UNCC Mayo Kickoff game now Friday

[BallantyneApp]

I think they pander to this "huge alumni base" in Charlotte who don't contribute or engage in App athletics. Hope it works out for them. I agree though, it's better in Boone.

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

[Saint3333]

https://www.alumni.appstate.edu/s/1727/ ... 2&pgid=625

11,500 alums in the county, largest of any. I'd be fine comparing Yosef Club members and actual dollars donated too.

[appstate24]

Where is everyone parking?

GO APPS!!

[appst1992]

Where is everyone parking?

GO APPS!!

201 W Dunbar St (201 W Morehead St) Lot

[87ASUgrad]

1410 W Morehead St

[mike87]

I think they pander to this "huge alumni base" in Charlotte who don't contribute or engage in App athletics. Hope it works out for them. I agree though, it's better in Boone.

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

If you live in Charlotte, I'm sure you love it there and don't get tired of the attention. If you don't, and I don't, you get tired of hearing about this vast untapped potential that is Charlotte.

I'm at the coast and have a home in Boone. The rest of the state, including Charlotte, is fly-over country. I would prefer our games in Boone because that's where my house is and it's pretty nice up there.

[Gonzo]

Kanye rumor seems true

https://x.com/AppFanAlum/status/1957893532464587074

[Black Saturday]

Kanye rumor seems true

https://x.com/AppFanAlum/status/1957893532464587074

hate that

[AppSt94]

I think they pander to this "huge alumni base" in Charlotte who don't contribute or engage in App athletics. Hope it works out for them. I agree though, it's better in Boone.

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

If you live in Charlotte, I'm sure you love it there and don't get tired of the attention. If you don't, and I don't, you get tired of hearing about this vast untapped potential that is Charlotte.

I'm at the coast and have a home in Boone. The rest of the state, including Charlotte, is fly-over country. I would prefer our games in Boone because that's where my house is and it's pretty nice up there.

Pretty sure this a Charlotte home game so I’m not sure playing in Boone was an option.

[T-Dog]

It is technically a Charlotte home game. Then it's a home-and-home for the next four years.

[BallantyneApp]

I think they pander to this "huge alumni base" in Charlotte who don't contribute or engage in App athletics. Hope it works out for them. I agree though, it's better in Boone.

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

If you live in Charlotte, I'm sure you love it there and don't get tired of the attention. If you don't, and I don't, you get tired of hearing about this vast untapped potential that is Charlotte.

I'm at the coast and have a home in Boone. The rest of the state, including Charlotte, is fly-over country. I would prefer our games in Boone because that's where my house is and it's pretty nice up there.

That’s great and all and congrats on the coast/mountains arrangement.

But with all due respect, nobody cares what you personally are tired of. Charlotte and to a small lesser extent Raleigh are where the people and money are. If we want to continue growing our brand and university we will be very active in Charlotte.

[BallantyneApp]

It is technically a Charlotte home game. Then it's a home-and-home for the next four years.

Technically it’s a neutral game with us, uncc and CSF sharing the revenue

[mike87]

I think they pander to this "huge alumni base" in Charlotte who don't contribute or engage in App athletics. Hope it works out for them. I agree though, it's better in Boone.

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

If you live in Charlotte, I'm sure you love it there and don't get tired of the attention. If you don't, and I don't, you get tired of hearing about this vast untapped potential that is Charlotte.

I'm at the coast and have a home in Boone. The rest of the state, including Charlotte, is fly-over country. I would prefer our games in Boone because that's where my house is and it's pretty nice up there.

That’s great and all and congrats on the coast/mountains arrangement.

But with all due respect, nobody cares what you personally are tired of. Charlotte and to a small lesser extent Raleigh are where the people and money are. If we want to continue growing our brand and university we will be very active in Charlotte.

And that's why I get tired of the people from Charlotte.

[Gonzo]

I think they pander to this "huge alumni base" in Charlotte who don't contribute or engage in App athletics. Hope it works out for them. I agree though, it's better in Boone.

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

If you live in Charlotte, I'm sure you love it there and don't get tired of the attention. If you don't, and I don't, you get tired of hearing about this vast untapped potential that is Charlotte.

I'm at the coast and have a home in Boone. The rest of the state, including Charlotte, is fly-over country. I would prefer our games in Boone because that's where my house is and it's pretty nice up there.

