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Posted: 5/31/2018 3:56 PM
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Posted: 6/1/2018 11:21 AM
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.
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Posted: 6/1/2018 1:55 PM
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.
+1 Not to mention it has the potential to be very hot/humid that time of year. First game at night was usually a no-brainer. And to move the time for ESPN+?? (Which, I think, is perhaps only a small notch above ESPN3)
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Posted: 6/1/2018 2:19 PM
catfan28 wrote:expand_more
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.
+1 Not to mention it has the potential to be very hot/humid that time of year. First game at night was usually a no-brainer. And to move the time for ESPN+?? (Which, I think, is perhaps only a small notch above ESPN3)
It's actually below ESPN3. You have to pay for that content seperately. Think of Netflix-style ESPN for $5/month. That's essentially what it is.
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Posted: 6/1/2018 2:27 PM
Really? Complaining about 2:00 on a Saturday? Smfh.
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Posted: 6/1/2018 2:37 PM
Didn't we hear complaints the last few years for having night games and not day games. This group is never happy.
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Posted: 6/1/2018 3:04 PM
Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.
After all your ranting and raving, who would have thought you'd be the first to complain about a Saturday day game? (hint: everyone :) )

Labor day weekend used to be move-in weekend. don't think that matters anymore. 2 pm on a Saturday sounds about perfect.
Last Edited: 6/1/2018 3:04:52 PM by Deciduous Forest Cat
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Posted: 6/1/2018 3:24 PM
Deciduous Forest Cat wrote:expand_more
That 2:00 start on Labor Day weekend is an attendance killer. For years we tried to have the first home game at night to generate student interest and enthusiasm. ESPN+, whatever that is, killed that.
After all your ranting and raving, who would have thought you'd be the first to complain about a Saturday day game? (hint: everyone :) )

Labor day weekend used to be move-in weekend. don't think that matters anymore. 2 pm on a Saturday sounds about perfect.
I wasn't complaining I was just making an observation and reiterating Schaus' company line on the value of opening game night games for engaging students early in the season. I'll see if I can find the quote from previous years.
Last Edited: 6/1/2018 3:25:34 PM by Alan Swank
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Posted: 6/1/2018 3:52 PM
It's clear you're not happy about it. Anyway, I think you're overvaluing a night game (which by the way, students tend to clear out of pretty quick to go party). The Texas State opener in 2016 was a day game and packed.
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Posted: 6/1/2018 5:11 PM
shabamon wrote:expand_more
It's clear you're not happy about it. Anyway, I think you're overvaluing a night game (which by the way, students tend to clear out of pretty quick to go party). The Texas State opener in 2016 was a day game and packed.
You guys must have crystal balls or something. I passed no personal judgement on the game. I'll be there - one of the two Saturday games I can attend (those darn weddings still get in the way). Why don't we try something different this year - rather than going after the messenger, let's focus on the message. And that Texas State game started at 3:30 which was an outlier because from 2009 to 2017, every opening home game started at 7 except that one.
Last Edited: 6/1/2018 5:20:40 PM by Alan Swank
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