Season ticket sales at 57,000

[Vols4us]

Remember what the ticket prices were back when they were selling 70,000+? A whole lot less than they cost now. Add that to the losing. Impressive number for what has happened over the past 10 years.

 

[dduncan4163]

How soon before this thread goes to "Fulmer fired and ticket sales have plunged"? If not here this provides ammo for the other thread.

I believe you just started it.

 

[thebjd]

I believe you just started it.

I couldn't wait.

 

[Boca Vol]

Remember what the ticket prices were back when they were selling 70,000+? A whole lot less than they cost now. Add that to the losing. Impressive number for what has happened over the past 10 years.

That's a very good point!

 

[LouderVol]

I don't know about definitive, final numbers, but there are a few references to "less than 2012 sales" and ~58k being sold.

I would have expected a slight bump from Jones alone, but I guess it didn't materialize.

Despite most of the mentions of 2013 sales being taken from the same source, most of them say "about 58k" while one lists it at 57,300, from the same point in time as 2012.

Either way, not good numbers.

Some links:

Vols ticket sales lagging behind 2012 | Times Free Press

Vols hopeful Jones' arrival can boost attendance | College Football

I could easily be wrong but I think some of the reason the season ticket numbers went down is because of the 3 game packages. I loved that option last year, i bought 2. to me the smaller packages is a great way to get people buying who cant do the WHOLE season, especially when for the season tickets they want donations to go along with it.

And it lets you choose your poison so to speak, I believe this year will be Bama and Florida, I like our chances much better against one over the other and I bet this type of situation would help more people by the mini-packages and just go to the Florida game (and two others) and stay home and get drunk enough to get through the Bama game.

 

[bigchief]

epper:To get the fans back is just win win win and they will comeepper:

 

[Slydell]

How soon before this thread goes to "Fulmer fired and ticket sales have plunged"? If not here this provides ammo for the other thread.

So, you noticed the trend, too?:hi:

 

[BenGrimm]

I don't think there's any question. I know quite a few long-time season ticket holders who just decided the continued rising cost isn't worth it when you can watch every game on television. It's an understandable stance.

It didn't help that the Great Recession began just as our team tanked too. Throw in the TV element and it became real easy for those tightening their budgets to drop season tickets.

I would like to see other SEC teams season tix sales prior to 2008 vs after as well. I bet even the good teams saw a significant decline.

 

[YankeeVol]

It didn't help that the Great Recession began just as our team tanked too. Throw in the TV element and it became real easy for those tightening their budgets to drop season tickets.

I would like to see other SEC teams season tix sales prior to 2008 vs after as well. I bet even the good teams saw a significant decline.

Bama just expanded. A&M just expanded. Obviously not all teams are hurting

 

[thebjd]

So, you noticed the trend, too?:hi:

 

[LWSVOL]

I read where Tennessee has sold 57,000 season tickets this year and is hoping to get to 60,000, a number which hasn't been reached in several years per the Sports Animal.

Anyone know the record for most season tickets ever sold?

I don't know the record but at one time season ticket sales were over 70K

 

[BenGrimm]

Bama just expanded. A&M just expanded. Obviously not all teams are hurting

True, but I saw a lot of empty seats on TV last year at various games for some good teams.

And no one ever said Bama fans were rational about anything. That includes financial decisions. They would probably skip a lot payment if it meant tickets to a Bama game.

 

[Aday25]

I read where Tennessee has sold 57,000 season tickets this year and is hoping to get to 60,000, a number which hasn't been reached in several years per the Sports Animal.

Anyone know the record for most season tickets ever sold?

I totally be one of those 57,000 if i lived closer and wasn't working on my masters. Sad. At least I get to go to the Utah State, Florida and Missouri games this year.

 

[volboy81]

Part of it's the product on the field, but at the same time a lot of it is same problem most teams are facing: TVs and television broadcasts being to the point of the living room becoming a more and more preferable viewing venue to more and more fans (especially with ticket prices rising).

Not to mention the economy in the toilet
Our fans are pretty loyal !

 

[livefaith]

Here you go. This goes back to 2004:

Year // # Sold // # Avail //% Sold // Avg Attendance

2004 // 75,865 // 79,297 // 95.6 // 106,644

2005 // 75,753 // 79,297 // 95.5 // 107,593

2006 // 74,907 // 76,833 // 97.5 // 105,789

2007 // 74,380 // 76,833 // 96.8 // 103,918

2008 // 73,367 // 76,833 // 95.4 // 101,448

2009 // 70,194 // 76,833 // 91.4 // 99,220

2010 // 67,172 // 74,444 // 90.2 // 99,781

2011 // 61,665 // 74,444 // 82.8 // 94,462

2012 // 59,617 // 74,444 // 80.1 // 89,965

I'm not statistician, but these #s are not very friendly to Mr. Dooley's tenure.:ermm:

 

[Boca Vol]

I'm not statistician, but these #s are not very friendly to Mr. Dooley's tenure.:ermm:

It goes a bit deeper than just Dools. Keep in mind UT was in the middle of the renovations and the ticket costs increased. Here's a decent article from 2011.

Season ticket prices rising for football » GoVolsXtra

 

[WilliamDuVOL]

You come on here to whine about possible whining.Get a life

I am fickle, angry, and impatient. I am the average college football fan. Fear me.

 

[volmoon]

How soon before this thread goes to "Fulmer fired and ticket sales have plunged"? If not here this provides ammo for the other thread.

How soon before this thread goes to cynicism about Fulmer?

 

[therealitytheory]

Retirement's coming, knees are getting worse...I'll try to hang on.

oh yeah, UHDTV is coming too

 

[WallyBalls]

Seriously, if you've every thought about season tickets, find a friend that's a donor.

I just picked up my friend 2 shaded/dry seats on the aisle in the north end zone, zero donation. That's only because he wanted shaded/dry.

The east sideline seats are unbelievable deals.

 

[DaddyChad]

Anyone have access to the ticket prices during those times?

Ticket prices increasing, hotel prices increasing, gasoline/travel expenses increasing equals some don't have the budget for going to the game in favor of watching it on TV at home.

 

[Boca Vol]

Anyone have access to the ticket prices during those times?

Ticket prices increasing, hotel prices increasing, gasoline/travel expenses increasing equals some don't have the budget for going to the game in favor of watching it on TV at home.

I think in 2003 they were $38.

 

[Nuctech777]

I am a first time season ticket holder. My wife surprised me with them for Father's Day this year. My jaw hit the floor, best present ever

 

[ATC_VOL]

I am a first time season ticket holder. My wife surprised me with them for Father's Day this year. My jaw hit the floor, best present ever

Awesome

 

[IndianapolisVol]

My parents have been season ticket holders for about 30 years and I am pretty sure that they are reaching out to current season ticket holders and offering special rates for remaining endzone seats on both sides of the field that don't require an additional donation. I think by the time the Utah State game kicks off we could have close to 65,000 in season ticket sales.