Kuhn Gameday Lounge Meeting

[TexanMark]

This by invite only thing to meet with your ticket rep: I'm not going but would appreciate after the game to have a recap of what was said.

Sad to hear that capacity is going under 44K.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I was confirmed yesterday for the Army game. The email sent gives you two choices of games to attend. Army was my second choice. Looking forward to hearing about seating for next year and what the lounge is like.

 

[David321]

I was at the one today at halftime, it was okay. Lots of food and two free drinks for all (I don’t drink though). There was no presentation or anything. We were about to leave but I decided to approach some staff and asked if they knew who my rep was, which they then gladly introduced me to him.

Some takeaways..

- They will call STH in Nov/ Dec to ask preferences for seats going forward.

- Lower bowl will have cushioned stadium seating, uppers will have stadium seating but no cushion.

- No option to upgrade upper seats to a cushion like we can now, though I asked if I can bring my own cushion and he said of course.

- There WILL be bumping, donor rank, seniority etc will all come into play.

- New pricing, though uppers may not change and could even go down in price. New premium seating options throughout and it was inferred lowers will increase in price.

 

[richmondcuse03]

I was at the one today at halftime, it was okay. Lots of food and two free drinks for all (I don’t drink though). There was no presentation or anything. We were about to leave but I decided to approach some staff and asked if they knew who my rep was, which they then gladly introduced me to him.

Some takeaways..

- They will call STH in Nov/ Dec to ask preferences for seats going forward.

- Lower bowl will have cushioned stadium seating, uppers will have stadium seating but no cushion.

- No option to upgrade upper seats to a cushion like we can now, though I asked if I can bring my own cushion and he said of course.

- There WILL be bumping, donor rank, seniority etc will all come into play.

- New pricing, though uppers may not change and could even go down in price. New premium seating options throughout and it was inferred lowers will increase in price.

Think messaging was inconsistent. I was told the only lower sears with cushions would be in the premium area near the 50. That area in Orange near the 50s (101) on home side will get club access to that new lounge area but sounded like tickets will be a lot more expensive in that section. With that you’ll get food and drinks though.

There will also be premium seating option in parts of the 200s (similar to what was touted in the surveys they sent).

Lower bowl will have cup holders and be slightly larger seats than upper bowl.

Donor rank for this year will be augmented with bonus points for how long you’ve held tickets for. They’re trying to balance out recent giving with people who have had seats.

The message was a lot of people will have to adjust their seats slightly.

I’ll be curious how much reception they’ll get to the premium seat prices. I heard a 1k per ticket was the price, which is a hefty increase. But depends what kind of food and booze is included.

Didn’t get a price for the premium seats in 200s. Think that may be the one tied to basketball side. Or perhaps there will be something in the end zone too but not sure how that would work with band so suspect it’s the 200s.

 

[David321]

Think messaging was inconsistent. I was told the only lower sears with cushions would be in the premium area near the 50. That area in Orange near the 50s (101) on home side will get club access to that new lounge area but sounded like tickets will be a lot more expensive in that section. With that you’ll get food and drinks though.

There will also be premium seating option in parts of the 200s (similar to what was touted in the surveys they sent).

Lower bowl will have cup holders and be slightly larger seats than upper bowl.

Donor rank for this year will be augmented with bonus points for how long you’ve held tickets for. They’re trying to balance out recent giving with people who have had seats.

The message was a lot of people will have to adjust their seats slightly.

I’ll be curious how much reception they’ll get to the premium seat prices. I heard a 1k per ticket was the price, which is a hefty increase. But depends what kind of food and booze is included.

Didn’t get a price for the premium seats in 200s. Think that may be the one tied to basketball side. Or perhaps there will be something in the end zone too but not sure how that would work with band so suspect it’s the 200s.

To be candid I somewhat tuned out when he was talking about the premium options because that’s just not in the cards for us. I was really just more focused on bumping, pricing and cushions because I have a pinched nerve that acts up with certain chairs.

The lounge was really nice though. For anyone planning to go, make sure to be outgoing and ask questions.

 

[NYCCuse826]

I was at the one today at halftime, it was okay. Lots of food and two free drinks for all (I don’t drink though). There was no presentation or anything. We were about to leave but I decided to approach some staff and asked if they knew who my rep was, which they then gladly introduced me to him.

Some takeaways..

- They will call STH in Nov/ Dec to ask preferences for seats going forward.

- Lower bowl will have cushioned stadium seating, uppers will have stadium seating but no cushion.

- No option to upgrade upper seats to a cushion like we can now, though I asked if I can bring my own cushion and he said of course.

- There WILL be bumping, donor rank, seniority etc will all come into play.

- New pricing, though uppers may not change and could even go down in price. New premium seating options throughout and it was inferred lowers will increase in price.

How can the lounge be improved?

 

[richmondcuse03]

To be candid I somewhat tuned out when he was talking about the premium options because that’s just not in the cards for us. I was really just more focused on bumping, pricing and cushions because I have a pinched nerve that acts up with certain chairs.

The lounge was really nice though. For anyone planning to go, make sure to be outgoing and ask questions.

Agree. Liked the glass facing the entry hallway. My son enjoyed going out on the field too. They did a nice job with it.

 

[David321]

How can the lounge be improved?

I don’t think it needs to be improved, it was pretty sweet. Though I suppose some historical photos of past legends would be a nice touch, but that’s just a matter of individual taste. I liked the lounge though I wouldn’t want to be there during a game. Give me the upper deck any day.

 

[Chris02M]

Yea i also went to the lounge, it was a nice setup, my rep is super new so she really didnt know many details except 101 season ticket holders will be given priorities with those seats being club access able starting next year

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

Are any of these amenities and premium seating options going to be available for single game purchase? Asking on behalf of an out of towner (me) who would love to take advantage the one or two times a year I can get up there?

 

[BVille44]

I have been sitting in Section 210 for football for the past 32 years and would be interested in any information with regards to the 200 level seating.

I do like the fact that they will be factoring in how long a person has had season tickets when computing the donor ranking.

 

[richmondcuse03]

I have been sitting in Section 210 for football for the past 32 years and would be interested in any information with regards to the 200 level seating.

I do like the fact that they will be factoring in how long a person has had season tickets when computing the donor ranking.

Sounded like only one section of 200 will be changed. Beyond that I didn’t hear much.

 

[cazcat13]

I filled out the form with both of my choices and never heard a thing...