Average attendance this year and last

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phowell23

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Neyland Stadium seats 102,455 currently.

Here are the average attendance numbers for home football games this year and last (found via NCAA football stat site: NCAA Football Statistics)

2011
92.37% capacity
94,642 (8 games) average attendance
7,813 empty seats per game
62,504 empty seats entire year

2012
91.37% capacity
93,613 (4 games)
8,842 empty seats per game
35,368 empty seats so far

Now this year we only got 7 home games so it shouldn't be more than 62,504 again but should be around 55,000 empty seats.

55,000 + 62,504 for past 2 years = 117,504 empty seats the past 2 years.

Using the average ticket price of $45, that is $5.287 million in lost revenue.

Other notable SEC Teams:
Alabama had 100% capacity last year, and 110% capacity this year so far.

Georgia has 99.86% capacity last year, and 99.92% capacity this year so far.

South Carolina has 98.61% capacity last year, and 100% capacity this year so far.

What does all of this mean and why do I care?

We need a coach that can re-energize this fan base and get us excited again.
 
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If those numbers are right, sounds like if a new coach can fill the seats, it would help pay a coaches salary with the extra 5 mil or close to it alone. I realize that doesn't cover buyouts and such, but very interesting.
 
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ATLVols said:
If those numbers are right, sounds like if a new coach can fill the seats, it would help pay a coaches salary with the extra 5 mil or close to it alone. I realize that doesn't cover buyouts and such, but very interesting.
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Also, this does not include lost donor revenue too which has been down recently as well (don't have the numbers on those).
 
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I would project if dooley was gone by the Troy game, attendance for the game would be at least 10,000 - 15,000 more. I know I would be there to support the team.
 
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This year's numbers includes hosting number 1 bama, and college gameday vs. fla. Opening with Austin Peay and Western Ky at home next year probably won't bring 102,000 each, unless a significant upgrade in coaching is made.
 
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UTFanForLife said:
So can't support the team any other time?
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I'm not speaking for Doolittle, but I decided after last year's Ky game I would not financially support them. Over the last 7 years I was a season ticket holder and donor. I attended an average of 5 games a year (which for me with a family of 4, and living over 350 miles from Knoxville is a significant cost by itself). I pull for the team, but I will not financially support the AD until a change is made. I told the TN Fund rep. that when I called and cancelled my tickets.
 
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I would put very little stock in any of that numerical data quoted. There is probably not one statistic more embellished about than attendance at games. Try going to one and compare. Tell you what, I'll take my family to Troy and let you know as my son and daughter both are very excited about returning. I've already been to two sell outs so no lost revenue there and I am here to tell you that Bama isn't selling out cupcake games either.

Money for buyouts will have to be DONATED, not generated. People around here think UT is like the federal government and print their own money.
 
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TIFWIW but I simply prefer to watch UT games at home on the couch, by myself or with buddies that don't talk during the game. Having been to hundreds of UT games over the years, I just enjoy watching the game more than the atmosphere. I went to the Bama game last weekend and had to watch it on the replay to fill in the blanks of the stuff I had missed in-person.

Attendance is definitely tied to winning but don't underestimate the power of a nice HD set-up with DVR and a fridge full of beer.
 
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UTFanForLife said:
So can't support the team any other time?
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Some people choose to send their message about our coaching issues in different ways. If someone chooses not to pay to come see UT flop under the current coaches that is their right to do so. Alot of people feel the only way an AD would make a change is when they see the empty seats. The Troy game will send that message to our AD and eliminate any doubt he may have(if he does) about a new coaching staff. Honestly, I know I am tired of spending 2 grand + each time I go to a UT home game to see us get trucked by whoever it is we are playing. I will cheer for a UT win no matter who we play. I also will cheer that Hart decides winning matters at a place like Tennessee and makes the move to have hope going into 2013.
 
