Louisville Attendance

[Trueblue25]

Is this i
in response to something or have you taken to blurting out non-sequiters about your current state of dress?

Yes

 

[Orangtiz]

Based on the amount of blue on the ticketmaster map, I doubt we reach 40K which is a massive disappointment IMO. Sure the weather hasnt cooperated the last two home games for tailgates, walk-ups, etc. but this is what the fanbase wanted, winning. They said they would show up when we start winning. Well, theres a great chance to see the team move to 8-2 tonight. I just don't think that the attendance situation will ever be fixed.

 

[Trueblue25]

Based on the amount of blue on the ticketmaster map, I doubt we reach 40K which is a massive disappointment IMO. Sure the weather hasnt cooperated the last two home games for tailgates, walk-ups, etc. but this is what the fanbase wanted, winning. They said they would show up when we start winning. Well, theres a great chance to see the team move to 8-2 tonight. I just don't think that the attendance situation will ever be fixed.

Still have a full day of sales and walk ups before we can throw in the towel

 

[storange]

Should be a good walk up, and fast track vouchers can be turned in right before game. could add another 1000 between now and game time.

 

[BVille44]

I think about 40,000 tickets have been sold as of 12:00 p.m. and with ticket sales throughout the afternoon along with a very good walk up ($10 military & Fastrac) we may be able hit 43,000 at kickoff.

In my opinion a Saturday game at 3:30 p.m. may have attracted 45,000.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Trueblue25]

Ah why do I venture to the comment section of these articles. Completely over some central new york’ers heads

 

[Timonen]

Based on the amount of blue on the ticketmaster map, I doubt we reach 40K which is a massive disappointment IMO. Sure the weather hasnt cooperated the last two home games for tailgates, walk-ups, etc. but this is what the fanbase wanted, winning. They said they would show up when we start winning. Well, theres a great chance to see the team move to 8-2 tonight. I just don't think that the attendance situation will ever be fixed.

Don’t disagree with the sentiment and hate that it feels like pulling teeth to get the casual locals there. BUT, as has been said here in a million ways, attendance is a lagging indicator. We’re a week removed from knowing how meaningful this game would be and there are legit barriers in place for a large share of the potential attendee base (e.g., nobody outside of driving distance has a shot...and Friday mitigates anybody from out of town stuck at work). The macro point of being up 8% for the year is what matters. Next year will be another bump. None of us want to be patient, but the people building business cases and assessing direction of the program get it.

 

[CA Monk]

Nothing should go on a hot dog. Just like pancakes should be eaten without syrup and spaghetti without sauce.

That’s like s e x without love. Which, come to think of it, is still pretty good.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Ah why do I venture to the comment section of these articles. Completely over some central new york’ers heads

You're a glutton for punishment.

 

[anomander]

Don’t disagree with the sentiment and hate that it feels like pulling teeth to get the casual locals there. BUT, as has been said here in a million ways, attendance is a lagging indicator. We’re a week removed from knowing how meaningful this game would be and there are legit barriers in place for a large share of the potential attendee base (e.g., nobody outside of driving distance has a shot...and Friday mitigates anybody from out of town stuck at work). The macro point of being up 8% for the year is what matters. Next year will be another bump. None of us want to be patient, but the people building business cases and assessing direction of the program get it.

Your last sentence is absolutely correct. We will start to see the benefits of this year in next years season ticket sales. Have another good year in 2019 and see another bump the following year. Right now we are counting on walk ups. It will get better we just have to be patient

 

[skurey]

Our overall attendance has gone up this year despite no big name team like Clemson coming in.

As long as we don't completely collapse to end this season and start next year our game vs them should be our biggest crowd in a long time.

 

[Jake]

The bigger issue right is to keep people from bailing because of the weather. Walk up will be zilch.

 

[ClkWrkOrange]

[QUOTE="IthacaMatt,


Louisville has collapsed this year, and it's really puzzling to me. Bobby Petrino has lost that team and probably gets fired. They, too, have some great athletes. If they make the right hire, they could bounce back quickly. If they make the wrong hire and someone wants to tear things down and start over, then we could be looking at an awful Lousville again next year. They still scare me because of their athletes, but this is one I think we should win.



How many of those athletes will Louisville have next year? They have had 20 requests for transfers from this years team.They may be a mess for several years.

 

[djorange1989]

Your last sentence is absolutely correct. We will start to see the benefits of this year in next years season ticket sales. Have another good year in 2019 and see another bump the following year. Right now we are counting on walk ups. It will get better we just have to be patient

yep, every single sport is like this, both pro and college. if you have a team that has sucked for a while, attendance jumps the year after the turnaround. As Skurey points out, no Clemson at home this year like we have next year, plus BC and Pitt come to the Dome too. Even with the loss of Dungey after this season, we have Tommy waiting to take over and a lot of others returning on the two deep, we should be ranked going into next season (i would think) and that will help too

 

[Ozcuse]

Weather will be miserable all afternoon and night with a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Definitely not tailgating weather.

 

[dooey139]

Your last sentence is absolutely correct. We will start to see the benefits of this year in next years season ticket sales. Have another good year in 2019 and see another bump the following year. Right now we are counting on walk ups. It will get better we just have to be patient

Already had 4 people ask to join my season ticket group, next year will definitely be a nice increase in the season ticket pool.

 

[upperdeck]

about 2 inches here so far.

 

[wiseman3]

Lots of talk around the office about people going to the game, who I know haven't been to one all season. Even if this crowd isn't huge, some fans are coming back to the program.

 

[texascpa]

Our overall attendance has gone up this year despite no big name team like Clemson coming in.

As long as we don't completely collapse to end this season and start next year our game vs them should be our biggest crowd in a long time.

FSU came in. They're a big name regardless of their play at the time. Big crowd too, IIRC.

 

[Roger N]

Just checked into Motel. Extra long trip. Crappy weather. Weather will hold back fans more than anything. Onto Fine Mess Speidie Bowl

 

[HoustonCuse]

One of my best friends has seasons for hoops in the top row of 309 or 310, right at halfcourt.
No railings on those stairs, unfortunately.
Death waits for me in around Row I everytime I see a game with him and his group.

The demon lives out at Row I...

 

[McNabb2Brominski]

Friday night games are the worst for attendance. If this was a Saturday night game, you can add 5k to tonight's total attendance.

 

[NKR1978]

about 2 inches here so far.

So. Many. Jokes.

 

[310Pigpen]

Weather will certainly impact attendance. My buddy that works for the thruway got called in to salt. He was bringing 3 other people that have never been to the dome.