I just saw on YouTube all the stadiums in the Big 12, the ACC and the Pac. Have you guys seen how little the vast majority of those stadiums are? Unbelievable.
33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
I agree with that as well. I also think that the explosion of games on TV means that it's easier to entertain at home with multiple games and people. Going to a game (depending on where you live) can be a 6-8 hour event; not to mention the rising cost.NyAggie said:33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
Lots of factors for that, the biggest at least in my opinion, is the younger generations being more technology driven and less "physical" thus watching sports is not as big of a draw to the younger generations
TennesseeVol said:
Also, college football programs jumping on the BLM bandwagon has drove many away that followed their school for years. Much like the WOKE has destroyed any following from conservative citizens.
Attendance is not in decline in College Station.33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
AgLaw02 said:Attendance is not in decline in College Station.33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
I think there are many factors. I agree with your suggestion.NyAggie said:33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
Lots of factors for that, the biggest at least in my opinion, is the younger generations being more technology driven and less "physical" thus watching sports is not as big of a draw to the younger generations
33 said:I agree with that as well. I also think that the explosion of games on TV means that it's easier to entertain at home with multiple games and people. Going to a game (depending on where you live) can be a 6-8 hour event; not to mention the rising cost.NyAggie said:33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
Lots of factors for that, the biggest at least in my opinion, is the younger generations being more technology driven and less "physical" thus watching sports is not as big of a draw to the younger generations
Wrong.Buzzkill said:TennesseeVol said:
Also, college football programs jumping on the BLM bandwagon has drove many away that followed their school for years. Much like the WOKE has destroyed any following from conservative citizens.
This take is silly. TV ratings for CFB are not down at all. It's the crazy cost of attending a game combined with increased accessibility via streaming that's caused the drop in in person attendance. Hell I can watch my phone while I'm in the middle of the lake on my wakeboat.
12thMan9 said:Wrong.Buzzkill said:TennesseeVol said:
Also, college football programs jumping on the BLM bandwagon has drove many away that followed their school for years. Much like the WOKE has destroyed any following from conservative citizens.
This take is silly. TV ratings for CFB are not down at all. It's the crazy cost of attending a game combined with increased accessibility via streaming that's caused the drop in in person attendance. Hell I can watch my phone while I'm in the middle of the lake on my wakeboat.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-attendance-declines-for-seventh-straight-season-to-lowest-average-since-1981/
While you may be correct there is alternative ways to view college football, is it the same as being there?
If you're watching while you're on your wakeboat, perhaps you don't have as much of an interest in college football as others.
TennesseeVol said:
Also, college football programs jumping on the BLM bandwagon has drove many away that followed their school for years. Much like the WOKE has destroyed any following from conservative citizens.
EarlCampbellsThighs said:TennesseeVol said:
Also, college football programs jumping on the BLM bandwagon has drove many away that followed their school for years. Much like the WOKE has destroyed any following from conservative citizens.
Yep. Don't give a damn about what they care about or respecting their opinions. Players just need to suit up and entertain me. I totally can't enjoy football with little black BLM stickers on the helmets. All that talk about unity? Get that mess outta here.
I think the biggest factor is price and the tech we have at home.TexAggie1999 said:I think there are many factors. I agree with your suggestion.NyAggie said:33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
Lots of factors for that, the biggest at least in my opinion, is the younger generations being more technology driven and less "physical" thus watching sports is not as big of a draw to the younger generations
Others:
- College Football games have gotten very expensive to attend.
- Some are avoiding sports due to how woke sports have become.
- More college football games on TV and with large screens and High Definition, you could argue you can see the game much better at home (though it doesn't recreate the feeling of being in the stadium).
- More alternate forms of entertainment.
- Some avoiding games still because of COVID (though that doesn't explain the long-term trend).
NOt sure why that's amazing given it's the local NFL team playing in the Superbowl. Before their "remodeling" back in the late 2000's, Stanford stadium had 85,000+ capacity.Smeghead4761 said:
Somewhat amazing to think that Stanford hosted the Super Bowl back in the mid-80s (SF-Miami, Montana vs Marino).
NyAggie said:33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
Lots of factors for that, the biggest at least in my opinion, is the younger generations being more technology driven and less "physical" thus watching sports is not as big of a draw to the younger generations
91AggieLawyer said:NyAggie said:33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
Lots of factors for that, the biggest at least in my opinion, is the younger generations being more technology driven and less "physical" thus watching sports is not as big of a draw to the younger generations
You're right, of course, but it isn't just that. Students could be a big draw at a lot of these venues but some places put student seating at some of the worst places in the stadium. I always liked the fact that A&M put them in the best, and we have the best (or one of the best) student fan bases in the country in terms of football game attendance.
Instead, these schools leave these seats open for higher paying customers, who never show up.
Object lesson in the price elasticity of demand.33 said:
College football attendance has been in decline for the last 7 years and (in 2021) was at its lowest level since 1981.
TennesseeVol said:
Also, college football programs jumping on the BLM bandwagon has drove many away that followed their school for years. Much like the WOKE has destroyed any following from conservative citizens.