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Bradley completes schedule

squirrelgotdead said:
And before shaunguth jumps in here. . .I'm talking regular season ONLY. I don't need you to re-post postseason attendance numbers when they have no relevance to what's being discussed here.
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Each and every time I show those numbers it's relevant to the post I'm responding to. When people say things like "that's why when we have post-season games and exhibitions, they only sell 3000-5000 tix", those postseason attendance numbers are relevant. No?
 
Buesch N Chips said:
Then don't go to work for a division I university. Money makes things happen. I think the university hopes its fan base would be understanding in its ways to utilize the new facilities and increase on-campus activities. If you cannot see things from perspectives other than your own personal situation, I would think the university would say "sorry you feel that way" and sell your season tickets to someone looking for an upgrade. I think they want people to be happy, and will bend over backwards to do so, but only if it is possible to make them happy.

I think in times of change, like the new facilities, I think a little flexibility should be granted until they figure out the best way to use the place. Patience, cooperation, understanding, flexibility, loyalty, trust, whatever you want to call it.

Just my opinion.
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Simple fact....


This program has been built on the backs of its fans. PERIOD. Without the loyal and wonderful fanbase we wouldn't even be having this discussion becuase we'd be DII or a poor excuse of a D1 program.

My simple point is everyone talks about money but how in the world does shutting out fans make you money and retain the loyalty they have shown you all these years building the program into what it is today.

You can do alot of things...I undeerstand change but you DON'T mess with the fanbase.
Just MY opinion.
 
dogsrus said:
Simple fact....


This program has been built on the backs of its fans. PERIOD. Without the loyal and wonderful fanbase we wouldn't even be having this discussion becuase we'd be DII or a poor excuse of a D1 program.

My simple point is everyone talks about money but how in the world does shutting out fans make you money and retain the loyalty they have shown you all these years building the program into what it is today.

You can do alot of things...I undeerstand change but you DON'T mess with the fanbase.
Just MY opinion.
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Every program is built on the backs of fans, and if I have to trade 100 fans who get mad when I'm working to improve my program to make money to bring in better name teams that will bring in another 1000? I'm doing that trade in a heart beat.

I'll say it again, I think Duke just tramples their fans and enjoys laughing in their face when they can't get tickets. :doubt:
 
Bradley has averaged 1 or 2 sellouts per year....

now, is that good or bad?...because if you say good, then ...
"how in the world does shutting out fans make you money and retain the loyalty they have shown you all these years building the program into what it is today."

just asking...
 
squirrelgotdead said:
That's all well and good, but that is likely an exception, not the rule, sadly. And for the "paid for" comment. . .you missed the point. Not enough people are paying for those contests. It's adding more home games (a point you refuse to even acknowledge) and taking the games BU likely takes a hit on and making them profitable. So if BU decides to take these games on campus, no, they are not paid for.
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My point again, is that there are more season tickets being sold, even though 1 person may be buying 5, than there are seats in the new gym. If you read an earlier post you would have seen I said I realize a game or two in the new gym wouldn't be included in the season ticket package.
I know several snow birds who buy season tickets and sell them or give them to friends or relatives. Maybe I've been getting cheated all these years because you say my tickets aren't paid for.
 
tornado said:
Bradley has averaged 1 or 2 sellouts per year....

now, is that good or bad?...because if you say good, then ...
"how in the world does shutting out fans make you money and retain the loyalty they have shown you all these years building the program into what it is today."

just asking...
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Not good, but still a lot more than 4200 fans, not counting the students who decide to show up for their team, showing up. Quit making sense Dogs.
 
amckillip said:
Every program is built on the backs of fans, and if I have to trade 100 fans who get mad when I'm working to improve my program to make money to bring in better name teams that will bring in another 1000? I'm doing that trade in a heart beat.

I'll say it again, I think Duke just tramples their fans and enjoys laughing in their face when they can't get tickets. :doubt:
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Alright Big Guy, How much MONEY do you give BU today and How much Money do you give to or support BU BB:doubt:
 
Chico said:
My point again, is that there are more season tickets being sold, even though 1 person may be buying 5, than there are seats in the new gym. If you read an earlier post you would have seen I said I realize a game or two in the new gym wouldn't be included in the season ticket package.
I know several snow birds who buy season tickets and sell them or give them to friends or relatives. Maybe I've been getting cheated all these years because you say my tickets aren't paid for.
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I have to supervise or coach games at my school on the nights of some BU games. I almost always put my seats to use anyway.
 
