WiSioux Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Didn't the AD already say there has been no discussion of moving the students? So really this is all just what is message board gurus think should happen. I doubt the students will be moved. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 32 minutes ago, WiSioux said: Didn't the AD already say there has been no discussion of moving the students? So really this is all just what is message board gurus think should happen. I doubt the students will be moved. Never underestimate the power of the message boards. MafiaMan and all the rest that jumped on board demanded the Ralph change the banners to "era specific logos" for all it's banners. Took four years but we did it!!! #keyboardwarriors Quote
nodak651 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 43 minutes ago, WiSioux said: Didn't the AD already say there has been no discussion of moving the students? So really this is all just what is message board gurus think should happen. I doubt the students will be moved. Well, it IS a message board, so... yeah? FYI, the message board gurus were also on board with firing Muss and Rudy, well before those with any power finally did so. The message board was also ahead on voicing game day concerns, and most of the issues that the game day committee took action on, or tried to implement, were already voiced here, so I'd think someone was reading. I also think it would be better for Chaves to hear some grumbling about this from SOMEWHERE, rather than hear nothing at all, no? Maybe this forum can spur discussion within the AD, because apparently there hasn't been any yet. The fact of the matter is that UND's AD needs money - the students, who don't attend games, limit the potential sale of the most expensive seats in the building (champions club dues). It doesn't take rocket science to figure out what the most beneficial move is for the athletic department. Pricing of single game tickets is a whole other issue. The end sections clearly lack demand, and a move to a dynamic pricing model would clearly be beneficial. I'm fairly certain that AD is hamstrung, if they wanted to implement something like this, due to the contract with the Ralph. Discounted general admission tickets in the end sections that are ALWAYS empty is another no brainer. Tickets for UND football are very expensive, when compared to most programs around the country. 1 2 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, nodak651 said: Tickets for UND football are very expensive, when compared to most programs around the country. Really? 1 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, UNDBIZ said: Really? Definelty questionable. I get 9 FB season tickets, consedering I already pay CC with my hockey tickets - very reasonalbe to me. Quote
nodak651 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 2 hours ago, UNDBIZ said: Really? I didn't post a source, so I'll dig around and report some specific examples - maybe I'm wrong. For clarification, I was specifically referencing the lowest face value ticket price for single game tickets. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, nodak651 said: I didn't post a source, so I'll dig around and report some specific examples - maybe I'm wrong. For clarification, I was specifically referencing the lowest face value ticket price for single game tickets. Tickets are $25. You can get tickets at the 35 yard line in section 215 right now. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Face value for my hockey tickets on Saturday were $49. FB Is a bargain at $25 for a reserved seat.....at the 35 yard line. 1 Quote
Longtime fan Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 Would like to see the students move down to the end (210, 211, 212). Move the band to 213. Open 214, 215, 216 to general seating. General is the only way to keep together a tailgate party. Best times at memorial were on the east side (general). A few from our group leave once the tailgating is done.....for the reason of not being grouped up. Most of the wives could care less about the game .....they like to have a few drinks and crack jokes and talk “women things” .....as a group. Over the years I have spoken to quite a few people that have indicated they don’t like attending games as the people around them get annoyed at them for standing up and cheering. Ridiculous. In general seating I would think standing and cheering is mandatory. So I’m advocating two things ....move the students and makes three sections or minimum two sections general seating. Quote
tnt Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 51 minutes ago, Longtime fan said: Would like to see the students move down to the end (210, 211, 212). Move the band to 213. Open 214, 215, 216 to general seating. General is the only way to keep together a tailgate party. Best times at memorial were on the east side (general). A few from our group leave once the tailgating is done.....for the reason of not being grouped up. Most of the wives could care less about the game .....they like to have a few drinks and crack jokes and talk “women things” .....as a group. Over the years I have spoken to quite a few people that have indicated they don’t like attending games as the people around them get annoyed at them for standing up and cheering. Ridiculous. In general seating I would think standing and cheering is mandatory. So I’m advocating two things ....move the students and makes three sections or minimum two sections general seating. So these fans don’t attend because they can’t stand and cheer? Sounds like a convenient excuse for not going. Quote
