I really haven't posted in this thread at all. There was a time when I do pretty much anything to see the Bison in the playoffs (even though I coach HS basketball) Now I find it very difficult to convince myself to drive across the whole state to see us play San Diego, Colgate, Nicholls (who was actually better than I thought), ISUr, Wofford, etc. that we see in the opening rounds. Call me a bandwagon fan, I guess, Ive had season tickets since 2007. Bison Fatigue is a very real thing for me. There are only a few teams that I feel are worth my time and money to travel and go see. I cant believe I'm on Lakes' side of an argument but I am.
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Lakesbison may be an idiot, but in the end he's our idiot.
Can we pretend that Jose Mohler passes are like shooting stars, cuz I would wish for a new O coordinator.
I'm similar. Now I'm choosing my kids activities over the playoff games.
However, I'm also of the belief that a MAC type conference will not generate anymore interest that what the Bison currently face. Most of those teams don't make me want to drive 200 each way anymore than any MVFC team.
Maybe the waiting list wasn't as big as some believe, but it likely was several thousand. Those fans got tired of trying to find 3 or 4 seats together, got tired of buying standing room, and don't care to pay $50 for each seat. They just gave up and likely don't look for tickets every game. Plus the games are on TV every week for locals and those in ND and western MN. The inability to expand the dome and have some cheap seats along with FCS boredom has some effect on Bison fatigue.
I ask this in all seriousness, I really do. I'm actually fascinated by this for some reason...in some ways I have what you would call "Patriot Fatigue." Grew up watching the Pats in the 70s, so the Brady/Belichick era seems like a dream in many ways....but I have to say it's starting to get a little boring/passe...I'd almost rather root for a Sullivan-owned Pats team, warts and all, as it was at least more interesting in a bizarre way than year after year of 12-4 and Super Bowls.
Are many of you bored with FCS titles year after year? If not, how many more would it take....if any?
Sell beer for the younger of age people. Sell some wine and some other spirits for the older folks. Hot chocolate for the young ones of course. Maybe throw in some raffles at the games for Frisco tickets or a Vegas trip. For the love of god get some younger kids to the games and involved.
Run the damn ball!! PRO FBS
People make the argument that they would rather have the Bison play for titles vs. a bowl game. Is that still true? I don't know.
All I know is that we are seriously considering getting rid of our season tickets. We haven't had them very long (2008) but I would rather spend the money going to Oregon next year and watching them play the ducks and then fly the whole family to Texas if we play in the championship. Will I still contribute to Team Makers and go tailgating. Yes, for sure.