Great job JMU.

This is exactly why I love being in the SBC. Our teams have actual fan bases who care.

Stadium Expansion is coming for JMU

Congrats to JMU and App.

Great numbers for Troy and USM too.

(07-07-2023 08:45 AM)Appst94 Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 07:10 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 12:48 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(06-23-2023 04:51 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(06-23-2023 04:46 PM)T-Dog Wrote:  App sold out again. Last year that number was around 11k.

You guys might need to look into stadium expansion.

Secondary market tickets for the ECU game are around $170 right now. Pretty sure there will be 40,000 seats there.

The question really is, what can you do? App would get 40,000 for ECU, UNC, Duke, Wake, NC State, or maybe any P5 really. Marshall may get to 35,000. But other than that, I don't know that you'd have a justification. App could get up to 50,000 like ECU did, then have performance fall off a cliff and then you're right back to 28,000 in attendance and a half empty stadium.

Not that we are going to do this but if we were to play ECU and Charlotte every year alternating one at home and the other on the road, we likely are approaching if not hitting 40k annually for that game. Make the FCS game parents weekend and we are likely hitting 35k most years. Home games not played Thanksgiving weekend against a good Marshall, Coastal, Georgia Southern or JMU team are likely approaching if not making 40k as well. We have played 3 games in that scenario over the past 2 seasons and we have sold out all 3 with two of those even being weeknight games. We have averaged 30,895 between those 3. Obviously any power 5 team likely brings 40k as well. Additionally, homecoming likely brings at least 35k every year if not 40k if available. That means you’re pushing or making 40K at least three times per season and you’re likely over 35k at least 4 times per season if not more.

Expansion will require a significant amount of resources to the infrastructure of the stadium. The Fire Marshall puts a cap on the max attendance of 40k- ish. The new tower will alleviate some of those issues with the addition of egresses and facilities.

we already know we can get 40k without dropping a dime in expansion.

35k should be the target. After we beat UNCheat this year they'll never schedule us again. If we beat nc state ditto.

35k seats with an additional 5 or so overflow on the hill for big games should be the goal.

South's ticket sales supposedly are at an all time high, but mums the word on just what the current count is.

(07-07-2023 01:25 PM)ballantyneapp Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 08:45 AM)Appst94 Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 07:10 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 12:48 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(06-23-2023 04:51 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  You guys might need to look into stadium expansion.

Secondary market tickets for the ECU game are around $170 right now. Pretty sure there will be 40,000 seats there.

The question really is, what can you do? App would get 40,000 for ECU, UNC, Duke, Wake, NC State, or maybe any P5 really. Marshall may get to 35,000. But other than that, I don't know that you'd have a justification. App could get up to 50,000 like ECU did, then have performance fall off a cliff and then you're right back to 28,000 in attendance and a half empty stadium.

Not that we are going to do this but if we were to play ECU and Charlotte every year alternating one at home and the other on the road, we likely are approaching if not hitting 40k annually for that game. Make the FCS game parents weekend and we are likely hitting 35k most years. Home games not played Thanksgiving weekend against a good Marshall, Coastal, Georgia Southern or JMU team are likely approaching if not making 40k as well. We have played 3 games in that scenario over the past 2 seasons and we have sold out all 3 with two of those even being weeknight games. We have averaged 30,895 between those 3. Obviously any power 5 team likely brings 40k as well. Additionally, homecoming likely brings at least 35k every year if not 40k if available. That means you’re pushing or making 40K at least three times per season and you’re likely over 35k at least 4 times per season if not more.

Expansion will require a significant amount of resources to the infrastructure of the stadium. The Fire Marshall puts a cap on the max attendance of 40k- ish. The new tower will alleviate some of those issues with the addition of egresses and facilities.

we already know we can get 40k without dropping a dime in expansion.

35k should be the target. After we beat UNCheat this year they'll never schedule us again. If we beat nc state ditto.

35k seats with an additional 5 or so overflow on the hill for big games should be the goal.

Sure we have shown that we can do it, but as one offs. We have also seen where we have opportunities while accommodating $32k. The concourses are too small for easy flow of traffic and concession crowds to coexist. The gates are too constricted for getting in and out. Adding more seats requires a bigger set of solutions than just adding seats.

(06-23-2023 04:23 PM)OsageJ Wrote:  stAte has sold 5 I know. I bought'em.

