(07-05-2015 07:29 PM)tiger2000 Wrote:  would genuinely like to know - everyone agrees that FB is the key to the future and would like to know why fans do not have tickets. If we know why not, maybe Rudd, et., Al. can help grow based upon those reasons.

(07-05-2015 10:41 PM)ksigtigerdood Wrote:  I can certainly understand if you don't have the income. It's easy to say, "it's only $60!" But, that money can certainly come in handy when you have bills to pay and not much of a disposable income

But, there are PLENTY of Tiger supporters with plenty of disposable income who don't buy in for Tiger football. I can think of 10-20 friends of mine who spend thousands on basketball tickets, but do not buy football tix. Some are supporters of other college football teams. But, I do think many would buy in if they see how fun the game days are at the Liberty Bowl.

We need to push as much as possible to get support for the first couple of games. Do whatever necessary to fill the place up. From there, have kiosks/stands set up at those for people to buy pro-rated season tickets. We have to fill up the stadium, but we also have to do it in a profitable way.

Conference realignment is about to become a very big deal, and losing out again could be a major blow. I understand the university's approach to keeping things quiet. But, I do wish they were a little more vocal about the importance of attendance and support for football. Selling out the Liberty Bowl on a weekly basis would certainly get the attention of the B12 decision makers.

(07-06-2015 11:06 AM)NJ1 Wrote:  I don't live in the 901, but I did buy a pair for my mom and dad.

"can't afford" is a legitimate reason for some, though at $60 the number who can't afford should be somewhat small.

Does anyone know what the current head count is? Are we ahead of last year at all?

(07-05-2015 09:59 PM)Tiger Greg Wrote:  I just don't have the money. No excuses. Just the way it is.

(07-06-2015 11:06 AM)NJ1 Wrote:  I don't live in the 901, but I did buy a pair for my mom and dad.

"can't afford" is a legitimate reason for some, though at $60 the number who can't afford should be somewhat small.

Does anyone know what the current head count is? Are we ahead of last year at all?

(07-05-2015 10:41 PM)ksigtigerdood Wrote:  I can certainly understand if you don't have the income. It's easy to say, "it's only $60!" But, that money can certainly come in handy when you have bills to pay and not much of a disposable income

But, there are PLENTY of Tiger supporters with plenty of disposable income who don't buy in for Tiger football. I can think of 10-20 friends of mine who spend thousands on basketball tickets, but do not buy football tix. Some are supporters of other college football teams. But, I do think many would buy in if they see how fun the game days are at the Liberty Bowl.

We need to push as much as possible to get support for the first couple of games. Do whatever necessary to fill the place up. From there, have kiosks/stands set up at those for people to buy pro-rated season tickets. We have to fill up the stadium, but we also have to do it in a profitable way.

Conference realignment is about to become a very big deal, and losing out again could be a major blow. I understand the university's approach to keeping things quiet. But, I do wish they were a little more vocal about the importance of attendance and support for football. Selling out the Liberty Bowl on a weekly basis would certainly get the attention of the B12 decision makers.

(07-06-2015 01:07 PM)poppaslaw Wrote:  

(07-06-2015 11:06 AM)NJ1 Wrote:  I don't live in the 901, but I did buy a pair for my mom and dad.

"can't afford" is a legitimate reason for some, though at $60 the number who can't afford should be somewhat small.

Does anyone know what the current head count is? Are we ahead of last year at all?

Pretty sure the cheapest season ticket is $89 now. It was $55 last year. Most likely because of the Ole Miss game.

(07-06-2015 01:19 PM)DDrum1961 Wrote:  

(07-05-2015 10:41 PM)ksigtigerdood Wrote:  I can certainly understand if you don't have the income. It's easy to say, "it's only $60!" But, that money can certainly come in handy when you have bills to pay and not much of a disposable income

But, there are PLENTY of Tiger supporters with plenty of disposable income who don't buy in for Tiger football. I can think of 10-20 friends of mine who spend thousands on basketball tickets, but do not buy football tix. Some are supporters of other college football teams. But, I do think many would buy in if they see how fun the game days are at the Liberty Bowl.

We need to push as much as possible to get support for the first couple of games. Do whatever necessary to fill the place up. From there, have kiosks/stands set up at those for people to buy pro-rated season tickets. We have to fill up the stadium, but we also have to do it in a profitable way.

Conference realignment is about to become a very big deal, and losing out again could be a major blow. I understand the university's approach to keeping things quiet. But, I do wish they were a little more vocal about the importance of attendance and support for football. Selling out the Liberty Bowl on a weekly basis would certainly get the attention of the B12 decision makers.

Years and years ago; Louisville would require each season ticket basketball holder to purchase a season ticket for football as well .... One of the things that jump started their football program ...

(07-06-2015 01:57 PM)NJ1 Wrote:  

(07-06-2015 01:22 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  

(07-06-2015 01:07 PM)poppaslaw Wrote:  

(07-06-2015 11:06 AM)NJ1 Wrote:  I don't live in the 901, but I did buy a pair for my mom and dad.

"can't afford" is a legitimate reason for some, though at $60 the number who can't afford should be somewhat small.

Does anyone know what the current head count is? Are we ahead of last year at all?

Pretty sure the cheapest season ticket is $89 now. It was $55 last year. Most likely because of the Ole Miss game.

So how much do you spend to get fairly decent seats? Just 2

Some of the $89 seats are pretty good... Liberty Bowl is a pretty good place to watch a game from a lot of vantage points. But I believe the next tier up is $200 a pop.