hoyas315
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Post by hoyas315 on Dec 12, 2023 23:11:47 GMT -5
Does anyone believe there was 2900 in attendance? As the old TV commercial said, "You Make The Call..." Not sustainable for a "HIGH MAJOR" program right? Embarrassing regardless of timing...finals, 8:30, blah blah blah |
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hoyajmw
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Post by hoyajmw on Dec 12, 2023 23:14:57 GMT -5
Does anyone believe there was 2900 in attendance? No. It might have been around 1,000 in my estimation. I sit on the opposite side of the arena from SSHoya, and concur in the about 1,000 actual estimate. P.S. the announced for the Merrimack game actually was lower (2744) — front page here probably just erased that game from memory, but it lives on in the archives of Hoyasaxa.com for Nov 29 under headline “The Fan Base that Isn’t” — but I’m pretty sure actual was lower tonight (was at both myself) |
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Post by RusskyHoya on Dec 12, 2023 23:45:34 GMT -5
No. It might have been around 1,000 in my estimation. I sit on the opposite side of the arena from SSHoya, and concur in the about 1,000 actual estimate. P.S. the announced for the Merrimack game actually was lower (2744) — front page here probably just erased that game from memory, but it lives on in the archives of Hoyasaxa.com for Nov 29 under headline “The Fan Base that Isn’t” — but I’m pretty sure actual was lower tonight (was at both myself) Yeah, I was also at both - far fewer tonight than Merrimack. |
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Post by hoyaboya on Dec 14, 2023 16:42:11 GMT -5
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Post by coach98 on Jan 2, 2024 22:38:02 GMT -5
Creighton: 4,980, 7 PM January 2, 2024 - Tuesday
I was there. The crowd was decent. As usual, the second half swoon sucked the air out of the building.
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Post by traversb on Jan 2, 2024 23:07:26 GMT -5
Random thing that stood out watching the game. There was a point in the 1st half where nobody was sitting in the 3 rows behind the Hoyas bench. At most there were like 5 during the game. Creighton’s side was completely full. May be the surest signs the Thompson crew and hangers on are gone. Not the worst thing but still a terrible visual on TV.
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Post by BSM on Jan 3, 2024 13:59:30 GMT -5
This may have been discussed previously--and unlike the NFL/NHL/NBA/MLB, I don't think there's a rule, and certainly no revenue sharing--but does GU count bodies in the building, paid butts in the seats, tickets sold, make it up out of whole cloth?
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Post by hoyajmw on Jan 3, 2024 18:51:25 GMT -5
This may have been discussed previously--and unlike the NFL/NHL/NBA/MLB, I don't think there's a rule, and certainly no revenue sharing--but does GU count bodies in the building, paid butts in the seats, tickets sold, make it up out of whole cloth? It definitely isn't the first two and I don't think is #3 either. In my experience, closer to but not exactly #4 (there is a certain "pass the red face test" that acts as a limiter). This is one vestige of the old regime/Hoya Paranoia era (and maybe before, when I wasn't around) that I don't expect to change at all/transparency and truthfulness will never occur -- at least unless and until we are able to honestly report big numbers game in and game out .... |
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Post by coach98 on Jan 6, 2024 15:33:44 GMT -5
DePaul: 5,577, 12 PM, January 6, 2024 - Saturday
I don't believe there was this many people in the arena. I would guess 3500-4000 tops.
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Post by TrueHoyaBlue on Jan 6, 2024 15:39:39 GMT -5
I don’t know about the raw/actual numbers, but based on the 4,000 count for the Creighton game, I was expecting to see this one listed closer to 7k. Definitely much better energy all around, and a big data point in favor of getting more tickets to elementary/middle school kids.
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Post by SSHoya on Jan 6, 2024 15:45:00 GMT -5
Maybe 4,000.
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Post by hoyajmw on Jan 9, 2024 14:52:40 GMT -5
Just a quick note from close to ground zero: tonight’s attendance may be brutal. Cold hard rain falling all day/predicted to continue all night. Between that and foe (not a glamour school), 6:30 start, GU not back in session (but grade schools in the area are), I fear a VERY intimate gathering tonight that will make DePaul Saturday look like it was SRO. I’ll be there of course and hope other of The Faithful prove that they are indeed but ….