That’s great and all and congrats on the coast/mountains arrangement.

But with all due respect, nobody cares what you personally are tired of. Charlotte and to a small lesser extent Raleigh are where the people and money are. If we want to continue growing our brand and university we will be very active in Charlotte.

And that's why I get tired of the people from Charlotte.

Well you seem like such a cool guy I'd support having at least one App game per year right next to your coastal estate.

[ASUFan4863]

I think they pander to this "huge alumni base" in Charlotte who don't contribute or engage in App athletics. Hope it works out for them. I agree though, it's better in Boone.

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

If you live in Charlotte, I'm sure you love it there and don't get tired of the attention. If you don't, and I don't, you get tired of hearing about this vast untapped potential that is Charlotte.

I'm at the coast and have a home in Boone. The rest of the state, including Charlotte, is fly-over country. I would prefer our games in Boone because that's where my house is and it's pretty nice up there.

That’s great and all and congrats on the coast/mountains arrangement.

But with all due respect, nobody cares what you personally are tired of. Charlotte and to a small lesser extent Raleigh are where the people and money are. If we want to continue growing our brand and university we will be very active in Charlotte.

And that's why I get tired of the people from Charlotte.

We have still had 6 home games both years we’ve played in Charlotte. Playing in the Mayo bowl on an ESPN channel is brand exposure and more financially beneficial for the school than a typical away game. I’m not sure this is the hill to die on.

[mike87]

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

If you live in Charlotte, I'm sure you love it there and don't get tired of the attention. If you don't, and I don't, you get tired of hearing about this vast untapped potential that is Charlotte.

I'm at the coast and have a home in Boone. The rest of the state, including Charlotte, is fly-over country. I would prefer our games in Boone because that's where my house is and it's pretty nice up there.

That’s great and all and congrats on the coast/mountains arrangement.

But with all due respect, nobody cares what you personally are tired of. Charlotte and to a small lesser extent Raleigh are where the people and money are. If we want to continue growing our brand and university we will be very active in Charlotte.

And that's why I get tired of the people from Charlotte.

We have still had 6 home games both years we’ve played in Charlotte. Playing in the Mayo bowl on an ESPN channel is brand exposure and more financially beneficial for the school than a typical away game. I’m not sure this is the hill to die on.

agree. this blew up. I'd just rather it be in Boone. Especially if it's again a UNCC type.

[Appstate82!]

Sec 111, Row 19, Seat 16 - 17

Please DM Me-Paid $265, $125 total for both tix

[proasu89]

I think they pander to this "huge alumni base" in Charlotte who don't contribute or engage in App athletics. Hope it works out for them. I agree though, it's better in Boone.

not sure why in quotes. Mecklenburg county is our largest contingent of alumni, Its also where a fair amount of our unaffiliated fans live.

I like playing at BoA once every 5-7 years. IMO we should have told UNCC for a long term deal it needed to be 1-1-1 or more games in Boone since we average over double what they do and our opportunity cost is much greater than theirs to sign a straight H-H.

Of course Gillen seems inclined to help out UNCC for some reason.

If you live in Charlotte, I'm sure you love it there and don't get tired of the attention. If you don't, and I don't, you get tired of hearing about this vast untapped potential that is Charlotte.

I'm at the coast and have a home in Boone. The rest of the state, including Charlotte, is fly-over country. I would prefer our games in Boone because that's where my house is and it's pretty nice up there.

Hope you’re flying back and forth. Otherwise, you’re stuck having to drive thru the god-forsaken middle of the state where most of your fellow alumni call home.

[NWA49]

Whats up Mountaineers. Been awhile since I have checked in on ya'll.

Was reading earlier in the thread about the schedule and thought I would share what our AD has told me.
After our initial 2 game H/H series the desire was there to set up another series as quickly as possible. That series was slated to start in 26 @ A, 27 @ C, 28 @ A and 29 @ C. Then the 2020 coivd season hit and yal'll had a team cancel - I think it was Wake. We had Tenn and Norfolk St cancel which left us both with openings, so mid Aug they added the 2020 game in Boone and put the return game for that in 2030. That means, as it is now, you all will come to Charlotte in 29 and 30 - so for folks that don't keep up with scheduling it will seem odd, but when you look at the decade plus dynamics of scheduling it makes sense. I have no idea why the 2020 covid game was played in Boone instead of Charlotte, I was told yall needed the game and asked us. That doesnt make sense to me because we needed the game too. 2020 was such a messed up season.

