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Here's an interesting (to me, anyway) article about teams using analytics software to optimize seating for social distancing: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sports-e ... UMLQ%3D%3DYosef84 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:38 amIF fans are allowed to attend at all, I would be surprised if we are looking at 50% capacity. I'm not sure what the average size group (allowed to sit together) but picturing a model which allows 6 feet between groups is hard to imagine.Appstate88 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:24 amJust play at Bank of America Stadium @ 50% capacity of 75,412. Would accommodate all who want to attend. Split the gate 60-40 App State due to average attendance and further travel distance.
This is true but it doesn't have to be every year. We've beat them by over 7 touchdowns combined the last two years.
I could see maybe adding the cost of travel to the cost of hosting and splitting in 1/2 or very close to half and make the home team go in 55% on expences since they are still home and that is some advantage even without fans.
We would all prefer to play a Prig5 school you listed and I would prefer ECU in the AAC over Charlotte but I think our options are going to be limited. Most don't seem to want to play more than 1 FCS even this year so pickings are getting slim.Tbatchelor1977 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 1:49 pmTaking fans out of the debate on attending or not attending, I do not see value in playing UNC-C other than as a last resort. It only helps to make their program more legitimate even if they lose. They will recruit that they play tough teams like App. St. Within G5 world, is CUSA conference a better place to reside than Sunbelt over the longer term with teams that are in that conference. Seem to have more name recognition compared to teams in SB. As such, I would pass. I would rather play ECU, State, Dook or UNC...if possible..away at Va. Tech or the Wahoos.
Gonzo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:16 amWe should schedule UNCC as often as possible, Covid or not. It’s good for North Carolina and the G5. I’m often torn about it because their fan base, small as it may be, is so out of touch, entitled and I feel like associating with App validates their otherwise bottom-tier program, but it’s just good business. Right down the street. Helps engage with our largest alumni group. No brainer. Doug should book it unless we can play a P5 that week and there aren’t any more date options.
McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 2:21 pmWe would all prefer to play a Prig5 school you listed and I would prefer ECU in the AAC over Charlotte but I think our options are going to be limited. Most don't seem to want to play more than 1 FCS even this year so pickings are getting slim.Tbatchelor1977 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 1:49 pmTaking fans out of the debate on attending or not attending, I do not see value in playing UNC-C other than as a last resort. It only helps to make their program more legitimate even if they lose. They will recruit that they play tough teams like App. St. Within G5 world, is CUSA conference a better place to reside than Sunbelt over the longer term with teams that are in that conference. Seem to have more name recognition compared to teams in SB. As such, I would pass. I would rather play ECU, State, Dook or UNC...if possible..away at Va. Tech or the Wahoos.
I have said a few times and repeat- I think this is going to be all a moot point and all the scheduling is going to turn into discussions of what might have been. I do want to be wrong.
Good thing we’re talking about football and overall fan base engagement.NewApp wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:07 pmGonzo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:16 amWe should schedule UNCC as often as possible, Covid or not. It’s good for North Carolina and the G5. I’m often torn about it because their fan base, small as it may be, is so out of touch, entitled and I feel like associating with App validates their otherwise bottom-tier program, but it’s just good business. Right down the street. Helps engage with our largest alumni group. No brainer. Doug should book it unless we can play a P5 that week and there aren’t any more date options.
Their fan base for hoop ball far exceeds ours. Just sayin'.
I'm thinking 0% to 25% if there are games at all.
I mean, professional baseball teams couldn't get through one weekend before they had to start cancelling games. Once students start returning to campus...McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:23 pmI'm thinking 0% to 25% if there are games at all.
We're talking about a lot of different things. Pandemics, masks, ECU, etc. Try to keep up.BeauFoster wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:20 pmGood thing we’re talking about football and overall fan base engagement.NewApp wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:07 pmGonzo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:16 amWe should schedule UNCC as often as possible, Covid or not. It’s good for North Carolina and the G5. I’m often torn about it because their fan base, small as it may be, is so out of touch, entitled and I feel like associating with App validates their otherwise bottom-tier program, but it’s just good business. Right down the street. Helps engage with our largest alumni group. No brainer. Doug should book it unless we can play a P5 that week and there aren’t any more date options.
Their fan base for hoop ball far exceeds ours. Just sayin'.
Yep.McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:23 pmI'm thinking 0% to 25% if there are games at all.
If they have games on a Thursday somewhere and do testing of that game's players and fans there could be cancelling of games by that first Saturday.EastHallApp wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:08 pmI mean, professional baseball teams couldn't get through one weekend before they had to start cancelling games. Once students start returning to campus...McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:23 pmI'm thinking 0% to 25% if there are games at all.
Let's just say I hope everyone enjoys that first game or two, if we make it that far.
TrueMcLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 5:14 pmIf they have games on a Thursday somewhere and do testing of that game's players and fans there could be cancelling of games by that first Saturday.EastHallApp wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:08 pmI mean, professional baseball teams couldn't get through one weekend before they had to start cancelling games. Once students start returning to campus...McLeansvilleAppFan wrote: ↑Fri Jul 31, 2020 3:23 pmI'm thinking 0% to 25% if there are games at all.
Let's just say I hope everyone enjoys that first game or two, if we make it that far.
I have absolutely no faith in the population of this country to do what needs to be done which is basically to wear a mask and wash their hands.