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Post by SSHoya on Jan 9, 2024 14:53:50 GMT -5
Just a quick note from close to ground zero: tonight’s attendance may be brutal. Cold hard rain falling all day/predicted to continue all night. Between that and foe (not a glamour school), 6:30 start, GU not back in session (but grade schools in the area are), I fear a VEY intimate gathering tonight that will make DePaul Saturday look like it was SRO. I’ll be there of course and hope other of The Faithful prove that they are indeed but …. Old Pep Band members will be having a fiesta! |
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Post by hoyaboya on Jan 9, 2024 15:00:18 GMT -5
Just a quick note from close to ground zero: tonight’s attendance may be brutal. Cold hard rain falling all day/predicted to continue all night. Between that and foe (not a glamour school), 6:30 start, GU not back in session (but grade schools in the area are), I fear a VERY intimate gathering tonight that will make DePaul Saturday look like it was SRO. I’ll be there of course and hope other of The Faithful prove that they are indeed but …. All students (and it sounded like faculty/employees) get two free tickets tonight, according to a Georgetown athletics post from yesterday. Hopefully that will help attendance. |
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Jan 9, 2024 15:14:13 GMT -5
Anyone know why no high school band on Saturday at Depaul? That brings as much energy as anything. Gotta have some music and good vibes to fill the void. On another note, classic Cap one move. A twenty year ticket holder was catching grief because her ticket was on her husbands phone and he was getting a beer. I vouched for her (which meant nothing) and the cap one worker relented. It is so stupid when they have hundreds of available seats. As a season ticket holder, I would encourage people to move down to fill out the lower bowl. If someone is in my seats, I would simply ask they move a few seats to the left/right/up or down. This should be something Gtown can change.
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Post by DFW HOYA on Jan 9, 2024 15:29:02 GMT -5
Anyone know why no high school band on Saturday at Depaul? That brings as much energy as anything. Gotta have some music and good vibes to fill the void. On another note, classic Cap one move. A twenty year ticket holder was catching grief because her ticket was on her husbands phone and he was getting a beer. I vouched for her (which meant nothing) and the cap one worker relented. It is so stupid when they have hundreds of available seats. As a season ticket holder, I would encourage people to move down to fill out the lower bowl. If someone is in my seats, I would simply ask they move a few seats to the left/right/up or down. This should be something Gtown can change. Because GU is renting the building for 2-4 hours, it abides by whatever security/usher services and rules Monumental provides. Depending on the contract, it may not be up to GU to effect that change. |
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Post by thedragon on Jan 9, 2024 18:14:14 GMT -5
Anyone know why no high school band on Saturday at Depaul? That brings as much energy as anything. Gotta have some music and good vibes to fill the void. On another note, classic Cap one move. A twenty year ticket holder was catching grief because her ticket was on her husbands phone and he was getting a beer. I vouched for her (which meant nothing) and the cap one worker relented. It is so stupid when they have hundreds of available seats. As a season ticket holder, I would encourage people to move down to fill out the lower bowl. If someone is in my seats, I would simply ask they move a few seats to the left/right/up or down. This should be something Gtown can change. Because GU is renting the building for 2-4 hours, it abides by whatever security/usher services and rules Monumental provides. Depending on the contract, it may not be up to GU to effect that change. Facilities like Cap One have very detailed policies and procedures for GameDay staff (part-time) for many reasons but primarily insurance and security. And all venue Licensees are subject to them. This isn't a negotiable for GU. |
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Post by DFW HOYA on Jan 9, 2024 18:26:01 GMT -5
Facilities like Cap One have very detailed policies and procedures for GameDay staff (part-time) for many reasons but primarily insurance and security. And all venue Licensees are subject to them. This isn't a negotiable for GU. That makes sense, and is a world removed from what once passed for security and game-day staffing at McDonough. |
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Post by RusskyHoya on Jan 9, 2024 19:54:43 GMT -5
Because GU is renting the building for 2-4 hours, it abides by whatever security/usher services and rules Monumental provides. Depending on the contract, it may not be up to GU to effect that change. Facilities like Cap One have very detailed policies and procedures for GameDay staff (part-time) for many reasons but primarily insurance and security. And all venue Licensees are subject to them. This isn't a negotiable for GU. Indeed. I got yelled at for climbing over a row at the DePaul game and the guy basically said there is was an insurance risk. Fair enough. |
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Post by hoyaboya on Jan 9, 2024 21:00:26 GMT -5
5577 announced attendance tonight.
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