Pavy78
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RE: Time to put butts in the seats for basketball
(09-15-2015 02:28 PM)frenchbeef Wrote: (09-15-2015 02:16 PM)Pavy78 Wrote: So, I found out today that the Gold Card is only given to those that give $500/yr. That is a significant increase over previous years. Below is my email response to that news when I asked about it. UAB administration's goal to kill all fan support is embedded in every facet of athletics.
"Thanks for the information. It becomes more difficult everyday to be a loyal UAB fan. I have received a Gold Card each of my previous years and used it to take non-UAB regulars to other athletic events. We will likely not attend any now, ultimately fulfilling the wishes of UAB administration."
I ran into the same problem. I'm giving over the required amount including football donation, but that is not counted. I've used the Gold Card numerous times to take first time fans to smaller events like Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. With the costs of everything I'll now be unable to attend these events, period. Season tickets for basketball w/ donation + football donation has wiped me out! I know many others are in the same situation.
It would be different if it was actually costing UAB something to allow me into the other events as an included benefit. However, there are hardly anyone at these events. So now, there will be fewer and they will miss the concession money my kids blow there. It won't be long before we are casual fans that attend only occasionally. I've given more than ever to UAB this year, but get less for it in return.
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BAMANBLAZERFAN
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RE: Time to put butts in the seats for basketball
The present administration's attitude is that if you can't afford "to be a loyal UAB fan", then that is your problem, not theirs. If UAB Athletics goes completely out of business, they believe they will continue to do whatever jobs they think are permanent and their paycheck will go on forever. They can't even imagine that their jobs are in any jeopardy due to the loss of athletic programs. Does anyone believe Ray Watts (or any minion) is worried that his pay would be cut if UAB athletics ceased to exist?
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09-15-2015 02:44 PM |
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LairDweller
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RE: Time to put butts in the seats for basketball
I think we're being a bit harsh on this one.
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09-15-2015 04:05 PM |
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JeffUAB
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RE: Time to put butts in the seats for basketball
(09-15-2015 04:05 PM)LairDweller Wrote: I think we're being a bit harsh on this one.
Yeah. It's probably mainly a business decision. I know in my case it caused me to increase my donations to the level I could still get a gold card. Some will do the same as me and some may decrease donations to the minimum for priority seating. The accountants will have to figure out if it was a net gain or not. I always thought the the gold card was an outstanding value and possibly under-priced before.
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09-15-2015 04:29 PM |
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UAB Band Dad
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RE: Time to put butts in the seats for basketball
Gold Card was a great buy, and to me that means that it was probably underpriced. $500 is too steep though, because no way in hell I used the card enough to offset that.
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09-15-2015 04:33 PM |
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Blazer86
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RE: Time to put butts in the seats for basketball
"Make an effort to come to at least four Women's games. They play an exciting brand of basketball and work very hard for your support. They bleed just as green as the men. "
This - Coach Norton's group plays hard, team ball that is very fun to watch.
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09-15-2015 04:41 PM |
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bladhmadh
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RE: Time to put butts in the seats for basketball
It's $75 for four people. It's a great deal
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09-15-2015 04:43 PM |
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demiveeman
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RE: Time to put butts in the seats for basketball
With the new softball, baseball, and soccer facilities...the value of the Gold Card has exponentially increased.
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09-15-2015 04:55 PM |
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