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Thanks guys for the support. I have been an alumnus for 40 years and season ticket buyer and contributor for 38. If dooley remains I will have to access the level of my purchases and contributions for 2013. And yes sometimes letting the AD see empty seats in the stands is the only way to get your opinions across. I love UT and always will, but I believe we deserve better.
 
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It's your money, if you don't want to spend it then that is your choice.

I just found it funny you said you would be there to support the team if they fired Dooley. The way it looks is you saying you don't support them now. Which is why I asked.
 
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The attendance numbers are gonna keep going in the wrong direction as the season goes on.
 
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I have no plans to be in my seats or have anyone else in my seats for the Troy game. IF Hart makes a move before the Troy game, I WILL be in those seats. I don't even need to know who the new coach will be. The fact that Hart is going to give us a chance NEXT YEAR would make me feel better about this year.
 
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Other notables:

2009 (Kiffin)
99.21% capacity
99,220 average per game

2010 (Dooley)
97.39% capacity
99,781 average per game
 
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phowell23 said:
Neyland Stadium seats 102,455 currently.

Here are the average attendance numbers for home football games this year and last (found via NCAA football stat site: NCAA Football Statistics)

2011
92.37% capacity
94,642 (8 games) average attendance
7,813 empty seats per game
62,504 empty seats entire year

2012
91.37% capacity
93,613 (4 games)
8,842 empty seats per game
35,368 empty seats so far

Now this year we only got 7 home games so it shouldn't be more than 62,504 again but should be around 55,000 empty seats.

55,000 + 62,504 for past 2 years = 117,504 empty seats the past 2 years.

Using the average ticket price of $45, that is $5.287 million in lost revenue.

Other notable SEC Teams:
Alabama had 100% capacity last year, and 110% capacity this year so far.

Georgia has 99.86% capacity last year, and 99.92% capacity this year so far.

South Carolina has 98.61% capacity last year, and 100% capacity this year so far.

What does all of this mean and why do I care?

We need a coach that can re-energize this fan base and get us excited again.
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Assuming a great many of these are season tickets then this number is really low. If you factor in the donation, even the minimum raises the average ticket by over $10 and for really good seats would be much more.
 
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phowell23 said:
Other notables:

2009 (Kiffin)
99.21% capacity
99,220 average per game

2010 (Dooley)
97.39% capacity
99,781 average per game
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Yep, new coach = hope. People will come out and support a bad team as long as there is hope. When hope is lost then people start to give up.
 
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With next years home schedule, it's gonna take a different coach to sell tickets. When I saw the schedule, I immediately knew that 5 of the 7 games I could find tickets for less than $20 a piece. As a season ticket holder, you'll pay at least $45 for those games not including the donation being factored in.
 
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phowell23 said:
Neyland Stadium seats 102,455 currently.

Here are the average attendance numbers for home football games this year and last (found via NCAA football stat site: NCAA Football Statistics)

2011
92.37% capacity
94,642 (8 games) average attendance
7,813 empty seats per game
62,504 empty seats entire year

2012
91.37% capacity
93,613 (4 games)
8,842 empty seats per game
35,368 empty seats so far

Now this year we only got 7 home games so it shouldn't be more than 62,504 again but should be around 55,000 empty seats.

55,000 + 62,504 for past 2 years = 117,504 empty seats the past 2 years.

Using the average ticket price of $45, that is $5.287 million in lost revenue.

Other notable SEC Teams:
Alabama had 100% capacity last year, and 110% capacity this year so far.

Georgia has 99.86% capacity last year, and 99.92% capacity this year so far.

South Carolina has 98.61% capacity last year, and 100% capacity this year so far.

What does all of this mean and why do I care?

We need a coach that can re-energize this fan base and get us excited again.
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Alabama Seats 101,821

Georgia Seats 92,746

South Carolina Seats 80,250

What does this mean we sell more tckets then South Carolina and Georgia! If are fans where real fans instead of a bunch of babies we would support the team win or loose and let the AD worry about if we need a new coach. I'm pretty sure he wants the program to win as much as we do.
 
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