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1 hour ago, jimbo said:

These announcers are leading the CAA in homerisms and whining. 

Only watched the first half (previous commit.)

Laughed at announcers saying pass interference on Towson should have really only been a hold.  🤪

Good Win.  

Eli, do you know you are blocked from receiving personal email requests? If by your choice your prerogative of course.   But wanted to let you know. I am  pretty sure Dane Pound is no longer in charge. So far no one has come forward to confirm this

Is there a new administrator running this blog?  If so who?  And don't we get a say in who runs this?

Sent several complaints to whoever Administrator is? Have NOT received any response?

5 hours ago, McFan said:

Thanks.  Figured it was something like that.  Overall prices aren’t bad.  It’ll be interesting to see how those “club” seats sell.  I’m more of a good view type purchaser and those aren’t great viewing seats.  Purple seems the play for our group.   

I agree. I like being about 3 qtrs up & center court. But I have to admit that when I saw the corner view it was really excellent. Probably go white this year might move up to purple for comfort next year, if purple view better & more comfortable..??

On 9/8/2023 at 6:31 PM, jimbo said:

It would almost be worth it to stay awake to hear Wyland trying to pronounce the names of some of the Hawaii players. That’s the longest pronunciation chart I’ve ever seen for a FB game. Maybe he’ll default to numbers. “That’s Popaloca Kamanacowaloa on the tackle.”   

You should check out UA's Volleyball roster for some interesting pronunciations🤭

On 8/28/2023 at 12:47 PM, UAalum72 said:

And can we get a stadium announcer who doesn't say it's a UALBANY THIRD DOWN when the other has the ball? At least the third year he's been doing this.

Somebody on this blog must know someone who can relate this ERROR to the game announcer??  Like 72 says when the opposition has a 3rd down; IT IS NOT a "UA on/with third down."

I keep thinking if the UA defense on the field hears this and wonders, What the F$%^?

After a good showing Friday night, UA had its troubles vs a very good, quick & experienced Navy team; and an extremely tall and physical Central Florida. CFU had two players listed @ 6'5" and at least 2 girls who could probably play line backer for UA football.

In both games UA got totally dominated and perhaps intimidated in the first set. But in both matches UA fought back hard in sets 2 & 3 to at least keep the scores respectable. Still think this years group looks promising🤔.

Also, #3 Kyra Wilbur freshman from Syracuse area who led the team Friday in Kills, only played briefly one set Saturday & none Sunday; and #20 Zosia Szcz. last seasons setter who shared starting setter with departing senior Stanton, did not play in the tournament at all. Anyone know if these are injury issues??

On 8/27/2023 at 12:20 AM, HOF2013 said:

 Don't personally like the secondary coverages but they came through when needed.

Both secondaries seemed to get away with several pass interference no calls or waive offs?  Anyone Know, Have they changed the rules and allowing more contact?? At one point a UA player got beat, never looked back and gave a push to the Fordham player; no call? Saw similar no calls against Fordham. Was at the game, but wondering if anyone on steam noticed these and if the announcers had any commentary?? Really seemed from Gold seat view at least 2-3 pass interference calls against Fordham not made and at least one, perhaps 2 UA got away with??

ps IMHO college football needs to change 15 yd interference call to something MORE significant!  One of these days some receiver is going to be killed or seriously injured:  beat badly & going for a TD, the beat defender might as well Blast the receiver and take the 15yd penalty rather than a long gain or TD.

I was at the match. Obviously a little early but UA looked awfully good; in total control throughout. Will be back today at 3 to get a second look.🤩

Come support the ladies if you are free---Volleyball is a very exciting sport and non-stop action throughout.

On 5/17/2023 at 3:13 PM, UAalum72 said:

Changeover will be Sept. 1.  CNSE in Utica will remain separate, so only the grad students on Fuller Road will be part of UAlbany

Heard from a reliable source:  UNDERGRADS in Albany will absolutely be included in "College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering" and fully under UAlbany administration.😀

Does anyone know if Students have their own entrance gate?? Can they use their student ID at any gate to get in stadium? Can someone with a paid reserved seat, sit in the student section?

My son’s girl friend is a grad student. He is not a student. They would obviously like to sit together at the game?

13 hours ago, godanesgo99 said:

My questions: Will we ever see anything out of Amica or Little? Both have talent but haven't been able to put it together for one reason or another (injuries) and what will Neely be when he is ready to play again. Then the elephant in the room: Will DK become a decent in game coach instead of what appears to be a strong recruiter. His teams have under achieved relative to the expected talent two straight seasons....

