Comments on: Tech-Baylor revenue projection to match that of home game

By: Watchdog113, Tech's Greatest Fan

Watchdog113, Tech's Greatest Fan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:55:05 +0000

Okay TechAddict your on!

By: TechAddict

TechAddict — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:13:39 +0000

The gain of getting the recruiting exposure for one year will pay dividends for the Lubbock community and the revenue they will generate in later years with games at the Jones, I promise you. This is a huge opportunity on a huge stage and the response is a heck of a lot better than I expected. And I’m Tech’s greatest fan (to be debated later, of course.)! Point is, this is all about showing that we are more than just an up and coming team, from a nowhere town in West Texas. We’ve arrived on the scene (albeit slowly and methodically), and in order to maintain and reach the next level, we need exposure. The TV coverage this year has also been awesome for the program, I think. Combined, Tech recruiting along with generous donations from fans is bringing this program to levels it only dreamed of 10 years ago. Let’s do what’s necessary to continue the upward trend. Last year was not the best this program could produce. It was merely a taste.

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By: Ralph

Ralph — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:03 +0000

First of all, this is great! For K and Watchdog, who are so pessimistic about the notion of this, think of a few things. 70K+ when both teams have had injuries and disappointing seasons. Next year Tech should be pretty good again and BU — provided Grifin stays healthy – should, too! That could be a good draw again at the fair if both teams aren’t riddled by injuries and big losses.

Also, think about it. 40% of the students are from either D/FW or the Houston area, and both can make it for the game without much problem. Getting to Lubbock for games is difficult enough, especially during Thanksgiving weekend when most people are traveling (away from Lubbock for most).

As Myers said, BU couldn’t dream of drawing that type of home game; Ok State REFUSES to give up a home game for this. BU is a good choice, because we’d have as many fans as they would in Waco, and this way both schools get a payday that’s equal or better to a home game.

And if the businesses in Lubbock suffer, what does that tell you? That tells me the people of Lubbock should support the team better? It’s often been said Lubbock doesn’t deserve Tech, as the school does so much for the economy, yet so many local people there refuse to support them and go to the games, football or basketball!
I think some businesses need to pay the freight and help collectively chip in for sponsorships and such to help defray costs – either through signage, suite purchases or other means.

This proves that most of the alums are in Dallas and the metro areas throughout the state, not in Lubbock, as some tend to think or argue.

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By: redraider76

redraider76 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:29:55 +0000

I’m a TT alum in the DFW area. I went to Amon Carter to see the raiders play TCU. I was there at Gerald Ford Stadium when we took over the stadium and did our Raider Power chant as the SMU fans left the stadium. I was there when we played UNT at Texas Stadium. I’ll be there when we play Baylor at Jerry World or the Cotton Bowl. Don’t underestimate the Raider Fan in the metroplex. We love our Red Raiders….and now have a chance to see them more frequently. We’re making it a family event….my wife and I…TT alums and our kids….also TT alums….along with a lot of TT friends are going together.

Ticket Holder….the attendance last year at the Baylor game was down because if I remember correctly it was over holiday break. You didn’t get the students….and you didn’t get the parents coming to see the students.

Excited to be seeing Red Raid football this weekend. GUNS UP!

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By: ScarletBlack

ScarletBlack — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:42:49 +0000

“I used to be one of those DFW’ers and went when we played OSU in the Metroplex, didn’t work out so well. Has things changed that much? IMHO this is a one year special. Seeing something on “tour” (static) versus as it was designed (functioning) is different. It’s cheaper than a Cowboys game”

Watchdog, that was years ago before Tech started really doing well in football and got the support from Tech fans. You have to remember, DFW adds more and more alumni every year to this area and if you look at recent years when Tech has played in DFW, the support is overwhelming. I remember going to the last SWC basketball tournament and the place was sold out and it was 90 percent Tech fans. So, I think things have changed a lot to back when Tech used to play OSU.

As far as all the whining and crying of local businesses losing money over this game, I don’t feel a bit sorry for you. Normally when you all jack up your prices for those of us coming in from out of town, which is the same as price gouging, it serves you right. I’m not talking all the businesses but you know who you are. If you go under over one game, then you need to get out of business then. I know businesses count on Tech Football but you are never guaranteed a specific set of home games a year. I think you will be alright with one game especially when you can make up some of that revenue during the high school playoffs, Tech basketball season and other special events that come to Lubbock. Besides, this was supposed to be an “away game” anyway so you have nothing to complain about this year.

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By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:24:57 +0000

For communities like Lubbock and Waco, the lost revenue from game day crowds is clearly the biggest down side. Maybe it helps the university money-wise, but while Tech gets paid, we’re sending all the consumer revenue to DFW.

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By: Watchdog113

Watchdog113 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:17:49 +0000

I used to be one of those DFW’ers and went when we played OSU in the Metroplex, didn’t work out so well. Has things changed that much? IMHO this is a one year special. Seeing something on “tour” (static) versus as it was designed (functioning) is different. It’s cheaper than a Cowboys game.

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By: ticket holder

ticket holder — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:12:43 +0000

WC………………….Don’t underestimate the Tech fan base in the metroplex! Not all of us can afford the weekend trip to the Hub city for a home game, but can do local event and attend it very well! My view, Jerry’s World or at the Cotton Bowl the Red Raiders in DFW will support!!

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By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:01:32 +0000

If people were going just to see “Jerry World”, why would they spend $50-$100 on tickets when they could take a tour for $15? Obviously it is an incentive to get to see a state-of-the-art facility, but I think with the game being on Thanksgiving weekend, with thousands of TTU students, fans and alum in the DFW area for the holiday, that’s why its sold out. We will not be able to compare next year’s attendance with this year’s because the game is not on a holiday weekend.

Wreck ‘em Tech!

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By: Elmer L. Wlson

Elmer L. Wlson — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:59:37 +0000

Because of the DEMANDS for creativity in today’s College Football World, kudos to Tech AND Baylor in at least TRYING to do something with what is offered them! With Art Briles as Head Coach, the Baylor Bears will most likely “come around” in substantially improving their lot within the Big 12 South Division. That’s kind of what Art Briles is all about! All the whining I read from Red Raider fans may very well be an extension of their individual NEED TO EXPRESS THEIR political and social Conservatism………..which I personally find to be rather stupid, and a potential long-term detriment to the Football Program at Tech. Get real and get determined in competing…….on as many “fronts” as humanly possible. SUPPORT THESE Student-Athletes at every turn, or somebody is eventually gonna’ be terribly sorry! A good case of facing the reality of a given task is needed from supposed Tech fans! Grow up and get goin’! nmredraider1 in Albuquerque

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