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[Killdozer]

I will say, what has to be one of the best beer spots is right outside the cheap seats. Upper deck end zone, band side of the field. Nice selection there for a sporting event.

Chip...they also have that of the other side. Great selection of brews and just a short walk from my seats.

 

[Chip]

Chip...they also have that of the other side. Great selection of brews and just a short walk from my seats.

I figured, I didn't end up doing any laps around the Dome. But certainly not catered to the high roller seats. And a very nice improvement. Don't recall it being there last year. Now if they could just get upper deck end zone bathrooms somehow worked in...

 

[Pyle]

It's a waste of time and money. They don't even pick up metallic objects in our pockets - it's all a show.

Picked up my belt buckle a few weeks back. Funny though, could have been anything because the security personnel looked at me and asked 'You wearing a belt?' I said 'Yeah' and he said 'Ok, all set' without verifying at all that was what was really causing the thing to go off. I could have had anything in my pants at that point. I guess he profiled me easily enough, 40 year old male, had a few beers, 2 kids and my lady in tow, probably a safe bet I wasn't trying to smuggle in a blade, just sayin'......

 

[OttoMets]

Picked up my belt buckle a few weeks back. Funny though, could have been anything because the security personnel looked at me and asked 'You wearing a belt?' I said 'Yeah' and he said 'Ok, all set' without verifying at all that was what was really causing the thing to go off. I could have had anything in my pants at that point. I guess he profiled me easily enough, 40 year old male, had a few beers, 2 kids and my lady in tow, probably a safe bet I wasn't trying to smuggle in a blade, just sayin'...

Yeah, judgment works better than machines. I'm cool with that profiling.

Honestly, I'm 50/50 with pulling out my keys and phone and leaving them in my pockets. Either way, they've never picked up anything.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I think checking when students leave a game is a bit overkill… but maybe that's just me

They wouldn't have to - just if they want to be involved in a reward system.

 

[Pat Kelly]

They wouldn't have to - just if they want to be involved in a reward system.

But I feel like that would only incentivize the students who do show up every game and are really into the program... Not the target audience we'd be looking for. I don't think regular Joe Schmo who wasn't going to go to the game to begin with would now A) show up B) stay the whole game C) wait around after the game to be swiped out

 

[CuseOnly]

If you aren't going to show the replays on the big screens, set up a Cuse Intranet inside the stadium that season ticket holders get free access to so that we can look at the replays ourselves. SU could also use it to push in Dome specials to STH during games as well, get a free small soda with Dome Dog Purchase, 50% off club 44 access, etc., etc.

We have that new Wifi system in the Dome with more capacity, why not use it for something that might help engage the fans.

Accomplishes 2 things:
1- Makes Season ticket holders feel special
2- We actually can see the replays that are missing that we could see if we were home watching on TV.

 

[syr14]

Ditch the security theatre (wanding, etc.) during entry.

Somebody got stabbed at midnight madness a few years ago. Pretty sure the event was free admission and attracted a certain crop of people but doubt they are gonna get rid of the metal detectors.

 

[UnknownOrange]

Dan--

Is it safe to assume that if a poster here is a season ticket holder and has a ticket issue/question, they can contact you for a possible remedy/answer?

Ab. So. Lutely. Email or PM

 

[UnknownOrange]

So i think i may have lit a fire under some of you, huh? LOVE this type of feedback. I sell all sports but I am here in my hometown to do one thing, bring back football.

I think there is a lot of 'do-able' things here. I have a lot of ideas just from being out sick looking at what other schools do. Students or regular fans.

I am very happy one of my programs absolutely exploded -- The teacher's offer. Something I hope forever continues and improves. Not to get into specifics but I saw well over 1000 NEW tickets come from that in just three games. Now I will be following up with all those people during the off season for mini plans and season tickets. SO much can be done to improve the experience and the attendance and that is why your input is AWESOME.

This is what makes it YOUR program. It is YOUR entertainment. I want you guys to start noticing differences. I'll be happy to let you guys know when we are doing things to improve upon YOUR experience.

Keep 'em coming!!

 

[CuseOnly]

If you aren't going to show the replays on the big screens, set up a Cuse Intranet inside the stadium that season ticket holders get free access to so that we can look at the replays ourselves. SU could also use it to push in Dome specials to STH during games as well, get a free small soda with Dome Dog Purchase, 50% off club 44 access, etc., etc.

