Monday Regional Finals discussion thread

[OrngeJuiceJones]

Capacity is basically the same between the two stadiums so that should not be a factor.

It isn't. He just wants to be in Hattiesburg. Knoxville and the scene around it, plus ESPN being in the SEC's pockets should be a no brainer. There will be 10,000 in and around our stadium and a wild scene.

 

[Orange.]

This is fun: #71,134

 

[fryeguy93]

Objectively speaking their facilities are a lot nicer than LNS....

the major problem with Hattiesburg- that can't be over looked, is the number of Mississippians in the area.

 

[Volstylexx]

Where did they sit the extra folks?? LNS official capacity is +87.

Baseball Attendance Continues to Rise - Southern Miss.

 

[TheBigOne10]

I would imagine USM's bid accounted for approximately 750 additional ticket sales versus TN. That's $75,000 in additional revenue and likely why folks were alluding earlier that USM's bid was far better than the Vols.

But we have turf and their forecast looks iffy. That has to matter a little bit at least.

 

[OrngeJuiceJones]

I would imagine USM's bid accounted for approximately 750 additional ticket sales versus TN. That's $75,000 in additional revenue and likely why folks were alluding earlier that USM's bid was far better than the Vols.

It isn't far better. My goodness man.

 

[Volstylexx]

It isn't far better. My goodness man.

Bookmarked, OJJ.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I would imagine USM's bid accounted for approximately 750 additional ticket sales versus TN. That's $75,000 in additional revenue and likely why folks were alluding earlier that USM's bid was far better than the Vols.

Let’s be real here, $75,000 is literal chump change when it comes to college athletics. If that is the ONLY reason they pick USM, it would be stupid. UT could cut a check under the rug through some shell company to the NCAA thrice that amount

 

[volfan102455]

It's likely the most important factor - "guaranteed revenue." Lindsey Nelson's all-time attendance record wouldn't make USM's top 10 list. You will see fans online cite "official capacity" as being similiar but it's not a fair comparison. USM averaged over 6,000 fans in attendance in last year's super regional that they hosted.

They did not ... more like 5450 for the two games against Ole Miss. At least that is what the attendance records state. Only one game over 6000 and that was with Ole Miss in May of last year.

Most of the games over 5000 (top 15) are against either SEC Schools or La Tech - 13 are SEC schools.

 

[VolGee4]

But we have turf and their forecast looks iffy. That has to matter a little bit at least.

They have turf too.

The attendance thing is strange to me. They sell outfield tickets with no seats? At $100 per game? Is that why they can reach 6k+?

 

[Orange.]

Arkanslaw watching us on TV next week makes me happy.

They can do a watch party with Vandy.

 

[volfan102455]

If the main thing is how many butts in seats - we are talking a difference of around 400 seats. That is the difference between what was at LNS and USM for the Super Regionals in 2022

 

[Tenacjim]

I would imagine USM's bid accounted for approximately 750 additional ticket sales versus TN. That's $75,000 in additional revenue and likely why folks were alluding earlier that USM's bid was far better than the Vols.

Seems like we could make up the difference and more with our FAR superior overall athletic revenue?

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Bookmarked, OJJ.

USM might win the bid, probably will. But you have alluded to the fact that our bid cannot compete, is far worse, etc. You’re being way too hyperbolic. Nothing is that concrete. Far better? Based on what? Define that because you don’t even know what the two bids are.

 

[volfan102455]

They will not clear 6000 seats unless the Vols show up in masses. So the question may be - who travels best?

 

[Titan05]

Terre Haute gets a Super Region.
That's insane to consider

Nope. They can’t accommodate it. Sucks for them.

 

[DownTheField]

Let’s be real here, $75,000 is literal chump change when it comes to college athletics. If that is the ONLY reason they pick USM, it would be stupid. UT could cut a check under the rug through some shell company to the NCAA thrice that amount

I'm just here for the thrice drop

 

[volfan102455]

They have turf too.

The attendance thing is strange to me. They sell outfield tickets with no seats? At $100 per game? Is that why they can reach 6k+?

Per their own records they have only reached 6K ONCE!

 

[DownTheField]

Is ESPN an official partner with the NCAA in this? If so, they want Knoxville for sure

 

[Volstylexx]

USM might win the bid, probably will. But you have alluded to the fact that our bid cannot compete, is far worse, etc. You’re being way too hyperbolic. Nothing is that concrete. Far better? Based on what? Define that because you don’t even know what the two bids are.

I didn't say our bid didn't compete. I said that's "why folks were alluding earlier that USM's bid was far better than the Vols."

 

[volfan102455]

 

[Orange.]

the major problem with Hattiesburg- that can't be over looked, is the number of Mississippians in the area.

Awwww, but there are definitely some smoke shows in the mix. Keep your eyes open.

 

[feathersax]

It seats quite a bit. But it is a Vanderbilt style metal erector set.

I'm sure it's like one of those childhood steel slides remember from the 70s and 80s. when it pushing 90degrees like this weekend.

If it has the "line-of-sight" issues like vandie's Hawkins Field, that's definitely a problem.

 

[volfan102455]

I see greater than 6K only once above and that was not for the Super Regionals.

 

[CAVPUT]

USM might win the bid, probably will. But you have alluded to the fact that our bid cannot compete, is far worse, etc. You’re being way too hyperbolic. Nothing is that concrete. Far better? Based on what? Define that because you don’t even know what the two bids are.

Because Bastupido said S. Miss came in with a stronger bid. So you know it has to be true because that dimwit said so.