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Post by goat on Jul 25, 2023 12:39:16 GMT -5
I love your optimism Bob (it is truly unmatched). Easily the most anticipated game for Catamount Football in a loooonnnggg time! We are ahead of last year's record for season tickets, and to Bob's point, if we can entice the students, it should be an awesome environment for the Home Opener.
I was in Cullowhee yesterday (for a Hall of Fame meeting) and there is definitely a different kind of "vibe" on campus. I spoke to Coach Bell and he is really excited about this team. He readily admits they have worked incredibly hard this summer, and feels that the culture is finally where it needs to be. In fact, they were working out on the turf in the middle of the afternoon (and it was hot) and several guys were running stadiums.
I just booked a house in Sylva for that weekend and, of course, that includes Thursday night at the casino and Friday at Sequoyah National for the Bob Waters Golf Tourney. Looking forward to the fall in Cullowhee and I must say this one more time. "Thanks to everyone in Catamount Country for always being kind to me a my family. Ever since 1984, folks have literally wrapped their arms around me and made me feel welcome. THANK YOU"
Go 'Cats!
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Post by bobfolsom on Jul 25, 2023 13:08:02 GMT -5
Kirk, AWESOME news my friend. I hope that you are doing much better physically, and you your wife and wonderful children are doing great.
I am still predicting a Western win against Samford on the 9th, and a sale out especially after reading your words after your visit to Cullowhee yesterday.
GO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2023 17:16:00 GMT -5
Tickets are on sale now!!!! Spread the word. It’s time we show out as fans because this team is going to be special. I truly believe in what coach Bell is doing and the culture he is building. We are no longer going to be known for just our band but a football powerhouse in the FCS. There is no reason we can’t create an atmosphere where opposing teams dread coming into E.J. Whitmire Stadium. I’m so hyped if you can’t tell . I hope to see everyone in a sold out E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 9th. Go Cats!!!!!!
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Post by retiredcat on Jul 25, 2023 18:50:20 GMT -5
In order to have a full house for the Samford game, the students are going to be there in large numbers. In the mid-70s thru the '80s, we would have 50% to 70% of our students in attendance. We did a clicker at the student gate to get a count. We are talking 2,000 to 4,000 back then. Last season, our student attendance probably ran 1.000 to maybe 2,000 which is about 15% to 20%. I don't know the answer to attracting them, but winning consistently would be a start. They have much wider entertainment opportunities than what was around 40 and 50 years ago. Thoughts?
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Post by bobfolsom on Jul 25, 2023 19:01:24 GMT -5
Steve, that, unfortunately is true, but I really believe if the freshmen run, and their parents in attendance, as well as the band and band parents, competition between the fraternities and Sororities, as well as true Catamount fans, like we have on this board, we will have nearly 14,000 at the game.
GO CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by The Cats on Jul 25, 2023 19:28:53 GMT -5
If you look at the "available seats" for individual tickets on the WCU ticket board, there are still a lot of unsold seats. I think the "walk-up" ticket sales on the day of the game, along with an extremely good game against Arkansas - will be needed to insure a sell-out...
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Post by catamountalum04 on Jul 26, 2023 12:05:21 GMT -5
I just looked at the ticket page and there are a ton of seats left on the old side not as many on the seatbacks side but still some.
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Post by wcugrad95 on Aug 2, 2023 16:36:21 GMT -5
Curious - how many tickets do we give the visiting team? And I also assume we reserve some for parents/families, recruits, student section, etc. It would be interesting to know after all of those allotments plus season ticket holders, how many truly available seats are there really for any game as those would be reserved? I imaginewe have plenty of availability for single game tickets and walk-ups, but we could sell lots of the actual available tickets and still have some sections looking open because of those being reserved.
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Post by LCACAT on Aug 3, 2023 6:18:48 GMT -5
I was told yesterday that all the Reserved seats have been sold, can anyone confirm that?
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Post by catamountalum04 on Aug 3, 2023 10:50:20 GMT -5
What are considered reserve seats?
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