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Post by yoteforever on Dec 15, 2019 9:22:18 GMT -6
When we first got snubbed by the NCAA selection committee, and it was announced that we would be playing in the NIVC, I took the stance that other than having our pride damaged, this might be the best thing that happened, drawing a parallel to the women’s basketball run in the WNIT a few years ago. That tournament elevated the status and awareness of our program, which Dawn has taken to new levels, and now the same thing is happening to our volleyball program. I fully expect Leanne to capitalize on this as well. I will bet a dime to a dollar that ticket sales will grow incrementally next year, awareness of success will grow, and we will continue to recruit high level kids for the simple reason it’s fun to win and play in front of loud crowds.
So now Georgia Tech. 2nd place in the ACC. Since October 9th, they went 13-1 against conference opponents. Their only loss was at Pitt, lost 3-2, and Pitt went through the ACC undefeated. They destroyed TCU last night, and the stat that literally jumped out at me was 15 blocks. That’s huge. So what I’m saying is this.....This is one hell of a volleyball team coming to Vermillion Tuesday night to play for the title. I haven’t watched film, but this is in my opinion the best team we have played this year...by far.
Our ladies need to play at an extremely high level ( which I think they will ) and play in front of a loud and riotous crowd. Crowd noise will be a factor. My hope is we can somehow get 2500-3000 people in the SCSC. We have an opportunity in front of us, let’s get this done and support our athletes. HUGE MATCH
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 15, 2019 9:49:06 GMT -6
Well said. I agree that this is a program-elevating opportunity. Really, this whole season and last season has dramatically elevated awareness of our program on a local, regional and national level. I can't wait to see what lies ahead.
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 16, 2019 8:46:25 GMT -6
Attendance records we could break tomorrow:
2401 USD VB All-time high attendance (2016 SCSC inaugural game) 1758 USD VB 2019 Season-high attendance (vs. NDSU) 1520 NIVC all-time record attendance (2018 Championship @ Iowa State) 1315 NIVC 2019 Tourney best attendance (Tulsa @ USD)
current amateur count: 866 pre-sold tickets.
I'll project that to a MINIMUM 1800 attendance, but possibly more, based on projecting a lot more walk-up purchases from "on-the-fence" type Coyote fans that tend to suddenly come out of the woodwork for big games.
My prediction: 2421
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Post by GoYotes on Dec 16, 2019 10:51:31 GMT -6
Would love to see the attendance be greater than 4,201 for the NIVC championship.
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Post by yoteforever on Dec 16, 2019 11:16:39 GMT -6
Would love to see the attendance be greater than 4,201 for the NIVC championship. LOL....I know where you’re going with this. Actually 4103 would do it Great great thought. And goal....lol Kudos to you
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Post by usdtator on Dec 16, 2019 13:47:06 GMT -6
Would love to see the attendance be greater than 4,201 for the NIVC championship. LOL....I know where you’re going with this. Actually 4103 would do it Great great thought. And goal....lol Kudos to you Sorry... I'm a bit slow. What am I missing with the attendance #s you are throwing out there?
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 16, 2019 13:54:43 GMT -6
Here's a very short NIVC promo clip for the event:
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 16, 2019 14:30:29 GMT -6
Players to watch: #17 Julia Bergmann - 6'-5" Freshman OHACC points, kills and aces leader ACC Freshman of the Year ACC First team all-conference #1 Kodie Comby - 6'-1" Senior MB
.433 Hitting% (#5 NCAA) ACC First team all-conference
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 16, 2019 15:41:52 GMT -6
LOL....I know where you’re going with this. Actually 4103 would do it Great great thought. And goal....lol Kudos to you Sorry... I'm a bit slow. What am I missing with the attendance #s you are throwing out there? I have no idea, either. My 2421 was a football score reference..... hmm.
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 16, 2019 15:47:20 GMT -6
Attendance records we could break tomorrow: 2401 USD VB All-time high attendance (2016 SCSC inaugural game) 1758 USD VB 2019 Season-high attendance (vs. NDSU) 1520 NIVC all-time record attendance (2018 Championship @ Iowa State) 1315 NIVC 2019 Tourney best attendance (Tulsa @ USD) current amateur count: 866 pre-sold tickets. I'll project that to a MINIMUM 1800 attendance, but possibly more, based on projecting a lot more walk-up purchases from "on-the-fence" type Coyote fans that tend to suddenly come out of the woodwork for big games. My prediction: 2421 New current pre-sold tickets: 1281! The middle sections are almost completely full. Section 106 released their blocked-off seats at the top, and now those are almost gone, too. I think there is no question we will set NIVC records. The only question now is will we eclipse that SCSC opener, (which was kind-of a fluke, and not related to volleyball anyway)
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Post by flagshipU on Dec 16, 2019 16:30:07 GMT -6
Just bought my tickets and they must be going fast as there aren't many in the middle sections remaining. I hope the place has over 3k in attendance as these ladies deserve it.
On a side note, met a former Creighton VB player today and she mentioned how USD has built something special in Vermillion and how much she enjoyed playing there. Pretty cool to hear from a former opponent.
Go Yotes!
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Post by GoYotes on Dec 16, 2019 17:38:16 GMT -6
LOL....I know where you’re going with this. Actually 4103 would do it Great great thought. And goal....lol Kudos to you Sorry... I'm a bit slow. What am I missing with the attendance #s you are throwing out there? 4,102 was the attendance at the Big Blue Empty for the SDSU - UNI football playoff game the first weekend of December.
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 16, 2019 17:44:26 GMT -6
Sorry... I'm a bit slow. What am I missing with the attendance #s you are throwing out there? 4,102 was the attendance at the Big Blue Empty for the SDSU - UNI football playoff game the first weekend of December. Can't believe I missed that one. I set it up, you knocked it down.
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Post by yoteforever on Dec 16, 2019 19:02:48 GMT -6
Sorry... I'm a bit slow. What am I missing with the attendance #s you are throwing out there? 4,102 was the attendance at the Big Blue Empty for the SDSU - UNI football playoff game the first weekend of December. Ding ding ding Love to out draw their playoff attendance against UNI
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Post by kiyoat on Dec 17, 2019 6:04:04 GMT -6
Fun fact of the day: there are only six D-1 VB teams still playing in the country right now...
And only two of them get to end their season with a win.
What an amazing opportunity they have created for themselves!
Win or lose, what a program-defining run and season!
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