Longtime fan Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, tnt said: So these fans don’t attend because they can’t stand and cheer? Sounds like a convenient excuse for not going. Could be. Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Posted October 31, 2019 Football tickets at UND are cheap. If we got more fans to show up for games attendance would increase Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 31 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said: If we got more fans to show up for games attendance would increase Nah, I don't think that would work. 1 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 8 hours ago, SiouxFan100 said: Football tickets at UND are cheap. If we got more fans to show up for games attendance would increase You mean, kind of like; if we get 3/4 of the fans to show up, we are at 75% attendance? Quote
SiouxFan100 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said: You mean, kind of like; if we get 3/4 of the fans to show up, we are at 75% attendance? Yes but I think there is a multiplier effect so the attendance percent is higher than the 75% in your example. I will have to do some figuring. 1 Quote
dakotadan Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 Always thought the placement of the band was wrong. Should get some good size high risers and move them to behind the end zone under the walkways. Acoustically would probably be better as they would be facing all of the fans. Be better sounding. 1 Quote
tnt Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, dakotadan said: Always thought the placement of the band was wrong. Should get some good size high risers and move them to behind the end zone under the walkways. Acoustically would probably be better as they would be facing all of the fans. Be better sounding. Doesn't seem like there is room. See players running into the walls as it is. Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted October 31, 2019 Posted October 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, dakotadan said: Always thought the placement of the band was wrong. Should get some good size high risers and move them to behind the end zone under the walkways. Acoustically would probably be better as they would be facing all of the fans. Be better sounding. Bands are typically at the ends in most college stadiums. Since the Alerus has no endzone seating, they are where they are. Where the band at is about the best place they can be. Quote
Popular Post UNDBIZ Posted October 31, 2019 Popular Post Posted October 31, 2019 https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/editorials/4746639-Our-view-Help-wanted-More-fans-at-Alerus-Center Quote Our view: Help wanted: More fans at Alerus Center 8 Quote
Popular Post ChrisUND1 Posted October 31, 2019 Popular Post Posted October 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said: https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/editorials/4746639-Our-view-Help-wanted-More-fans-at-Alerus-Center Excerpt from the article you referenced: Said Montana State lineman Lewis Kidd: “It was tough for us to hear all day. Kudos to their fans and everyone who was here cheering.” Think about it: Loud fans can make a difference at games, helping UND win. More wins could mean a playoff spot. A playoff spot would boost program prestige. More prestige helps in recruiting, and that ensures more competitive teams in coming seasons when the Hawks will regularly face regional powers like NDSU and SDSU. UND football is a premier event in Grand Forks. Fans who aren’t coming to at least a few games should consider what their presence can mean as the Hawks fight for a playoff spot. 5 Quote
SkoHawks Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 Student discounts at REA...like the idea, wish they'd give it a shot at the Alerus, but probably wouldn't result in any improvement in student attendance anyway. 1 Quote
forksandspoons Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, SkoHawks said: Student discounts at REA...like the idea, wish they'd give it a shot at the Alerus, but probably wouldn't result in any improvement in student attendance anyway. Unless they did it for beer 1 Quote
Mama Sue Posted November 1, 2019 Posted November 1, 2019 What were the recommendations from the 2017 Game Day Experience Committee the prez called? Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted November 4, 2019 Posted November 4, 2019 UND at Weber State University Sat. (11-9)Ogden, UtahWeber was started as a private school in 1889 and became state supported in 1933. Presently 26,681 students. Stewart Stadium Opened in the 1950's and was expanded in 1966 Capacity - 17,312 Surface is synthetic turf, natural grass until 2011. Wildcats - Purple & Whitehttps://weberstatesports.com/sports/football Quote
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