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(11-08-2019 01:20 PM)ODUMONARCHZ1 Wrote:  What the hell you mean does the band know the fight song? Are you serious? Lol

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I agree with your statement. In fact, this year I've heard them sing the actual words during the field goal kicks instead of humming it like they've done in the past. I know for a fact those band members know the fight song better than most anybody especially the OP

(11-08-2019 03:00 PM)MonGNARch Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 01:20 PM)ODUMONARCHZ1 Wrote:  What the hell you mean does the band know the fight song? Are you serious? Lol

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I agree with your statement. In fact, this year I've heard them sing the actual words during the field goal kicks instead of humming it like they've done in the past. I know for a fact those band members know the fight song better than most anybody especially the OP

Maybe the OP sits in the upper deck on the East side (above the band). You can't really hear the band up there. I'm in section 204 I believe on the 49 yard line and don't hardly hear them at all.
Of course I can vouch for them knowing the fight song because in years past when they were in the EZ they seemed to play it all the time, and during their tours around FF playing it in every section it seamed.

(11-08-2019 05:04 PM)DWING Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 03:00 PM)MonGNARch Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 01:20 PM)ODUMONARCHZ1 Wrote:  What the hell you mean does the band know the fight song? Are you serious? Lol

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I agree with your statement. In fact, this year I've heard them sing the actual words during the field goal kicks instead of humming it like they've done in the past. I know for a fact those band members know the fight song better than most anybody especially the OP

Maybe the OP sits in the upper deck on the East side (above the band). You can't really hear the band up there. I'm in section 204 I believe on the 49 yard line and don't hardly hear them at all.
Of course I can vouch for them knowing the fight song because in years past when they were in the EZ they seemed to play it all the time, and during their tours around FF playing it in every section it seamed.

I just vouch for them cause I was in band and we played and knew the fight song lol I knew the alma mater more but that's neither here nor there. Lol

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I’m the second author if you will, having done most of the actual writing. I repeat what the OP said, I can’t stress enough how tongue in cheek the sarcasm is in this write up. This is a freakin message board, meant to be enjoyed and light hearted. Got it, this place is not meant for fun.

As for some of the criticisms I’ve read so far:

Obviously the final draft sent to Wood would be polished up. However, Bobby having such a long leash needs to highly stressed within the writeup. And to that, the sarcasm and wit of a solid writeup would go further than some thesis themed writeup could ever do. It puts a serious tone to how upset the writer is. A professionally written, articulated message could never express the anger, sadness and general apathy the fanbase is currently showing at the games. The subtle (and not so subtle) digs at the program, Bobby, and the stadium give light to how we as fans truly feel.

The dance team joke was that, a joke. They were twerking to Lizzo on the opposite corner of the student section with no interest at all by the higher end season ticket holders occupying that area. It is not common for on field promotional stuff to interfere with actual gameplay. They have directors out for each promotion to ensure this never happens. The ref was ready to step away from the ball when they realized they were still dancing.

If this DJ really fires up the student section, why is the student section the first to leave?

As for the band, oh my goodness, yes I know they know the fight song. The point is they rarely get to play because the dj is blaring crap that gets ZERO reaction from 95% of the fanbase.

As for the ribbons, its very easy to do promos screaming to get loud, get up, the old but still solid D-(insert pic of fence), etc. Better use of the band and ribbons/scoreboard combined can create chants and cheers to get/keep the crowd alive and active. The players may like rap, but they still get way more feels by a pumped up crowd. I worked as a PA Announer/sound effects guy and its amazing how easy it is to puppeteer a crowd.

Also the idea of most fans (especially with the median age of our fan base) being ok with going to an outer perimeter bathroom is absolutely hysterical. There is no way that when maybe 15,000 people are inside the stadium that I should ever have to be waiting in line to pee. Again, as a sports management degree holder from ODU, I can’t count how many times that was drilled into our heads. It truly was the most important thing they taught us.

