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Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 3:58 pm
by Roundball
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:03 pm
by Flagman
I wish they would inform us of the community standards for moving to each phase.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:17 pm
by Roundball
Flagman wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:03 pm
I wish they would inform us of the community standards for moving to each phase.
I doubt there is anything in writing. It’s probably a gut feeling. If the numbers don’t improve, I don’t see how they will move to Phase 3, and certainly not to Phase 4 where fans can attend a game.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:55 pm
by FUBeAR
We have masks, social distancing, hand washing, vaccine dissemination (focusing on the most vulnerable & ‘front-liners’) underway, and would seem to be making great headway in gaining on the elusive ‘goal’ of “herd immunity.”
4,000 Fans, outdoors, in a socially-distanced stadium, ain’t gonna spread the ‘rona.
Are we gonna have to #StormTheStadium ????
We can all be full-throated in homage to that great Paladin D-Lineman, Kimko, as he ‘convinced’ the Management of a well-known Apartment Community to move their “Pool Closed at Night” policy to Phase 5...during the 1st-Ever Alpha Nu Hawaiian Party...
“GONNA BUST THE GATE DOIN’ 98!!!”
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 5:54 pm
by Furmanoid
Well it looks like waiting till Spring was a really stupid idea. Wouldn’t be surprised if the numbers are down to September levels by mid season but those numbers were unacceptably high, remember? So I don’t see how we play at all without somebody admitting they screwed up.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 6:52 pm
by cavedweller2
One word: The games are outdoors. What was our average attendance the last year we played a full home season? How many actually sat in the visitors stands? My guess is that the average attendance from 2019 could be distributed somewhat safely throughout the stadium.
It is outdoors.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:44 pm
by apaladin
Dounts like we may as well ask for our money back.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:33 pm
by dornb
This makes me sick! It is outside. We can sit socially distant with our masks on and enjoy watching our Paladins play. No tailgating! What would be the point of driving from Greenwood if I can't tailgate before the game. Trust the fans to take care of themselves.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:03 pm
by Flagman
FUBeAR wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:55 pm
We have masks, social distancing, hand washing,
vaccine dissemination (focusing on the most vulnerable & ‘front-liners’) underway, and would seem to be making great headway in gaining on the elusive ‘goal’ of “herd immunity.”
4,000 Fans, outdoors, in a socially-distanced stadium, ain’t gonna spread the ‘rona.
Are we gonna have to #StormTheStadium ????
We can all be full-throated in homage to that great Paladin D-Lineman, Kimko, as he ‘convinced’ the Management of a well-known Apartment Community to move their “Pool Closed at Night” policy to Phase 5...during the 1st-Ever Alpha Nu Hawaiian Party...
“GONNA BUST THE GATE DOIN’ 98!!!”
Not in South Carolina. The only criteria being considered here is age (now at 70). An individual's health is
not a factor.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:38 pm
by FUPlayer74
With Greenville Co reporting daily numbers these days equal to what the entire state was reporting back in the summer, I wouldn't expect many fans to see Furman football live this Spring. I just hoping we play and I can watch on tv!
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:26 am
by cavedweller2
Reported attendance in 2019 was 35883 or an average of 5981 fans per game with the most in attendance being 7667.
Listed capacity of Paladin Stadium in approx 16000. So we averaged a little over 1/3 capacity in 2019. I am guessing the Spring season may bring an average of 4000 folks if fans are allowed. I could be wrong. Usually am. I do not see where the issue is about allowing fans in to the games. There is plenty of space to spread out if the entire stadium is used though I am sure some will get butt hurt if told they have to sit on the visitors side.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:29 am
by Flagman
The visitor’s side may be the preferred side, since it will be in the sun.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:14 am
by Fred Garvin
A Furman University run by John E. Johns and an athletic department run by Dick Sheridan would have a plan to allow 4000 fans at games. Instead, 2021 Furman leadership can't walk and chew gum.
Both sides open
No tickets to opposition
No Bands
Student ticket lottery of 500. If they don't use them the student body loses them.
Hell, rent us the baseball stadium. We can charge for entry and put up a big screen and watch the game.
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:17 pm
by gofurman
FUPlayer74 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:38 pm
With Greenville Co reporting daily numbers these days equal to what the entire state was reporting back in the summer, I wouldn't expect many fans to see Furman football live this Spring. I just hoping we play and I can watch on tv!
Agree. Just please let us have some football in some way.. even if it's damn ESPN3 - that beats the hell out of nothing
Re: Kickoff times/Attendance Guidelines
PostPosted:Sat Jan 23, 2021 7:47 am
by aqualung
FUBeAR wrote: ↑Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:55 pm
We have masks, social distancing, hand washing, vaccine dissemination (focusing on the most vulnerable & ‘front-liners’) underway, and would seem to be making great headway in gaining on the elusive ‘goal’ of “herd immunity.”
4,000 Fans, outdoors, in a socially-distanced stadium, ain’t gonna spread the ‘rona.
Are we gonna have to #StormTheStadium ????
We can all be full-throated in homage to that great Paladin D-Lineman, Kimko, as he ‘convinced’ the Management of a well-known Apartment Community to move their “Pool Closed at Night” policy to Phase 5...during the 1st-Ever Alpha Nu Hawaiian Party...
“GONNA BUST THE GATE DOIN’ 98!!!”
I vote to impeach FUBeAR from this board for inciting a riot.