We have that new Wifi system in the Dome with more capacity, why not use it for something that might help engage the fans.

Accomplishes 2 things:
1- Makes Season ticket holders feel special
2- We actually can see the replays that are missing that we could see if we were home watching on TV.

Replying to my own post...yes.

Season ticket holders could show the replays and deals to the NON STH folks and say..."See what you can get if you buy seasons"!!

 

[DoubleDee]

Teach our fans how to do Boom Boom Clap. This would be sick in the Dome: YouTube Video

More commonly known as Queen's We Will Rock You.

Did the kickoff song and arm chop thing go away with the Orangemen? We certainly did it after the Saltine Warrior was gone. I miss that.

 

[DoubleDee]

I like the addition of the DJ. Definitely adds to the atmosphere.

Personally I think it's horrible. We've gone from stale old crap, to newer hip hop crap.

Every week they mention tweeting @djmaestro to make a request, and every week I do.
Slayer
Megadeth
King Diamond

Joking of course. I realize metal doesn't appeal to the masses. I could argue that hip hop doesn't either. They need to include more genres.

One week I tweeted a request for any song made by an actual band playing actual instruments.

But he just keeps playing hip hop.

 

[DoubleDee]

Outside the Dome on those 6 Saturday's you should have food vendors, radio stations broadcasting live, my autograph idea outside a gate or two or in a location, a couple little games for kids to win little prizes, a merchandise stand or two to buy SU gear.

All of the above are in the quad. Granted you could do even more.

 

[syr14]

What if SU continued to charge students what they currently do for season tickets, then at the end of the year SU gives the student back a percent of the money based on the amount of games they attend. 100% of games attended, 100% money back.

Something SU would consider?

 

[Stevenson]

Free fall cleanups for life for each fan that attends a game in September.

 

[CuseOnly]

What if SU continued to charge students what they currently do for season tickets, then at the end of the year SU gives the student back a percent of the money based on the amount of games they attend. 100% of games attended, 100% money back.

Something SU would consider?

They should give it back to them in Beer...

 

[DoubleDee]

It's a waste of time and money. They don't even pick up metallic objects in our pockets - it's all a show.

Gets my belt every time. And my buddy's cigarettes(foil liner)

 

[Jake]

On the parking, shuttle bus front - that's a key. I used to love the train up from Armory Square. Some pubs and restaurants are supposedly trying to charter rides up the hill for games, but I never ever see them. How about shuttle buses from major suburban malls, like they do for the State Fair?

OnTrack was great, but it's never coming back. The actual trains were sold and I believe those particular tracks are now off limits to passenger trains after a recent sale. Too bad - it was the best way to get to games - especially hoops.

There are buses that operate from great northern mall and Wegmans Dewitt for each home football game. The connective corridor is free and can take you near the dome and you can snag it a block from armory square.

There is one significant issue with shuttles to the game: traffic congestion. 20 minute shuttle trips turn into 45 minute trips, making them highly inefficient and ineffective. Few people want to waste tailgating time on a shuttle bus.

I would love to see the ticket price scale flattened. Not reduced, but flattened. For all the crap students take for not showing up, it's the empty seats between the 40s that piss me off. I know its hard to take back something you give people, but the $100 season tickets need to go away. It would allow single game seats in better locations to be dropped -increasing walk ups.

Offer incentives to the regular season ticket holders who uses ALL of their allotted tickets.

Parking parking parking. The university has turned every parking space near the dome into a building, or made it off limits to park. Cannot tell you how much of a disincentive this is in the age of 60 -inch flat screen HDTV - especially for hoops. I know you can't do anything about this, but thought you should know.

My kingdom for a uniform with Orange in it. The athletic department had made huuuuuuge strides establishing orange as our color (take a look at clips from the dome in the 90's where white dominates the stands). I don't care what they look like as long as there is orange.

How about a video of the players touching the Ernie Davis statue with a VoiceOver from Floyd little or other players talking about getting excited about playing for Syracuse. Run it just before the opening videos (which are great). People need to know this happens...then maybe they'll show up to see it live.

Love the train whistle. Love the DJ...cause the kids like it. Hate the weather forecast as you head out of the dome. I get the practicality of it, but it's a freaking train wreck when it comes on during the flow of the game.

Agree with doing anything to get orange on the seats to make it look better.

