Catlett promising "major" CFB game at Everbank in 2016, FSU game in 18/19

[For_F-L-O-R-I-D-A]

^ Of course they do.  There are logistical expenses and while large, Everbank still holds fewer fans than Doak.

But FSU has to sell those seats cheap to fill them. Everbank can support higher average tix price, which means more $$$.

not really...average ticket price for FSU home games is over $50....and for big games (like say Oklahoma in Tally a few years ago), face value on tix is close to $80

Plus more than half the stadium has season tickets which require contributions to the boosters....and finally, Doak has plenty of luxury suites and will soon be adding a club level in the south end zone.

FSU has actually struggled to sell tickets throughout the last several years.

In 2013, when FSU won the NC, 6 of the 7 FSU homegames did not sell out, and significantly. The only one that sold out was Miami, and the only other one to come close was NC State. The rest had around 70,000 at the games (bought tickets) which could be lower. The Idaho game only sold 65,000 seats and I imagine that was much emptier.

Same thing in 2012, when FSU sold out only the Clemson and Florida games. Every other game was just around 70k in attendance except BC which was closer to a sellout.

In 2014, ticket sales were a lot better and most games sold out. However, that is expected after a NC with the ticket drive that occurs and returning your Heisman winning QB. This year, I can guarantee they won't sell out most games because there season tickets dropped from what I read a bit. That is fine, but FSU could play its home game against Wake Forest here in 2018 and make some money off of it in comparison to only selling 70,000 tickets at max for it unless it follows a NC year.

[MusicMan]

Check this out :

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/jon-solomon/24891415/college-football-attendance-home-crowds-drop-to-lowest-in-14-years


As I'm sure you are aware the Gators have seen diminished crowds for 4 straight years. This coming season (For UF) is a complete unknown.

A few early season losses and it could be disastrous.

[Downtown Osprey]

^ wow. way to state the obvious. When you lose, people don't attend. Your weak and pathetic jabs at UF are getting old.

[MusicMan]

"Weak and pathetic jabs"

Sounds like the Gators offense


I'm just having some fun. Our team is killing it right now and yours is not. Welcome to College Football.

[edjax]

Hicken  tweeted a bit ago there is a presser next Wednesday to presumably announce ND/Navy game here in 2016.

[pierre]

Hicken  tweeted a bit ago there is a presser next Wednesday to presumably announce ND/Navy game here in 2016.

Should be a pretty cool atmosphere with so many local Navy (active duty and retired) in town.

[For_F-L-O-R-I-D-A]

"Weak and pathetic jabs"

Sounds like the Gators offense


I'm just having some fun. Our team is killing it right now and yours is not. Welcome to College Football.

I really don't want to get pulled into your idiocy.

The Gators still sold out more home games (4) in 2013 with a 4-8 record than FSU did going undefeated (1).

Football ebbs and flows like all sports programs. I saw four national titles in football and basketball while I was a student at UF and don't think there could have been a better time to be a fan of any school.

And don't get me started on FSU academics 


Navy-Notre Dame will be a great game. Makes sense for both schools and especially ND who NEEDS to recruit the state of Florida and California to be successful.

[ProjectMaximus]

Several years ago at some brainstorming event with the mayor, somebody suggested bidding for the Army-Navy game. The idea was very well received, but it looks like Army-Navy isn't leaving BOS-WASH anytime soon.

Agreed that ND-Navy will be an excellent pull.

[copperfiend]

Several years ago at some brainstorming event with the mayor, somebody suggested bidding for the Army-Navy game. The idea was very well received, but it looks like Army-Navy isn't leaving BOS-WASH anytime soon.

Agreed that ND-Navy will be an excellent pull.

And a good crowd could help the game return as well.

[mtraininjax]

Curry's first chance to claim something he had nothing to do with. Let's see what happens!

Sure hope he does not raid "bed tax money" for new video boards and pools at Everbank.... wait, "I'm with Alvin" already did so. Maybe a water slide that takes people outside the stadium and down to the field?

[blizz01]

I'd love to see ND-Navy here.

[carpnter]

I'd love to see ND-Navy here.

I think the problem with hosting Navy is the transportation costs for all of the midshipmen that the host has to pay. 

[CCMjax]

I'd love to see ND-Navy here.

I think the problem with hosting Navy is the transportation costs for all of the midshipmen that the host has to pay.

Where is the USS Adams when you need it!

[MusicMan]

Is Khan's boat Kismet larger or smaller than the USS Adams? Would be a great made for TV event with both boats in town.

[mtraininjax]

I think the problem with hosting Navy is the transportation costs for all of the midshipmen that the host has to pay.

Cat was close to getting the Army/Navy game here when the game was looking for a new home.