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Here's a few articles for you to give some perspective.....
Big Boi from OutKast to perform postgame concert on Oct. 23 - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - As part of the festivities surrounding Middle Tennessee's football game against Idaho on October 23, Big Boi from the popular award-winning
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From a poorly attended concert at MTSU to a blowout set at Bonnaroo, Big Boi remains the man
This is the story of two shows. Two Big Boi shows. Two radically different Big Boi shows. One the sort of disaster that you wouldn't wish on anyone, the other
Big Boi actually gained much more popularity as a musical artist in the years after this event.
Here’s the thing. That is when they tried to bring people in the gates to watch a game. I don’t know if that was when our average attendance had to meet a specific goal but at least we tried.
now they just don’t give a $hit.
Here’s the thing. That is when they tried to bring people in the gates to watch a game. I don’t know if that was when our average attendance had to meet a specific goal but at least we tried.
now they just don’t give a $hit.
TSU changed their kick-off time that day so their students could come down for the show. Big Boi got 3 songs in before a huge T-storm rolled in, but I did get to hear Rosa Parks, which was cool.
JDB is correct. That was when the NCAA was trying to implement a 15k avg home attendance to maintain your D1 status.
JDB is correct. That was when the NCAA was trying to implement a 15k avg home attendance to maintain your D1 status.
My soon to be wife and i froze in that storm.
When he left the stage, he said he was going to come back out after the storm blew threw. We just milled about in the rain for a while and gave up and left. It was a disaster, but we got a fun story out of it.
I like that idea... Not like it's filling up anytime soon.
Honestly, I don’t see the beer garden crowd as a target market for a college football game but that’s just me. I have no problem if a fan wants to have a beer or two at the game but most folks are there to watch a sporting event, not stand around at the little tables in the end zone and get hammered. Especially in late season 40 degree weather. To each his own.
I usually pregame in the beer garden. Drink a couple beers an watch warm ups up close and personal. I go to my seat before kickoff, mainly because the beer garden does fill up once the game starts and the tailgaters come into the stadium.
Totally get that. That's exactly why I say it needs changed. Field level is nice, but it is hard to see the game. Create the stair step decks to allow the field to be seen. I'd pay to buy a beer to be able to see the game closer.
Granted right now having a bad seat isn't an issue. But the hope always is that seating will become an issue and people will want to get closer to the action. Thinking of the VT game this past season. We had pretty good seats but I easily would've gone closer if given the opportunity. Someone smarter than I am can think of even more ways to make it unique.
Do away with the kids zone, put the beer garden there. Fill that area with bar top tables, couches, TV’s, Wi-Fi etc. just a lounge area. University of Colorado has a great beer garden that we could look at. Pipe dream nonetheless but fun to imagine.
If you get rid of the kids zone you will lose 25 percent of the fans. My kids and many others use. Leave the beer garden where it is and cover it and raise it up.
This. My wife isn't in to football at all but goes sometimes to appease me. Munchkin comes sometimes too and is fine till usually halftime or so, then gets bored. Kids zone is perfect for that and I could still enjoy the game.
We haven't been to Floyd in several years to enjoy the one we have, but having a kids zone at Marshall (the only opponent my wife will go to since she's a grad) would've been nice.
Was right there with you on this until I went to a couple Sounds games at First TN. Soooo many people there couldn't tell you the score or who the Sounds are even playing. I don't see the point in buying a ticket just to drink overpriced beer, but like you said, to each their own. Just where things are headed now. Not really about the game anymore.
The endzone where it is now should have something like this imo.
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Cardinals Release Party Deck Rendering | Ballpark Digest
Renderings for a new party deck have been released by the Johnson City Cardinals, marking a milestone for a major upgrade at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.
Precisely what I envisioned with my statement earlierThe endzone where it is now should have something like this imo.
Cardinals Release Party Deck Rendering | Ballpark Digest
Renderings for a new party deck have been released by the Johnson City Cardinals, marking a milestone for a major upgrade at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.