Nice assessment overall. Think Neely will be ready, feel comments by staff on when he will be full strength are just them being overly cautious {"coach speak" if you will.} Think DK will take a giant step forward this year. Might be wishful thinking, but believe distractions will be mostly behind him; and with what appears on paper (at least) as a decent personal; and HOPEFULLY HEALTHY; he should show us some "coaching" & game strategy & adjustments???

The real elephant in the room IMHO is Reddish. Took a giant step backwards last year; when he basically had no competition for playing time; and had no one to blame but himself that he could not take the starting position & run with it.

Any news or hints on Fall Ball tournaments yet?

12 hours ago, S-money said:

How much were single game tickets last year?

Last year season tickets were $100. All seats except floor were one price, no reserved seating @ HVCC. Previous year Gold seating @ SEFCU was $130 with I believe a $150/per seat GDAC requirement. [Not sure exactly because football GDAC rolled over to cover basketball--I would make a pledge that more than covered BOTH sports GDAC requirements; not exactly sure how it was allocated/dispersed.] 

Don't know what single game price was, because printed tickets always had different amounts listed. I did have occasion to buy GOLD single game tickets for lacrosse and they were $25 for non-premium games and $30 for premium games +2.50 service chrg. So guessing football and basketball GOLD single game tickets 2022-2023 season pretty comparable.

14 hours ago, jimbo said:

Do you access Flo through the CAA site? They have a football only option, payable monthly and can be cancelled at the end of the season. I think it was about $13+- last year. It’s a different choice than if you go directly through Flo. It seemed reasonable to me. I do wish it was on ESPN though. 

That makes CAA $65 for the football season. Still ridiculous since the quality sucks and ESPN for 5 months (which would give you ALL sports not just football) would be less than $50 or even less if packaged with Disney .

The CAA simply sucks overall IMHO. Rather than join for all sports, like some recommend; UA should just get out of it completely. Find another football league & hopefully when row gets going--NOT CAA please.

21 hours ago, B9j2j6s said:

If football and basketball put out winning products people will show up regardless of ticket prices

🌠🌠🌠🌠

IMHO no one on this blog is asking UA to cut prices per se. Just asking:  to develop a marketing program that puts tushes in the seats and does above; and a program that does more than just rely on asking more & more from the long suffering fan/donor base.

22 hours ago, godanesgo99 said:

• $5/ticket = 3,500 fans = $17,500 in ticket sales
• $10/ticket = 3,000 fans = $30,000 in ticket sales
• $20/ticket = 2000 fans = $40,000 in ticket sales
• $30/ticket = 1500 Fans = $45,000 in ticket sales
• $40/ticket = 1,000 fans = $40,000 in ticket sales
• $50/ticket = 600 fans = $30,000 in ticket sales
• $100/ticket = 250 fans = $25,000 in ticket sales

WOW! Fascinating; but what's your point. Play in front of 250 fans per game. That will go along way in getting good recruits and building back to a quality program🤑.

You are certainly welcome to your opinion {not sure what it is by your post}; but a lot of us simply DO NOT feel what is happening now is working??

11 hours ago, bob87 said:

They need more than you in the seats.  For football,  I prefer to be a little higher up and the price of the gold seats weren't worth it to me.  When basketball prices are announced, I will make a judgment on best value for me. I certainly won't be sitting Courtside at the new arena. Best place probably would be top of the movable seats or lower part of the permanent seats behind the benches,  but will see what costs are. 

Absolutely agree; everyone should have the right to pursue the best value for themselves. Like I said in a previous post, always felt the GDAC donations should be a personal choice and separate from seating, sports preferences, parking & other benefits; and subject to one own personal & private circumstances.

OK, I get it and that is the way its played through out college athletics.. But as many have eloquently said, UA is NOT Syracuse or even close. UA athletics as many here know and are acknowledging is NOT doing well and ticket demand is NOT IN DEMAND. Call it Economics 101 or Marketing 610, those in UA Athletics and their policies are failing.

OK it is what it is and we deal; but this latest GDAC bait & switch has really stung IMHO. When hoards of season ticket holders and donors were giving up on football {and RIGHTLY so}; I & I'm sure others kept our football seat and continued making our required GDAC "seat priority pledges." The pledge at least rolled over covering basketball & lacrosse seat GDAC requirements also. Now we/I find out that is no longer the case. 

The upcoming football season includes 5 home games, of which I definitely will be away for one game; and possibly miss another. If I had known my GDAC which I have already paid would NOT cover basketball this year, I most certainly would NOT have bought football season tickets this year. And it is a pretty save bet, I will be joining the football boycotters in the future. Just another example how the current marketing approach or lack there-of, is counter to building an overall successful athletic program. By linking the GDAC seat requirement assessment two programs you help/BUILD BOTH programs.