The Duke Mayo game is totally separate from the 4 game 26-29 series and the 2 game 2020/2030 series. It is run by the Charlotte Sports Foundation - and their ticket management sucks. We are financial equals in this neutral site match up as there is not a traditional "home" team.

With regard to tickets, each school get their allotment. I was told we sold out our initial club allotment, that might be crap - but from what I heard we did very well with the club/foundation presales. I do not know if that was our entire allotment or just a chunk of the best seats as an early release. For the folks that got their tickets then they did not get to pick their seats. The seats were assigned by club ranking later after presales were done. After the early sales then you could pick your seat. I was also told you guys are crushing us after the early sales were over. I would expect you all to have more fans there as I also expect there will be more walk up and late purchases from ya'll.

From one of our fans who took at look at the money side:
"For the 2024 game, Tennessee and NC State were guaranteed $4 million each, or 45% of net revenue. The 2023 game between UNC and South Carolina saw the teams receive $2.5 million each, an increase from the $2 million guarantee due to high ticket sales, Clemson and Georgia tech got 5 million one year. The payouts appear be be tied to ticket sales, with a minimum guaranteed amount. Given that the upper levels aren’t selling tickets, I suspect what we get will be substantially less than these other games. I bet it’s still a million or more though, but that’s just a total guess."

If we both get to make a million bucks, its an easy game for both fanbases to attend and pretty high profile AND we both make a million or more then I am going to say its a win for us both in this era of money is king college football.

Anyway, good luck Friday. With 2 new staffs and the portal and NIL nonsense I have absolutely no idea what kinda game this will be. We follow ya'll up with Chapel Hill in Charlotte the next weekend, so the first 2 weeks will be interesting for us.

Also game note - we still havent officially announced our QB either. Chapel Hill transfer Conner Harrell got a captain spot so we are assuming its him, but not official.

[agentpaul001]

Whats up Mountaineers. Been awhile since I have checked in on ya'll.

Was reading earlier in the thread about the schedule and thought I would share what our AD has told me.
After our initial 2 game H/H series the desire was there to set up another series as quickly as possible. That series was slated to start in 26 @ A, 27 @ C, 28 @ A and 29 @ C. Then the 2020 coivd season hit and yal'll had a team cancel - I think it was Wake. We had Tenn and Norfolk St cancel which left us both with openings, so mid Aug they added the 2020 game in Boone and put the return game for that in 2030.

The Duke Mayo game is totally separate from the 4 game 26-29 series and the 2 game 2020/2030 series. It is run by the Charlotte Sports Foundation - and their ticket management sucks. We are financial equals in this neutral site match up as there is not a traditional "home" team.

With regard to tickets, each school get their allotment. I was told we sold out our initial club allotment, that might be crap - but from what I heard we did very well with the club/foundation presales. I do not know if that was our entire allotment or just a chunk of the best seats as an early release. For the folks that got their tickets then they did not get to pick their seats. The seats were assigned by club ranking later after presales were done. After the early sales then you could pick your seat. I was also told you guys are crushing us after the early sales were over. I would expect you all to have more fans there as I also expect there will be more walk up and late purchases from ya'll.

From one of our fans who took at look at the money side:
"For the 2024 game, Tennessee and NC State were guaranteed $4 million each, or 45% of net revenue. The 2023 game between UNC and South Carolina saw the teams receive $2.5 million each, an increase from the $2 million guarantee due to high ticket sales, Clemson and Georgia tech got 5 million one year. The payouts appear be be tied to ticket sales, with a minimum guaranteed amount. Given that the upper levels aren’t selling tickets, I suspect what we get will be substantially less than these other games. I bet it’s still a million or more though, but that’s just a total guess."

If we both get to make a million bucks, its an easy game for both fanbases to attend and pretty high profile AND we both make a million or more then I am going to say its a win for us both in this era of money is king college football.

Anyway, good luck Friday. With 2 new staffs and the portal and NIL nonsense I have absolutely no idea what kinda game this will be. We follow ya'll up with Chapel Hill in Charlotte the next weekend, so the first 2 weeks will be interesting for us.

Also game note - we still havent officially announced our QB either. Chapel Hill transfer Conner Harrell got a captain spot so we are assuming its him, but not official.

Thanks for the great response / explanation!