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Post by DOOMS on May 12, 2021 10:12:03 GMT -5
Straw poll without the actual poll. What if we played Georgetown (which admittedly couldn't barely hold our alumni and probably wouldn't want to play us anyways), Towson, Delaware, Villanova, JMU, Richmond, or William & Mary as opposed to Howard or Morgan? Would that satisfy or is it more about the comradery, bands, and isht talking than just the opportunity to see the team and support them? No judgements here. Just curious.
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Post by Bornthrilla on May 12, 2021 10:36:07 GMT -5
It would need be at a stadium that could accommodate at least 15,000 fans - since the demand for tickets would be high.
Is RFK still available?
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Post by aggielaw on May 12, 2021 10:50:03 GMT -5
Maybe, we could play Georgetown/HU at the new soccer stadium in DC near the Nationals ball park?
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Post by Maxell on May 12, 2021 10:57:24 GMT -5
It would need be at a stadium that could accommodate at least 15,000 fans - since the demand for tickets would be high. Is RFK still available? Why? Howard's stadium doesn't hold 15k. We've managed to play them there for years. I think the other games are viable options, IMO. I think you overestimate demand. An Aggie takeover at a visiting stadium averages around 5,000 fans.
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Post by Bornthrilla on May 12, 2021 11:01:45 GMT -5
You are talking about a novelty event since no DMV schools are currently on our schedule.
If we are making a return to DC after an extended absence, you've gotta expect the excitement and anticipation level will be at an all-time high.
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Post by aggieclt on May 12, 2021 11:09:26 GMT -5
Straw poll without the actual poll. What if we played Georgetown (which admittedly couldn't barely hold our alumni and probably wouldn't want to play us anyways), Towson, Delaware, Villanova, JMU, Richmond, or William & Mary as opposed to Howard or Morgan? Would that satisfy or is it more about the comradery, bands, and isht talking than just the opportunity to see the team and support them? No judgements here. Just curious. We will be at JMU in 4 years so we will see.
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Post by ohsixrain on May 12, 2021 11:57:01 GMT -5
Maybe, we could play Georgetown/HU at the new soccer stadium in DC near the Nationals ball park? I wouldn't count on the city allowing that stadium to be used for a football game. They would rather us use RFK first.
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Post by 90Aggie on May 12, 2021 12:21:48 GMT -5
Straw poll without the actual poll. What if we played Georgetown (which admittedly couldn't barely hold our alumni and probably wouldn't want to play us anyways), Towson, Delaware, Villanova, JMU, Richmond, or William & Mary as opposed to Howard or Morgan? Would that satisfy or is it more about the comradery, bands, and isht talking than just the opportunity to see the team and support them? No judgements here. Just curious. Yes, I would go to those games.
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Post by bigpeete1 on May 12, 2021 12:37:34 GMT -5
NO! The tradition and atmosphere would not be the same. I Love my HBCU's
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Post by DOOMS on May 12, 2021 12:42:46 GMT -5
NO! The tradition and atmosphere would not be the same. I Love my HBCU's I can feel you. So you flat out wouldn't go to a game if A&T visited one of these opponents or you'd go but be mad about it?
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Post by bigpeete1 on May 12, 2021 12:44:12 GMT -5
JMU, Towson, Delaware, Villanova, Richmond and William and Mary are not in the Metropolitan DC area so it would not work
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Post by DOOMS on May 12, 2021 12:50:25 GMT -5
Would you do Georgetown?
And also I know you said Towson isn't in metro DC but it's not terribly far from Morgan. Would you do that even with a frown or just stay home?
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Post by bigpeete1 on May 12, 2021 12:54:44 GMT -5
Dooms, I travel to Aggies football games all the time. I am sorry that you miss the point. I will not be going to Big South games because I'm a BIG fan of Black College Football games and the atmosphere surrounding the games.
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Post by DOOMS on May 12, 2021 12:57:39 GMT -5
I guess I am missing the point. I'll take that a no you wouldn't do Georgetown or Towson either. I get it.
One last question and hope I'm not annoying you: Have you ever been to any of our games against pwcs. I'll be blunt, most of them I've attended have been kind of awkward, but I guess I'll have to get used to it.
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Post by aggie94 on May 12, 2021 12:58:46 GMT -5
I wouldn't be as excited about the experience but I would probably take the trip from Raleigh for the Towson, Villanova, JMU, and William and Mary matchups. But that is because my primary focus is on the performance of the team; the social as pect is secondary. If we are being honest, most of our fans are not looking at it quite in the same way.
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