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Re: Building a fan base
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2013 1:35 pm
by birddogger
Kudos, jpe747. A great gesture!
I hope that the university is able to come through for your group.
Re: Building a fan base
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 10:24 am
by redpony
jpe747- Thanks for putting this together. We obviously need more fans with creative ideas like yours. You never know which of those students will decide that SMU is where he wants to go and will become an avid fan.
Re: Building a fan base
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:04 pm
by redpony
jpe747- curious how many kids showed up. What were their impressions of the game? IMO-there were some good 'life lessons' to be learned from that game.
Re: Building a fan base
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:27 am
by slapon
It would have been nice if the children could have been provided an opportunity to be personally introduced to the football team prior to the game, so long as it did not interfere with team's game day preparations. It actually could provide the team additional motivation to play better knowing that they have young fans in the stands to cheer them on.
Re: Building a fan base
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:37 am
by redpony
Not sure a 'pre-game' meeting would work as it might affect the team being totally focused on the game. However, maybe having the kids lined up greeting the team as they come out of the tunnel might work and would certainly be exciting for the kids.
Re: Building a fan base
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:20 am
by PonyKai
We've been targeting kids for 25 years. They've all grown up. Our stadium is still empty. Next idea.