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Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: ecasadoSBU
Date: September 25, 2018, 12:34 pm
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It's a shame the discussion broke down like this. We need to
take a step back and analyze the situation without getting
carried away with emotions. At the end of the day we are all
fans of the Seawolves and support Stony Brook University.
I think both of you made strong points. I also made the point
clear that student diversity may only be one small factor in
this attendance issue. I also strongly believe that diversity is
the easiest factor to overcome with the right tools to draw
students in, especially in a collegiate atmosphere where people
are open-minded and willing to try new things.
I would hate to lose any sbufan member due to a discussion based
on how to improve attendance. So I hope that NYstateofmind
reconsiders his decision to leave. Meanwhile, lets tone it down
a bit and choose our words carefully to avoid any
misunderstanding.
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Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: Chairman of the Board
Date: September 25, 2018, 12:36 pm
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agreed
#Post#: 23248--------------------------------------------------
Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: NoVA_Seawolf
Date: September 25, 2018, 2:21 pm
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While I agree on the surface SBU doesn't have the demographics
of a typical large state school with a rabid fan base, I know
first hand it's possible to get Asian students out to games.
Over my years at SBU, I had a Chinese roommate, and several
Korean roommates who attended SBU though the foreign exchange
program. All went to multiple football games. Foreign students
want some of that typical American college experience, it was
part of the draw of attending college in the United States. We
can tap into that, but in order to do so we need to stop
shooting ourselves in the foot with dumb crap like charging for
parking, charging for tailgating, banning fraternity tailgating,
the re-entry policy, etc. We can do this.
The fact that a relatively benign comment meant to drive
discussion would drive someone away from this forum is
unfortunate, but it's a conversation that we ought to be allowed
to have. SBU doesn't have large numbers of African Americans,
Southerners, and Texans, three major demographic groups who tend
to consume lots of football related content (yes I know all
three of those groups can heavily overlap). We need to be free
to discuss how we'll navigate these challenges as an athletic
department as our marketing approach to our students may need to
change. That's all.
#Post#: 23249--------------------------------------------------
Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: Hammertime
Date: September 25, 2018, 2:52 pm
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--- Quote from: VA_Seawolf link ---
>
> While I agree on the surface SBU doesn't have the demographics
of a typical large state school with a rabid fan base, I know
first hand it's possible to get Asian students out to games.
Over my years at SBU, I had a Chinese roommate, and several
Korean roommates who attended SBU though the foreign exchange
program. All went to multiple football games. Foreign students
want some of that typical American college experience, it was
part of the draw of attending college in the United States. We
can tap into that, but in order to do so we need to stop
shooting ourselves in the foot with dumb crap like charging for
parking, charging for tailgating, banning fraternity tailgating,
the re-entry policy, etc. We can do this.
>
> The fact that a relatively benign comment meant to drive
discussion would drive someone away from this forum is
unfortunate, but it's a conversation that we ought to be allowed
to have. SBU doesn't have large numbers of African Americans,
Southerners, and Texans, three major demographic groups who tend
to consume lots of football related content (yes I know all
three of those groups can heavily overlap). We need to be free
to discuss how we'll navigate these challenges as an athletic
department as our marketing approach to our students may need to
change. That's all.
>
--- End Quote ---
I agree 100%, VASeawolf. This is an open forum and we should be
able to talk about whatever is on our mind. [EDITED BY
MODERATORS]
With that said. I believe SB is making a big mistake not
allowing us to re-enter the stadium if you walk out. Tailgating
is an integral part of going to a college football game.
This past game half of my tailgating members went out to the car
at the end of the 3rdQ and could not return back to their seats.
What we are going to do with the Villanova game is. I am going
to bring a portable big, flat monitor and hook it up to my
Laptop and watch the game in the parking lot at halftime. You
watch how this will take off and more fans will stay at their
tailgate lot and watch the game on TV..
#Post#: 23251--------------------------------------------------
Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: Chrissy D.
Date: September 25, 2018, 3:50 pm
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Any stadium u go to doesnt allow rentry after u leave. The fact
that they allowed it for all these yrs was a bonus. I have heard
nothing but good things about the new amenities in the stadium.
I will check it out during for myself this weekend. In order to
move foward in the way most of u want to see, then they are
going to have to make some money.
#Post#: 23253--------------------------------------------------
Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: ecasadoSBU
Date: September 25, 2018, 6:14 pm
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--- Quote from: Chrissy D. link ---
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> Any stadium u go to doesnt allow rentry after u leave. The
fact that they allowed it for all these yrs was a bonus. I have
heard nothing but good things about the new amenities in the
stadium. I will check it out during for myself this weekend. In
order to move foward in the way most of u want to see, then they
are going to have to make some money.
>
--- End Quote ---
I think they should allow re-entry for students only.
For the rest of the audience that paid for a ticket they should
stay within the stadium. It doesn't bother me to not be able to
go out at halftime. I enjoyed the beergarden and new concession
stands.
But a student is usually broke, let him go out and eat/drink in
the Dining hall or get cheap beer from outside.
#Post#: 23257--------------------------------------------------
Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: ecasadoSBU
Date: September 27, 2018, 7:36 am
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Looks like Sunny skies for Saturday.
Perfect to beat up on the Wildcats!!!
#Post#: 23258--------------------------------------------------
Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: newfan
Date: September 27, 2018, 8:14 am
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Can somebody explain the uproar with not being allowed out to
the lot at halftime? Don't get me wrong, I loved that perk
(despite my username I have had tickets for some time now), but
my friends and I constantly acknowledged to ourselves that it
was a bit ridiculous that we were allowed to do that. Tell me
anywhere else that happens? Plus I am certain its not a
coincidence that the rule was put in effect the first year beer
sales came in...I am sure there is some liability issue where
they can't serve beer and allow people to come and go.
Somebody suggested they'd leave at half and watch the second
half from their car...if you are willing to pay full price for a
ticket to see half the game, I'd suggest you could do the
opposite too...buy 2 tickets so you can be re-admitted after
halftime.
For those that suggest this rule hurts the students...I didn't
see them showing up when they could come and go, so I doubt it
changes anything there.
#Post#: 23259--------------------------------------------------
Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: sbufan
Date: September 27, 2018, 9:03 am
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Does it affect students? I thought students were admitted for
free and just show their student IDs at the door?
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Re: Will the Villanova Game Sell Out the Stadium?
DIR By: Chrissy D.
Date: September 27, 2018, 11:25 am
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Totally agree. U can not come and go as u please anywhere else.
It was a nice perk for how long it lasted. Time to move foward.
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