Spring game to be on a Friday evening this year

[nilkin]

OMG, again!

 

[Fryowa]

Saturday afternoons tend to be much better for attendance at college athletic events than Friday nights.

I understand that, but it's basically just a free autograph session for kids (which is a great thing, btw), with a half speed walk-through afterwards set to music on some student's iPod. They don't go by the clock, don't pay real attention to downs, etc. My 9 year old got his picture taken/autograph with King and Wadley last year and it made his life up until that point. Those guys are his heroes and you'll never get that at a game. No way am I going to bitch if they decide to have it on an evening during the week instead of a weekend morning.

It's just a goof off session for kids which is great. I know quite a few people who can't afford to take their whole family to a real game who go in the spring because it's free. If people were forking out money for tickets and expecting a game then I could understand some whining, but not for a free practice.

 

[thetrza]

This is so crazy, so much is changing so fast. Ferentz is really Livin' La Vida Loca!

 

[Hawkfnntn]

I understand that, but it's basically just a free autograph session for kids (which is a great thing, btw), with a half speed walk-through afterwards set to music on some student's iPod. They don't go by the clock, don't pay real attention to downs, etc. My 9 year old got his picture taken/autograph with King and Wadley last year and it made his life up until that point. Those guys are his heroes and you'll never get that at a game. No way am I going to bitch if they decide to have it on an evening during the week instead of a weekend morning.

It's just a goof off session for kids which is great. I know quite a few people who can't afford to take their whole family to a real game who go in the spring because it's free. If people were forking out money for tickets and expecting a game then I could understand some whining, but not for a free practice.

I agree with ya on all this. Plus it's a Friday night where the coaches know where all their players are and they aren't out getting in trouble. Even if it's just one Friday... haha.

 

[hawkeyebob62]

You guys need to chill out; it isn't even a game. It's a practice, ffs. Who gives a shit when they do it?

The whole thing is for kids anyway. An adult bitching about the time/format of the spring game would be the same as a grown man whining that the ball pit isn't regulation size in the McDonald's play area.

I'm envisioning a bunch of 40-somethings who still have their earrings in and wear Tapout shirts.

Instant Classic!

 

[SteveGarvey1]

This is so crazy, so much is changing so fast. Ferentz is really Livin' La Vida Loca!

It is about as risque as Kirk's gonna get.

 

[bigjim]

I am a little surprised the reaction is so negative to this, to the point that I originally thought people were not serious. There is obviously no high school FB in April, so I don't quite understand the "Fridays are for high school FB" argument. I don't know about the scheduling of other spring sports, but I know T&F would be much more likely to have a meet on Saturday than to have one on Friday.

I am mostly indifferent to the change to Friday night, but I could see it resulting in better energy, but maybe being less little-kid friendly.

For those that are against it, I am sure there are others who share your viewpoint out there, so it will be interesting to see how this goes over as a whole. I am sure if they get a lot of negative feedback it will change back next year.

Well said...