Plus it was the third time this season with back-to-back games, which really takes a toll on us working folks - we decided before the season even started to skip that game - it gives us an oppotunity to give two pairs of tickets to family members so they took neices and nephews that don't usually get to see the Gators play in person to the game. I listened to the game on the radio while I was out getting some much neglected work done and I'm enjoying the replay this morning!
----- Original Message ----- From: Helen Huntley To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Fair weather Since they instituted a November cupcake game, we usually have sold or given away our tickets to that game, which we did again this year. It has always irked me that the athletic department used the opportunity provided by a 12th game as a flat-out grab for money instead of using it as an opportunity to schedule a home-and-home with a legitimate team. I suppose we should be grateful this year there was a cupcake on the schedule so the Gators could post a win. If the FSU game were at home this year, I'd be there for sure. I dislike the noon games as well. I am not sure that the Gators have a choice regarding the scheduling when the game will be on TV. However, I don't know why yesterday's game couldn't have been at 3:30 or 4, which would have been more comfortable for the fans. Maybe they assumed it would be cold since it's November. I also dislike driving to Gainesville three weekends in a row, which happens in September in odd-numbered years. No way are we giving up our season tickets. However, we will have four seats available next year for Alabama Birmingham (Sept. 10) and Furman (Nov. 19), so let me know if you are interested. I'll be waiting for the flood of emails :) Helen On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 8:44 PM, jfranl <[email protected]> wrote: I have season tickets and I gave mine away today for a number of reasons. This is the 3rd game at noon or around noon and I am tired of that. I am beginning to feel like the Athletic Dept is taking advantage of the fans and it seems that it is always about money and not about the fans that actually attend the games. I have been a season ticket holder since the 1970s and I support the team and do not boo or say many discouraging words during the game; however, I do voice my opinion when they are not playing up to their potential, which for this year, it has been many games. I am very discouraged about many aspects this year, like having to buy a special radio that syncs the play by play to what is actually happening, running out of "free" $1 water during the first two games at noon, having the noon games and many other negative things. I feel like I am being gouged and taken advantage of. IMNSHO, they should not be doing this in the face of this tough economy. It makes me want to take my precious, discretionary and dwindling entertainment income and spend it where it is more appreciated. If this makes me a "fair weather fan", then so be it. Fran -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Wanda Barry Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 3:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [gatortalk] Am I at Vandy again? Sad, very sad!!! Doesn't surprise me cause there will always be "fair weather" fans. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: "Gatortalk" <[email protected]>; "Asst. Principal Diane Leinenbach" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 11:28 AM Subject: [gatortalk] Am I at Vandy again? > With the Nat'l Anthem being played 15 minutes before kickoff, the Swamp is > half empty. For those who would argue that it's half full, I would > recommend next year as a time to apply for season tickets. The fans are no > longer here. > When Paula and I arrived at 10 am, I could have literally rolled a bowling > ball from the practice field to the stadium west wall without danger of > hitting anything but curbs. > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > -- > GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! > 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions > 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions > 2008 National Football Champions | > Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel > (1996), > Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- Helen Huntley (727) 823-3801 www.helenhuntley.com -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
