Half empty stadium says it all

[JohnnyDrama388]

That was depressing seeing all those empty seats...thanksgiving break or not. WTF???

This program needs DIRECTION.

Start with a new coach, then build a new stadium. BOOM. EASY FIXES.

 

[oceantide83]

Football isn't the #1 priority in everybody's lives. Plus, every game is on TV. I personally prefer to watch the games on TV instead of attending them.

 

[WiiWii]

Clearly neither of you were there, so pipe down. The students being gone was the only issue. The rest of the stadium was fine.

 

[MntnEERinSC]

That was depressing seeing all those empty seats...thanksgiving break or not. WTF???

This program needs DIRECTION.

Start with a new coach, then build a new stadium. BOOM. EASY FIXES.

Good god, how have you not committed suicide?? First you are scared to death of WVU winning, now depressed over the students being on holiday break, I'm afraid a win next week may push you over the edge!!!

 

[ColoradoMountaineer]

That crowd was poor. There where allot of empty seats it wasn't just the student section. I watched the game with my dad and he said it was the worst he had seen. I attended some senior day games when i was a student and all the games i went too had better crowds than that. You can sugar coat it all you want but that showing was poor

 

[MntnEERinSC]

Not s

That crowd was poor. There where allot of empty seats it wasn't just the student section. I watched the game with my dad and he said it was the worst he had seen. I attended some senior day games when i was a student and all the games i went too had better crowds than that. You can sugar coat it all you want but that showing was poor

Not sure anyone is sugar coating it, I can't say anything because I was not there!! It was a bad crowd but it is what it is!! We had great crowds all season, I'm not gonna get worked up or "depressed" over one poorly attended game!!

 

[MountaineerWV]

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Not sure anyone is sugar coating it, I can't say anything because I was not there!! It was a bad crowd but it is what it is!! We had great crowds all season, I'm not gonna get worked up or "depressed" over one poorly attended game!!

I was in attendance when Stewart was the coach and the Rutgers game was our last home game. The announced attendance was 45,000 and the administration made the comment that things "need to change" and that the people have spoken by not attending. Now, what's the difference then and today? Oh....yeah.....never mind......

 

[MntnEERinSC]

I was in attendance when Stewart was the coach and the Rutgers game was our last home game. The announced attendance was 45,000 and the administration made the comment that things "need to change" and that the people have spoken by not attending. Now, what's the difference then and today? Oh....yeah.....never mind......

I don't know, I'm not in a position to make decisions, I just want to win!!! I don't make excuses for Dana, I don't act like the win streak makes us great all of a sudden!! But I will not be sad or depressed when we win like some folks!!!

 

[MountaineerWV]

I don't know, I'm not in a position to make decisions, I just want to win!!! I don't make excuses for Dana, I don't act like the win streak makes us great all of a sudden!! But I will not be sad or depressed when we win like some folks!!!

I'm tickled to death that we are in position to go 8-4. I understand that we aren't going to go 10-2 or 11-1 every year. However, it seems to me that some of our "fans" have settled in to their belief that we shouldn't expect those seasons anymore and we should just by happy with 7-5 and 8-4 seasons each and ever year, and expect some 4-8 seasons as well. I'm sorry, but that's not what I want to feel or strive for. When your competition level around you increases, you either increase yours or be devoured.

 

[79eer]

Not sure why the surprise in attendance. 1) students on break 2) no real meaning to game, ( already bowl eligible , not that it matters ) 3) Iowa State ( enough said ) 4) weather 5) big screens and surround sound 6) no lines for restroom 7) free turkey sandwiches. 8) see # 3.

 

[MntnEERinSC]

I'm tickled to death that we are in position to go 8-4. I understand that we aren't going to go 10-2 or 11-1 every year. However, it seems to me that some of our "fans" have settled in to their belief that we shouldn't expect those seasons anymore and we should just by happy with 7-5 and 8-4 seasons each and ever year, and expect some 4-8 seasons as well. I'm sorry, but that's not what I want to feel or strive for. When your competition level around you increases, you either increase yours or be devoured.

I agree, I always wanna strive to get better!! I just don't get either side, some do nothing but criticize Dana, some do nothing but praise him!! Me, just wanna win!!!

 

[gorats]

I was there and the stadium was not half empty. Was the game poorly attended compared to other games? Yes. But I'm guessing there were still roughly 45,000 to 50,000 people there. Students were dispersed across the world for Thanksgiving break; it was a holiday weekend in which individuals who might normally attend may have had other obligations; and the forecast sucked. Hell, when I woke up this morning, I told my wife I'd rather stay home. Relax Francis!

 

[ColoradoMountaineer]

I attended games as a student during thanksgiving break and the crowds where better than todays. It was a poor showing anyway you look at it

 

[palencia]

That was depressing seeing all those empty seats...thanksgiving break or not. WTF???

This program needs DIRECTION.

Start with a new coach, then build a new stadium. BOOM. EASY FIXES.

