Championship Weekend in McKinney

[UNA_Texan]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

Agreed. They can put the game anywhere they want. At the end of the day, it seems to me the only thing that will contribute to having a good crowd is having at least one of the teams within 6 or so hours driving time or less. Obviously, that can't be predicted so it's more coincidence than anything else.

[Gorilla John 92]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

Yes,

I will not argue the national championship in volleyball, but the Chiefs? Nope. Chiefs are IT in KC with the Royals second and Sporting third. Some would argue that Kansas basketball in second in town.

[Wide_Right]

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Add in less than a week

You just nailed a big part of attendance issues. I wanted to fly to Dallas, but with less than a week, airfares were out of reach at $500.00 ++,
and driving was just to long for my fat ass.

Wish it were back in Florence. I thought they did a great job. And the locals could not be more accommodating and friendly.


**And it doesn't compete with other sports or venues.

[Wide_Right]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

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[UNA_Texan]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

You just nailed a big part of attendance issues. I wanted to fly to Dallas, but with less than a week, airfares were out of reach at $500.00 ++,
and driving was just to long for my fat ass.

Wish it were back in Florence. I thought they did a great job. And the locals could not be more accommodating and friendly.


**And it doesn't compete with other sports or venues.

On top of driving individually, schools could use the additional time to set up fan bus and hotel packages which would be during the winter break.

[boyblue]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

Some problems have no solution :bulgy-eyes:

[Wide_Right]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

On top of driving individually, schools could use the additional time to set up fan bus and hotel packages which would be during the winter break.

BL linked to me how Ferris Admin, did just that, You saw how many were there. Our Athletic Director really dropped the ball.

[crashandannie]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

On top of driving individually, schools could use the additional time to set up fan bus and hotel packages which would be during the winter break.

[BlazerLady]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

BL linked to me how Ferris Admin, did just that, You saw how many were there. Our Athletic Director really dropped the ball.

Not sure if the administration sponsored it. Looks like their alumni association. Look at it and see what you think.
http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/s...20181208vvn0tn

This is what we offered:
Leave Friday and travel all night. Arrive at the stadium before game time to change clothes at the stadium and attend the game. Leave after the game to return home. Both nights sleeping on the bus. Students $75. Fans $225.

[LSCFBFAN]

The attendance for the Allen-Duncanville high school semi-final at Jerry World that day was estimated at just under 28K!!!

[Rational Observer]

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BL linked to me how Ferris Admin, did just that, You saw how many were there. Our Athletic Director really dropped the ball.

Is it the athletic director's job to get students to a football game? He sure has dropped the ball. He's hired three coaches that have won football national championships, but he's being pilloried for not getting students a ride to a football game?

If anyone is going to catch heat, shouldn't it be the student affairs/campus life people?

[boyblue]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

Is it the athletic director's job to get students to a football game? He sure has dropped the ball. He's hired three coaches that have won football national championships, but he's being pilloried for not getting students a ride to a football game?

If anyone is going to catch heat, shouldn't it be the student affairs/campus life people?

Wouldn't he have an assistant that could handle this?

[Fan_the_Flame]

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[BlazerLady]

Re: Championship Weekend in McKinney

Is it the athletic director's job to get students to a football game? He sure has dropped the ball. He's hired three coaches that have won football national championships, but he's being pilloried for not getting students a ride to a football game?

If anyone is going to catch heat, shouldn't it be the student affairs/campus life people?

I don't think it is the AD's job. He has enough to do with the team and support staff.

But I think there are other factors.
For one, working folks will need to be able to get off work for a few days. People need more time to do that. Another factor is money. If you have kids with Christmas coming up people hesitate to go.
It puts a lot of strain too say if you traveled to the semi-final game for not only only the school and team, but fans too.
Waiting until January would give you 2-3 weeks to prepare.

Anyway. Just some thoughts.

[Rational Observer]

Wouldn't he have an assistant that could handle this?

Again, does physically getting students to a game fall under the athletic department?