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Post by catamountalum04 on Oct 2, 2024 15:48:05 GMT -5
I understand that they do not want outsiders using scarce resources that the locals can use. Why not let the students that are there attend? Also, why not open the game for free to people in the surrounding area who can show a drivers license?. Might build some good will in the local community and land some new catamount fans. Just an idea. I am a bit surprised they won't allow at least the students into the game
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Post by catman72 on Oct 2, 2024 16:17:31 GMT -5
I agree.....Why not at least allow students who have stayed on campus the last couple of weeks go to the game.....I bet they could use a break and get outside for a couple of hours.....We are talking walking 200 yards to the game.....
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Post by wcugrad95 on Oct 4, 2024 2:17:18 GMT -5
As posted, if you let spectators in (including students) that means you have to run a full game day operations - staff for parking and the stadium, law enforcement and EMS, have to stock concessions, etc. It is not the concern of can students walk across campus safely, but more the logistics and resources needed to put on a football game and all the other things that entails.
I know it sucks, and it will most likely mean a similar setup for next weekend (or at minimum a very sparse crowd). But for the football team even with no crowd - or a very sparse one - being at home is better than going on the road. I know we are thinking of this as fans, but we should also consider the team. I know as a player I really wouldn’t want to give up home games or have to travel to a neutral site when we only have 5 home games on the schedule. Sleeping in my own bed, not having to take a long ride on a bus, etc. are benefits to the Cats.
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Post by The Cats on Oct 4, 2024 8:46:16 GMT -5
As posted, if you let spectators in (including students) that means you have to run a full game day operations - staff for parking and the stadium, law enforcement and EMS, have to stock concessions, etc. It is not the concern of can students walk across campus safely, but more the logistics and resources needed to put on a football game and all the other things that entails. I know it sucks, and it will most likely mean a similar setup for next weekend (or at minimum a very sparse crowd). But for the football team even with no crowd - or a very sparse one - being at home is better than going on the road. I know we are thinking of this as fans, but we should also consider the team. I know as a player I really wouldn’t want to give up home games or have to travel to a neutral site when we only have 5 home games on the schedule. Sleeping in my own bed, not having to take a long ride on a bus, etc. are benefits to the Cats. I disagree, you do not need to run a full game day operation (if only the students are allowed to attend). You don't have to open the concession stands period -let them know that before entering - email would work, you don't need parking (students will walk from their dorm), EMS has to be there for the players, and the school police force will be on campus anyway. No tickets need to be scanned, students can just show an ID - that would take one person to monitor at one gate, all other gates closed.
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Post by FLCATAMOUNT on Oct 5, 2024 10:05:37 GMT -5
I think the Western leadership is erroring on the side of caution which is noble and hard to do because everyone will second guess whatever Western decides. Also, I have heard from a lot of people that the Jackson county leadership are not the easiest people to deal with. Typical small town/county leaders that want to show they are important. I heard a couple weeks ago in the Campbell game, the county would not allow the normal food trucks causing lots of concession line backups. Something about a fire code which has never been a problem before. I am from the mountains originally so I have an opinion on this. I think it is a bunch of small town rubes trying to exert their authority over the big state supported university instead of realizing they need to work with the leadership at Western because Western is their biggest employer and without Western, their economy would be in the crapper much like Graham County. Just my opinion because I have seen it before and I know the mentality. Not saying that this is why no fans are allowed but I promise you Jackson County would not do anything to help Western have fans at this game. Small people with small minds exerting their authority. I feel sorry for Kelly because she has to deal with these clowns.
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Post by Admin on Oct 5, 2024 10:55:37 GMT -5
I think the Western leadership is erroring on the side of caution which is noble and hard to do because everyone will second guess whatever Western decides. Also, I have heard from a lot of people that the Jackson county leadership are not the easiest people to deal with. Typical small town/county leaders that want to show they are important. I heard a couple weeks ago in the Campbell game, the county would not allow the normal food trucks causing lots of concession line backups. Something about a fire code which has never been a problem before. I am from the mountains originally so I have an opinion on this. I think it is a bunch of small town rubes trying to exert their authority over the big state supported university instead of realizing they need to work with the leadership at Western because Western is their biggest employer and without Western, their economy would be in the crapper much like Graham County. Just my opinion because I have seen it before and I know the mentality. Not saying that this is why no fans are allowed but I promise you Jackson County would not do anything to help Western have fans at this game. Small people with small minds exerting their authority. I feel sorry for Kelly because she has to deal with these clowns. Just another reason Cullowhee should incorporate...
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Post by Speedwell Cat on Oct 5, 2024 11:06:37 GMT -5
I think the Western leadership is erroring on the side of caution which is noble and hard to do because everyone will second guess whatever Western decides. Also, I have heard from a lot of people that the Jackson county leadership are not the easiest people to deal with. Typical small town/county leaders that want to show they are important. I heard a couple weeks ago in the Campbell game, the county would not allow the normal food trucks causing lots of concession line backups. Something about a fire code which has never been a problem before. I am from the mountains originally so I have an opinion on this. I think it is a bunch of small town rubes trying to exert their authority over the big state supported university instead of realizing they need to work with the leadership at Western because Western is their biggest employer and without Western, their economy would be in the crapper much like Graham County. Just my opinion because I have seen it before and I know the mentality. Not saying that this is why no fans are allowed but I promise you Jackson County would not do anything to help Western have fans at this game. Small people with small minds exerting their authority. I feel sorry for Kelly because she has to deal with these clowns. Probably some truth to what you say, although it’s maybe a little harsh. Also, you have to keep in mind that county leadership has had a solid Florida representation in recent years, and small minds come from big cities too. It is fair to say that public safety people are pretty occupied/tired at the moment
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Post by The Cats on Oct 5, 2024 11:18:47 GMT -5
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Post by The Cats on Oct 5, 2024 11:45:04 GMT -5
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Post by catamountalum04 on Oct 5, 2024 13:17:01 GMT -5
I think the Western leadership is erroring on the side of caution which is noble and hard to do because everyone will second guess whatever Western decides. Also, I have heard from a lot of people that the Jackson county leadership are not the easiest people to deal with. Typical small town/county leaders that want to show they are important. I heard a couple weeks ago in the Campbell game, the county would not allow the normal food trucks causing lots of concession line backups. Something about a fire code which has never been a problem before. I am from the mountains originally so I have an opinion on this. I think it is a bunch of small town rubes trying to exert their authority over the big state supported university instead of realizing they need to work with the leadership at Western because Western is their biggest employer and without Western, their economy would be in the crapper much like Graham County. Just my opinion because I have seen it before and I know the mentality. Not saying that this is why no fans are allowed but I promise you Jackson County would not do anything to help Western have fans at this game. Small people with small minds exerting their authority. I feel sorry for Kelly because she has to deal with these clowns. Those lines were a nightmare. I missed the entire 2nd quarter of the game waiting in line
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