Mailbag March 27: Any Word On Season Ticket Count?

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Q: Hey Dez, Love your work. Any word on how the season ticket numbers are looking? I have a feeling they are going to drop this go around. The quality of the product wasn’t that exciting last year (lack of offense), there is still uncertainty with the Big East/ unfamiliarity with new members and after 10 years I think some of the novelty has worn off for some fans I’ve talked to tailgating. I liked the traditions they had since opening the Rent …smoke coming out of the tunnel and the pre-game video of “What Better Place Than Here/What Better Time Than Now”. I miss those, the current pre-game events aren’t as exciting to me personally. I understand the new coach may have wanted to put his mark on the game day experience but I wish they kept those intact. I’m an alum and been a season ticket holder since the second year at the Rent and I’m having a tougher time convincing my wife and friends we sit with to renew this cycle. I hope they draw well but I saw more empty seats last year than I think I ever have – Steve, Plantsville

A: Hey Steve. We normally don’t get the numbers this early and as you know they are difficult to get and have been more difficult to get by the year for any number of reasons. Take your pick and you’re probably right. As a fan who is a season ticket-holder I understand you being worried about others and what they’re going to do and all that but man if your heart -YOUR heart – is into going to the games and following the team, then follow your heart Steve and go to the games, even if you’re the only one there.