Attendance is waning in sports across the board. That’s just a cold hard truth due to 4k television and a huge uptick in options on things to do on the cheap as an alternative. Successful sports programs both collegiately and professionally across the board have fought this with attractions and promotions within the arena to create a better overall experience. This stadium does absolutely nothing except leave concourses either empty or, in the case of the second level, non-existent. Instead, they left gaping holes so we can look down at the nothingness going on on the first level, or marvel at the ugly, covered in fire retardant steel beams.

That’s just my take. ODU has one of the strongest and biggest sports management degree programs in the eastern US and I know for a fact they weren’t even consulted for any input into what the stadium should have to make fans happy. The way the program sits right now leaves it doomed for failure.

(11-08-2019 09:48 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  I’m the second author if you will, having done most of the actual writing. I repeat what the OP said, I can’t stress enough how tongue in cheek the sarcasm is in this write up. This is a freakin message board, meant to be enjoyed and light hearted. Got it, this place is not meant for fun.

As for some of the criticisms I’ve read so far:

Obviously the final draft sent to Wood would be polished up. However, Bobby having such a long leash needs to highly stressed within the writeup. And to that, the sarcasm and wit of a solid writeup would go further than some thesis themed writeup could ever do. It puts a serious tone to how upset the writer is. A professionally written, articulated message could never express the anger, sadness and general apathy the fanbase is currently showing at the games. The subtle (and not so subtle) digs at the program, Bobby, and the stadium give light to how we as fans truly feel.

The dance team joke was that, a joke. They were twerking to Lizzo on the opposite corner of the student section with no interest at all by the higher end season ticket holders occupying that area. It is not common for on field promotional stuff to interfere with actual gameplay. They have directors out for each promotion to ensure this never happens. The ref was ready to step away from the ball when they realized they were still dancing.

If this DJ really fires up the student section, why is the student section the first to leave?

As for the band, oh my goodness, yes I know they know the fight song. The point is they rarely get to play because the dj is blaring crap that gets ZERO reaction from 95% of the fanbase.

As for the ribbons, its very easy to do promos screaming to get loud, get up, the old but still solid D-(insert pic of fence), etc.

Also the idea of most fans (especially with the median age of our fan base) being ok with going to an outer perimeter bathroom is absolutely hysterical. There is no way that when maybe 15,000 people are inside the stadium that I should ever have to be waiting in line to pee. Again, as a sports management degree holder from ODU, I can’t count how many times that was drilled into our heads. It truly was the most important thing they taught us.

Attendance is waning in sports across the board. That’s just a cold hard truth due to 4k television and a huge uptick in options on things to do on the cheap as an alternative. Successful sports programs both collegiately and professionally across the board have fought this with attractions and promotions within the arena to create a better overall experience. This stadium does absolutely nothing except leave concourses either empty or, in the case of the second level, non-existent. Instead, they left gaping holes so we can look down at the nothingness going on on the first level, or marvel at the ugly, covered in fire retardant steel beams.

That’s just my take. ODU has one of the strongest and biggest sports management degree programs in the eastern US and I know for a fact they weren’t even consulted for any input into what the stadium should have to make fans happy. The way the program sits right now leaves it doomed for failure.

Are you going to continue to post? Or are you a coward...an enigma wrapped in a riddle? “Your take” is trite, plain as day.

(11-08-2019 10:09 PM)ODUDJ96 Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 09:48 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  I’m the second author if you will, having done most of the actual writing. I repeat what the OP said, I can’t stress enough how tongue in cheek the sarcasm is in this write up. This is a freakin message board, meant to be enjoyed and light hearted. Got it, this place is not meant for fun.

As for some of the criticisms I’ve read so far:

Obviously the final draft sent to Wood would be polished up. However, Bobby having such a long leash needs to highly stressed within the writeup. And to that, the sarcasm and wit of a solid writeup would go further than some thesis themed writeup could ever do. It puts a serious tone to how upset the writer is. A professionally written, articulated message could never express the anger, sadness and general apathy the fanbase is currently showing at the games. The subtle (and not so subtle) digs at the program, Bobby, and the stadium give light to how we as fans truly feel.