1 hour ago, cwdickens said:

I have been told the low range for "STH" will require a payment of $75-$125 "PSD" per seat

I am NOT naive. Fully expected this. And if your #s for low range seats are correct (and I feel they probably are); then the $250 per seat price I heard for top level center court is also probably right on.

My main concern is the all-sports fan, who may only be marginal interested in football perhaps will drop or reduce his/her season ticket. There is no-longer any crossover benefit or cost savings for supporting multiple sports as there was in the past. Also, the lack of urgency in upgrades to sports NOT football or basketball {i.e. Volleyball, Track, Lacrosse.} is very disappointing.

footnote: in this day and age of climate change or just call it "extreme weather" {if you prefer}; a full size INDOOR practice facility is essential & IMHO should be priority ONE and not take a back seat to Broadview or Casey. If UA is to compete for the best athletes, whether it be soccer, baseball, softball or any of the "money" sports, they must be provided with practice facilities that can be used 24/7 365 days a year.

Agree site lines from any section appear to be amazing. 

All chair backs, except student section = bleachers & eventually concert STAGE.

Top level permanent chair backs & luxury boxes, lower level fold down chair backs and pull out seating sections.

"BE PREPARED" {song from LION KING} to shell out BIG GDAC BUCKS. Overheard $250 per seat for top middle [NOT confirmed.] Plus football GDAC NO LONGER rolls over to basketball or lacrosse. [Each Sport with have a separate GDAC seat requirement.]

A lot of work to do. Head of the project said women's scheduled first game of 11/12 is a "stretch"; but 11/29 mens' opener a lock??

OK, indoor track, indoor lacrosse & football practice facilities fans---playing devils advocate I asked where would indoor track compete this winter. Got a pretty good run around answer. "Track staff still working to find a place???" When, I pressed the issue of a time line for the indoor facility/fieldhouse/bubble; the run around was even more pronounced. The best the project manager could come up with, it all depends on money--DUH! 

Also, tried to find out if "Old Gym" would be available for even later part of this years Volleyball schedule. Appears un-likely?

9 hours ago, UA1882 said:

Did anyone get a confirmation email about the tour? I signed up for it and got no confirmation.  Just want to make sure before I show up and can't get in.  

Also where does the tour start? So I know I'm in the right place.  I'm guessing right inside the building but you never know. 

YES. I got a confirmation Tuesday for yesterday's 8/9 tour. Meet in main lobby 15 minutes before scheduled time. A couple walk-ins accommodated.

Why can't they play in Broadview? Women BB in there as early as 11/7?

When is old gym scheduled to be finished?

On 8/3/2023 at 9:42 PM, MRSGDG said:

So if we wanted to go to games.. the single game ticket option is both cheaper, and allows people to not spend if there's a game they can't go to (ex. if someone bought a season ticket.. and then can't go to one game.. their per game cost just went up to $87.50).

A greatly designed system to incentivize people away from GDAC/season tickets...

This has more or less been the case since day 1 of Benson & GDAC. It pretty much has always been the case {especially if you miss a game or two) to NOT be a season ticket holder.

When, I first complained years ago, I was told it is all about the "benefits" not the price? I spent the first three years after Casey was built by buying whatever section I could get in without making a GDAC donation. I continued donating to UA Athletics through the Alumni Foundation, which I have/had been doing seen 1971. Parked wherever I could  for free, never minded walking. Eventually, gave up the fight. Was already donating well over the required GDAC requirements; might as well get SEFCU parking 🤪.

Nevertheless,I AGREE with your assessment, that the GDAC program has been/is a terrible marketing program. I guess it has brought in a lot of money over the years {wonder how much more a real dynamic effort would have brought}. I guess we should give them credit for some of the facility improvements going on now? But overall IMHO, the GDAC program has been a dismal failure. Nearly every program {yes even track} is/has been on a downward spiral.

13 hours ago, kikuria said:

Correct! Overdue but happy to see Benson and company finally pulled trigger.

Way to GO. Don't know if you were instrumental in getting this, but congratulations either way!

16 hours ago, UAalum72 said:

Donations to the Athletic Dept. are now only $350 /seat for season tickets, but counted separately for each sport that you give to when purchasing season tickets.

A-HOLES. As performances and attendance go down in ALL UA sports; what better way to improve both, raise the commitment from long time supporters??????????😂. AND raising the commitment level in general {in times of declining interest & performance} is a "GREAT" marketing plan--NOT🤑🤑.

ps Does this mean the END off the so called "PRIORITY POINTS PLAN", which has been a mystery anyhow since Justin Brown left???????????