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[Saint3333]

5-6 season will do that.

[JTApps1]

5-6 season will do that.

This is true, but I'm also hearing/seeing more and more people say the current Portal and NIL setup is pushing them away. It might not be a huge portion but I guarantee it has some impact on ticket sales.

[Saint3333]

5-6 season will do that.

This is true, but I'm also hearing/seeing more and more people say the current Portal and NIL setup is pushing them away. It might not be a huge portion but I guarantee it has some impact on ticket sales.

Sure, a portion of the decline is due to that shift, however winning cures all. If we were reigning SBC champions season ticket sales wouldn't be down.

[Stonewall]

I’m told that a handful of Yosef Club season ticket holders have checked out due to the “pay for play” situation. I’m hanging in perhaps being hopeful that a meaningful resolution can be reached. That’s now , subject to change of course.

[AppStFan1]

I’m told that a handful of Yosef Club season ticket holders have checked out due to the “pay for play” situation. I’m hanging in perhaps being hopeful that a meaningful resolution can be reached. That’s now , subject to change of course.

Happening a lot of schools. Winning can cure all but very hard to do. I am curious how many YC season ticket holders from past years that are not renewing for that reason.

[JTApps1]

I’m told that a handful of Yosef Club season ticket holders have checked out due to the “pay for play” situation. I’m hanging in perhaps being hopeful that a meaningful resolution can be reached. That’s now , subject to change of course.

I know of some that have, and many more that are in the same boat as you, myself included. I've been to nearly every home game since I was a kid in the early 80's, but its getting harder to justify.

[TractorApp]

I was a YC member and season ticket holder for a number of years, but I am no longer. For me, I am supporting Anderson University, a Division II school here in SC associated with the Baptist Church. From my perspective, it is run like the program at App used to be run. No NIL, limited transfer activity and kids playing for the love of the game and to get a quality education. For me, less travel and traffic, great seats and amenities for the same amount of money and I have a personal relationship with the staff and administration.

[appfanjj]

I’m told that a handful of Yosef Club season ticket holders have checked out due to the “pay for play” situation. I’m hanging in perhaps being hopeful that a meaningful resolution can be reached. That’s now , subject to change of course.

Happening a lot of schools. Winning can cure all but very hard to do. I am curious how many YC season ticket holders from past years that are not renewing for that reason.

I used to get excited when we got new commits. I now wonder if they will ever be on our roster.

[Stonewall]

To quote myself , “ we will know who we have by the end of August “

[appfanjj]

To quote myself , “ we will know who we have by the end of August “

For at least one season.

[EastHallApp]

I’m told that a handful of Yosef Club season ticket holders have checked out due to the “pay for play” situation. I’m hanging in perhaps being hopeful that a meaningful resolution can be reached. That’s now , subject to change of course.

I'm in the same boat. I've got my season tickets renewed, but really not excited about the coming season, either at App or college sports overall. It's not about us losing - last year's record has little to do with next season anymore. I'm just losing interest in the enterprise, but hoping the coming changes will salvage something like the version I've enjoyed my whole life.

And I do think that's a big factor for people. If it were just about one down year, why didn't we see a dropoff following the 6-6 season a couple years ago?

[beav910]

I know it’s beating a dead horse but following recruiting, keeping up with the team, watching players develop year over year was one of the big reasons I liked college athletics. With that gone I feel like I’m watching minor league teams with all new players save for a few here and there. I’m just not as invested as I used to be. I live six hours from Boone so at this point I’m looking at going to one game in each major sport per year now. Sucks.

[AppOrange]

I appreciate all the honesty on this post, its good for everyone to understand how this is affecting some of the most passionate fans with decades of of experiences and total passion for the program. It pained me to do it after almost 2 decades of driving from Raleigh for every game, but I cannot justify what has become of major college sports. I still support YOSEF and will watch every game, but I cant justify the time/financial commitment of something that irks me so much. I don't blame App, the players, coaches, boosters, etc. I blame the NCAA with their lack of leadership and foresight to see this coming. We missed a huge opportunity to take this money and actually help a lot of students who need it by focusing too much on getting people rich. Its shameful. Much more kids will suffer long term now chasing a dream that will never materialize and getting scrap money that wont last a few years with nothing to show for it on the backside, including a degree. Sorry for the rant.