The dance team joke was that, a joke. They were twerking to Lizzo on the opposite corner of the student section with no interest at all by the higher end season ticket holders occupying that area. It is not common for on field promotional stuff to interfere with actual gameplay. They have directors out for each promotion to ensure this never happens. The ref was ready to step away from the ball when they realized they were still dancing.

If this DJ really fires up the student section, why is the student section the first to leave?

As for the band, oh my goodness, yes I know they know the fight song. The point is they rarely get to play because the dj is blaring crap that gets ZERO reaction from 95% of the fanbase.

As for the ribbons, its very easy to do promos screaming to get loud, get up, the old but still solid D-(insert pic of fence), etc.

Also the idea of most fans (especially with the median age of our fan base) being ok with going to an outer perimeter bathroom is absolutely hysterical. There is no way that when maybe 15,000 people are inside the stadium that I should ever have to be waiting in line to pee. Again, as a sports management degree holder from ODU, I can’t count how many times that was drilled into our heads. It truly was the most important thing they taught us.

Attendance is waning in sports across the board. That’s just a cold hard truth due to 4k television and a huge uptick in options on things to do on the cheap as an alternative. Successful sports programs both collegiately and professionally across the board have fought this with attractions and promotions within the arena to create a better overall experience. This stadium does absolutely nothing except leave concourses either empty or, in the case of the second level, non-existent. Instead, they left gaping holes so we can look down at the nothingness going on on the first level, or marvel at the ugly, covered in fire retardant steel beams.

That’s just my take. ODU has one of the strongest and biggest sports management degree programs in the eastern US and I know for a fact they weren’t even consulted for any input into what the stadium should have to make fans happy. The way the program sits right now leaves it doomed for failure.

Are you going to continue to post? Or are you a coward...an enigma wrapped in a riddle? “Your take” is trite, plain as day.

Theres no need for originality when stadium management is quite simple, yet completely elusive to this group.

(11-08-2019 10:11 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:09 PM)ODUDJ96 Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 09:48 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  I’m the second author if you will, having done most of the actual writing. I repeat what the OP said, I can’t stress enough how tongue in cheek the sarcasm is in this write up. This is a freakin message board, meant to be enjoyed and light hearted. Got it, this place is not meant for fun.

As for some of the criticisms I’ve read so far:

Obviously the final draft sent to Wood would be polished up. However, Bobby having such a long leash needs to highly stressed within the writeup. And to that, the sarcasm and wit of a solid writeup would go further than some thesis themed writeup could ever do. It puts a serious tone to how upset the writer is. A professionally written, articulated message could never express the anger, sadness and general apathy the fanbase is currently showing at the games. The subtle (and not so subtle) digs at the program, Bobby, and the stadium give light to how we as fans truly feel.

The dance team joke was that, a joke. They were twerking to Lizzo on the opposite corner of the student section with no interest at all by the higher end season ticket holders occupying that area. It is not common for on field promotional stuff to interfere with actual gameplay. They have directors out for each promotion to ensure this never happens. The ref was ready to step away from the ball when they realized they were still dancing.

If this DJ really fires up the student section, why is the student section the first to leave?

As for the band, oh my goodness, yes I know they know the fight song. The point is they rarely get to play because the dj is blaring crap that gets ZERO reaction from 95% of the fanbase.

As for the ribbons, its very easy to do promos screaming to get loud, get up, the old but still solid D-(insert pic of fence), etc.

Also the idea of most fans (especially with the median age of our fan base) being ok with going to an outer perimeter bathroom is absolutely hysterical. There is no way that when maybe 15,000 people are inside the stadium that I should ever have to be waiting in line to pee. Again, as a sports management degree holder from ODU, I can’t count how many times that was drilled into our heads. It truly was the most important thing they taught us.

Attendance is waning in sports across the board. That’s just a cold hard truth due to 4k television and a huge uptick in options on things to do on the cheap as an alternative. Successful sports programs both collegiately and professionally across the board have fought this with attractions and promotions within the arena to create a better overall experience. This stadium does absolutely nothing except leave concourses either empty or, in the case of the second level, non-existent. Instead, they left gaping holes so we can look down at the nothingness going on on the first level, or marvel at the ugly, covered in fire retardant steel beams.

