(05-12-2016 12:53 PM)austinowl73 Wrote:  

(05-11-2016 09:34 PM)rice-76-03-06 Wrote:  I'm notoriously bad at estimating crowds, but I estimated 40 or so people there. Debbie estimated 50.

It was good to see you and Debbie Bill. Maybe see you at Reckling this weekend? Get the Austin contingent in the stands.

Good to see you too! We won't be at Reckling this weekend, instead going to the Trinity University graduation ceremonies in San Antonio (close friend). We will be there if Rice hosts a regional...

30? Sound like a wasted trip or always this low?

(05-12-2016 10:33 PM)S.A. Owl Wrote:  About 30 in San Antonio. It was a very nice event and kudos to David Darr for hosting.


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(05-13-2016 01:23 PM)OldOwl Wrote:  30? Sound like a wasted trip or always this low?

(05-12-2016 10:33 PM)S.A. Owl Wrote:  About 30 in San Antonio. It was a very nice event and kudos to David Darr for hosting.


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Probably so low because the venue was furnished with old couches - no one wants to see those when other venues trot out those top of the line mid-century couches.

(05-11-2016 08:47 PM)owl40 Wrote:  Good local media turnout doing interviews for Austin TV

Very surprised there would be any media turnout away from Houston.

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Not a forum/event for any tough questions as most in crowd were just fans of Rice, not a Parliament crowd who wanted answers about the disappointment on FB, conference situation, changes coming, holding anyone accountable, etc.; more theme of ‘feel good about Rice, get involved, attend games, donate $, etc’ event.

Agree. Overheard an attendee after FW event that was pretty upset that some of the questions were too negative.

(05-13-2016 01:23 PM)OldOwl Wrote:  30? Sound like a wasted trip or always this low?

(05-12-2016 10:33 PM)S.A. Owl Wrote:  About 30 in San Antonio. It was a very nice event and kudos to David Darr for hosting.


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I think it was fewer last year. I don't know about other years.