I usually do not take the time to write about things such as sports on this blog just because that is not the aim or purpose for the blog. There are people out there smarter than me about sports and the issues surrounding sports, so I try not stick my nose in places I know it has no place.
With that said, there has been a recent development in the University of Georgia’s distribution of student tickets for football season that I have to comment on for my own sanity and the sake of getting the idea out of my head.
The Background
For those unaware, the University of Georgia’s Athletic Board met Thursday, May 24th, to discuss new athletic renovations, finances and other issues concerning the athletic department. One of those other issues was student turnout to home football games.
President Michael Adams brought up, once again, that students were not holding up their end of the bargain since student attendance has been suffering as of late. I won’t go into all of the details but please read the synopsis of the conversation the board had as it gives a good summary to introduce you to the conversation.
The bottom line is the board is not happy that students are showing up late to games or not at all. This has not only been a problem recently, but, as I have talked to my dad—who graduated from the University of Georgia in 1981—I have found out the problem is more than just a recent one. He said even back then students did not show up or showed up late. It has been a long standing mindset, not just a recent occurrence. Read More
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