Scary big attendance numbers for Miami

[AtlAppMan]

I just want to point out that I really don't think the stadium can handle more than 30k. I know its been done several time and I was there for homecoming in 2010 but just this past season during the Ga southern game the stadium was kinda maxed out. The main concourse was a zoo, Concession lines were pointlessly long, bathrooms were impossible to get to. I want to have 40k and have people hanging off tree just to get a glimpse of the game but I don't think the stadium can currently handle what y'all are saying might happen during the Miami Game. I love a good game and love games at the rock but packing people in like sardines and not having the ability to serve all those people is no way to experience a game

You are right but apparently consistently packing 30k plus into a 24k facility is the only way we can justify expansion.

[Yosef10]

Simply filling the 24k we currently have each Saturday would justify expansion. We haven't been doing that.

[NewApp]

I just hope it's on AFN!

My 11 year old's favorite movie.

[/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09]

Liquor doesn't make you pee as much as beer. Just a side note for everyone to consider. haha

I was thinking about saving most of my drinking for the after game celebration which will include turning over all the campus police vehicles and setting fire to the duck pond.

I was thinking about celebrating by streaking the entire length of King Street.

[/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09]

I just hope it's on AFN!

My 11 year old's favorite movie.

When your child appreciates classic old movies and music...You know you're parenting the right way.

[NewApp]

Liquor doesn't make you pee as much as beer. Just a side note for everyone to consider. haha

I was thinking about saving most of my drinking for the after game celebration which will include turning over all the campus police vehicles and setting fire to the duck pond.

I was thinking about celebrating by streaking the entire length of King Street.

The Streak:

[Saint3333]

I just want to point out that I really don't think the stadium can handle more than 30k. I know its been done several time and I was there for homecoming in 2010 but just this past season during the Ga southern game the stadium was kinda maxed out. The main concourse was a zoo, Concession lines were pointlessly long, bathrooms were impossible to get to. I want to have 40k and have people hanging off tree just to get a glimpse of the game but I don't think the stadium can currently handle what y'all are saying might happen during the Miami Game. I love a good game and love games at the rock but packing people in like sardines and not having the ability to serve all those people is no way to experience a game

You are right but apparently consistently packing 30k plus into a 24k facility is the only way we can justify expansion.

Actually there's another way to justify expansion, fully fund scholarships via the Yosef Club and raise money via a capital contribution campaign. If that doesn't occur they'll need to increase ticket sales to pay for it.

Do you think our administration doesn't want to have excited new athletic plans?

[EastHallApp]

I just want to point out that I really don't think the stadium can handle more than 30k. I know its been done several time and I was there for homecoming in 2010 but just this past season during the Ga southern game the stadium was kinda maxed out. The main concourse was a zoo, Concession lines were pointlessly long, bathrooms were impossible to get to. I want to have 40k and have people hanging off tree just to get a glimpse of the game but I don't think the stadium can currently handle what y'all are saying might happen during the Miami Game. I love a good game and love games at the rock but packing people in like sardines and not having the ability to serve all those people is no way to experience a game

You are right but apparently consistently packing 30k plus into a 24k facility is the only way we can justify expansion.

I think stating the capacity at 24K (which I know we do) is misleading. We sell tickets for lawn seating, and people buy them. Some people no doubt prefer that to the bleachers.

Building an expansion to sell seats to people who are already buying GA tickets is cannibalizing existing business. Now, to BTK's point, could we use expanded restrooms, concessions, etc.? You bet.

[asucrutch23]

http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArtic ... =211142392

"MIAMI GAME – We’re aware that more needs to be done when the Hurricanes visit Boone (Sept. 17) in front of what is expected to be a record crowd at The Rock. Every upgrade we reveal over the coming weeks will be expanded further for the Miami game."

[bigdaddyg]

I know I have asked but not sure if I got a definitive answer. How many can we seat with temp bleachers on the field house end? Seems like there is room for quite a few butts. Rest room and concessions will be a nightmare

[bigdaddyg]

http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArtic ... =211142392

"MIAMI GAME – We’re aware that more needs to be done when the Hurricanes visit Boone (Sept. 17) in front of what is expected to be a record crowd at The Rock. Every upgrade we reveal over the coming weeks will be expanded further for the Miami game."

Answers several questions

[BTK2000]

I'm super impressed that they are on top of that. I like where expansion is going provided it's done right

[/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09]

Do beverages now come with ice in a cup?

[NewApp]

Do beverages now come with ice in a cup?

I couldn't tell if you were being facetious or not, but yes, you can pay extra and get a huge cup along with a bottled drink.

[NewApp]

http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArtic ... =211142392

"MIAMI GAME – We’re aware that more needs to be done when the Hurricanes visit Boone (Sept. 17) in front of what is expected to be a record crowd at The Rock. Every upgrade we reveal over the coming weeks will be expanded further for the Miami game."

I love Woodlands BBQ. I just wish Pepsi would agree to allowing them to serve iced tea like they did several years.

[appbio91]

I've been in the stadium for every top 10 game attendance-wise and I can't imagine getting more than 1,000 or so more than we've had on our best days. It's come to a point in past where general admission ticket holders were leaving because they couldn't even stand somewhere and watch the game. The hill, the student section, and the walkways were just sardine canned.

I'm thinking 33k and change is all we can handle, even if we ban the fire marshal.

Agree. No way we can handle 35k. In my opinion that would just be irresponsible. I want the place to be packed but no way should 11k be let in w/ no place to sit.

[appbio91]

My friend works for the fire department. They calculated the max at 38k but then realized that includes the field. Taking that area out brought it down to around 33k. They are expecting they'll have to turn students away so they're talking of putting a projector up on duck pond field and allowing tailgating to appease the students that are turned away.

If that were to happen they better give back some student athletic fees to those students that do not get into KBS.

Actually if this happens and tailgating is allowed, I predict more than students out there. If they advertise it and set up some food trucks and AMB shows up this would be a fantastic option for those who could not get tickets.

[mountaineerman]

I remember some years back West Virginia came to Marshall it was the first time in a while they had played at Marshall or maybe ever not sure . The stadium only held 37 and some change I believe ? I was watching that game and the announcers even commented that you could not get one more person in that stadium, I believe they squeezed almost 42000 that day. That being said it can and should be the most attended game at app ever by far!

[/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09]

Do beverages now come with ice in a cup?

I couldn't tell if you were being facetious or not, but yes, you can pay extra and get a huge cup along with a bottled drink.

I was being serious. Only way to get ice is to spend more money for a larger cup?

[Rekdiver]

I just want to point out that I really don't think the stadium can handle more than 30k. I know its been done several time and I was there for homecoming in 2010 but just this past season during the Ga southern game the stadium was kinda maxed out. The main concourse was a zoo, Concession lines were pointlessly long, bathrooms were impossible to get to. I want to have 40k and have people hanging off tree just to get a glimpse of the game but I don't think the stadium can currently handle what y'all are saying might happen during the Miami Game. I love a good game and love games at the rock but packing people in like sardines and not having the ability to serve all those people is no way to experience a game

You are right but apparently consistently packing 30k plus into a 24k facility is the only way we can justify expansion.

Actually there's another way to justify expansion, fully fund scholarships via the Yosef Club and raise money via a capital contribution campaign. If that doesn't occur they'll need to increase ticket sales to pay for it.

Do you think our administration doesn't want to have excited new athletic plans?

NOTHING was more packed in than the 1st Michigan game......Nobody in Michigan had that tiny a butt...........