Luke Combs

[McLeansvilleAppFan]

"Fair Weather" fans.

I don't call people who have been season ticket holders for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years fair weather fans. They will most certainly follow online and on TV. I think some people just look at rising prices and they are making decisions that have become easier with players able to transfer at any time and seeing that we are going in massive debt with no ROI. Loggains and the admin as a whole are burning through cash at a far faster pace than any prior AD and HC combo we have ever had. When people hear that and see ticket prices rise they want to see improved results. You can't raise prices going 5-7 but if you are going 9-3 or better then you can. I am really hoping we have a big year in 2026 to justify the massive price hikes.

It has been a few down years. We have a 50+ year history.

Technically correct saying 50+ but we are two years away form the 100th Anniversary of our first football game. And with very few exceptions we have been winners. Those years in non-NCAA football are important in our history and should be celebrated as well.

Hence 50+. Thanks Cliff Clavin

Your welcome, Prof. Ersheim. Pro tip, It will be less work next time to go with "our 1+ years of football", or just any single digit number and be just as correct and have the same understanding it would seem.

[BambooRdApp]

I don't call people who have been season ticket holders for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years fair weather fans. They will most certainly follow online and on TV. I think some people just look at rising prices and they are making decisions that have become easier with players able to transfer at any time and seeing that we are going in massive debt with no ROI. Loggains and the admin as a whole are burning through cash at a far faster pace than any prior AD and HC combo we have ever had. When people hear that and see ticket prices rise they want to see improved results. You can't raise prices going 5-7 but if you are going 9-3 or better then you can. I am really hoping we have a big year in 2026 to justify the massive price hikes.

It has been a few down years. We have a 50+ year history.

Technically correct saying 50+ but we are two years away form the 100th Anniversary of our first football game. And with very few exceptions we have been winners. Those years in non-NCAA football are important in our history and should be celebrated as well.

Hence 50+. Thanks Cliff Clavin

Your welcome, Prof. Ersheim. Pro tip, It will be less work next time to go with "our 1+ years of football", or just any single digit number and be just as correct and have the same understanding it would seem.

When I see a actual pro providing the tips, I may take it into consideration. Until then, I am good

[McLeansvilleAppFan]

It has been a few down years. We have a 50+ year history.

Technically correct saying 50+ but we are two years away form the 100th Anniversary of our first football game. And with very few exceptions we have been winners. Those years in non-NCAA football are important in our history and should be celebrated as well.

Hence 50+. Thanks Cliff Clavin

Your welcome, Prof. Ersheim. Pro tip, It will be less work next time to go with "our 1+ years of football", or just any single digit number and be just as correct and have the same understanding it would seem.

When I see a actual pro providing the tips, I may take it into consideration. Until then, I am good

I was paid while using numbers, I think that makes me a pro. Not that I want to get bogged down in semantics now. I am more of a numbers guy.

#RememberAll98yearsofAppStateFootball

[BambooRdApp]

Technically correct saying 50+ but we are two years away form the 100th Anniversary of our first football game. And with very few exceptions we have been winners. Those years in non-NCAA football are important in our history and should be celebrated as well.

Hence 50+. Thanks Cliff Clavin

Your welcome, Prof. Ersheim. Pro tip, It will be less work next time to go with "our 1+ years of football", or just any single digit number and be just as correct and have the same understanding it would seem.

When I see a actual pro providing the tips, I may take it into consideration. Until then, I am good

I was paid while using numbers, I think that makes me a pro. Not that I want to get bogged down in semantics now. I am more of a numbers guy.

#RememberAll98yearsofAppStateFootball

So do I. As stated previously, when I see a pro, I will let you know

[AppDawg]

"Fair Weather" fans.

I don't call people who have been season ticket holders for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years fair weather fans. They will most certainly follow online and on TV. I think some people just look at rising prices and they are making decisions that have become easier with players able to transfer at any time and seeing that we are going in massive debt with no ROI. Loggains and the admin as a whole are burning through cash at a far faster pace than any prior AD and HC combo we have ever had. When people hear that and see ticket prices rise they want to see improved results. You can't raise prices going 5-7 but if you are going 9-3 or better then you can. I am really hoping we have a big year in 2026 to justify the massive price hikes.

What massive price hikes? Are you speaking in generalities? My tickets didn’t go up and I believe that athletics made a statement that they weren’t raising prices? Folks can choose to do what they wish with their disposable income. The people that jump at the sign of trouble and come back when things are turned around definitely qualify as fair weather.

