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RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - French Rage - 09-16-2018

(09-16-2018, 01:13 PM)BostonCard Wrote:
(09-15-2018, 11:31 PM)Phogge Wrote: There were about 22 people left in the Stadium at the end of the Wazzu game in 2006. Think that was the date. That was the game when the Cougs made about 20 sacks including 5 or 6 by one of the DE’s

Was that the game played in torrential rain? I vaguely remember one game during the Dark Ages that was played in a downpour, and the number of fans in the stands could have been counted on two hands.

BC

I think you're thinking of 2008, which we actually won 58-0 on the back of a bazillion turnovers and which rained solidly the whole time. In 2006, I recall the weather being clear, but I remember that game because we were outgained like 160-2 in the first quarter but were only losing 0-2 thanks to a bunch of Wazzou turnovers.

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - TooMuchTV - 09-16-2018

(09-15-2018, 05:38 PM)Ronnietrader Wrote: I was at the game right after the earthquake against Utah. To make things worse, it was raining hard early. If I recall, announced attendance was 12K which was supposedly the smallest since they built the stadium.

I was there as well, watching while holding an umbrella, at least early in the game. Watched the 49ers play the next day too.

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - cctop - 09-17-2018

(09-16-2018, 10:45 PM)TooMuchTV Wrote:
(09-15-2018, 05:38 PM)Ronnietrader Wrote: I was at the game right after the earthquake against Utah. To make things worse, it was raining hard early. If I recall, announced attendance was 12K which was supposedly the smallest since they built the stadium.
I was there as well, watching while holding an umbrella, at least early in the game.

Me too! I recall a distinct blend of masochism and pride about staying to the end of that one, kind of like from the old Croix de Candlestick pins that got handed out to Giants fans who stayed til the end of extra-inning night games.

My faulty memory had us playing Oregon State that day. It makes more sense that it was a (then) non-conference foe. I had also forgotten that in addition to the rainstorm we were 1-5 at that point, and the loss knocked us out of bowl eligibility.

Per Wikipedia the announced attendance was 15,000 but I recall thinking it was about 9,000 actual butts in seats, a far cry from 86,000 people for No. 1 Notre Dame two weeks earlier.

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - Papa John - 09-17-2018

Going back to the three-home-games-before-students-arrive complaint, here's the outlook for future seasons:

2019
August 31 at home vs. Northwestern
September 7 open, but likely at USC?
September 14 at UCF
September 21, likely orientation weekend so many students are on campus.
Likely schedule: One home, two away

2020
September 5 at home vs. William & Mary (will actual attendance top 10,000?)
September 12 open, but likely at home vs USC?
September 19 open, but likely a conference game away?
Likely schedule: Two home, one away

2021
September 4 at Kansas State
September 11, but likely at USC?
September 18 at Vanderbilt
Likely schedule: Three away (!)

2022
Other than an early/mid-September game at home vs USC, I have no idea

2023
Other than an early/mid-September game at USC, I have no idea

2024
August 31 at home vs TCU
September 7 at home vs Vanderbilt
September 14 open, but likely at home vs USC?
Likely schedule: Three home

So it seems that the rash of early home games is an even-year thing unless the Notre Dame/USC issue is addressed some other way. Also, 2024 could be one heck of non-conference schedule. All Power 5 plus Notre Dame!

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - CTcard - 09-17-2018

(09-16-2018, 10:09 PM)Phogge Wrote: There were two other horrible offensive performances and both came against Arizona. The Desert Swarm overwhelmed Walsh II in ‘92 and there was the Oasisi pick 6 game during Buddy/Walt years.

The Osaisai interception game was 2006, the final year of Wlat.
Stanford managed 52 yards of total offense on the day, at home. The worst performance in the entire history of the program (well, since such info was kept) by well over a factor of two.

That awfulness should be remembered by all if only to further appreciate what we have now.

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - Hank 91 - 09-17-2018

I remember that Earthquake game. I was a junior, and even though I tried my best, I couldn't get any friends to go, so I went alone. The only reason -- precisely because it was going to be raining. I felt like I needed that badge of honor. As some have said, it was a small crowd and a dismal game, even aside from the rain. I remember the biggest cheer all day came in the second half when the sun peeked out from behind the clouds. Sadly, that lasted only a minute or two.

And by the way -- William & Mary? Seriously?

