Boise State athletic department has a 14-person fan advisory committee

[Whitey23]

Arm-chair quarterbacks criticize much more than just the action on the football field.

Marketing, ticket prices, fund-raising, fan interaction, customer service — and, of course, kickoff times — are ripe for analysis, complaints and suggestions.

And while no school is going to let a merciless critic call some offensive plays to see if they work, Boise State and others around the country have decided to let fans help them make their business decisions.

Since May, a 14-member fan advisory committee has met monthly to provide input to the Broncos athletic department in a more direct, personal setting than email, Twitter and shouting at the TV screen.

“I’ve been pleasantly surprised that it’s been productive and effective,” said Travis Hawkes, owner of The Blue & Orange Store and a Bronco Athletic Association board member. “To their credit, all the things that have come out of it, they’ve taken it, explored it, taken it up the food chain. Some things they said are not viable right now. But it hasn’t been an, ‘OK, sure, we’ll take that under advisement’ type of attitude. They’ve really tried to use us as a resource.”


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[K Otto XLIV]

Good. Coyle seems to get it. As long as he isn't handcuffed by budget constraints, we should be building a fan engagement team of employees.

 

[Rocco]

Bingo.

 

[HeaterCuse22]

Im in.

 

[DoubleDee]

Um yeah

 

[Ozcuse]

I volunteer as tribute!

 

[jekelish]

Hey, can we nominate, like, TexanMark and Tomcat?

 

[Whitey23]

Surprised this hasn't been enacted yet. Doesn't take that many resources.

 

[retro44]

Hey, can we nominate, like, TexanMark and Tomcat?

No way,my opinion is worth more,besides I don't golf.....

 

[Alsacs]

TexanMark, Tomcat, Jake, SWC75, Jekelish, KOIII, Cheriehoop, CuseLegacy, JeremyCuse, GoSU, ImperialOrange, Dasher, Marsh, Bees would be my first ballot 14 people if we chose people from this board.
No offense to anybody I didn't list. I was picking a diverse 14 we who have different opinions I could have rattled off another 50 people easily. I don't agree with these people on things but you want people who disagree on a committee to bring different opinions and discourse.

 

[upperdeck]

when Su ran their survey 10+ years ago this was one of the things i proposed to them , too bad it has happened yet

 

[CuseCrew08]

In ADMC's defense, he has been on the job what 3 months? He's still just settling in.

 

[Shenexon]

TexanMark, Tomcat, Jake, SWC75, Jekelish, KOIII, Cheriehoop, CuseLegacy, JeremyCuse, GoSU, ImperialOrange, Dasher, Marsh, Bees would be my first ballot 14 people if we chose people from this board.
No offense to anybody I didn't list. I was picking a diverse 14 we who have different opinions I could have rattled off another 50 people easily. I don't agree with these people on things but you want people who disagree on a committee to bring different opinions and discourse.

Do they know about the fees associated with the position? Or will they find out after it's too late to back out?

 

[Alsacs]

Do they know about the fees associated with the position? Or will they find out after it's too late to back out?

I think since they are all season ticket holders or attend a bunch of games the fees wouldn't be a problem. I mean we survived the Gerg Era and paid money for that product.
Mind you I could have named another 50 people on this board and ones I named I don't agree with all of them on many things.

 

[Jeepers]

This started in May and Coyle left in June. Possible they were prepping for his departure and it wasn't actually his idea (I guess).

I'm a UX professional. Would gladly donate time to my alma mater.

 

[K Otto XLIV]

TexanMark, Tomcat, Jake, SWC75, Jekelish, KOIII, Cheriehoop, CuseLegacy, JeremyCuse, GoSU, ImperialOrange, Dasher, Marsh, Bees would be my first ballot 14 people if we chose people from this board.
No offense to anybody I didn't list. I was picking a diverse 14 we who have different opinions I could have rattled off another 50 people easily. I don't agree with these people on things but you want people who disagree on a committee to bring different opinions and discourse.

Bad list. You need more diversity. Die hards aren't the issue. I would go with:

-a student rep
-an A level rep
-a cheap seats rep
-a normal STH rep
-a 3 game pack rep
-a single game rep
-an alumni rep
-a suites rep
-a corporate seating rep
-a non local non alumni rep
-a family of four rep
-a female rep
-a basketball only rep


That is 13 people who all have different concerns.

 

[Toga]

Will parking be available for committee members?

 

[TexanMark]

Hey, can we nominate, like, TexanMark and Tomcat?

You might be on to something there...we might have a special visitor to the tailgate tomorrow.

 

[TexanMark]

Bad list. You need more diversity. Die hards aren't the issue. I would go with:

-a student rep
-an A level rep
-a cheap seats rep
-a normal STH rep
-a 3 game pack rep
-a single game rep
-an alumni rep
-a suites rep
-a corporate seating rep
-a non local non alumni rep
-a family of four rep
-a female rep
-a basketball only rep


That is 13 people who all have different concerns.

hmmm a tailgate rep?

 

[K Otto XLIV]

hmmm a tailgate rep?

Sure. I wouldn't put a cap on the number of reps. Each different type of fan should be represented. If there are 44 different types then have 44 reps.

 

[jekelish]

Bad list. You need more diversity. Die hards aren't the issue. I would go with:

-a student rep
-an A level rep
-a cheap seats rep
-a normal STH rep
-a 3 game pack rep
-a single game rep
-an alumni rep
-a suites rep
-a corporate seating rep
-a non local non alumni rep
-a family of four rep
-a female rep
-a basketball only rep


That is 13 people who all have different concerns.

I would actually remove myself from such a list just because 1) I live halfway across the country, and 2) I haven't been able to get back for a football game since I graduated in '03. I love Syracuse football with a deep, deep passion, but I can't offer any insight as to game day stuff since I haven't been fortunate enough to take any in for more than a decade.

This is the unfortunate thing for working in college sports - the day job almost always overlaps with when SU plays.

 

[Crusty]

You might be on to something there...we might have a special visitor to the tailgate tomorrow.

Is it National Tailgate Visitor Day?

 

[All4SU]

And yet they still play on blue turf.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Bad list. You need more diversity. Die hards aren't the issue. I would go with:

-a student rep
-an A level rep
-a cheap seats rep
-a normal STH rep
-a 3 game pack rep
-a single game rep
-an alumni rep
-a suites rep
-a corporate seating rep
-a non local non alumni rep
-a family of four rep
-a female rep
-a basketball only rep


That is 13 people who all have different concerns.

Well he did pick a female (or two) and a non local alum.

 

[jekelish]

Well he did pick a female (or two) and a non local alum.

Hey wait, I'm a non-local alum. I want in now!