I did not say ticket prices. I just said raise prices and I am alluding to parking. I have heard several people say they are being asked to give more to keep their same parking spots.

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

For us, living 3+ hours away it isn’t just the cost to purchase season tickets and parking increases - it’s the significant increased cost to stay in Boone (often 2 night minimums required). It’s got to where it is ridiculous.

[AppSt94]

I don't call people who have been season ticket holders for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years fair weather fans. They will most certainly follow online and on TV. I think some people just look at rising prices and they are making decisions that have become easier with players able to transfer at any time and seeing that we are going in massive debt with no ROI. Loggains and the admin as a whole are burning through cash at a far faster pace than any prior AD and HC combo we have ever had. When people hear that and see ticket prices rise they want to see improved results. You can't raise prices going 5-7 but if you are going 9-3 or better then you can. I am really hoping we have a big year in 2026 to justify the massive price hikes.

What massive price hikes? Are you speaking in generalities? My tickets didn’t go up and I believe that athletics made a statement that they weren’t raising prices? Folks can choose to do what they wish with their disposable income. The people that jump at the sign of trouble and come back when things are turned around definitely qualify as fair weather.

I did not say ticket prices. I just said raise prices and I am alluding to parking. I have heard several people say they are being asked to give more to keep their same parking spots.

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

For us, living 3+ hours away it isn’t just the cost to purchase season tickets and parking increases - it’s the significant increased cost to stay in Boone (often 2 night minimums required). It’s got to where it is ridiculous.

I totally get that and that’s completely understandable. Lodging prices have gotten pretty bad up the mountain. But that’s totally out of the AD’s control which was the original point made by the poster.

[appdaze]

I'm lost. Did Luke buy us a parking lot and demand ticket prices go up so we can compete at the FCS level?

[Seattleapp]

I'm lost. Did Luke buy us a parking lot and demand ticket prices go up so we can compete at the FCS level?

I’m so confused as to the winding road this thread has taken

[AppStFan1]

"Fair Weather" fans.

I don't call people who have been season ticket holders for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years fair weather fans. They will most certainly follow online and on TV. I think some people just look at rising prices and they are making decisions that have become easier with players able to transfer at any time and seeing that we are going in massive debt with no ROI. Loggains and the admin as a whole are burning through cash at a far faster pace than any prior AD and HC combo we have ever had. When people hear that and see ticket prices rise they want to see improved results. You can't raise prices going 5-7 but if you are going 9-3 or better then you can. I am really hoping we have a big year in 2026 to justify the massive price hikes.

What massive price hikes? Are you speaking in generalities? My tickets didn’t go up and I believe that athletics made a statement that they weren’t raising prices? Folks can choose to do what they wish with their disposable income. The people that jump at the sign of trouble and come back when things are turned around definitely qualify as fair weather.

I did not say ticket prices. I just said raise prices and I am alluding to parking. I have heard several people say they are being asked to give more to keep their same parking spots.

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

[AppSt94]

I don't call people who have been season ticket holders for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years fair weather fans. They will most certainly follow online and on TV. I think some people just look at rising prices and they are making decisions that have become easier with players able to transfer at any time and seeing that we are going in massive debt with no ROI. Loggains and the admin as a whole are burning through cash at a far faster pace than any prior AD and HC combo we have ever had. When people hear that and see ticket prices rise they want to see improved results. You can't raise prices going 5-7 but if you are going 9-3 or better then you can. I am really hoping we have a big year in 2026 to justify the massive price hikes.

What massive price hikes? Are you speaking in generalities? My tickets didn’t go up and I believe that athletics made a statement that they weren’t raising prices? Folks can choose to do what they wish with their disposable income. The people that jump at the sign of trouble and come back when things are turned around definitely qualify as fair weather.

I did not say ticket prices. I just said raise prices and I am alluding to parking. I have heard several people say they are being asked to give more to keep their same parking spots.

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

[bcoach]

What massive price hikes? Are you speaking in generalities? My tickets didn’t go up and I believe that athletics made a statement that they weren’t raising prices? Folks can choose to do what they wish with their disposable income. The people that jump at the sign of trouble and come back when things are turned around definitely qualify as fair weather.

I did not say ticket prices. I just said raise prices and I am alluding to parking. I have heard several people say they are being asked to give more to keep their same parking spots.

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

We want, we want, we want, but we don't want to pay for it.

