season tickets 2016
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Four opening up in Section 223. Pretty good seats for not requiring a K Fund donation.
Been a season ticket holder since 1973, seen a lot of bad football, that being said a lot of you are bandwagon fans. This is one of the toughest jobs in the country. Stoops inherited a lousy team and he has made a lot of mistakes, but you have to give the guy 5 years. I don't see 6 wins next year unless there are major improvements within his staff, but I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt for now. Time will tell, but as for me " I Am All In" hanging by my finger nails!
What difference does that make? Are people who can't afford to buy club seats lesser fans?
Hey at least we have one thing going for us who still plan to renew despite the issues. Yesterdays outcome pretty much guaranteed we won't see a price hike next year. I'm pretty sure they had big hopes of a decent season and a bowl game to build momentum for next year so they could ride that to a price hike. Not so this year.
I don't like this thread.
I think a lot of you are treating this with a pro sports mentality....winning is the only thing, mercenary players, etc. "It's only worth my time if we are winning."
I draw a distinction between pro and college sports. This is MY university. I spent 3 great years earning a law degree at UK. Now I bleed blue, and those kids represent me. I don't care if they are all 2-stars and we never make a bowl game again. THEY deserve my support. The adults around the program, like coaches and athletic directors, are often deserving of criticism. But as far as showing up to support the team....student athletes, young men who give their bodies and souls to playing a game for us. I can't buy into all this negativity.
I mean, if you really feel that way, its your money. Spend it how you wish. Become an ultimate chalk player and cheer for the 'Cats in hoops and Bama in football. We won't miss you at Commonwealth.
I think a lot of you are treating this with a pro sports mentality....winning is the only thing, mercenary players, etc. "It's only worth my time if we are winning."
I draw a distinction between pro and college sports. This is MY university. I spent 3 great years earning a law degree at UK. Now I bleed blue, and those kids represent me. I don't care if they are all 2-stars and we never make a bowl game again. THEY deserve my support. The adults around the program, like coaches and athletic directors, are often deserving of criticism. But as far as showing up to support the team....student athletes, young men who give their bodies and souls to playing a game for us. I can't buy into all this negativity.
I mean, if you really feel that way, its your money. Spend it how you wish. Become an ultimate chalk player and cheer for the 'Cats in hoops and Bama in football. We won't miss you at Commonwealth.
I can't get my family to go with me and had rather spend time with them than money on an endlessly disappointing exercise. Not to mention I'll be able to get tickets any time I want them anyway.
I think the tickets are way over priced for the product. I'm tired of buying early for a success that never comes.
If anyone thinks I'm a bad fan, well, so be it.
I think the tickets are way over priced for the product. I'm tired of buying early for a success that never comes.
If anyone thinks I'm a bad fan, well, so be it.
It will be late spring or early summer. It will take Mitch that long to figure out how much to raise ticket prices.
disagree totally...in 60s-70's it might..this isn't your grandpa's football...ck scores across the country...today you better be able to score lots of pts thus offense needs to be the main focus...that is the main reason our current is failing so miserably...once again ck UK's scoring this season
"UK fans have never been all in with Stoops" What? And you have the gall to call someone an idiot...50k+--35k+ at first two spring games...CWS renovation...new practice facility that will give Kentucky as good of facilities as anybody in the SEC and all of that money was donated by basketball only supporters who had never donated any money to UK football... Great home crowds this year with plenty of noise and lots of student support except for the game last week and the game before that which was horrible weather... You need to check your facts before you open your mouth
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I like the way you started your post but I think you unfairly went negative. Appears you're a bright person that got a law degree from UK and you love the school no matter what. You have that right and I respect it. However; a lot of fans (myself included) feel like Stoops is a bogus coach that doesn't have the ability to put air in a football much less try to coach it. I love UK basketball and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I've tried to follow and support the football team as well. I don't have a law degree but I'm not stupid and I'm finally done spending money on the football program. I'm finished and if enough fans would walk away then the day may come when the administration may do what's necessary to get you the winning program you deserve.
