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Actual attendance for that Asu game looks to be about 35-40 thousand

At most. Remember that they've reduced the capacity of SDS by several thousand seats, I think by 6000 or so but they may have taken out more. So it's a 64,000 or so seat stadium now.

CalStateTempe wrote: What did they do to their stadium?

It looks like shit.

thats saying something considering how shiity it looked before.

Rust and urine will do that.

azpenguin wrote:At most. Remember that they've reduced the capacity of SDS by several thousand seats, I think by 6000 or so but they may have taken out more. So it's a 64,000 or so seat stadium now.

Their average attendance in 6 games is 50,682 which is 78.9% full. However the Usc and Oregon games averaged about 58-59 thousand. Other four games averaged around 45 thousand. And that's all paid attendance. Their actual average attendance for the year is probably around 45 thousand.

Btw, we've averaged 711 more people a game than Asu with a much worse home schedule.

jimson wrote:The general public is more likely to stay the whole game than the students are, so reduce the size of the Zona Zoo and sell some of those tickets to the general public.

Twice this year I went over and sat in row 4 and row 1 behind our team at half. Everyone up top should do the same but maybe they cant see how empty it is.

azpenguin wrote:At most. Remember that they've reduced the capacity of SDS by several thousand seats, I think by 6000 or so but they may have taken out more. So it's a 64,000 or so seat stadium now.

Maybe some of you know... How does ASU count their "inferno" attendance numbers? Do they report it at full capacity in attendance numbers or not? Remember last season ASU (and the regents) kicked in their mandatory per semester athletics student fee. That fee gave first come first serve open access to the student section for games. Meaning technically the student section is always sold out whether the students fill it up or not.

EDIT: SDS = 64,248. Student section is 13,000 split between the two sections (includes the band in one of them)

RazorsEdgeAZ wrote:

azpenguin wrote:At most. Remember that they've reduced the capacity of SDS by several thousand seats, I think by 6000 or so but they may have taken out more. So it's a 64,000 or so seat stadium now.

Maybe some of you know... How does ASU count their "inferno" attendance numbers? Do they count it at full capacity in attendance numbers or not? Remember last season ASU (and the regents) kicked in their mandatory per semester athletics student fee. That fee gave first come first serve open access to the student section for games. Meaning technically the student section is always sold out whether the students fill it up or not.

They don't count it as full for every game. The student sections are reserved for them, (which is proving to be problematic), but the actual attendance numbers are taking into account actual student turnout. What the pictures above are showing is a weak student turnout in the north end zone (not unusual) and a lot of empty seats in the 3rd qtr because a significant # of fans left at halftime of what they thought was going to be a bad loss to UW.

ASU holds 64,248. Claimed 51,695 against UW.

56k for Oregon
44k for CU
62k for USC
43k for NM
46k for Cal Poly

Jefe wrote:ASU holds 64,248. Claimed 51,695 against UW.

56k for Oregon
44k for CU
62k for USC
43k for NM
46k for Cal Poly

Capacity will be between 58-60k when renovations are complete.

And they'll still have 5000+ empty seats a game

64,248 (2015-present)[1]
65,870 (2014)[2]
71,706 (2004-2013)
73,379 (1996-2003)
73,473 (1992-1995)
74,865 (1989-1991)
70,491 (1987-1988)
70,021 (1983-1986)
70,330 (1980-1982)
70,311 (1978-1979)
57,722 (1976-1977)
50,300 (1970-1975)
41,000 (1966-1969)
30,450 (1958-1965)

ASUHATER! wrote:And they'll still have 5000+ empty seats a game

Probably. The renovation is pretty fluid, so I am hoping they drop it closer to 55k max.

ASUHATER! wrote:And they'll still have 5000+ empty seats a game

ASU will have somewhat sharp decline this season in both average/game and % of capacity even if they sell out territorial cup. Depending on the territorial cup attendance, AZ could beat them in average/game this season (little "old" Tucson) but AZ will by far have a larger/better % of capacity over ASU this season. And both having tough seasons.

Tucson will win the better at being college "Football town" this season.

We've actually beaten them in attendance 3-4 times in the last decade.

Red Sox and Cubs and Blackhawks

Wonder what the numbers will be tomorrow. Don't feel the same buzz you usually do around this game. But no bye week and not Thanksgiving week will do that I suppose.

Asu UA game was packed. Lots of UA fans and lots of asu fans who only go when they play UA.

Cue phxcats calling Arizona fans the worst in the world and completely unique in their badness.

Already received a call from the AD about ticket renewals for next year. Guess they will be due in some way in February about the same time as spring practice. Coincidence?

azcat49 wrote:Already received a call from the AD about ticket renewals for next year. Guess they will be due in some way in February about the same time as spring practice. Coincidence?

I haven't received that call yet. I'm guessing prices are going to be a bit more expensive this year with an extra home game.

No doubt VCF, they were wondering if I wanted to upgrade and said renewals this year would be out in February. Maybe that is just the priority fee, not sure though

The above figures Chi posted should put yo rest who the better fan base is. Two 6-6 teams and ASSU had the more attractive schedule.

azcat49 wrote:No doubt VCF, they were wondering if I wanted to upgrade and said renewals this year would be out in February. Maybe that is just the priority fee, not sure though

The above figures Chi posted should put yo rest who the better fan base is. Two 6-6 teams and ASSU had the more attractive schedule.