I - Orange Mark - 09-17-2018

The following hot-take comes from a fan who's attended games regularly since 1985.

I've traveled from near (up Foothill Expressway) and far (Syracuse, Visalia, Santa Barbara Sacramento) to support the Card.

I was amazed when 33,000 season tickets were sold in 2013 (https://www.stanforddaily.com/2013/07/25/football-season-tickets-sold-out-new-system-in-for-single-game-sales/).

But with that in mind, let's talk Stanford Stadium attendance since 2014.

If the ratio of empty seats to unprecedented on-field success is the metric...

Stanford football doesn't have the worst fanbase in the Pac-12.

Stanford football has the worst fanbase of any team in the Power 5.

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - Snorlax94 - 09-18-2018

Thoughts on why ticket sales have been dropping since the season tickets sellout of 2013?

I assume the first Rose Bowl victory in many decades had something to do with it. Andrew luck was gone, So it seems a little weird to me that it peaked in 2013. Why not 2011?

One theory: does the success of other teams in the bay area sap support from college football teams. The 49ers had a little run briefly. But look at the Giants. And look at Golden State. I think it’s clear that the hottest ticket in town is for the Warriprs. Maybe there’s only so much support in a given town, and it tends to go toward whichever team has the most success at that time.

Another theory: Support peaked in 2013, right after the first Rose Bowl win in a long time. Maybe to casual fans, 2013 seemed like the run of success would be short-lived, and a unique opportunity to support Stanford during a strong run. Maybe Sanford’s own amazingly consistent success is hurting its attendance. Maybe people feel like, Stanford wins the pac 12 almost every year, so why watch them this year? I keep telling my friends, this great run can’t last forever, so get your butts in the stadium and enjoy it while you can.

Thoughts on why ticket sales have been dropping since the season tickets sellout of 2013?

I assume the first Rose Bowl victory in many decades had something to do with it. Andrew luck was gone, So it seems a little weird to me that it peaked in 2013. Why not 2011?

One theory: does the success of other teams in the bay area sap support from college football teams. The 49ers had a little run briefly. But look at the Giants. And look at Golden State. I think it’s clear that the hottest ticket in town is for the Warriprs. Maybe there’s only so much support in a given town, and it tends to go toward whichever team has the most success at that time.

Another theory: Support peaked in 2013, right after the first Rose Bowl win in a long time. Maybe to casual fans, 2013 seemed like the run of success would be short-lived, and a unique opportunity to support Stanford during a strong run. Maybe Sanford’s own amazingly consistent success is hurting its attendance. Maybe people feel like, Stanford wins the pac 12 almost every year, so why watch them this year? I keep telling my friends, this great run can’t last forever, so get your butts in the stadium and enjoy it while you can.

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - Mick - 09-18-2018

Can't recall where I read it, but I read that the 49ers and the Cardinal have an inverse relationship with respect to ticket sales. But more to the point is that Stanford is a "national" university and ticket sales rest on local interest. A lot of the old fans can't make it to the games or support other interests.

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - stupac2 - 09-18-2018

(09-18-2018, 04:23 AM)Mick Wrote: Can't recall where I read it, but I read that the 49ers and the Cardinal have an inverse relationship with respect to ticket sales. But more to the point is that Stanford is a "national" university and ticket sales rest on local interest. A lot of the old fans can't make it to the games or support other interests.

IIRC Stanford has ~200k living alumni, meaning we'd need 1/4 of them to fill our stadium. It's just not realistic. The stands are going to be pretty empty unless we can draw in locals, which we apparently can't. But I don't know why that's a reflection on us rather than the bay area at large not being interested in college sports.

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - BobK - 09-18-2018

We have sold about 40K tix for an average each game. Far more to locals than alums. Just a point about sales not butts in the seats

RE: Worst attended Stanford football game? - CowboyIndian - 09-18-2018

I come down for 2-3 games a year and, lately, the best part is hanging out with old friends in the tailgate areas. The in-stadium experience is hideous. A lot of it is not Stanford's fault...unless you blame them for signing a TV contract that allows for rush hour kickoffs, games that end at midnight and 5-10-minute intervals between possession changes, killing any momentum or continuity. But I do blame Stanford for the incessant and annoying time-filling with dumbass commentary and interviews that no one can hear...or wants to. Unfortunately, it's a lot better football experience on TV.