How much is Billy Napier really making?

[Scott Malkinson]

We are high to an extent, but if you want to be big time then you have to be willing to put the cash out.

100% in agreement and the diehards understand that. I've tried to get a few non diehards to buy tickets next to us. Always get well weeknights are hard we will just buy single game tickets.Or I will wait for $10 ticket night

[JMV JustMyView]

100% in agreement and the diehards understand that. I've tried to get a few non diehards to buy tickets next to us. Always get well weeknights are hard we will just buy single game tickets.Or I will wait for $10 ticket night

That is part of the problem. They tend to keep milking the diehards and not generate new money.

[Turbine]

That is part of the problem. They tend to keep milking the diehards and not generate new money.

Every wish I'm going to say is totally separate from any ticket drive.

To me it seems the push/pull on diehard investment requires knowing their favorite sport first and foremost.

Then have a sport specific milking for each sport regardless of how small or large that particular fan base may be.

Personally I would have it on the opposite side of the calendar for two main reasons; one to keep interest up year round, and secondly separate the drive from start of season ticket and paraphernalia purchases and other peripherals like tailgating costs and the like.

All the while having silent phases with the untapped type.

Ps and while marketing to the casual fan.

[JMV JustMyView]

Every wish I'm going to say is totally separate from any ticket drive.

To me it seems the push/pull on diehard investment requires knowing their favorite sport first and foremost.

Then have a sport specific milking for each sport regardless of how small or large that particular fan base may be.

Personally I would have it on the opposite side of the calendar for two main reasons; one to keep interest up year round, and secondly separate the drive from start of season ticket and paraphernalia purchases and other peripherals like tailgating costs and the like.

All the while having silent phases with the untapped type.

Interesting outlook.

[ULGrad@HOU]

I have a hard time blaming fans. It's not the fans fault the program has been dormant for most of it's life, and when a rise in energy and potential happened under a previous coach, it faltered badly and took all the air out of the program.
The fan wave of enthusiasm is always behind the curve, slow to rise, slow to fall. The whole country had the most difficult football season last year, probably ever, from a managing standpoint. Yet, UL flourished competitively under those conditions because we were given the opportunity and had the right pieces in place to actually capitalize on it.
The stadium is part of the problem, from a fan perspective, and thankfully that is slowly being taken care of. The sustainability of the program, even after Napier decides to leave (Hope he stays many more years). Is the success we are having a fluke, can it be maintained? The last thing I see is the home opponents. It's not enticing at all from an interest point of view. You know what happens at many P5's when a nobody team comes to play, they don't sell out, they have many empty seats. The schedule is a huge part of people wanting to go. It's not just that we have an awesome team. Not everyone thinks like "hey we need to support them even if it's not entertaining". People want excitement. There is not a magic solution, it all has to gradually improve, and along with it, the fan support will improve. This team still has to win a Championship, this team still has to learn how to beat teams that are not as talented or well coached by more than a last drive at the end of the game. My point is, we still have a long way to go. We are moving in the right direction.

[fanof71]

I have a hard time blaming fans. It's not the fans fault the program has been dormant for most of it's life, and when a rise in energy and potential happened under a previous coach, it faltered badly and took all the air out of the program.
The fan wave of enthusiasm is always behind the curve, slow to rise, slow to fall. The whole country had the most difficult football season last year, probably ever, from a managing standpoint. Yet, UL flourished competitively under those conditions because we were given the opportunity and had the right pieces in place to actually capitalize on it.
The stadium is part of the problem, from a fan perspective, and thankfully that is slowly being taken care of. The sustainability of the program, even after Napier decides to leave (Hope he stays many more years). Is the success we are having a fluke, can it be maintained? The last thing I see is the home opponents. It's not enticing at all from an interest point of view. You know what happens at many P5's when a nobody team comes to play, they don't sell out, they have many empty seats. The schedule is a huge part of people wanting to go. It's not just that we have an awesome team. Not everyone thinks like "hey we need to support them even if it's not entertaining". People want excitement. There is not a magic solution, it all has to gradually improve, and along with it, the fan support will improve. This team still has to win a Championship, this team still has to learn how to beat teams that are not as talented or well coached by more than a last drive at the end of the game. My point is, we still have a long way to go. We are moving in the right direction.

I think we would all be happy with a 75% full stadium. As far as opponents, that's another empty excuses...how long was Nebraska's home sell out streak? I'm sure every year they played several cream puffs at home...Honestly, it's never about how you win, but how many you win.

[CrazyCajun]

I think we would all be happy with a 75% full stadium. As far as opponents, that's another empty excuses...how long was Nebraska's home sell out streak? I'm sure every year they played several cream puffs at home...Honestly, it's never about how you win, but how many you win.

They have 5 national titles and are the only FBS team in the state of Nebraska

[fanof71]

They have 5 national titles and are the only FBS team in the state of Nebraska

Not recently....havent been relevant in a long time. Yet husker nation shows up...

[ULGrad@HOU]

They have 5 national titles and are the only FBS team in the state of Nebraska

Exactly, not every program can be compared to. Many have a great history going back 60-100 years. They have done already what we are just beginning to do. They have generations of family's supporting. It's just not the same. Apples and oranges.

[LaCajunsFan]

That's on my wish list

Mine as well.