[BambooRdApp]

What massive price hikes? Are you speaking in generalities? My tickets didn’t go up and I believe that athletics made a statement that they weren’t raising prices? Folks can choose to do what they wish with their disposable income. The people that jump at the sign of trouble and come back when things are turned around definitely qualify as fair weather.

I did not say ticket prices. I just said raise prices and I am alluding to parking. I have heard several people say they are being asked to give more to keep their same parking spots.

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

I understand the rules of engagement. If someone out bids me to get a spot in the lot assigned to me. Great for them and for the football program. I will just get a little more exercise to/from stadium. I need it

[AppStFan1]

I did not say ticket prices. I just said raise prices and I am alluding to parking. I have heard several people say they are being asked to give more to keep their same parking spots.

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

We want, we want, we want, but we don't want to pay for it.

I want to see every game sold out. I just worry that if you ask too much that people will decide to not buy tickets unless you put a championship program on the field. For every one of you that does not mind price increases there are a a lot of folks who might not have the money and then a good bit of folks who want to see a winner. It is like how our attendance increased when we moved up to FBS. Every school has a lot of fans who don't want to spend all the time and money it takes to see a 5-7 or 6-6 in person.

[bcoach]

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

We want, we want, we want, but we don't want to pay for it.

I want to see every game sold out. I just worry that if you ask too much that people will decide to not buy tickets unless you put a championship program on the field. For every one of you that does not mind price increases there are a a lot of folks who might not have the money and then a good bit of folks who want to see a winner. It is like how our attendance increased when we moved up to FBS. Every school has a lot of fans who don't want to spend all the time and money it takes to see a 5-7 or 6-6 in person.

I never said I didn't mind price increases. I hate price increases anywhere and everyware. What I am saying is this board continually is asking for things. Stadium upgrades and so on. If you want things the money has to come from somewhere. Listen, there is no bigger bargin in entertainment than season tickets at APP. We pay nowhere near the cost it takes to supply that entertainment. It is all well and good to complain about the cost, and I get it. I have a limit I am willing to pay. There is a big but though. When I hit that limit I can't be asking for more things.

[AppSt94]

I did not say ticket prices. I just said raise prices and I am alluding to parking. I have heard several people say they are being asked to give more to keep their same parking spots.

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

We want, we want, we want, but we don't want to pay for it.

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us.”

[McLeansvilleAppFan]

Parking is simple economics of supply and demand. We don’t have a lot of it so the demand is high. Again, people can do what they want with their money. None of my business and I won’t shame anyone for fiscal responsibility, but the parking price hikes aren’t a hill that I’d die on. I can go park at 1st Baptist Church for about less than $150 for the year.

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

We want, we want, we want, but we don't want to pay for it.

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us.”

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us with student fees.

[AppSt94]

I agree on public parking that it is supply and demand. We definitely need more parking but isn't parking done through the school for certain lots? I would think the school would want to keep them the same.

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

We want, we want, we want, but we don't want to pay for it.

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us.”

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us with student fees.

I am not in favor of raising student fees to support athletics.

[AppStFan1]

The supply and demand is from the school. I give enough to have the spot I have and like it. But if they have enough people that are willing to pay more for that spot, why turn down that money? Pricing people out of a spot because they can fill that spot by charging more is a good problem for the school.

We want, we want, we want, but we don't want to pay for it.

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us.”

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us with student fees.

I am not in favor of raising student fees to support athletics.

I don't want to raise student fees either. In fact, I wonder if it is legal for the NCAA to put a cap on how much a school can collect from student fees? If so, I am all for it. It would also reign in JMU a little bit since they depend on them so much.

[AppSt94]

We want, we want, we want, but we don't want to pay for it.

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us.”

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us with student fees.

I am not in favor of raising student fees to support athletics.

I don't want to raise student fees either. In fact, I wonder if it is legal for the NCAA to put a cap on how much a school can collect from student fees? If so, I am all for it. It would also reign in JMU a little bit since they depend on them so much.

The fees are regulated by state legislatures. JMU has to reduce its dependence on student fees since it moved to FBS.

[bcoach]

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us.”

Pretty much. Or “we want someone else to pay for it for us with student fees.

I am not in favor of raising student fees to support athletics.

I don't want to raise student fees either. In fact, I wonder if it is legal for the NCAA to put a cap on how much a school can collect from student fees? If so, I am all for it. It would also reign in JMU a little bit since they depend on them so much.

The fees are regulated by state legislatures. JMU has to reduce its dependence on student fees since it moved to FBS.

As expected they are trying to lobby that also.