Good for you. Keeping the faith.

(07-07-2023 01:25 PM)ballantyneapp Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 08:45 AM)Appst94 Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 07:10 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 12:48 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  

(06-23-2023 04:51 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  You guys might need to look into stadium expansion.

Secondary market tickets for the ECU game are around $170 right now. Pretty sure there will be 40,000 seats there.

The question really is, what can you do? App would get 40,000 for ECU, UNC, Duke, Wake, NC State, or maybe any P5 really. Marshall may get to 35,000. But other than that, I don't know that you'd have a justification. App could get up to 50,000 like ECU did, then have performance fall off a cliff and then you're right back to 28,000 in attendance and a half empty stadium.

Not that we are going to do this but if we were to play ECU and Charlotte every year alternating one at home and the other on the road, we likely are approaching if not hitting 40k annually for that game. Make the FCS game parents weekend and we are likely hitting 35k most years. Home games not played Thanksgiving weekend against a good Marshall, Coastal, Georgia Southern or JMU team are likely approaching if not making 40k as well. We have played 3 games in that scenario over the past 2 seasons and we have sold out all 3 with two of those even being weeknight games. We have averaged 30,895 between those 3. Obviously any power 5 team likely brings 40k as well. Additionally, homecoming likely brings at least 35k every year if not 40k if available. That means you’re pushing or making 40K at least three times per season and you’re likely over 35k at least 4 times per season if not more.

Expansion will require a significant amount of resources to the infrastructure of the stadium. The Fire Marshall puts a cap on the max attendance of 40k- ish. The new tower will alleviate some of those issues with the addition of egresses and facilities.

we already know we can get 40k without dropping a dime in expansion.

35k should be the target. After we beat UNCheat this year they'll never schedule us again. If we beat nc state ditto.

35k seats with an additional 5 or so overflow on the hill for big games should be the goal.

With that attitude why even have a stadium lol. 40,000 can cram onto the mountainsides where the stadium currently sits. We won’t have to pay any money for stadium maintenance anymore. In fact, we can save money.

(07-07-2023 05:02 PM)Appst94 Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 01:25 PM)ballantyneapp Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 08:45 AM)Appst94 Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 07:10 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 12:48 PM)ericsaid Wrote:  Secondary market tickets for the ECU game are around $170 right now. Pretty sure there will be 40,000 seats there.

The question really is, what can you do? App would get 40,000 for ECU, UNC, Duke, Wake, NC State, or maybe any P5 really. Marshall may get to 35,000. But other than that, I don't know that you'd have a justification. App could get up to 50,000 like ECU did, then have performance fall off a cliff and then you're right back to 28,000 in attendance and a half empty stadium.

Not that we are going to do this but if we were to play ECU and Charlotte every year alternating one at home and the other on the road, we likely are approaching if not hitting 40k annually for that game. Make the FCS game parents weekend and we are likely hitting 35k most years. Home games not played Thanksgiving weekend against a good Marshall, Coastal, Georgia Southern or JMU team are likely approaching if not making 40k as well. We have played 3 games in that scenario over the past 2 seasons and we have sold out all 3 with two of those even being weeknight games. We have averaged 30,895 between those 3. Obviously any power 5 team likely brings 40k as well. Additionally, homecoming likely brings at least 35k every year if not 40k if available. That means you’re pushing or making 40K at least three times per season and you’re likely over 35k at least 4 times per season if not more.

Expansion will require a significant amount of resources to the infrastructure of the stadium. The Fire Marshall puts a cap on the max attendance of 40k- ish. The new tower will alleviate some of those issues with the addition of egresses and facilities.

we already know we can get 40k without dropping a dime in expansion.

35k should be the target. After we beat UNCheat this year they'll never schedule us again. If we beat nc state ditto.

35k seats with an additional 5 or so overflow on the hill for big games should be the goal.

Sure we have shown that we can do it, but as one offs. We have also seen where we have opportunities while accommodating $32k. The concourses are too small for easy flow of traffic and concession crowds to coexist. The gates are too constricted for getting in and out. Adding more seats requires a bigger set of solutions than just adding seats.

I mean if the demand is there and we can make the extra money, do you really think we’re gonna leave it on the table much longer? I’ve got news for you, if you stop coming because the stadium gets congested, someone else will gladly take your place. I do know however for a fact they’re working on some of the stadium foot traffic flow though.