Stupid, Stupid comment (rant), and
BOOM, students were
home and Noon too
early for them to be
back on campus!!!
Boosters and premium seat holders
were there!!!

 

[TexasforevEER]

That was depressing seeing all those empty seats...thanksgiving break or not. WTF???

This program needs DIRECTION.

Start with a new coach, then build a new stadium. BOOM. EASY FIXES.

DramaQueen.............why is the stadium being half full depressing to you? How is this your problem? WTF?

 

[TexasforevEER]

I agree, I always wanna strive to get better!! I just don't get either side, some do nothing but criticize Dana, some do nothing but praise him!! Me, just wanna win!!!

Yes..............we all just wanna win. Get a life my friend. Warez

 

[MntnEERinSC]

Yes..............we all just wanna win. Get a life my friend. Warez

i have a life, but thanks for caring!!! Not true, some are terrified of winning!!

 

[Low Mountains Drifter]

I ended up going because my nephews were in for the holiday weekend and they had never seen a game live. Not a great introduction to Mountaineer football but we had a good time.

The crowd was very small. The smallest I can remember when very severe weather was not an issue.

The announced 42,000+ was very imaginative. The original structure seats 50,000. Estimating the lower decks seat about 15,000 and the upper decks 10,000 each, 42,000 would require the original structure to be quite full unless the south endzone was packed and it was actually well below half full.

The press box side had noticeably more people but it was far from full. Generously, the lower press box side might have been close to 3/4 full at the peak of attendance (11,250); press box upper deck was maybe half full (5000). On the other side it would be generous to say the lower deck was 2/3 full (10,000) and that there were 4000 in the upper deck. Even with those very generous estimates that's only 30,250 in the original structure. Given how empty the south and and TD Terrace were, I don't think there were even 35,000 there mid-2nd quarter when it was most full.

I'd say the peak crowd was in reality somewhere around 30,000 and it was more like 20,000 tops by the end.

 

[mtneerinraleigh]

That crowd was poor. There where allot of empty seats it wasn't just the student section. I watched the game with my dad and he said it was the worst he had seen. I attended some senior day games when i was a student and all the games i went too had better crowds than that. You can sugar coat it all you want but that showing was poor

The weather looked pretty miserable too...

 

[VaultHunter]

Good thing that was the case at least 1 time this year. Or some people wouldn't have that to complain about. Almost as dumb as saying the basketball program is a joke because the game started at 10:30

 

[ColoradoMountaineer]

The weather looked pretty miserable too...

The weather usually is bad this time of year

 

[Low Mountains Drifter]

It was cold and damp throughout, and the rain was heavier (but not drenching) at times. I've been to many games with far worse weather. The weather obviously did not help but, the problem is it was a relatively meaningless game against a poor opponent.

We can solve one part of the problem by being better ourselves. Even a weak opponent would draw considerably better if a potential title was still on the line. Also, even though we don't control the schedule, the Big 12 will likely give us a better game last home game if it thinks we will be better. The weather in late November/early December will be an issue more often than not.

 

[mountiefan88]

New stadium. Why?

 

[oceantide83]

New stadium. Why?

So we can get rid of some seats and help prevent traffic back-up. How about a smaller stadium with 40,000 seats but a lot of nicer amenities like individual seats that have cup holders, vendors who actually walk up and down isles to sell food/drinks, larger/cleaner bathrooms, etc. Although the number of seats would get reduced, they'd be more valuable and in demand if better amenities existed.

 

[Low Mountains Drifter]

So you think reducing traffic, bathrooms, cupholders and more coke guys are the keys? Interesting perspective.

It would, however, seem a monumental waste of money to build a new stadium if that is all we need. If we simply took up the bleachers and put in seats with backs and cupholders, we would reduce the capacity significantly. If we did that and eliminated the South endzone seating in favor of a large concourse and luxury suites we would take the attendance down close to 40,000 when combined with the comfier and wider seats in the stadium proper. Traffic would take care of itself if 40,000 was a full house as it is never bad on the rare occasions when we get that small a crowd. Bathroom lines would be very short too if we added new bathrooms on the South concourse while reducing capacity by a third.

Great ideas all around. The silly notion that we should want to please the majority of our fans with (relatively) affordable tickets is so outdated and declassé. Let's keep out the riff-raff, shoot for small crowds of only people who can afford to pay very high prices and just wait for the inevitable boost in performance on the field that would result.

 

[WVRON]

That was depressing seeing all those empty seats...thanksgiving break or not. WTF???

This program needs DIRECTION.

Start with a new coach, then build a new stadium. BOOM. EASY FIXES.

Relax drama queen. Our attendance has been great all season. Students on break, crappy weather and hunting season combined for the perfect storm. If we played a home game next Saturday the place would be packed again. Now relax and get back to shopping for those perfect pumps to wear with your new Christmas dress.

 

[vegaseer]

Ah yes, thank you WVRON for mentioning it is also hunting season. No one else was seeming to pick up on that.

