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Post by planoaggie on Mar 1, 2023 11:28:27 GMT -5
By the way, although most of us enjoy much more watching Aggie sport teams in person and socializing with each other at the games the bottom line is that ticket sales is a very small percentage of the school overall revenue. This is no different from other universities. That is why colleges focus more on TV or media contracts. In my opinion, we may not see any "significant changes" by A&T in getting fans in the seats at basketball or football games but potentially improvements in the entertainment and activities surrounding these events where all can feel the Aggies energy or spirit in the stadium and arena. I don't know that Southern has as much of a way for their fans to watch their basketball games, like we do with FloHoops. I believe our option to watch our games, as opposed to attending in person, has some level of impact on our in-person attendance. One good thing, about Flo, is that more people get to see our teams perform. Another good point if it is indeed true that their media options are not as good as A&T. How far back have we had this media option? My reason for asking is that at no point have we averaged over 3,000 fans in attendance per season dating back as far as 2009 (see 919aggie table), therefore, we potentially should have noticed a drop 1-2 years after the new media contract I would think.
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Post by saabman on Mar 1, 2023 13:22:28 GMT -5
By the way, although most of us enjoy much more watching Aggie sport teams in person and socializing with each other at the games the bottom line is that ticket sales is a very small percentage of the school overall revenue. This is no different from other universities. That is why colleges focus more on TV or media contracts. In my opinion, we may not see any "significant changes" by A&T in getting fans in the seats at basketball or football games but potentially improvements in the entertainment and activities surrounding these events where all can feel the Aggies energy or spirit in the stadium and arena. I don't know that Southern has as much of a way for their fans to watch their basketball games, like we do with FloHoops. I believe our option to watch our games, as opposed to attending in person, has some level of impact on our in-person attendance. One good thing, about Flo, is that more people get to see our teams perform. SWAC is with ESPN/ESPN+ the coverage is equal to if not better then the coverage that FloSports offers. Truthfully speaking in my opinion. I preferred ESPN over what FloSports is offering and I have both sports packages. Also SWAC fan , community and students culture when it comes to sports is a more hands on Cultural ingrainment approach. As I stated before they want to be seen at the Football and Basketball games in person if they are physically able . Also there programs have found away to make there games affordable for all of there fan base. Something that A&T may want to look into .
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Post by pj on Mar 1, 2023 14:09:22 GMT -5
I don’t think people care who we are playing nowadays. If it’s not certain HBCU’s.
We have to figure something out to get Corbett toughened.
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Post by planoaggie on Mar 1, 2023 16:25:49 GMT -5
I don't know that Southern has as much of a way for their fans to watch their basketball games, like we do with FloHoops. I believe our option to watch our games, as opposed to attending in person, has some level of impact on our in-person attendance. One good thing, about Flo, is that more people get to see our teams perform. SWAC is with ESPN/ESPN+ the coverage is equal to if not better then the coverage that FloSports offers. Truthfully speaking in my opinion. I preferred ESPN over what FloSports is offering and I have both sports packages. Also SWAC fan , community and students culture when it comes to sports is a more hands on Cultural ingrainment approach. As I stated before they want to be seen at the Football and Basketball games in person if they are physically able . Also there programs have found away to make there games affordable for all of there fan base. Something that A&T may want to look into . Do you know what their single ticket and season package prices are sold for MBB?
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Post by saabman on Mar 1, 2023 18:31:35 GMT -5
SWAC is with ESPN/ESPN+ the coverage is equal to if not better then the coverage that FloSports offers. Truthfully speaking in my opinion. I preferred ESPN over what FloSports is offering and I have both sports packages. Also SWAC fan , community and students culture when it comes to sports is a more hands on Cultural ingrainment approach. As I stated before they want to be seen at the Football and Basketball games in person if they are physically able . Also there programs have found away to make there games affordable for all of there fan base. Something that A&T may want to look into . Do you know what their single ticket and season package prices are sold for MBB? At Alcorn Pricing on average is between 8 to 18 general Admission but the price fluctuates depending on opponent . This is JSU gojsutigers.com/news/2022/8/9/football-single-game-tickets-on-sale-monday.aspx
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Post by A&T-roy on Mar 3, 2023 12:49:23 GMT -5
I don't know that Southern has as much of a way for their fans to watch their basketball games, like we do with FloHoops. I believe our option to watch our games, as opposed to attending in person, has some level of impact on our in-person attendance. One good thing, about Flo, is that more people get to see our teams perform. SWAC is with ESPN/ESPN+ the coverage is equal to if not better then the coverage that FloSports offers. Truthfully speaking in my opinion. I preferred ESPN over what FloSports is offering and I have both sports packages. Also SWAC fan , community and students culture when it comes to sports is a more hands on Cultural ingrainment approach. As I stated before they want to be seen at the Football and Basketball games in person if they are physically able . Also there programs have found away to make there games affordable for all of there fan base. Something that A&T may want to look into . I don't know what you've been watching. I don't see the SWAC or MEAC with ALL football and basketball games on ESPN/ESPN+. And I looked almost every week to see.
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Post by saabman on Mar 3, 2023 16:21:18 GMT -5
SWAC is with ESPN/ESPN+ the coverage is equal to if not better then the coverage that FloSports offers. Truthfully speaking in my opinion. I preferred ESPN over what FloSports is offering and I have both sports packages. Also SWAC fan , community and students culture when it comes to sports is a more hands on Cultural ingrainment approach. As I stated before they want to be seen at the Football and Basketball games in person if they are physically able . Also there programs have found away to make there games affordable for all of there fan base. Something that A&T may want to look into . I don't know what you've been watching. I don't see the SWAC or MEAC with ALL football and basketball games on ESPN/ESPN+. And I looked almost every week to see. Maybe you didn't look hard enough ? The ESPN platform covers more than just ESPN and ESPN Plus .
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Post by AggiePride on Mar 3, 2023 17:21:07 GMT -5
Better than expected. Coach deserves credit. I cannot wait for who is hired.
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Post by saabman on Mar 3, 2023 17:36:21 GMT -5
Better than expected. Coach deserves credit. I cannot wait for who is hired. Regardless of the out come . My take on this is . A&T has served notice that our men's and women's basketball teams will be in contention to possibly win the CAA championship earlier than a lot of people expected .
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Post by planoaggie on Mar 3, 2023 18:14:09 GMT -5
Better than expected. Coach deserves credit. I cannot wait for who is hired. I would not be surprised if Coach Shumpert is named or considered a top candidate for Coach of the Year based on how we far exceeded preseason expectations. This still does not change my opinion that we need a new coach that can lead us to championship titles. I just don't believe he can do this. I respect what he and the team achieved under this season circumstances.
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Post by A&T-roy on Mar 4, 2023 11:27:06 GMT -5
I don't know what you've been watching. I don't see the SWAC or MEAC with ALL football and basketball games on ESPN/ESPN+. And I looked almost every week to see. Maybe you didn't look hard enough ? The ESPN platform covers more than just ESPN and ESPN Plus . What do you mean?
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Post by aggie2039 on Mar 4, 2023 11:28:32 GMT -5
Maybe you didn't look hard enough ? The ESPN platform covers more than just ESPN and ESPN Plus . What do you mean? Maybe he is referring to ESPNU🤷🏾♂️
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Post by aggie2039 on Mar 30, 2023 19:21:56 GMT -5
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