That’s just my take. ODU has one of the strongest and biggest sports management degree programs in the eastern US and I know for a fact they weren’t even consulted for any input into what the stadium should have to make fans happy. The way the program sits right now leaves it doomed for failure.

Are you going to continue to post? Or are you a coward...an enigma wrapped in a riddle? “Your take” is trite, plain as day.

Theres no need for originality when stadium management is quite simple, yet completely elusive to this group.

...guess you’re going out with a whisper. You spent a lot of time writing the obvious.

(11-08-2019 10:16 PM)ODUDJ96 Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:11 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:09 PM)ODUDJ96 Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 09:48 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  I’m the second author if you will, having done most of the actual writing. I repeat what the OP said, I can’t stress enough how tongue in cheek the sarcasm is in this write up. This is a freakin message board, meant to be enjoyed and light hearted. Got it, this place is not meant for fun.

As for some of the criticisms I’ve read so far:

Obviously the final draft sent to Wood would be polished up. However, Bobby having such a long leash needs to highly stressed within the writeup. And to that, the sarcasm and wit of a solid writeup would go further than some thesis themed writeup could ever do. It puts a serious tone to how upset the writer is. A professionally written, articulated message could never express the anger, sadness and general apathy the fanbase is currently showing at the games. The subtle (and not so subtle) digs at the program, Bobby, and the stadium give light to how we as fans truly feel.

The dance team joke was that, a joke. They were twerking to Lizzo on the opposite corner of the student section with no interest at all by the higher end season ticket holders occupying that area. It is not common for on field promotional stuff to interfere with actual gameplay. They have directors out for each promotion to ensure this never happens. The ref was ready to step away from the ball when they realized they were still dancing.

If this DJ really fires up the student section, why is the student section the first to leave?

As for the band, oh my goodness, yes I know they know the fight song. The point is they rarely get to play because the dj is blaring crap that gets ZERO reaction from 95% of the fanbase.

As for the ribbons, its very easy to do promos screaming to get loud, get up, the old but still solid D-(insert pic of fence), etc.

Also the idea of most fans (especially with the median age of our fan base) being ok with going to an outer perimeter bathroom is absolutely hysterical. There is no way that when maybe 15,000 people are inside the stadium that I should ever have to be waiting in line to pee. Again, as a sports management degree holder from ODU, I can’t count how many times that was drilled into our heads. It truly was the most important thing they taught us.

Attendance is waning in sports across the board. That’s just a cold hard truth due to 4k television and a huge uptick in options on things to do on the cheap as an alternative. Successful sports programs both collegiately and professionally across the board have fought this with attractions and promotions within the arena to create a better overall experience. This stadium does absolutely nothing except leave concourses either empty or, in the case of the second level, non-existent. Instead, they left gaping holes so we can look down at the nothingness going on on the first level, or marvel at the ugly, covered in fire retardant steel beams.

That’s just my take. ODU has one of the strongest and biggest sports management degree programs in the eastern US and I know for a fact they weren’t even consulted for any input into what the stadium should have to make fans happy. The way the program sits right now leaves it doomed for failure.

Are you going to continue to post? Or are you a coward...an enigma wrapped in a riddle? “Your take” is trite, plain as day.

Theres no need for originality when stadium management is quite simple, yet completely elusive to this group.

...guess you’re going out with a whisper. You spent a lot of time writing the obvious.

Do you have any substance?

(11-08-2019 10:17 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:16 PM)ODUDJ96 Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:11 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:09 PM)ODUDJ96 Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 09:48 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  I’m the second author if you will, having done most of the actual writing. I repeat what the OP said, I can’t stress enough how tongue in cheek the sarcasm is in this write up. This is a freakin message board, meant to be enjoyed and light hearted. Got it, this place is not meant for fun.