But the bottom line here is, we can brainstorm until we exhaust every idea..but nothing will improve the game day experience like a winning program.

 

[CuseOnly]

OnTrack was great, but it's never coming back. The actual trains were sold and I believe those particular tracks are now off limits to passenger trains after a recent sale. Too bad - it was the best way to get to games - especially hoops.

There are buses that operate from great northern mall and Wegmans Dewitt for each home football game. The connective corridor is free and can take you near the dome and you can snag it a block from armory square.

There is one significant issue with shuttles to the game: traffic congestion. 20 minute shuttle trips turn into 45 minute trips, making them highly inefficient and ineffective. Few people want to waste tailgating time on a shuttle bus.

I would love to see the ticket price scale flattened. Not reduced, but flattened. For all the crap students take for not showing up, it's the empty seats between the 40s that piss me off. I know its hard to take back something you give people, but the $100 season tickets need to go away. It would allow single game seats in better locations to be dropped -increasing walk ups.

Offer incentives to the regular season ticket holders who uses ALL of their allotted tickets.

Parking parking parking. The university has turned every parking space near the dome into a building, or made it off limits to park. Cannot tell you how much of a disincentive this is in the age of 60 -inch flat screen HDTV - especially for hoops. I know you can't do anything about this, but thought you should know.

My kingdom for a uniform with Orange in it. The athletic department had made huuuuuuge strides establishing orange as our color (take a look at clips from the dome in the 90's where white dominates the stands). I don't care what they look like as long as there is orange.

How about a video of the players touching the Ernie Davis statue with a VoiceOver from Floyd little or other players talking about getting excited about playing for Syracuse. Run it just before the opening videos (which are great). People need to know this happens...then maybe they'll show up to see it live.

Love the train whistle. Love the DJ...cause the kids like it. Hate the weather forecast as you head out of the dome. I get the practicality of it, but it's a freaking train wreck when it comes on during the flow of the game.

Agree with doing anything to get orange on the seats to make it look better.

But the bottom line here is, we can brainstorm until we exhaust every idea..but nothing will improve the game day experience like a winning program.

I can tell you this, the $100 season tickets go away...about 5000 people will not be going to games in the end zone seats...so you can increase walk-up ticket sales. Bird in the hand beats 2 in the bush.

They should be worrying about the seats between the 20's, the end zone $100 seats are fine and probably more filled than most of the dome.

 

[Jake]

I can tell you this, the $100 season tickets go away...about 5000 people will not be going to games in the end zone seats...so you can increase walk-up ticket sales. Bird in the hand beats 2 in the bush. They should be worrying about the seats between the 20's, the end zone $100 seats are fine and probably more filled than most of the dome.

You know how many people buy end zone tickets and sit in seats 5x as expensive every week? Lots. $ out the window.

 

[CuseOnly]

You know how many people buy end zone tickets and sit in seats 5x as expensive every week? Lots. $ out the window.

A - Maybe those seats they are sitting in shouldn't be 5x as expensive, if they were reasonably priced there would be people in those seats - hence they wouldn't be able to sit there.

B - Maybe the Dome staff should be checking tickets to make sure people are sitting where they should be.

Bottom line is - fill the Dome and this isn't a problem. Your solution is to raise prices for the people that are actually buying tickets to the game?!?!?!?!

Sounds counter productive to me.

 

[Toga]

 

[rrlbees]

A - Maybe those seats they are sitting in shouldn't be 5x as expensive, if they were reasonably priced there would be people in those seats - hence they wouldn't be able to sit there. B - Maybe the Dome staff should be checking tickets to make sure people are sitting where they should be. Bottom line is - fill the Dome and this isn't a problem. Your solution is to raise prices for the people that are actually buying tickets to the game?!?!?!?! Sounds counter productive to me.

Do you know how the pricing is done on those 5x seats?

 

[OttoMets]

Somebody got stabbed at midnight madness a few years ago. Pretty sure the event was free admission and attracted a certain crop of people but doubt they are gonna get rid of the metal detectors.

People have been stabbed everywhere in society. That's not used as an excuse to wand. One person stabbed out of many millions of Dome visitors over three decades doesn't seem to suggest a real threat.

(And, again, this is assuming that wanding is effective. In reality, it's a farce - token checks for women's bags and inconsistent detection of metal on people's bodies.)