So I guess we chalk up their instate recruiting hall to home field advantage... And indoor practice facility of course. I suspect that with aTm imploding they are in a good position to land Byron Murphy as well.

I just really hope they don't snag Connor, too.

The renewals always start in February with a deadline of May 1 before they release your old seats to the general market, if I remember right. I don't know if ticket prices will go up but the extra home games haven't been a factor in past years, at least in my sections.

Like the new campaign they are running. Shows the importance of football season ticket says and butts in the seats.

PHXCATS wrote:Like the new campaign they are running. Shows the importance of football season ticket says and butts in the seats.

I mean this is it, basketball is going to have a down year next year no matter what, time to sell football like a MFer.

Recruit well, win, make improvements and I'll be there in 2019. Gotta earn my money.

scumdevils86 wrote:Recruit well, win, make improvements and I'll be there in 2019. Gotta earn my money.

Heeke has earned a few games from me just from the hire. First game most likely, USC without a doubt, homecoming (I am assuming USC will be fam weekend), and ASU. Perhaps season tickets and donate the ones I cannot use.

Win, and that will stop the 8 pm games. Those are killers to attendance to us blue hairs, and for the students after half time.

I'm not a student or and old fart and I still don't want 8 pm kickoffs

btfd16 wrote:

scumdevils86 wrote:Recruit well, win, make improvements and I'll be there in 2019. Gotta earn my money.

Heeke has earned a few games from me just from the hire. First game most likely, USC without a doubt, homecoming (I am assuming USC will be fam weekend), and ASU. Perhaps season tickets and donate the ones I cannot use.

Cal is family weekend. Oregon is homecoming fwiw.

ChooChooCat wrote:

btfd16 wrote:

scumdevils86 wrote:Recruit well, win, make improvements and I'll be there in 2019. Gotta earn my money.

Heeke has earned a few games from me just from the hire. First game most likely, USC without a doubt, homecoming (I am assuming USC will be fam weekend), and ASU. Perhaps season tickets and donate the ones I cannot use.

Cal is family weekend. Oregon is homecoming fwiw.

Thank you. Guess I could've looked it up pretty easily. Interesting they didn't make SC a big attendance game. Then again, now with Sumlin, it should be regardless.

I think hype brings the late ESPN games unfortunately. Great thing about this year. Little hype till late and pac 12 games with a 6 and 630 start

Definitely thinking of coming back for Homecoming. Haven't even considered that since Stoops. And that Houston game is looking pretty enticing if I can get good seats without having to sell one of my kids.

Neither of those things were the case for me with RichRod at the helm. Just to be honest...

I think I've changed my mind. A fresh batch of kool-aid, Tate, lower ticket prices, community outreach and we got a good shot at improving attendance. I'm liking what the coach is saying about being engaged with the community and with former Wildcat greats.

PHXCATS wrote:

I give Machina shit because of how much he harps on attendance, but it really does make a big difference for players and recruits. Just walking on that field, warming up, the noise on 3rd down, and the recruits looking into the stands seeing them full makes it so much more of a thrill.

Improving the fan experience...

Apparently getting rid of porta potties is good for a double fist pump from billy madison there

Personally I like the lady with the gray pantsuit in the middle. Honestly I think the rendering would be better without "people" in it but it doesn't really matter.

You would think they would at least put one person in an Arizona shirt or maybe the school colors. Looks like a bad copy and paste job to me.

prh wrote:Honestly I think the rendering would be better without "people" in it but it doesn't really matter.

agreed

DrWildcat wrote:You would think they would at least put one person in an Arizona shirt or maybe the school colors. Looks like a bad copy and paste job to me.

yeah, thought it odd they couldn't get any images of actual wildcat fans (or at least people dressed as them) in the image.

my image editing skills are pretty weak, but I think even I could manage to do that at least.

From Dave Heeke's Wildcat Wednesday email blast:

FOOTBALL TICKET SALES OFF TO A STRONG START
A special thanks to all of you who have purchased or renewed 2018 football season tickets. Our sales campaign is off to a strong start. I am particularity pleased to see so many “new” sales on our report. In just under a week, we have already sold 1,575 new football season tickets. There is a buzz around here. Enthusiasm and excitement for Kevin Sumlin and our program is increasing every day. We have a long way to go to get our season ticket and Wildcat Club numbers up to where we need them to be, so keep those renewals and new sales coming. If you haven’t already, you can do so by visiting ArizonaWildcats.com/fb.

Also noticed Season Ticket tables in McKale for the Colorado game last week with a nice line of interested parties. We need keep this pace up for a while to make up for the drop off. Looking good though!!

Just a thought. As an out to towner if I wanted to get two season tickets, what would be a good civic organzation to donate them to?

Would be cool to have a pair of BDW season tickets and then every week give them away in a giveaway/raffle/contest/whatever.
Gotta love the excitement around Football right now

PieceOfMeat wrote:Would be cool to have a pair of BDW season tickets and then every week give them away in a giveaway/raffle/contest/whatever.
Gotta love the excitement around Football right now

Lol, we could make the weekly rap champ the winner of tickets.

CalStateTempe wrote:

PieceOfMeat wrote:Would be cool to have a pair of BDW season tickets and then every week give them away in a giveaway/raffle/contest/whatever.
Gotta love the excitement around Football right now

Lol, we could make the weekly rap champ the winner of tickets.

They do enable you to buy and donate tickets to the military on the Arizona Athletics box office website.