Any chance to Pack Apogee?

ABrownGMG · July 22, 2015

I know this is a subject that gets brought up a lot, but do y'all think there's any chance we sell out a game this year?

If not do y'all see a sell out game in the near future?

http://www.underdogdynasty.com/2015/7/22/9013169/can-the-mean-green-finally-pack-apogee

ColoradoEagle · July 22, 2015

No. Our chance would be UTEP normally, but because that's on Thanksgiving weekend, it won't happen.

GreenGuy123 · July 22, 2015

Very doubtful.

GreenTexan13 · July 22, 2015

If we make a conference championship happen at Apogee, I would bet good money that we have a sell out. I think this year, our big crowd bringing games are UTSA and UTEP. The only problem is... the fact that one is on Halloween, (alumni attendance hurts) and UTEP is on a thanksgiving break weekend...If we have a good year and brought a more reputable team to our homecoming, then we could of had a sellout or close to sell out. (but Portland State) All in all, a conference championship at Apogee will bring the masses.

Also, this is another reason why we need OK state or a P5 opponent at our stadium that would bring their alumni. But I'm beating a dead horse with that topic.

Harry · July 22, 2015

If we make a conference championship happen at Apogee, I would bet good money that we have a sell out. I think this year, our big crowd bringing games are UTSA and UTEP. The only problem is... the fact that one is on Halloween, (alumni attendance hurts) and UTEP is on a thanksgiving break weekend...If we have a good year and brought a more reputable team to our homecoming, then we could of had a sellout or close to sell out. (but Portland State) All in all, a conference championship at Apogee will bring the masses.
Also, this is another reason why we need OK state or a P5 opponent at our stadium that would bring their alumni. But I'm beating a dead horse with that topic.

great post - a conference championship would certainly make it a possibility OR a game against a Texas team that matters with good weather. For instance the first game we lost against UTSA could have been better had we not had such cold weather. Weather impacts our attendance more than many realize. I've seen some older people and kids almost die during September games...

Army of Dad · July 22, 2015

@GreenTexan13 I doubt we would see a sell out for a conference championship game. The game would be on short notice and fans wouldn't really have time to plan attending, especially for those outside of the area. Also, the visiting school wouldn't bring that many fans because nearly all of their fanbase will be from outside the area. A championship game would be well attended, but I think we have too far to climb to teach a sell out.

GreenTexan13 · July 22, 2015

great post - a conference championship would certainly make it a possibility OR a game against a Texas team that matters with good weather. For instance the first game we lost against UTSA could have been better had we not had such cold weather. Weather impacts our attendance more than many realize. I've seen some older people and kids almost die during September games...

You bring up a great point, I would like to add time as well. I bet a 6pm or 7pm game would be our first sell out game. The problem with the last year SMU game was that A. they don't bring any fans from 41 miles away, but B. (which is on topic) it was at 11am and people were frying in an oven at the stadium. If we had a late and close to sun down game, the old and young could be more comfortable. This only applies to early fall though, I remember that UTSA game Harry, and I couldn't feel my hands or feet that game.. It was so cold.

UNTexas · July 22, 2015

- Homecoming gets a good crowd but no one cares about Portland State.

- UTEP is Thanksgiving weekend and if we aren't in the hunt for a bowl game, forget about it.

- Rice will get a descent crowd if we start with a W, however, it will likely be 187° at 1:30 on September 19th.

- Western Kentucky is a Thursday night game, so, unless we are kicking serious ass going into the game then it's doubtful.

- UTSA is Halloween. Forget it.

Therefore, our best turn out of fans will occur at Ford Field opening night at 6 o'clock pm in Dallas or at the Heart of Dallas Bowl in Dallas.

GreenTexan13 · July 22, 2015

@GreenTexan13 I doubt we would see a sell out for a conference championship game. The game would be on short notice and fans wouldn't really have time to plan attending, especially for those outside of the area. Also, the visiting school wouldn't bring that many fans because nearly all of their fanbase will be from outside the area. A championship game would be well attended, but I think we have too far to climb to teach a sell out.

You do bring up a valid look at the circumstances... I hope we can test our predictions out soon. The one way we can know for sure, is if the game actually happens in Denton.

Edited July 22, 2015 by GreenTexan13

Green P1 · July 23, 2015

#poopingpickles

#anythingispossible

KRAM1 · July 23, 2015

- Homecoming gets a good crowd but no one cares about Portland State.

No, but we care...or should care...about North Texas.

HoustonEagle · July 23, 2015

Dear lord can I see one sellout before I die?

ColoradoEagle · July 23, 2015

I definitely missed the news about the early Rice game. If we didn't have the Texas teams this year, it'd be hands down the worst schedule I can remember.

North Texas Shep · July 23, 2015

No way unless we are going for a championship. No way otherwise. I wish it was not the case.

jdennis82 · July 23, 2015

In trying to project a sellout, there are too many variables in play right now but there is one factor that impacts each of them - sustained success.

As others have said, a conference championship game in Denton would certainly be our only opportunity in 2015. The formula I could see leading to a sellout in 2016:

1. A bowl game in 2015

AND

2. CUSA West contention in 2016 with a late-season home game against an in-state rival (ideally also in contention for the division title)

OR

2. CUSA West championship in 2016 with the championship game in Denton

buff64 · July 23, 2015

Only with free beer and hot dogs and a name opponent .

foutsrouts · July 23, 2015

No. Our chance would be UTEP normally, but because that's on Thanksgiving weekend, it won't happen.

Unless we're both 11-0.

oldguystudent · July 23, 2015

Give away free fudge for the UTSA game, and their fans will pack it.

Cerebus · July 23, 2015

Dear lord can I see one sellout before I die?

#TarpTheWingZone

Army of Dad · July 23, 2015

#TarpTheWingZone

OK, but should the tarp say 'North Texas' or have a giant SOW on it?

What about some stickers for INTs, fumble recoveries, or one for every Trevor Moore FG?

UNT90 · July 23, 2015

Zero chance of selling out Apogee this year or in the next 5 years...

Edited July 23, 2015 by UNT90

Ben Gooding · July 23, 2015

We'll sell out the stsdium in year 2 of our new AD. When that will be, who knows.

Now with the size of the student body, alum base, Denton etc. We should be having close to sellouts every game. People underrate the value of a dedicated fan base that is willing to show up, particularly a fan base that travels well too. There are a million bodies in Denton county, almost 40k students walking the campus daily, almost half a million alum within an hour of Denton and we stillllll can't sellout a 30.8k stadium. This, IMO, falls squarely on the AD.

Coach Bill Lewis · July 23, 2015

The stadium will sell out when the board and prez decide they want it to. Heck give extra credit and you would have a line of students to Corinth.

forevereagle · July 23, 2015

We'll sell out the stsdium in year 2 of our new AD. When that will be, who knows.

Just so I understand, you don't know when that will be, who it will be, but are convinced that all it takes is anyone new and magically we sell out?

Edited July 23, 2015 by forevereagle

Withers940 · July 23, 2015

Personally, I think that they have ramped it up a bit as far as trying to get buts in the seats with all the promotions they have. I was contacted by the ticket office and asked if I would like to donate some money for seat give aways in which I obliged. When I received the email in terms of donation packages, they were a little rich for my blood but they are trying.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Day

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