(07-07-2023 01:06 PM)slycat Wrote:  Congrats to JMU and App.

Great numbers for Troy and USM too.

What are Troy and USM at ballpark?

(07-07-2023 05:34 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 05:02 PM)Appst94 Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 01:25 PM)ballantyneapp Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 08:45 AM)Appst94 Wrote:  

(07-06-2023 07:10 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  Not that we are going to do this but if we were to play ECU and Charlotte every year alternating one at home and the other on the road, we likely are approaching if not hitting 40k annually for that game. Make the FCS game parents weekend and we are likely hitting 35k most years. Home games not played Thanksgiving weekend against a good Marshall, Coastal, Georgia Southern or JMU team are likely approaching if not making 40k as well. We have played 3 games in that scenario over the past 2 seasons and we have sold out all 3 with two of those even being weeknight games. We have averaged 30,895 between those 3. Obviously any power 5 team likely brings 40k as well. Additionally, homecoming likely brings at least 35k every year if not 40k if available. That means you’re pushing or making 40K at least three times per season and you’re likely over 35k at least 4 times per season if not more.

Expansion will require a significant amount of resources to the infrastructure of the stadium. The Fire Marshall puts a cap on the max attendance of 40k- ish. The new tower will alleviate some of those issues with the addition of egresses and facilities.

we already know we can get 40k without dropping a dime in expansion.

35k should be the target. After we beat UNCheat this year they'll never schedule us again. If we beat nc state ditto.

35k seats with an additional 5 or so overflow on the hill for big games should be the goal.

Sure we have shown that we can do it, but as one offs. We have also seen where we have opportunities while accommodating $32k. The concourses are too small for easy flow of traffic and concession crowds to coexist. The gates are too constricted for getting in and out. Adding more seats requires a bigger set of solutions than just adding seats.

I mean if the demand is there and we can make the extra money, do you really think we’re gonna leave it on the table much longer? I’ve got news for you, if you stop coming because the stadium gets congested, someone else will gladly take your place. I do know however for a fact they’re working on some of the stadium foot traffic flow though.

I think you wait and see what you need after the East tower is built. There are around 800 or so still on the waiting list I believe. If you have 800 move into the premium seats out of the bowl, that waiting list backfills.

(07-07-2023 05:35 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 01:06 PM)slycat Wrote:  Congrats to JMU and App.

Great numbers for Troy and USM too.

What are Troy and USM at ballpark?

It was between 8k and 9k for USM a few weeks ago. They no longer show the season ticket sales total on the USM website though so who knows how it's changed since then. We have a lot of late buyers though, because even in the heavy donations required areas people are too used to being able to get any seat they want almost.

Coach Huff had a video encouraging fans to buy. I'm just assuming ours aren't going great.

(07-07-2023 07:35 PM)Eagleyed Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 05:35 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 01:06 PM)slycat Wrote:  Congrats to JMU and App.

Great numbers for Troy and USM too.

What are Troy and USM at ballpark?

It was between 8k and 9k for USM a few weeks ago. They no longer show the season ticket sales total on the USM website though so who knows how it's changed since then. We have a lot of late buyers though, because even in the heavy donations required areas people are too used to being able to get any seat they want almost.

How many did you guys have last year?

Our season ticket sales suck. We will be lucky to sell 8k season tickets. Our fan base is shrinking.

(07-07-2023 05:35 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 01:06 PM)slycat Wrote:  Congrats to JMU and App.

Great numbers for Troy and USM too.

What are Troy and USM at ballpark?

Not exactly sure yet, but it's looking like more than last year, which was already a record. Today, Troy just sold out all north end zone seating for the first time ever.

(07-12-2023 10:16 PM)CardinalBlackTrojan Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 05:35 PM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(07-07-2023 01:06 PM)slycat Wrote:  Congrats to JMU and App.

Great numbers for Troy and USM too.

What are Troy and USM at ballpark?

Not exactly sure yet, but it's looking like more than last year, which was already a record. Today, Troy just sold out all north end zone seating for the first time ever.

Does the endzone have special amenities, or just better pricing?

A little surprised that section seemed to sell out quicker than others.

Another section sold out for Troy. Hopefully we can get another full stadium sell out this year.

Our AD will likely announce first week or two of August what our ticket sales are looking like (like he did last year), unless we break the season tickets record before then.