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Re: Football Attendance

Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:06 am
by Western_101
One other thought. Tailgating has become part of the game day routine for the fans. However, if students have been imbibing and having a good time they are less likely to actually go into the stadium when our current policy allows tailgating throughout the entire game.

That doesn't strike me as a good recipe to move the students from the lot to the stands. I think the policy needs to be revisited.

Re: Football Attendance

Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:27 am
by leatherneckcountry
Also in 2010 The dorms stayed open an extra day to allow students to attend the game.

Re: Football Attendance

Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:56 pm
by wiu712
GV Dad wrote: Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:17 pm WIU has to have one of the worst sports marketing team in the country based on ave attendance for football.
Here's an idea for the final home football game of the season: Make it a "Fan Appreciation Day". Have special ticket prices, specials at the concession stand, etc.

Re: Football Attendance

Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:47 am
by Western_101
I wish Lawson would save me from myself.

Alas, TRUTH:

The West side of Hanson field looks like a run down outdated relic of the past. It would be considered old and unsafe if it were in the D-III level of NCAA let alone D-I.

Hanson Field West is an embarrassment, just one more reason people don't want to be seen there.

Is there anyone here that would disagree with my assessment?

Re: Football Attendance

Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:17 am
by Neckfansince71
I don't think anyone would argue with you RedNeck! Thats why we are working to remedy the situation as soon as we can! ;) jc

Re: Football Attendance

Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:33 am
by leatherneckcountry
Or just sit on the east side that’s what I’ve always done.

Re: Football Attendance

Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:36 am
by sealhall74
leatherneckcountry wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:33 am Or just sit on the east side that’s what I’ve always done.
and come to the game well-prepared.

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Re: Football Attendance

Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:53 am
by wiu712
leatherneckcountry wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:33 amOr just sit on the east side that’s what I’ve always done.
Sitting on the east side gives you a full, panoramic view of the west side. I think that Red Neck is trying to avoid that image.
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