Awesome Post ! "Doesn't have the ability to put Air in a football " , made me Laugh ! Thanks !
Seriously you think its a badge of honor to be played year after year and your retort is think of how good my seats will be?
You wont have to they will beg you to take an upgrade. Or as they call it in the outside world. An empty seat
Agree with you.
I don't know any corporation or individual that has been successful by insulting its customers (except maybe Donald Trump) .
My group of 12 voted in Chicago at the Champions Classic last month to not renew our football season tickets due to the number of night games. We have had tickets since Stoll field and are getting older. The performance of the team had nothing to do with our decision.We're just tired of getting in at 1 to 2 AM seven Saturdays in the fall. The games have become so long due to the guy in the red hat (gotta sell those commercials to heck with the fans freezing or sweltering to death).
Like you I have given tens of thousands to UK and my loyal group stuck with the program through probation,Bill Curry,Joker etc. For some snotty brat that has probably supported the program half as much or less than my group to call us bad fans is not only unfortunate it is laughable.
GBB!!
Lou
Very good reality based post especially about this coaching staff...MB has made another bad decision and to me the writing is already on the wall...for me personally I'm giving it till the next hire before I make a lasting decision about tickets...the next hire will be the first time we will have facilities to attract the interest of higher quality candidates and I think the fan base is second to none considering what we get in return
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I'm guessing you are a tight wad...tell you what call UK ticket office and buy tickets in the highest K fund secto on and see how fast you will be able to get a nice parking pass..it's all about the $$$$$$$
Got 4 tickets in sec225,row10,and a blue parking pass. Sold them for the Louisville game for a total of $20!That tells you all you need to know about the status of the football program! And yes I went to the game,had a suite ticket ,and it didn't look any better there,than the cheap seats! Had tickets in CWS since it was built, will not keep ! Don't blame fans like me,that have spent $100,000 for this crap!
Ooooh burn... yeah. Sure. Having UK basketball season tickets and football season tickets is about all I can afford right now. They aren't the best seats but still a significant investment in UK Athletics.
My original point was ----> that's how I got Orange Lot passes in the first place, people dropped them. I expect people will drop some passes this year too. Movin' on up!
It's getting more and more difficult to justify paying the price UK asks for tickets when you know that you can buy them for a half the price or less simply by waiting for the week of the game. This has nothing to do with whether or not the prices are reasonable, but rather are the prices more likely to go or down as time passes.
People can scream and cry all that they want to about UK fans needing to financially support the team or continuing to be "loyal", but it's pretty damned difficult to ignore the reality that the product is poor and it is also not financially to your benefit to purchase tickets months in advance.
People can scream and cry all that they want to about UK fans needing to financially support the team or continuing to be "loyal", but it's pretty damned difficult to ignore the reality that the product is poor and it is also not financially to your benefit to purchase tickets months in advance.
Can't understand fans giving up season tickets when they have the opportunity to see some of the top teams in the country play the Cats.They also get the opportunity to not only see these great teams but meet and greet their fans as well.This alone is worth the price of admission
I'm wavering for sure on mine. I spent up for good seats this year that I couldn't even give away for the games I couldn't make. And for the games I could attend, seems like at least a couple of people would offer me other tickets for free.
All to say, the value of UK football tickets right now is darn near zero. I'll be in the stands next year, but not sure I'm going to cut a check of 2-3 grand to UKAA for the privilege.
All to say, the value of UK football tickets right now is darn near zero. I'll be in the stands next year, but not sure I'm going to cut a check of 2-3 grand to UKAA for the privilege.
Truthfully, I can't blame anyone who wants to drop out. How you spend your money is no one else's business. But, I am proud to be part of the problem. I will be back next year for my 34th straight year. I admit I am suffering from "football fatigue" right now but by the time summer rolls around I will be ready to go again. It is my alma mater, the school I have pulled for since I was 8 years old. It is MY school and I will support them until I can no longer physically do so. There is nothing wrong with being loyal to your team and school. The Monday after we lost to UL, I wore my UK shirt proudly. I always will! GO CATS!