kids were there.

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Posted by Louie T

htx

Member since Dec 2006

36321 posts

Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:20 pm to BayouBengal

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But he DESERVES to get tickets for the biggest game of the year for face value.

Over the past few years, I can barely give away tickets if the opponent isn't named Alabama. With all of the empties on this past Saturday, I would be surprised if there weren't tons at or below face. Arizona and Washington a few years ago, had to eat the tickets. Great weather and tried selling them for $5 or $10. No takers.

No shite, huh? It seems really obvious.

If you want tickets for the Bama-type games for a reasonable price, purchase season tix like nearly everyone else has to do. Have fun paying face value for Furman instead of getting a $5 ticket at the game though.

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Posted by HeavyCore

Member since Sep 2012

2552 posts

Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:25 pm to PRK

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You know why attendance is declining? Television mandated kickoff times. Earlier and earlier, hotter and hotter. Ironic that the media is bitching about a problem the media is responsible for.

I went ahead and drew this up and made some graphs. Have fun with it.

And for people who don't like graphs here's the written up version.
Home games at 230 (Or before/close to)

2013: 2 (Possible TAMU) [2 so far on CBS]
2012: 1 [1 on CBS]
2011: 4 (Kentucky 11:30) [4 on CBS]
2010: 3 [3 on CBS]
2009: 0 [X]
2008: 4 (App. St. 10:00) [3 on CBS]
2007: 2 [2 on CBS]
2006: 1 (Miss St. 11:30) [X]
2005: 2 [2 on CBS]
2004: 1 [X]
2003: 3 [3 on CBS]
2002: 1 (Miss St. 11:30) [X]
2001: 3 [3 on CBS]
2000: 1 [1 on CBS]
1999: 2 [2 on CBS]
1998: 1 [1 on CBS]
1997: 3 [2 on CBS]
1996: 1 (Miss St. 11:30) [X]
1995: 2 (Florida 11:30) [X] {Only one CBS broadcast from here to 1980}
1994: 0
1993: 1 (Arkansas 3:00)
1992: 2
1991: 1
1990: 0
1989: 1 (Tennessee 12:00)
1988: 1 (Ole Miss 11:30)
1987: 2 (Kentucky 11:30) [1 on CBS]
1986: 1
1985: 1
1984: 1 (Notre Dame 3:00)
1983: 2 (Alabama 11:30)
1982: 0
1981: 0
1980: 1 (Ole Miss 3:00)

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Posted by TopWaterTiger

Lake Charles, LA

Member since May 2006

10224 posts

Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:53 pm to TexasTiger89

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Soooo what did SVP say?

Mostly about Maryland. He did mention a study and Bama and UGA attendance down.

IMO, the most accurate thing he said was its today's generation. They show up and instagram a picture of themselves at the venue, then leave and on to the next thing. Short attention spans, etc...

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For God's sake, the student section decided it was more appropriate to play with balloons in the student section instead of cheering while UF was on offense on an important drive. That alone told me why the kids were there.

Agree...This was disturbing to see too. When it showed it on TV, half of the students were turned around looking for the stupid balls than watching the game.

This post was edited on 10/14/13 at 3:56 pm

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Posted by Kajungee

South ,Section 6 Row N

Member since Mar 2004

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Posted on 10/14/13 at 4:11 pm to lsufan31

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I am not gonna pay 60.00 each for 2-4 tickets in the uppers.

What ?

How much do you think ticket cost ?

I keep hearing people say sell the tickets if you not going to go to the game.

But when I tried to sell one ticket last year, $10 was all I was offered. For $10 I'd just as soon have the extra leg room.

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Posted by PortTyga

Shreveport

Member since Feb 2013

35 posts

Posted on 10/14/13 at 4:35 pm to Kajungee