11-08-2013, 11:19 PM
I thought a positive that came out of the game tonight was a larger, peppier and well organized pep band / student section. I hope it becomes contagious! Loved the spirit from the group.
(11-09-2013 10:01 AM)lovinodu Wrote: [ -> ]We are have to rely on the students this year to come to the games and make noise. Ad needs to figuure how to make that happen.
The house was still to quiet for a crowd.
(11-09-2013 11:13 AM)Cr8n Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah they showed. Just over 1100 I believe I heard the guy say as I walked by.
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(11-09-2013 10:04 AM)Monarch Maniac 10 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 10:01 AM)lovinodu Wrote: [ -> ]We are have to rely on the students this year to come to the games and make noise. Ad needs to figuure how to make that happen.
The house was still to quiet for a crowd.
LOL. As if free tickets weren't enough?
Students will only go if the team is doing well and playing good teams at the Ted.
(11-09-2013 01:37 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 10:04 AM)Monarch Maniac 10 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 10:01 AM)lovinodu Wrote: [ -> ]We are have to rely on the students this year to come to the games and make noise. Ad needs to figuure how to make that happen.
The house was still to quiet for a crowd.
LOL. As if free tickets weren't enough?
Students will only go if the team is doing well and playing good teams at the Ted.
The tickets aren't free. Maybe ODU should inform each student how much they pay towards their tuition to fund the athletic program. This would insure they know why they aren't charged when claiming tickets. Additionally, if they all knew their share of the costs for athletics, perhaps they would be more likely to show up.
(11-09-2013 01:53 PM)ODU Hoops Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 01:37 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 10:04 AM)Monarch Maniac 10 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 10:01 AM)lovinodu Wrote: [ -> ]We are have to rely on the students this year to come to the games and make noise. Ad needs to figuure how to make that happen.
The house was still to quiet for a crowd.
LOL. As if free tickets weren't enough?
Students will only go if the team is doing well and playing good teams at the Ted.
The tickets aren't free. Maybe ODU should inform each student how much they pay towards their tuition to fund the athletic program. This would insure they know why they aren't charged when claiming tickets. Additionally, if they all knew their share of the costs for athletics, perhaps they would be more likely to show up.
You must be kidding. These kids could care less how much of their parents (or the government's money) they are spending.
(11-09-2013 02:09 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 01:53 PM)ODU Hoops Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 01:37 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 10:04 AM)Monarch Maniac 10 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 10:01 AM)lovinodu Wrote: [ -> ]We are have to rely on the students this year to come to the games and make noise. Ad needs to figuure how to make that happen.
The house was still to quiet for a crowd.
LOL. As if free tickets weren't enough?
Students will only go if the team is doing well and playing good teams at the Ted.
The tickets aren't free. Maybe ODU should inform each student how much they pay towards their tuition to fund the athletic program. This would insure they know why they aren't charged when claiming tickets. Additionally, if they all knew their share of the costs for athletics, perhaps they would be more likely to show up.
You must be kidding. These kids could care less how much of their parents (or the government's money) they are spending.
As a current student who has paid his way throughout his time at ODU, no I'm not kidding. Many of our students (compared to peer colleges) work their way through college. If informed of this sunk cost, they will want to get more out of that exchange. Further, it would only take a small amount of time during orientation to teach these kids about student fees. It's definitely better than what they are currently doing.
(11-09-2013 03:43 PM)Monarchblue Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 02:09 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 01:53 PM)ODU Hoops Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 01:37 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 10:04 AM)Monarch Maniac 10 Wrote: [ -> ]LOL. As if free tickets weren't enough?
Students will only go if the team is doing well and playing good teams at the Ted.
The tickets aren't free. Maybe ODU should inform each student how much they pay towards their tuition to fund the athletic program. This would insure they know why they aren't charged when claiming tickets. Additionally, if they all knew their share of the costs for athletics, perhaps they would be more likely to show up.
You must be kidding. These kids could care less how much of their parents (or the government's money) they are spending.
As a current student who has paid his way throughout his time at ODU, no I'm not kidding. Many of our students (compared to peer colleges) work their way through college. If informed of this sunk cost, they will want to get more out of that exchange. Further, it would only take a small amount of time during orientation to teach these kids about student fees. It's definitely better than what they are currently doing.
Are you serious? The reaction to this would be anything but positive.
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(11-09-2013 04:17 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 03:43 PM)Monarchblue Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 02:09 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 01:53 PM)ODU Hoops Wrote: [ -> ](11-09-2013 01:37 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote: [ -> ]The tickets aren't free. Maybe ODU should inform each student how much they pay towards their tuition to fund the athletic program. This would insure they know why they aren't charged when claiming tickets. Additionally, if they all knew their share of the costs for athletics, perhaps they would be more likely to show up.
You must be kidding. These kids could care less how much of their parents (or the government's money) they are spending.
As a current student who has paid his way throughout his time at ODU, no I'm not kidding. Many of our students (compared to peer colleges) work their way through college. If informed of this sunk cost, they will want to get more out of that exchange. Further, it would only take a small amount of time during orientation to teach these kids about student fees. It's definitely better than what they are currently doing.
Are you serious? The reaction to this would be anything but positive.
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Yes, I am. As a sports fan, I was going to go to ODU games when I got here regardless. I planned going to much more after learning about the student fees. Once I got here, I went to an ODU football game and was hooked. The fees got me in, the team closed the deal. I think it would help with our more fiscally aware students. Is that a lot? Probably not. But if you convert a small group of students, it's worth it. Further, they deserve to be educated on the subject.
ODU doesn't make that information easy to attain, it's not clearly defined on our tuition statements. They should be more upfront and educate incoming freshman and transfers on the fee. If they are comfortable with charging the fee, they should be confident enough to disclose and educate the students on athletic fees. They should stand behind their decision. Otherwise, it looks like a fleecing and this is coming from someone who supports the athletic fees.
(11-09-2013 03:46 PM)Monarchblue Wrote: [ -> ]It appeared that they were allowing the students to use their meal plan to eat at the stadium. I haven't noticed this before, but based on the oddly large turn out and no other apparent contributing factors aside from the ticket thing it seems as though they may be on to something.
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(11-10-2013 09:03 AM)lovinodu Wrote: [ -> ]A good idea would be students get a $5 deal in the second half only. So a cheeseburger chips and drink starting at kickoff of the second half or even fourth quarter. The students would stay for the deal and stay to eat and then leave. It would stop the mass exiit at half time.