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Friedas_BossJan 29, 7:27 PM

How can we help get a good crowd Saturday at Memorial Gym?

This has a potential to be the smallest home crowd we’ve had in my lifetime and it will be for an 18-3 team (best start in how long?). I really hate the move of the game to Nashville, which puts us at a huge disadvantage. Is there a way to get Vandy fans who already had other plans to cancel those plans and come to the game? Is there a way to get new Vandy fans? Any alumni that maybe want to help by attending and cheering on the Does who normally wouldn’t be there? Any thoughts? I hate closing the year with 3 brutal road games. I hope Vandy was forced to do this and wasn’t complicit. Bad break or bad decision?
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Unabridged

Jan 29, 7:27 PM

I’ll be there!
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Friedas_Boss

Jan 29, 7:30 PM

Unabridged said:
I’ll be there!
Me too, brother. Hope to have my wife and kids there too, I know my son will go. If I have extras, I’ll certainly give them to other VU fans.
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KyDore

Jan 29, 8:01 PM

I just purchased my ticket and will stay over for the women's game against Florida on Sunday.
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Friedas_Boss

Jan 29, 8:06 PM

KyDore said:
I just purchased my ticket and will stay over for the women's game against Florida on Sunday.
Love that!!!
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trevorhulan

Jan 29, 8:48 PM

Idk I think it’ll be better than a lot of people are suggesting. Tuesday was a nightmare and it was a great crowd with not that much blue
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Friedas_Boss

Jan 29, 9:18 PM

trevorhulan said:
Idk I think it’ll be better than a lot of people are suggesting. Tuesday was a nightmare and it was a great crowd with not that much blue
Obviously, I’d love to be made fun of and slightly to heavily ridiculed for being a nervous Nelly about this. My fear is that I know what 5,000 fans looks like in that building, and it’s not that impressive. It’s nowhere close to being able to intimidate an opponent like our gym can do when the building has 10k or more in there. If we’re going to have any sort of advantage, I’d have to think the students have to completely sell out their section and be heard the whole game.
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Jdlcav

Jan 29, 9:27 PM

I’m going to see if I can come up for it. Need to check with wife.
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PeterPorker714

Jan 29, 9:29 PM

Friedas_Boss said:
Obviously, I’d love to be made fun of and slightly to heavily ridiculed for being a nervous Nelly about this. My fear is that I know what 5,000 fans looks like in that building, and it’s not that impressive. It’s nowhere close to being able to intimidate an opponent like our gym can do when the building has 10k or more in there. If we’re going to have any sort of advantage, I’d have to think the students have to completely sell out their section and be heard the whole game.
They are allowing +1 students tickets so you can bring a friend this game. Hoping it helps!
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Friedas_Boss

Jan 29, 9:30 PM

Jdlcav said:
I’m going to see if I can come up for it. Need to check with wife.
Sounds like she’s trained you well.
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Friedas_Boss

Jan 29, 9:31 PM

PeterPorker714 said:
They are allowing +1 students tickets so you can bring a friend this game. Hoping it helps!
Absolutely love this. You, and @EzraChrisManon and the other big fan need to try to spread the word. We need y’all to carry the fans Saturday.
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doreman7

Jan 30, 12:30 AM

I spent two hours trying to buy tickets but the site would not let me, let me buy a parking pass though.
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Friedas_Boss

Jan 30, 1:04 AM

doreman7 said:
I spent two hours trying to buy tickets but the site would not let me, let me buy a parking pass though.
Don’t give up.
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CajunDore

Jan 30, 1:45 AM

I’m there, debating on family 🤣. I’m thinking about taking the ride to bham tomorrow
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vanderbill

Jan 30, 2:11 AM

I’d get on the radio/tv/socials and offer all seats for $10. Sit where you want. Or better yet, just say it’s a freebie. All welcome. Those that purchased can Pat themselves on the back for supporting the team.
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poorvandyfan615

Jan 30, 2:33 AM

My husband and I are going Saturday. I had already bought a ticket for the game when it was originally scheduled, and was able to grab a ticket for the seat next to me for $16 (including fees) for him. At least there won't be as many Ole Miss fans as UT, Kentucky, Auburn, or Bama fans.
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Friedas_Boss

Jan 30, 4:58 AM

vanderbill said:
I’d get on the radio/tv/socials and offer all seats for $10. Sit where you want. Or better yet, just say it’s a freebie. All welcome. Those that purchased can Pat themselves on the back for supporting the team.
Great thoughts. Is this Nashville’s team? Now is the time.
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WorldsStrongestVANDYFAN

Jan 30, 3:02 PM

“Image HOW WE PULLIN UP TO MEMORIAL TOMORROW @Friedas_Boss BRING THE RAIN
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ChefMiller

Jan 30, 3:28 PM

I will be there, maybe a few minutes late. Planned on a road game so picked up a shift til 4:30 :/
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Rohmiller Highlife

Jan 30, 4:22 PM

Friedas_Boss said:
Obviously, I’d love to be made fun of and slightly to heavily ridiculed for being a nervous Nelly about this. My fear is that I know what 5,000 fans looks like in that building, and it’s not that impressive. It’s nowhere close to being able to intimidate an opponent like our gym can do when the building has 10k or more in there. If we’re going to have any sort of advantage, I’d have to think the students have to completely sell out their section and be heard the whole game.
To be fair, the awesome thing about memorial is that we’re a tough gym to play in even if we had no fans. Depth perception is actually very important, which is why the memorial layout works so well for us (who are used to shooting in it). It’s still an advantage for us even if it’s not a gigantic crowd.
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vandymick7

Jan 30, 4:51 PM

My hope is that things have maybe improved enough with the power being restored some and roads being cleared, that folks, especially Vandy fans, are ready to do something that feels like things are trending to towards returning to normal. And what could be more normal than watching Vandy win at Memorial Gym? With my power back on, that is certainly the case with this Vandy fan.
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vandyfan

Jan 30, 7:20 PM

I am bringing myself and 5 other coworker who have never been to a Vandy game before, but couldn’t pass up $10 tickets
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RedDore

Jan 30, 7:35 PM

Friedas_Boss said:
My fear is that I know what 5,000 fans looks like in that building
Oh, so you have been watching women's basketball
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Friedas_Boss

Jan 30, 8:55 PM

vandyfan said:
I am bringing myself and 5 other coworker who have never been to a Vandy game before, but couldn’t pass up $10 tickets
THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!!!!
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thepeopleschampion13

Jan 31, 1:14 AM

In for 4. Bringing the fam. We usually can’t make it on Saturday with kids sports but the time worked out.

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