Keep the 7:00 Kick!

[BCPanther]

It's time to move back to all games kicking off at 7:00. The building had a different energy.

Farley also talked all week about loving the late kick.

Move it to 7:00. Leave it at 7:00.

[06panther10]

I like the energy as well, it was electric last night.

However, I absolutely love our 4 PM kicks. Not too early, not too late. Perfect for watching early games, tailgating, and going out after, and watching night games.

[FOTY]

If UNI wasn't dependent on people outside of the Cedar Valley, I would agree with ya. However, it was a really late night for those traveling from Other areas. In addition, it discourages those people from bringing along the next generation of Panther fans. While I enjoy the occasional 7pm kick, I am confident some would reconsider season tix if all games kicked at 7pm.

[Codytwo]

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How was the tailgating situation yesterday?

[FOTY]

There was some, but it was pretty minimal. We were the only vehicles tailgating in the maintenance center grass lot.

[wretched]

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How was the tailgating situation yesterday?

Ive been only to 2 games, SDSU where the tailgating was exceptional and yesterday, so I don't have a lot to compare it to. I thought considering the weather, students being on break, and the late start, the tailgating was real good.

[FOTY]

Good point. With the students gone, it's likely people tailgated closer to the dome, leaving us alone in our normal spot.

[BCPanther]

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If UNI wasn't dependent on people outside of the Cedar Valley, I would agree with ya. However, it was a really late night for those traveling from Other areas. In addition, it discourages those people from bringing along the next generation of Panther fans. While I enjoy the occasional 7pm kick, I am confident some would reconsider season tix if all games kicked at 7pm.

Unfortunately, the numbers don't back that up. 90% of both season ticket holders and PSC members are within an hour's drive of The Dome.

The late kick both creates a better atmosphere in the building and the advantage of making a visiting team sit around in their hotel all day.

[PantherChic]

Sucks for those of us with young kids though. I know- that ticks people off but it's a reality for our fanbase. I know we'd rethink season tickets if it were regularly a 7 pm kick. 6 is better but we like 4.

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[FOTY]

Unfortunately, the numbers don't back that up. 90% of both season ticket holders and PSC members are within an hour's drive of The Dome.



The late kick both creates a better atmosphere in the building and the advantage of making a visiting team sit around in their hotel all day.

I know you are correct on the PSC levels. Hell, with 10,000 alums in Des Moines, we only have 75-100 PSC donors.

Football season ticket holders, on the other hand, are a little more spread out. I've never seen the numbers, but I highly doubt it's 90% or greater.

The other issue is the students. You think they leave come halftime now. Put that halftime at 8:30, and you will have to buy the first round to keep them in the dome.

[UNIdad]

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Love the 7pm kickoff! Allowed me to do the double double. Tailgate in Ames before the 11am kickoff (of which there will be plenty until Iowa State improves) and tailgate in Cedar Falls before the 7pm kickoff. We live in Ames, but still got home shortly after midnight, after staying for the entire game.

We tailgated in the grass field west of the dome. Great spot, especially with the bright lights for a tailgate after dark. Never been there before. It was pretty much us, parked cars, some folks with an enclosed double tent, and the parking guys. We will be back in that spot for some games next year, especially if there are more 7pm games.

[BCPanther]

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I know you are correct on the PSC levels. Hell, with 10,000 alums in Des Moines, we only have 75-100 PSC donors.

Football season ticket holders, on the other hand, are a little more spread out. I've never seen the numbers, but I highly doubt it's 90% or greater.

The other issue is the students. You think they leave come halftime now. Put that halftime at 8:30, and you will have to buy the first round to keep them in the dome.

I've seen the numbers. It's just over 90%.

We aren't keeping students regardless of when we kick. Might as well have the better atmosphere in the building while they're there.

[Panthers to the Bone]

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6pm would be good IMO. Gets kids in bed a little late, but after most club sports events during day. Plenty of tailgating time and those driving 2 hours or less from home are back by midnight for sure (and most by end of 10 o'clock news).

[PanthersKB]

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We aren't keeping students regardless of when we kick. Might as well have the better atmosphere in the building while they're there.

One of the issues with student attendance that is often over-looked is the operating hours of the dining centers. When I was at UNI the dining centers were open from 5-6:45 on Saturdays. If you went to a game at 4pm and wanted to stay for most of it you missed eating dinner, which is a big deal of many students (primarily sophomore and freshmen) at UNI who don't bring up cars. Not many places to grab a quick meal within walking distance from campus either.

A 7pm start might attract more of that "after-dinner" crowd. There will always be conflicts and no start time is perfect.

[UNIdad]

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I knew some students who left last night to go watch the end of the Auburn/Alabama game. Just doesn't make sense to me. There is nothing I would rather do than watch my team win a playoff game . . . and then cheer them for the victory.