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lord4bid

As an elder football guy

I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina...but have been to games in the Shoe (Ohio State), Notre Dame, Clemson (I am 90 miles away), LSU, Tennessee, VT, Va, Texas (I married into a Texan family)....While there is nothing like the atmosphere of a stadium, more folks may be like me...choosing to stay home and watch games on high quality big screens. The expenses for travelling, tickets, hotels that jack up game weekends prices etc have grown...we spend that money now in Italy, Spain, etc. I think that fans of a major football school must pay booster fees, travel costs, ticket costs and schools have moved to offer premium experiences to somewhat fewer fans....the days of bleacher seats for 80,000 and $50 tickets are in the past.
Posted: 02/05/2026 at 10:25 AM ET
(In response to this post by PadrosWindup)

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FSU became a debt king
RandomAsianGuy • 02/03/26 06:10 PM ET
FSU is still the biggest brand in the ACC. They will be fine
HokieAl • 02/04/26 09:06 PM ET
Debt is one thing, it can be managed, brand value is different
1947Sunbowl • 02/06/26 09:16 AM ET
FSU will be fine for sure. But I don’t know if they will get an invite. **
RandomAsianGuy • 02/05/26 12:08 PM ET
You don't think the Big Ten would want to add FSU given all their snowbird
VTHokie2000 • 02/05/26 01:28 PM ET
I don't. I could see Miami ahead of FSU. **
reestuart • 02/06/26 10:39 AM ET
Given that Northwestern and USC are the only private schools currently in
VTHokie2000 • 02/06/26 01:15 PM ET
My thinking is the draw on TV is likely a wash. If you're talking trying
reestuart • 02/06/26 01:18 PM ET
I don't disagree that the TV ratings are probably a wash. Likewise, I
VTHokie2000 • 02/06/26 01:34 PM ET
Aside from JAX, the other cities are as close to Miami as Tallahassee.
reestuart • 02/06/26 02:24 PM ET
Right now, I agree with you that it would be a lot easier to get tickets in
VTHokie2000 • 02/06/26 02:34 PM ET
As I said, it’s an open race and FSU has a chance. But they’re behind Miami**
RandomAsianGuy • 02/05/26 11:14 PM ET
I'm not sure anyone is necessarily ahead in that race though. Given the
VTHokie2000 • 02/06/26 01:23 PM ET
No they are not. Butts in seats and viewership matters. FSU better for both**
HokieAl • 02/06/26 10:17 AM ET
Lots of schools run up construction debt
TerryD • 02/04/26 01:21 PM ET
Colorado State and SDSU are meeting their stadium
Big12 guy • 02/04/26 01:36 PM ET
Amortized Bonds for infrastructure
lord4bid • 02/04/26 01:04 PM ET
True,.......
2hhoop3 • 02/04/26 01:21 PM ET
Of course
lord4bid • 02/04/26 02:31 PM ET
Don't think that kind of debt can be considered a good thing
SpeakToDamien • 02/04/26 01:19 PM ET
71% of the university's institutional debt.**
reestuart • 02/04/26 08:44 AM ET
Major stadium renovation just completed - less cheap seats,
PadrosWindup • 02/03/26 08:26 PM ET
I know it’s trendy to renovate but FSU's stadium capacity has been reduced
RandomAsianGuy • 02/04/26 01:13 PM ET
From FSU site
lord4bid • 02/04/26 04:28 PM ET
Can I purchase club level or suite seating at Lane? It's
Big12 guy • 02/04/26 01:23 PM ET
Exactly how I feel about going to games. After going to a few NFL games
reestuart • 02/06/26 02:28 PM ET
Most importantly, 21st century toilets
PadrosWindup • 02/04/26 01:56 PM ET
As an elder football guy ◄
lord4bid • 02/05/26 10:25 AM ET
I've got a 3-5 year window before my wife
Big12 guy • 02/05/26 11:31 AM ET
Qlso costs for legal fees**
1947Sunbowl • 02/03/26 09:11 PM ET