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Stop_HammerTime69
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Fushiznitz said:
I know a few people like that as well. Maybe not as small as you think, which is really really sad.
Your first post is what's dumb. Do you drive distances to Missoula for games? I do. The 3:30 start time is perfect as it allows time for an easy drive to the game on gameday. Most fans driving any distance and tailgating stay over Saturday night anyhow. Otherwise why do you suppose Missoula hotels are sold out on game nights? The worst start times are November noon games. Requires a two night stay unless you want to drive in the dark with often bad roads. The attendance for the NAU game was down because of the bloody awful road conditions coupled with a slightly reduced passion for the inconsistent team, not the start time.GrizGeneral said:
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HelenaHandBasket said:
Say what you will but it plays a role. And please spare me any "good fan" lectures as I was there.
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Stop_HammerTime69
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CFallsGriz said:
There are so many schools in this conference that really should not be playing FCS football. It is absolutely embarrassing to go to Portland State and play at that dump in Hillsboro, or whatever high school field Northern Colorado uses.
As a dastardly millennial college student, the games are just...boring. NAU was the most fun I’ve had at a Griz game in a long time, maybe since NDSU.
I don’t have much as to insights into what’s wrong or why it’s become so boring, but it’s just not the same as it was in my undergrad back when Bobby/Pflu were coaching.
It’s not just us, though. It seems the majority that showed up yesterday just waited until the split the pot numbers were up, and then bolted.
You could say it’s just winning/performance, but I’m not even sure that’s the case. Who knows. Could just be effects from last year’s abysmal showing.
I don’t have much as to insights into what’s wrong or why it’s become so boring, but it’s just not the same as it was in my undergrad back when Bobby/Pflu were coaching.
It’s not just us, though. It seems the majority that showed up yesterday just waited until the split the pot numbers were up, and then bolted.
You could say it’s just winning/performance, but I’m not even sure that’s the case. Who knows. Could just be effects from last year’s abysmal showing.
griznative24
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uofmman1122 said:
I too am a dastardly millennial college student and I agree the games do not feel the same as they have in the past. This could have to do with the majority of Big Sky teams being butt.
I have said this before on other threads, but the overall sentiment of faculty and students towards the UofM right now is negative. People just aren't real happy with the previous administration and how things have played out in the last 5 or 6 years. I think this is finally affecting the sports crowd. I know a couple of students that used to love going to games but the UofM isn't a priority for them at the moment.
With that said, I do think that winning will solve this. This team is fun, they stay out of trouble, and I do believe they will be better next year. The fans that left will soon be back and new fans will be created with consistent winning.
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GrizMusician
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Fushiznitz said:
Not trying to shoot the messenger. :lol: Get your friends tuned up, ok? :lol:
Washgrizfan1
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Rumors of attendance down a couple thousand per game from last year.
One.Cool.Customer
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I’m 30, have season tickets, and drive 250 miles one way to attend games, so there are passionate, dedicated, young griz fans out there...all the while forging a career and starting a family.
The one aspect of the crowd I can’t grasp is the student section. When I attended UM (05-09) it was insanity...actually witnessed someone have a claustrophobic induced panic attack due to overcrowding. Every student I associated with took their fandom seriously. I can buy students being down on the admin, but when you attend classes with these players, get to know these players, you support the players!
On a different note, I spoke to an older alum/donor/season ticket holder who mentioned to me that the quality of the gameday broadcasts have improved so much in the past decade that it makes it easier to stay home at his age when inclement weather hits, or life events come up. I can buy into this a bit, as I can remember as a kid yelling at the tv when the camera man couldn’t follow a play action play...ever! Just another variable to add to the discussion
The one aspect of the crowd I can’t grasp is the student section. When I attended UM (05-09) it was insanity...actually witnessed someone have a claustrophobic induced panic attack due to overcrowding. Every student I associated with took their fandom seriously. I can buy students being down on the admin, but when you attend classes with these players, get to know these players, you support the players!
On a different note, I spoke to an older alum/donor/season ticket holder who mentioned to me that the quality of the gameday broadcasts have improved so much in the past decade that it makes it easier to stay home at his age when inclement weather hits, or life events come up. I can buy into this a bit, as I can remember as a kid yelling at the tv when the camera man couldn’t follow a play action play...ever! Just another variable to add to the discussion
2017: 141,221, or 23,535 per game
2016: 152,261, or 25,377 per game
Down 1842 per game.
At $30 per ticket, that would be $331,200 less revenue for the year (30 times 11,040)
Cat game in 2016. In 2016, there were 3 games over 26,000, 1 more over 25,000 and 2 more over 24,000. In 2017, no games over 26,000, 2 more over 25,000, 1 more over 23,000 and 3 more over 22,000.
These are fairly big numbers.
2 far away teams flown to Missoula each year. Pay game at UW in 2017.
2016: 152,261, or 25,377 per game
Down 1842 per game.
At $30 per ticket, that would be $331,200 less revenue for the year (30 times 11,040)
Cat game in 2016. In 2016, there were 3 games over 26,000, 1 more over 25,000 and 2 more over 24,000. In 2017, no games over 26,000, 2 more over 25,000, 1 more over 23,000 and 3 more over 22,000.
These are fairly big numbers.
2 far away teams flown to Missoula each year. Pay game at UW in 2017.