How much are single game tickets? 24 to 40 bucks? Am I off? I know that is close.
for that type of money, I get a little tired of hearing Larry Tolbert and “large mouth brass” being played year after year from the band. If you closed your eyes, the game day experience is the same as it was in 1998.
I would much rather watch it from my living room if my game day experience consists of that and a 100 “hey baby” songs.
These areas would be nothing but positive to add.
Here is the other thing. You don’t have to add rap/rock to spice everything up either.
for that type of money, I get a little tired of hearing Larry Tolbert and “large mouth brass” being played year after year from the band. If you closed your eyes, the game day experience is the same as it was in 1998.
I would much rather watch it from my living room if my game day experience consists of that and a 100 “hey baby” songs.
These areas would be nothing but positive to add.
Here is the other thing. You don’t have to add rap/rock to spice everything up either.
$18 was cheapest general admission ticket last season. I did not renew my season tix, but decided to go to senior day to add 1 more butt in the seats for the seniors. Asked for the cheapest ticket they had and was surprised at the $18 tag. Thought it would be in the $10-12 range.
You all are looking at this all wrong. Why add fans when you can just reduce capacity?
Reduce stadium capacity to 5,000 with the upcoming renovations. That way, MT will have a full stadium for at least 2 or 3 games a year. Stock, M&M, et al. can boast of sellouts and renew contracts at will based on the number of sellouts each year. Problem solved. /s
Reduce stadium capacity to 5,000 with the upcoming renovations. That way, MT will have a full stadium for at least 2 or 3 games a year. Stock, M&M, et al. can boast of sellouts and renew contracts at will based on the number of sellouts each year. Problem solved. /s
APSU new event/basketball/hockey rink is coming together nicely. Meanwhile at MTSU, finally replacing the windows in a building built in 1972 and still no true work on an IPF.
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F&M Bank Arena's 3 main sections coming into focus in downtown Clarksville | ClarksvilleNow.com
The F&M Bank Arena in downtown Clarksville is continuing to evolve, and the size and shape of the facility's three main structures is becoming clear.
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About right size for C-USA Basketball tourney and OVC. Looks nice...APSU new event/basketball/hockey rink is coming together nicely. Meanwhile at MTSU, finally replacing the windows in a building built in 1972 and still no true work on an IPF.
F&M Bank Arena's 3 main sections coming into focus in downtown Clarksville | ClarksvilleNow.com
The F&M Bank Arena in downtown Clarksville is continuing to evolve, and the size and shape of the facility's three main structures is becoming clear.
I heard that construction is supposed to start at the end of the football season. Not sure how reliable that info is though.
We will finish this just in time to join the OVC. We are so far behind the arms race we are the country of Andorra.
I also heard this and it was from a reliable source. They have all the funding needed for phase 1.
I see your other school doing big things....https://twitter.com/MemphisFB/status/1524771869454336005?t=qaQj5u0FVrHbX0St6mCdmw&s=19
Can’t open the link but I assume this is about the $150-200MM Simmons First Stadium upgrades by the City of Memphis and private donors. It was announced this morning. The “on campus” stadium bunch probably ain’t happy about it but that stadium will always be home to me. Put in a lot of sweat , blood and a blown out knee in that stadium.
I’m fine with it.
the outside looks like a mini jerry's world. Very nice upgrade.
Memphis' football stadium renovation: 'We need to look like we belong'
The University of Memphis and the city announced a $150-$200 million renovation plan of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Thursday.
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Is that structure in the same location as earlier renderings indicated a campus hotel would be? Has that proposal been cut or moved?
I believe this (tennis) will be directly in front of the Murphy Center. There should be room for the hotel as renderings had that occupying more of the Greenland/HOF lot.
It seems that the Facility Friday trend has grown to the athletics department. I’m liking the more transparency that’s happening with updates.
#FacilityFriday Q&A with Larry Maples - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Larry Maples is a social media guy.
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That dude should be the AD. Social media kinda works. LOL. Not wanting to keep people in the dark. - GENIUS. Good on him.#FacilityFriday Q&A with Larry Maples - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Larry Maples is a social media guy.
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