USF attendance problem?

[John]

USF Football Attendance Is In Crisis

 

[Srqhusky]

Hope to see alot of UCONN blue!

 

[SubbaBub]

Complaining about local news coverage when half the state in under an emergency declaration is a bit obtuse don't you think?

 

[pnow15]

Give away free tickets and see how many fans show up.
When are people going to realize that there is no f....king money out there.
People don't have the money to waste on a UConn/USF game when the only job you can find is as stacker at Walmart.

 

[Srqhusky]

Give away free tickets and see how many fans show up.
When are people going to realize that there is no f....king money out there.
People don't have the money to waste on a UConn/USF game when the only job you can find is as stacker at Walmart.

The tickets are nine dollars

 

[pnow15]

The tickets are nine dollars

But you have to buy beer.

 

[John]

Complaining about local news coverage when half the state in under an emergency declaration is a bit obtuse don't you think?

 

[noeynox]

It's less to do with pricing and more to do with the disappointment of going from Big East, BCS, to American Conference, G5 status. Only us, Cincinnati, and USF know what that is like. It really kills enthusiasm around your program. There is no chance to go 9-3, and go to a big bowl against a quality opponent. Your only hope is to have a breakout year. Your could argue USF is in the midst of that but still. It's not a shocker their attendance is down. Still 16k, is really bad.

 

[huskymedic]

USF Football Attendance Is In Crisis

Your Excuses For Not Attending USF Football Games Are Invalid

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

They probably only need 3 excuses.
1. I'm a Miami fan
2. I'm an FSU fan
3. I'm a UF fan.

 

[FartMan69]

I love this. The answer is so clear. They play in a market with pro sports and big time college football not too far away. They've been FBS for like 20 years? What do you expect? No tradition, poor product, other local options usually equals poor attendance. Just ask us.

 

[Marty Jackson]

It's less to do with pricing and more to do with the disappointment of going from Big East, BCS, to American Conference, G5 status. Only us, Cincinnati, and USF know what that is like. It really kills enthusiasm around your program. There is no chance to go 9-3, and go to a big bowl against a quality opponent. Your only hope is to have a breakout year. Your could argue USF is in the midst of that but still. It's not a shocker their attendance is down. Still 16k, is really bad.

Spot on... uconn was pulling 35K for Maine back in 2006. Big difference to the fan base if your team is viewed as 2nd tier.

 

[BlueMAB]

This is as true for USF as it is UConn and many other programs. When you have to make your customer feel obliged to go support the team, then you've already lost. I don't know anyone who buys football tickets out of shame. Sure, some people here feel obliged, and buy them, but 1) look at our attendance, and 2) this place is filled with lunatics anyway (present company included).

 

[uconnphil2016]

It's less to do with pricing and more to do with the disappointment of going from Big East, BCS, to American Conference, G5 status. Only us, Cincinnati, and USF know what that is like. It really kills enthusiasm around your program. There is no chance to go 9-3, and go to a big bowl against a quality opponent. Your only hope is to have a breakout year. Your could argue USF is in the midst of that but still. It's not a shocker their attendance is down. Still 16k, is really bad.

True. I think this is a large part of it in our case, but I think that people who act as if that's the only reason for current attendance levels are mistaken. I see it as a three-fold problem. 1) out of power conference and substandard play 2) CT has a very short attention span for sports. even uconn men's basketball attendance can be embarrassing at times given the status of the program...i don't think winning is a cure all 3) football attendance across the board is down...not just us. so much easier to just watch on tv from your couch in high def.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

These stories crack me up. Even the NFL is complaining about attendance. You can buy a 65" high Def TV for less than two season tickets in most places. There are dozens of ways to watch games without leaving your house, and everyone is on tv. The outcome of those factors was inevitable.

 

[Sky ball]

Give away free tickets and see how many fans show up.
When are people going to realize that there is no f....king money out there.
People don't have the money to waste on a UConn/USF game when the only job you can find is as stacker at Walmart.

Part time with no healthcare benefits.

 

[Showballot]

Give away free tickets and see how many fans show up.
When are people going to realize that there is no f....king money out there.
People don't have the money to waste on a UConn/USF game when the only job you can find is as stacker at Walmart.

There's no money in Tampa?

 

[DarthGrumpy]

USF has a lot of challenges...

• Predominately a suitcase school like UConn used to be, i.e. everyone goes home on the weekends.
• They play in a NFL stadium about 10 miles from Campus
• And it's only 15 miles to the beaches, which are free and likely have a lot more interesting things to watch for late teen/early twenty year old co-eds
• USF is the 3rd football program in the Tampa area after U Florida and Florida St, not to mention the NFL Bucs
  
• And like UConn, outside of their natural rival in UCF, the random ranked guest like Houston, and maybe UConn and Cincy due to local alumni fan bases, who in Tampa really cares about Tulsa, ECU, Tulane, etc.

PS - Did I mention the beaches are close by? Thanks to the USF Bull fan forum for this.

 

[pnow15]

There's no money in Tampa?

I have a friend whose store is just a few blocks from USF, he says his business has been way off and he has been there for years.
People are watching every dime.

 

[huskyinfl]

There is actually tons of stuff to do in Tampa, big name concerts every weekend, beaches North & South, Busch Gardens is also 5 minutes away from campus.
I went to grad school @ USF and there is so much competition for student attention and $$$
Plus the USF administration is really sketchy and not trustworthy - everything they do reeks of BS and is unprofessional - They do not have the trust or respect of the students.

 

[Showballot]

I have a friend whose store is just a few blocks from USF, he says his business has been way off and he has been there for years.
People are watching every dime.

Blame Amazon..

 

[huskymedic]

Where Were The Students At Homecoming? We Went To Find Out

 

[Tampahusky]

Living in Tampa I meet more FSU and Gators fans, even Miami sometimes. Too many activities to do down here-boating ,beaches,nightlife,amusement parks for the casual fan to go to a game. Attendance is down for all teams except the TB Lightning which is the city's team right now. Hockey rules in south Florida which is ironic if you think about it but does produce the best live product. #gobolts and Whalers!

 

[Showballot]

Living in Tampa I meet more FSU and Gators fans, even Miami sometimes. Too many activities to do down here-boating ,beaches,nightlife,amusement parks for the casual fan to go to a game. Attendance is down for all teams except the TB Lightning which is the city's team right now. Hockey rules in south Florida which is ironic if you think about it but does produce the best live product. #gobolts and Whalers!

Well we have Karate lessons…and ice cream in West Hartford.

 

[huskymedic]

Novel approach:

Joey Knight ‏@TBTimes_Bulls 39m 39 minutes ago St Petersburg, FL
#USF announces the first 300 student-driven vehicles (carrying 4 or more students) that enter Lot 8 of @RJStadium park free on Saturday