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HokieAl

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But we don't NEED more than 9,000 fans at games


9k is more than enough to create a great atmosphere in Cassell. The goal is not to get butts in seats anymore. That model of fan engagement and revenue generating is outdated.

The new model is to give fans a better overall "experience" so that they choose this entertainment over all the other options. And you don't need to generate revenue from volume (more tickets, more concessions). Revenue can just as easily be generated from higher prices (concessions, parking, donations, etc.) which come with the better experience.

Plus, recruits don't really care about number of fans. The tv coverage gets them the exposure they want. The enhanced experience will benefit their families when they are able to attend. And the overall enhanced Cassell will help sell the program to recruits. This design is the best for our needs over the next 20+ years.

(In response to this post by VT Rockie)

Posted: 04/21/2021 at 3:52PM



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Cassell capacity -- Culpeper Hokie 04/21/2021 10:53AM
  HJi expectations -- 134465Hokie 04/21/2021 10:27PM
  Good points. ** -- RJHokie 04/21/2021 10:31PM
  Mixed Message -- 134674Hokie 04/21/2021 5:41PM
  GT & Clemson did same thing with their arenas -- hokiepro 04/22/2021 2:03PM
  Yes Experience -- VT Rockie 04/22/2021 10:37AM
  Clarification -- 134674Hokie 04/21/2021 7:29PM
  Understood. thanks for clarifying your point. -- Hokies23 04/22/2021 10:36AM
  I Agree -- VT Rockie 04/21/2021 3:18PM
  Agree - too many entertainment options -- Walkin` Willie 04/23/2021 09:26AM
  Yes I get all of that. -- hokiepro 04/21/2021 4:59PM
  That game was awesome. -- Will Stewart  04/21/2021 5:13PM
  That makes sense as a snapshot, but VT is growing... -- Culpeper Hokie 04/21/2021 3:57PM
  Cassell Capacity -- Midwestguy 04/21/2021 3:47PM
  Well I -- VT Rockie 04/21/2021 3:23PM
  But we don't NEED more than 9,000 fans at games -- HokieAl 04/21/2021 3:52PM
  Well -- VT Rockie 04/21/2021 5:19PM
  So do I -- NC Hoke 04/21/2021 5:55PM
  When both VT and Blacksburg had far fewer people... -- Culpeper Hokie 04/21/2021 1:27PM
  There was no TV then. No competition. ** -- Stork 04/21/2021 2:54PM
  How many can you.... -- 2hhoop3 04/21/2021 2:53PM
  Things change. Adapt or die. ** -- NokieHokie 04/21/2021 2:31PM
  Exactly. ** -- radhokie1 04/21/2021 1:52PM
  Agree -- SteveInBaltimore 04/21/2021 12:26PM
  Could be a two-edged sword. -- AshburnFarmHokie 04/21/2021 12:51PM
  Could do what Duke does -- Nelsonia Hokie 04/21/2021 1:08PM
  That's what I hope would happen -- AshburnFarmHokie 04/21/2021 1:11PM
  Only if you sharpen both sides :) ** -- AshburnFarmHokie 04/21/2021 1:05PM
  .i see your point. ** -- squarerootofone 04/21/2021 1:06PM

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