As for some of the criticisms I’ve read so far:

Obviously the final draft sent to Wood would be polished up. However, Bobby having such a long leash needs to highly stressed within the writeup. And to that, the sarcasm and wit of a solid writeup would go further than some thesis themed writeup could ever do. It puts a serious tone to how upset the writer is. A professionally written, articulated message could never express the anger, sadness and general apathy the fanbase is currently showing at the games. The subtle (and not so subtle) digs at the program, Bobby, and the stadium give light to how we as fans truly feel.

The dance team joke was that, a joke. They were twerking to Lizzo on the opposite corner of the student section with no interest at all by the higher end season ticket holders occupying that area. It is not common for on field promotional stuff to interfere with actual gameplay. They have directors out for each promotion to ensure this never happens. The ref was ready to step away from the ball when they realized they were still dancing.

If this DJ really fires up the student section, why is the student section the first to leave?

As for the band, oh my goodness, yes I know they know the fight song. The point is they rarely get to play because the dj is blaring crap that gets ZERO reaction from 95% of the fanbase.

As for the ribbons, its very easy to do promos screaming to get loud, get up, the old but still solid D-(insert pic of fence), etc.

Also the idea of most fans (especially with the median age of our fan base) being ok with going to an outer perimeter bathroom is absolutely hysterical. There is no way that when maybe 15,000 people are inside the stadium that I should ever have to be waiting in line to pee. Again, as a sports management degree holder from ODU, I can’t count how many times that was drilled into our heads. It truly was the most important thing they taught us.

Attendance is waning in sports across the board. That’s just a cold hard truth due to 4k television and a huge uptick in options on things to do on the cheap as an alternative. Successful sports programs both collegiately and professionally across the board have fought this with attractions and promotions within the arena to create a better overall experience. This stadium does absolutely nothing except leave concourses either empty or, in the case of the second level, non-existent. Instead, they left gaping holes so we can look down at the nothingness going on on the first level, or marvel at the ugly, covered in fire retardant steel beams.

That’s just my take. ODU has one of the strongest and biggest sports management degree programs in the eastern US and I know for a fact they weren’t even consulted for any input into what the stadium should have to make fans happy. The way the program sits right now leaves it doomed for failure.

Are you going to continue to post? Or are you a coward...an enigma wrapped in a riddle? “Your take” is trite, plain as day.

Theres no need for originality when stadium management is quite simple, yet completely elusive to this group.

...guess you’re going out with a whisper. You spent a lot of time writing the obvious.

Do you have any substance?

...

(11-08-2019 10:17 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:16 PM)ODUDJ96 Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:11 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 10:09 PM)ODUDJ96 Wrote:  

(11-08-2019 09:48 PM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  I’m the second author if you will, having done most of the actual writing. I repeat what the OP said, I can’t stress enough how tongue in cheek the sarcasm is in this write up. This is a freakin message board, meant to be enjoyed and light hearted. Got it, this place is not meant for fun.

As for some of the criticisms I’ve read so far:

Obviously the final draft sent to Wood would be polished up. However, Bobby having such a long leash needs to highly stressed within the writeup. And to that, the sarcasm and wit of a solid writeup would go further than some thesis themed writeup could ever do. It puts a serious tone to how upset the writer is. A professionally written, articulated message could never express the anger, sadness and general apathy the fanbase is currently showing at the games. The subtle (and not so subtle) digs at the program, Bobby, and the stadium give light to how we as fans truly feel.

The dance team joke was that, a joke. They were twerking to Lizzo on the opposite corner of the student section with no interest at all by the higher end season ticket holders occupying that area. It is not common for on field promotional stuff to interfere with actual gameplay. They have directors out for each promotion to ensure this never happens. The ref was ready to step away from the ball when they realized they were still dancing.

If this DJ really fires up the student section, why is the student section the first to leave?

As for the band, oh my goodness, yes I know they know the fight song. The point is they rarely get to play because the dj is blaring crap that gets ZERO reaction from 95% of the fanbase.

As for the ribbons, its very easy to do promos screaming to get loud, get up, the old but still solid D-(insert pic of fence), etc.

