Increasing JAR Attendance/Engaging the Fans

[LZIp]

12 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

Forgive my potential ignorance but is FY2025 for Universities the calendar year or the academic year?

More in line with academic year than calendar year, though it may not exactly match up. Just their reporting period. Since this is FY25, it would have been based off of the season we played Arizona and not this most recent season.

Edited May 3 by LZIp

[kreed5120]

3 minutes ago, LZIp said:

More in line with academic year than calendar year, though it may not exactly match up. Just their reporting period. Since this is FY25, it would have been based off of the season we played Arizona and not this most recent season.

 

Yes, these type of numbers are almost always announced 1 year in arrears, which can make them confusing. This is further backed by the fact you see Miami so far down the list. One would have to think they would be near or at the top if we were looking at the most recent season numbers since they sold out half their games at Millett.

[Let'sGoZips94]

25 minutes ago, LZIp said:

More in line with academic year than calendar year, though it may not exactly match up. Just their reporting period. Since this is FY25, it would have been based off of the season we played Arizona and not this most recent season.

 

19 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Yes, these type of numbers are almost always announced 1 year in arrears, which can make them confusing. This is further backed by the fact you see Miami so far down the list. One would have to think they would be near or at the top if we were looking at the most recent season numbers since they sold out half their games at Millett.

 

Thank you both. Miami OH is why I asked. Their attendance didn't really solidify itself until MAC season, so I wasn't sure if it included the first half of last year, too.

 

Akron being $100k better than Kent is really something else. 

[zippy5]

Yeah, academic year 26 isn't over until 6/30 so there wouldn't be any reporting on that yet 

[ZippyRulz]

On 2/7/2026 at 10:24 AM, ZipsFan31 said:

From an enjoyment perspective I say this every season. They need better concession options. And get new seats for the lower bowl. The chairs are old and falling apart. 
 

from a promo perspective they have done decent. The mascot day was a huge hit and this is 2nd straight year giving away a jersey! 
 

I would love to see a top tier talent for halftime. Such as Red panda. And then one more major promo that draws families. Like a bounce houses on the end zones. 

 

If not Red Panda, how about :

 

 

[Let'sGoZips94]

Basketball golf outing set for September 21st at Lake Forest Country Club.

 

$150 individual, $600 foursome. 

 

Looking forward to this!

[kreed5120]

I saw this event shared yesterday. I'll unfortunately have to sit it out this year as I'm getting married on 9/19. I hope to participate in future years and am looking forward to hearing how it goes.

[exit322]

55 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

I saw this event shared yesterday. I'll unfortunately have to sit it out this year as I'm getting married on 9/19. I hope to participate in future years and am looking forward to hearing how it goes.

Congratulations!

[kreed5120]

56 minutes ago, exit322 said:

Congratulations!

Thank you!

[72 Roo]

I question any Zip fan who is skipping a key Zip event like a golf outing for a meager excuse like his wedding. It seems Kreed has had his head turned by a subversive KSU spy masquerading as a love interest. Be very careful my friend. We would hate to lose you to the dark side. May the Zippy be with you.

[HoopsFan03]

If anyone needs an extra golfer. I'm an 8 index. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

6 hours ago, kreed5120 said:

I saw this event shared yesterday. I'll unfortunately have to sit it out this year as I'm getting married on 9/19. I hope to participate in future years and am looking forward to hearing how it goes.

 

If your hope is to play golf more in future years, don't get married. 

 

I'm kidding (sorta). Just get a simulator (trust me).

 

Early congratulations on the wedding!

[Let'sGoZips94]

22 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

If anyone needs an extra golfer. I'm an 8 index. 

 

You'll be an asset to any of the teams as I believe it's a scramble.

[kreed5120]

1 hour ago, 72 Roo said:

It seems Kreed has had his head turned by a subversive KSU spy masquerading as a love interest. Be very careful my friend. We would hate to lose you to the dark side. May the Zippy be with you.

 

Well, she's actually a Redhawk alumni. Nobody is perfect.