Students

[olafberserker]

1 hour ago, 00Bull said:

Is USF doing anything to create a vibe for the students today? Does not seem like anything should preclude them from offering a better game day experience while at Ray Jay. 

]hired an offensive minded coach, winning some games, building an OCS

[00Bull]

38 minutes ago, belgianbull said:

 Winning and playing good teams will go a long way.

Well outside of our out of conference opponents we won’t be playing good teams so that is why I’m curious if USF is putting any effort into creating a better fan experience today. We tailgate in the lot north of the stadium (lot 2 I believe), next to the student section, so not sure if there are activities occurring in other areas around the stadium.

[CousinRicky]

15 minutes ago, 00Bull said:

Well outside of our out of conference opponents we won’t be playing good teams so that is why I’m curious if USF is putting any effort into creating a better fan experience today. We tailgate in the lot north of the stadium (lot 2 I believe), next to the student section, so not sure if there are activities occurring in other areas around the stadium.

I remember them having concerts occasionally but quite a few years ago. We moved from Lot 3 about 8 - 10 years ago.

[Bryson W]

1 hour ago, 00Bull said:

Is USF doing anything to create a vibe for the students today? Does not seem like anything should preclude them from offering a better game day experience while at Ray Jay. 

Need the soflo rodeo for football games too, would be cool

[Chardizard]

What in the world happened with the students this weekend?  I get a huge drop-off cause of FAU result and noon kick-off...but that was crazy...was there a technical issue requesting tickets?  Kids go home for Thanksgiving holiday already?  

 

 

[hm101]

4 minutes ago, Chardizard said:

What in the world happened with the students this weekend?  I get a huge drop-off cause of FAU result and noon kick-off...but that was crazy...was there a technical issue requesting tickets?  Kids go home for Thanksgiving holiday already?  

 

 

im just going to venture a guess that getting our teeth absolutely kicked in by FAU at the last home game in front of a packed crowd didn't exactly motivate the masses to come down to watch us play Temple at noon. 

[MaltLiquorBull]

2 minutes ago, Chardizard said:

What in the world happened with the students this weekend?  I get a huge drop-off cause of FAU result and noon kick-off...but that was crazy...was there a technical issue requesting tickets?  Kids go home for Thanksgiving holiday already?  

 

 

A few excuses (from the perspective of an old guy):

• We lost to Memphis last week.
• We got blown out at the last home game (homecoming) by FAU.
• Who the F is Temple?
• Many students are too lazy to get up early (noon game).
• Many students are too lazy to stand in the hot sun.
• There were P5 games on that were more interesting to them.
• There were many more students there than it looked like, but most of them were in the shade or in the club area.

I think the 2nd one listed above is the biggest reason for the drop off.  Every once in a while, the students really show up and impress like they did for FAU...but they are always let down.  I truly believe that stringing some home wins together would keep them coming back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MaltLiquorBull]

7 minutes ago, hm101 said:

im just going to venture a guess that getting our teeth absolutely kicked in by FAU at the last home game in front of a packed crowd didn't exactly motivate the masses to come down to watch us play Temple at noon. 

I posted something similar right after you...you beat me to it.  But yes, I think it really is that simple.

Edited November 13, 2023 by MaltLiquorBull

[Chardizard]

6 minutes ago, MaltLiquorBull said:

I posted something similar right after you...you beat me to it.  But yes, I think it really is that simple.

Yeah, I was hoping that wasn't the case haha...but I think youre on to something...that was a BRUTAL loss to take in

I think all the other factors you listed did play a part (thinking back now even the concourses were kind of full at times), but FAU game might be the number 1 reason...if we took a close loss rather than a blowout we prob get a larger portion to come back...

Unless we pull of a miracle against UTSA, we need them there in last game of season

 

[hightechbull]

18 minutes ago, MaltLiquorBull said:

A few excuses (from the perspective of an old guy):

• We lost to Memphis last week.
• We got blown out at the last home game (homecoming) by FAU.
• Who the F is Temple?
• Many students are too lazy to get up early (noon game).
• Many students are too lazy to stand in the hot sun.
• There were P5 games on that were more interesting to them.
• There were many more students there than it looked like, but most of them were in the shade or in the club area.

I think the 2nd one listed above is the biggest reason for the drop off.  Every once in a while, the students really show up and impress like they did for FAU...but they are always let down.  I truly believe that stringing some home wins together would keep them coming back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temple is Bill Cosby's alma mater.   

Oh wait, the young Twitter/X crowd canceled Cosby.   Never mind.