[BostonCard]

When Ted Leland was taken to task about reducing the size of the stadium, he showed options of temporary stands put up around the end zones up on the upper level.  I believe the estimate was 6-12K seats if needed.  Bowlsby also mentioned this option as we started become a strong program and attendance grew.  I too, thought that we might put the seats in for the final three games of last season...and ideally the Pac 12 championship, but I now think it would only happen in an odd year where we are undefeated and there is strong community demand.    The ticket office and AD are already using dynamic pricing where they can and that will become the norm as more data is gathered on our fan base.    As for building more permanent spots, I would see more suites being installed as a more likely option.

Speaking of ticket prices... Shortly after I moved back to Northern California Stanford started offering a family-pass; 4 tickets (two adults, two children) general admission end zone seats (for all games excluding Cal in odd years) for a shade over $110.  It was perfect for me, since with kids soccer and other obligations, the kids could come when they could and I wouldn't feel bad if they missed a game.  The renewal is now for $396 + $25 processing fees.  I really want to renew, but the economics are no longer clear cut, especially now with the new Pac-12 contract and more weekday/evening games.  I think last year, my kids were able to go to two of the six games.

Oh well, this is the college football version of a first world problem.

BC

[BostonCard]

When Ted Leland was taken to task about reducing the size of the stadium, he showed options of temporary stands put up around the end zones up on the upper level.  I believe the estimate was 6-12K seats if needed.  Bowlsby also mentioned this option as we started become a strong program and attendance grew.  I too, thought that we might put the seats in for the final three games of last season...and ideally the Pac 12 championship, but I now think it would only happen in an odd year where we are undefeated and there is strong community demand.    The ticket office and AD are already using dynamic pricing where they can and that will become the norm as more data is gathered on our fan base.    As for building more permanent spots, I would see more suites being installed as a more likely option.

Speaking of ticket prices... Shortly after I moved back to Northern California Stanford started offering a family-pass; 4 tickets (two adults, two children) general admission end zone seats (for all games excluding Cal in odd years) for a shade over $110.  It was perfect for me, since with kids soccer and other obligations, the kids could come when they could and I wouldn't feel bad if they missed a game.  The renewal is now for $396 + $25 processing fees.  I really want to renew, but the economics are no longer clear cut, especially now with the new Pac-12 contract and more weekday/evening games.  I think last year, my kids were able to go to two of the six games.

Oh well, this is the college football version of a first world problem.

BC