 

[TexasforevEER]

i have a life, but thanks for caring!!! Not true, some are terrified of winning!!

What I meant was that we should not let wins / losses by the WV sports team play a large part in our lives. Sorry that came out to sound otherwise. Warez

 

[MntnEERinSC]

What I meant was that we should not let wins / losses by the WV sports team play a large part in our lives. Sorry that came out to sound otherwise. Warez

I hear ya brother, no biggie!!

 

[dave]

The weather usually is bad this time of year

So is attendance. This thread is hilarious. Every year this game gets 40-45k. Last year it was colder and around 40k.

This is faux outragr if there ever was faux outrage.

 

[AZeer]

Not sure why the surprise in attendance. 1) students on break 2) no real meaning to game, ( already bowl eligible , not that it matters ) 3) Iowa State ( enough said ) 4) weather 5) big screens and surround sound 6) no lines for restroom 7) free turkey sandwiches. 8) see # 3.

9. $60 tickets
10. $20 parking
11. $8 beer

 

[fprio]

Football isn't the #1 priority in everybody's lives. Plus, every game is on TV. I personally prefer to watch the games on TV instead of attending them.

It used to be.

 

[Cuyahoga Falls Eers]

Somebody is terrible with math. 60,000 capacity and "half empty" means 30,000.
Even with the students away for the holidays, the attendance was 42,446. Students seating allotment is 12,000. So the public did pretty well in threatening weather.

Hell, it would take Pitt 5 games to have that many in the stands!

Find another excuse to crybaby and whine.


M ighty defense throttled Georgia Southern, 44-0

O utstanding defense obliterated Liberty, 41-17

U nilaterally decimated Maryland, 45-6, on defense and offense

N oxious offense & special teams against Oklahoma, 44-24

T urnovers lose to Oklahoma State, 33-26 in OT despite impressive comeback from 15-point deficit.

A wesome Baylor too much, 62-38.

I ncinerated by TCU, 40-10. Way too many mistakes, penalties, dropped passes.

N ifty rushing, defense take down Texas Tech, 31-26

E xcellent turnovers by defense against Texas, 38-20

E rectile dysfunctioned Kansas, 49-0

R oll past Iowa State

S lap down Kansas State

 

[WVex-pat in GA]

That was depressing seeing all those empty seats...thanksgiving break or not. WTF???

This program needs DIRECTION.

Start with a new coach, then build a new stadium. BOOM. EASY FIXES.

Another hit and run by the drama queen. WTF???

Obviously in need of DIRECTION.

Also needs another team to follow and message board to post on. BOOM. EASY FIX.

 

[TruWVblu]

Football isn't the #1 priority in everybody's lives. Plus, every game is on TV. I personally prefer to watch the games on TV instead of attending them.

I assure you, if our team was playing at for something, in the top tier of the conference, the stadium would have been full. But spin it any way you like.

 

[TruWVblu]

Somebody is terrible with math. 60,000 capacity and "half empty" means 30,000.
Even with the students away for the holidays, the attendance was 42,446. Students seating allotment is 12,000. So the public did pretty well in threatening weather.

Hell, it would take Pitt 5 games to have that many in the stands!

Find another excuse to crybaby and whine.


M ighty defense throttled Georgia Southern, 44-0

O utstanding defense obliterated Liberty, 41-17

U nilaterally decimated Maryland, 45-6, on defense and offense

N oxious offense & special teams against Oklahoma, 44-24

T urnovers lose to Oklahoma State, 33-26 in OT despite impressive comeback from 15-point deficit.

A wesome Baylor too much, 62-38.

I ncinerated by TCU, 40-10. Way too many mistakes, penalties, dropped passes.

N ifty rushing, defense take down Texas Tech, 31-26

E xcellent turnovers by defense against Texas, 38-20

E rectile dysfunctioned Kansas, 49-0

R oll past Iowa State

S lap down Kansas State

I was there and there were not 42,000 in the stadium.

 

[TruWVblu]

Relax drama queen. Our attendance has been great all season. Students on break, crappy weather and hunting season combined for the perfect storm. If we played a home game next Saturday the place would be packed again. Now relax and get back to shopping for those perfect pumps to wear with your new Christmas dress.

If our team was better and playing for something, many of those hunters would have been in the stadium.

 

[eerdoc]

That was depressing seeing all those empty seats...thanksgiving break or not. WTF???

This program needs DIRECTION.

Start with a new coach, then build a new stadium. BOOM. EASY FIXES.

Are you REALLY this dumb and ill informed. or is it just an attempt at sarcasm and non-humorous humor? No matter the motive, posts such as yours ONLY clutters the site.

 

[WV Cooler]

if you didn't come to the game you shouldn't be upset about the attendance , like most who always complain about our government issue don't even vote !

 

[TruWVblu]

if you didn't come to the game you shouldn't be upset about the attendance , like most who always complain about our government issue don't even vote !

I was there and can tell you it was an embarrassing turnout.