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Parachute Drop

Unread post by NewApp » Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:13 am

Am I the only one who would like to see the military parachutists return with bringing the game ball down to the field? They sure got standing ovations.
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Unread post by BeauFoster » Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:45 am

They cost money
Give 'em hell!

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Unread post by NewApp » Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:49 am

BeauFoster wrote:They cost money
$37.50 per ticket ought to cover that. Are we that hard up for money? If we can change uniforms and helmets every week we should be able to afford the money it costs. It sure adds much to that heralded game day experience and helps support our troops. It means a lot to our veterans.
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Unread post by Appersrule » Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:04 pm

Are we that hard up for money?
To answer this YES, YES and YES again

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Unread post by JMappfan5 » Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:09 pm

Before the game, I asked the same question and was told that the "Jumpers" we normally schedule, were already booked. Sounds like we tried to get them back but were unable to fit into their schedule. Lot's of fun watching them though!!!

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Unread post by ASUMountaineer » Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:29 pm

It's very cool watching them. As for changing uniforms and helmets "every week," we're not doing that. Looks like we added some pants this season. As of now, it doesn't appear we'll have alternate unis this year and decals are quite cheap. With that said, I have no idea if there's money for the parachute jumpers or not, but everyone does enjoy that...great fun.
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Unread post by NewApp » Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:13 pm

ASUMountaineer wrote:It's very cool watching them. As for changing uniforms and helmets "every week," we're not doing that. Looks like we added some pants this season. As of now, it doesn't appear we'll have alternate unis this year and decals are quite cheap. With that said, I have no idea if there's money for the parachute jumpers or not, but everyone does enjoy that...great fun.
I was exaggerating for emphasis because last year we had the alternative uniforms I believe.
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Unread post by MountainMan2020 » Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:59 pm

NewApp wrote:
BeauFoster wrote:They cost money
$37.50 per ticket ought to cover that. Are we that hard up for money? If we can change uniforms and helmets every week we should be able to afford the money it costs. It sure adds much to that heralded game day experience and helps support our troops. It means a lot to our veterans.
Interesting quote coming from the guy that frequently brings up the stadium expansion and related debt!

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Unread post by NewApp » Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:16 am

I'm not sure but I don't think the parachute drop would cost $50,000,000.00. Pardon the sarcasm. 50 cents added to each ticket for one game should cover the whole 6 home games. What's 50 cents when the ticket is already near $40.00?
However, it's a moot point if they are already scheduled, but if we could get our name in the pot for future years, it would be nice for our veterans.
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