Also the idea of most fans (especially with the median age of our fan base) being ok with going to an outer perimeter bathroom is absolutely hysterical. There is no way that when maybe 15,000 people are inside the stadium that I should ever have to be waiting in line to pee. Again, as a sports management degree holder from ODU, I can’t count how many times that was drilled into our heads. It truly was the most important thing they taught us.

Attendance is waning in sports across the board. That’s just a cold hard truth due to 4k television and a huge uptick in options on things to do on the cheap as an alternative. Successful sports programs both collegiately and professionally across the board have fought this with attractions and promotions within the arena to create a better overall experience. This stadium does absolutely nothing except leave concourses either empty or, in the case of the second level, non-existent. Instead, they left gaping holes so we can look down at the nothingness going on on the first level, or marvel at the ugly, covered in fire retardant steel beams.

That’s just my take. ODU has one of the strongest and biggest sports management degree programs in the eastern US and I know for a fact they weren’t even consulted for any input into what the stadium should have to make fans happy. The way the program sits right now leaves it doomed for failure.

Are you going to continue to post? Or are you a coward...an enigma wrapped in a riddle? “Your take” is trite, plain as day.

Theres no need for originality when stadium management is quite simple, yet completely elusive to this group.

...guess you’re going out with a whisper. You spent a lot of time writing the obvious.

Do you have any substance?

OK since you have this “great” sport management degree, I assume you actually work in the field of athletics, so why don’t you ask your company or firm to do some pro bono work for ODU, instead of going on a rant on a messageboard

You’re right. How dare I use a message board for its intended purpose.

Also, I don’t really see how bringing in a baseball stadium staff would help said problems.

(11-09-2019 06:26 AM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  You’re right. How dare I use a message board for its intended purpose.

Also, I don’t really see how bringing in a baseball stadium staff would help said problems.

Well I hope you found what you were looking for. If not, check out the other numerous threads with several posts of complaints from the first 2 home games. I'm sure ODAF will build restrooms on the 2nd floor after reading the submission.

Just a FYI for people who want "Sideline Gear" you would be better off buying blank Under Armour gear and finding a place to have it embroidered just like the equipment staff does for all the athletic teams.

(11-09-2019 06:26 AM)VolunteerMonarch Wrote:  You’re right. How dare I use a message board for its intended purpose.

Also, I don’t really see how bringing in a baseball stadium staff would help said problems.

You seem to think you know best.

Baseball stadium staff is code for I am a groundskeeper

(11-09-2019 08:31 AM)cjpritODU Wrote:  Just a FYI for people who want "Sideline Gear" you would be better off buying blank Under Armour gear and finding a place to have it embroidered just like the equipment staff does for all the athletic teams.

Yup.

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Here’s a good article that discusses so much of what has been covered in this thread. Bottom line: our issues aren’t unique. It’s a serious problem all over college football (and sports in general).

(12-05-2019 11:17 AM)ODUCoach Wrote:  Here’s a good article that discusses so much of what has been covered in this thread. Bottom line: our issues aren’t unique. It’s a serious problem all over college football (and sports in general).

I don't see the article?

https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2019/1...ssion=true

(That’s what I get for posting while doing about 8 other things!)

(12-05-2019 11:32 AM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  

(12-05-2019 11:17 AM)ODUCoach Wrote:  Here’s a good article that discusses so much of what has been covered in this thread. Bottom line: our issues aren’t unique. It’s a serious problem all over college football (and sports in general).

I don't see the article?

The odd thing is the article blames all the attendance woes on people staying home because kickoff times are at crazy hours because the schools sold their souls to TV for big money and now they control the game times. Giving fans a week to prepare. It also blames lack of engaging game day excitement. I don't think either of those two issues are relevant to ODU. We barely get TV money and our game start times are fine. GameDay experience could be better, but its OK. ODUs problem is the team is not fun to watch and when it is, the marketing needs to be better. Thats it. Put a good team on the field, make gameday fun and generate excitement about the team through marketing and ODUs attendance will be fine. We have other issues, but if things are going well, attendance shouldn't be one of them.