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| humbletx | May 26 2013, 10:13 AM Post #1 |
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decline in ticket revenues. In the southeast where college football is the sport of choice with no competition from the majors - there should be a huge concern not only at the various institutions, revenue wise, but the communities themselves.. B/CS received the strong arm from Texas A&M to kick in a wad of millions to keep the Aggies from moving their home games to Houston while Kyle Field is being rebuilt.. http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2013/may/26/sec-seeking-ways-to-tackle-attendance-declines/ |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | May 26 2013, 10:17 AM Post #2 |
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The economy sucks. |
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| humbletx | May 26 2013, 10:33 AM Post #3 |
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In real terms the economy doesn't suck - in fact its booming. New hires - in technical fields - >100K with starting bonus. Recent graduates from average middle of the road colleges/universities receiving multiple offers. Graduates from elites - basically tell potential employers what you want - and they'll agree. Business - 70K with starting bonus skilled Labor market - can't find enough people to fill the needs today - and its growing with leaps and bounds. the US is rapidly on its way to a dominating world position in the oil business - the drag is finding enough people to meet the demand (the oil business and all its downstream applications) Industry can't keep up. Yes there are major areas in the US that are headed down the Detroit way yet there are many who have done an excellent job adapting to the changes in the "economy" |
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| *Zippy | May 26 2013, 10:35 AM Post #4 |
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Burning Man, 2009 FOREVER
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It's technology before economy, really. There isnt a game UT plays that I cant watch on my 60" TV, in my living room, with my finger on the climate control...my beer kegs...my grill...my... well, you get the picture. Economy notwithstanding, economics have absolutely nothing to do with this: I'm older now, and I actually just prefer to watch the games at home. At least as long as I can mute stupid, annoying Kessling. The only exception to this rule, for me, are the games that matter. If UT were any good, and in the next couple of years when they are good again (I'm pretty optimistic as the seasons get closer), I'd still make it up for the big games |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | May 26 2013, 10:55 AM Post #5 |
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I don't know what world you are living in? Per capita income is down and cost of living has skyrocketed. What Zip said about technology is part of it. With the cost of living eating up the average person's disposable dollar, they would rather invest in a HD TV rather than pay donations or PSLs to have the privilege to buy season tickets, pay for gas to drive to and from the game, and buy food, lodging, and to place a value on their time. |
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| LonzoVol | May 26 2013, 11:19 AM Post #6 |
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Don't 4get, Texiepoo is a liberal living in a conservative state that has a robust economy and is attracting companies from Californication like crazy. But no competition from the majors he sez: Let's see: Florida-- 2NFL teams Texas-- 2 NFL teams Tennessee Titans Atlanta Falcons New Orleans Saints Carolina Panthers Humm |
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| BJVOL III | May 26 2013, 01:14 PM Post #7 |
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Attendance is dropping on the average per game because so many games are no more than a scrimmage. Who wants to see games against teams like Buffalo? People can pick and chose the games they think will be competitive and watch the others from home. Big games still sell out. |
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| *Zippy | May 26 2013, 02:51 PM Post #8 |
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Burning Man, 2009 FOREVER
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It's worse than that. I mean, having an HDTV isnt even an investment. Home theaters are so cheap now, even people living below the poverty level have a 42" flat panel hanging on the wall. For those of us limited pretty much to 'first world problems", well... yeah. It takes a lot to get me out of my man-room (or whatever you want to call it) to watch a game. There's a reason Jerry Jones built that monstrosity of a stadium he built... |
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| *TennesseeTuxedo | May 28 2013, 06:53 AM Post #9 |
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http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/22311553/attendance-lags-put-sec-on-offense-looking-to-enhance-fan-experience This column verifies, Zip's response. The NFL is facing the same problem. They are looking at adding a stadium feeds to sidleline sound, where you can hear the play down close over the radio and even talk of allowing fans to hear some headset conversations between coaches and players. |
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| *OrangeRev | May 28 2013, 07:54 AM Post #10 |
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Tree hug'n, bleed'n heart, lazy luv'n, global warm'n token liberal
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With high ticket prices, game-day hassles, poor & overpriced food, etc. ... honestly, there has to be a "fan" reason to go to a game. Merely being a spectator is better accomplished in the home theater. I think being a fan means that you want to somehow contribute to the team's success. You want to cheer them, give them money, encourage them, and be close to the program. There are more people willing to do this when the team is winning.
News Flash: The Washington Redskins are no longer the southern-most team in the NFL. Edited by OrangeRev, May 28 2013, 08:01 AM.
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