This is me as well. I haven't been too vocal on this thread and waiting for the information to flow from the University. I've become increasing frustrated by the lack of information from my ticket rep, lots of "should" and "probably" when inquiring. I gave up inquiring, it wasn't worth my time or effort for the information I received. This will be my 25th year as a football STH and I have a gut feeling my last. I've been loyal for 25 years renewing my 4 tickets without a lot of disposable income in some years, yet I still renewed. I as well wish fans, who have been long time STH, would be given access to hold their seats. Or some kind of process for longevity of over 15 years. Its going to be painful when I return to see someone else sitting in the seats I've held, enjoyed, made friends, spent countless dollars not enjoying bad food and watched so much bad football over 25 years. Yes, I hope to be able to keep my seats when my priority group 8 comes up. But I'm not hopeful at all and most likely will be pushed into seats that will not keep me as a STH after this year. Even with the Coach Fran excitement. And I understand its the new college football, as I've been told by a neighbor, who is buying ST for the first time and very happy he is high on the list due to his donation. This is the same guy who always made fun of me through the years going to games. My story is like a lot of fans who feel left out by the new college football.
I hope I can return to my seats from years past, but the more I read this thread and as we get closer to the time slots I'm losing hope.