Chico said:
Not good, but still a lot more than 4200 fans, not counting the students who decide to show up for their team, showing up. Quit making sense Dogs.
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I've repeatedly mentioned this. The Presbyterian game's actual attendance last year was about 4800. The walkup was 185.

That game fits the mold that would be an additional game played at the new arena.

If said game were to be played in the arena this year off the season ticket package, you would have fewer than 500 pre-sold tickets. And it's doubtful such a game would sell out, either.

So the likelihood of being shutout is being greatly exaggerated. I agree with those concerned, as I actually shared many of those same concerns. But after hearing people in athletics break the numbers down...it's nothing to get worked up about. And I have heard JL is concerned that the atmosphere for the arena might be "too good" and impact the team when the atmosphere gets dead at Carver.
 
squirrelgotdead said:
I've repeatedly mentioned this. The Presbyterian game's actual attendance last year was about 4800. ...
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..and I suspect some of the fans present had they NOT already owned tickets from the season package, would have been glad to skip that game and either went only because they already had the tickets or poss. they gave the tickets to someone else who went because of the unusual opportunity to go to a BU game.
 
tornado said:
..and I suspect some of the fans present had they NOT already owned tickets from the season package, would have been glad to skip that game and either went only because they already had the tickets or poss. they gave the tickets to someone else who went because of the unusual opportunity to go to a BU game.
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Also that was the first non-Sunday home game for all the NFL stay-at-homes.
 
DoubleJayAlum said:
I think there is a difference between keeping seating at a current level and reducing it.
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Agreed, although I can assure you that this would never have even been considered had the numbers the University demonstrated conclusively that seating limitations would not be an issue.

BU is no dumb business.

People are over-reacting and tending to look at it through selfish lenses, which is disappointing, but to be expected, I guess.
 
Squirrel - save your breath man - it isn't worth it.

Its like trying to tell a donkey he is something more than donkey. You can talk all you want - as eloquently as you'd like - but at the end of the day all you have to show for it is an @$$. (and probably a head ache)
 
squirrelgotdead said:
Agreed, although I can assure you that this would never have even been considered had the numbers the University demonstrated conclusively that seating limitations would not be an issue.

BU is no dumb business.

People are over-reacting and tending to look at it through selfish lenses, which is disappointing, but to be expected, I guess.
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Selfish S....come on man. Couldn't be FURTHER from the truth. I'll be there...I'll have a ticket so selfish...ummmm no.

In fact I cold throw that same accusation right back at many of those on the "pro" side of this issue.

Selfish becuase they know THEY will have a ticket and don't care about the people that don't have the same connections or time to camp out for tickets like they do.... the exact people I am concerned about.

I actually LIKE the idea of watching a game there...I think it would be cool. But I would give that up so everyone that want to see the Braves get to......

Thats what I was afraid of....most of you on the pro side of this just don't get our argument. It has NOTHING to do with being selfish.....we can and will get tickets if we choose.

Our stand is simply for the ENTIRE BU nation...you know.. The BU FAMILY...once Brave always a Brave. Not just those in the Society, B Club and other high end donors with their collective noses turned up in the air ignoring the smaller but equally importaint everyday fan.

Selfish....I think not.
 
LG281 said:
Squirrel - save your breath man - it isn't worth it.

Its like trying to tell a donkey he is something more than donkey. You can talk all you want - as eloquently as you'd like - but at the end of the day all you have to show for it is an @$$. (and probably a head ache)
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I guess when you can't make your case act like your on the right side and start throwing insults around.

I will tell you this....IF there was a poll you'd be in the minority as the majority DON"T want Mens games at the womens arena/mens practice facility.


So I ask.... what makes you think your opinion the correct one.....this is a debate where its too early to tell just whos right and wrong and maybe one we will never have the answer to.
 
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