They did a lot of damage to fan loyalty with the reseating process and the plus 4.
The school signaled that money is what matters, it’s not surprising to see fans act the same way.
It’s hard to plan to make every game these days with TV controlling the game times. It was easier back in the MWC days when we knew the times in advance and we had more night games.
It is what it is. I find it’s better not to worry about it. I think the 2009 Utah game was the high watermark for our home game experience.
The San Diego State 2010 game where we won 40-35 was the pinnacle. I had my regular ol’ season tickets that were on the 10 yard line of the West side. This was when you could always count on the West side being full of purple, but it was families, little kids running around and having fun.
The Frogs needed everyone that day. We got down early and it looled like our BCS chances would go up in smoke. It wasn’t a “big” game and the fans were electric. It was the fans believing in the team that propelled them to victory that day.
It was my last great home game memory. Since then, I have grown to dislike home games to the point where I don’t bother to go anymore, and this year, I did not renew my season tickets.
The opposing fans surrounding me, then drowning out of the band for manufactured crap music, and the general bleh of the in-stadium experience. I could care less about the wins or losses, I have not been exposed to the dark years like some, but I sat through my fair share of tough years.
I also remember my friend RicksterH feeling the same way in his last years. I know he was more of a basketball fan, and I wish he was alive to see the resurgence. I am glad he didn’t have to witness the basketball program selling out his loyalty the same way football did his.
+4 has to go.