How will UK decide on Football Attendance?

[Terry Blue]

We don't know yet, but how do you think UK decides who and how many will be allowed to come to games to start season

[ETWNAPPEL]

Probably only the “Real Fans” will be allowed.

[Terry Blue]

As far as UK football fans are concerned, that would be alot

[Darrell KSR]

Are we assuming that limited attendance will be in play?

That's what I would guess, but I'm just not sure that in May, I'm ready to accept anything as what they're going to do.

And what do I mean by "limited attendance?" I have no idea, really.

Are we talking, maybe, 10,000 fans in the stands? Is that what you guys think, or something else?

Great question, Terry....I'd love to see what you guys think

a) How many fans will be allowed--from full attendance, to 0 attendance. I assume something between those two extremes, but just a guess.

b) After deciding how many fans, how in the world will they be determined? I'd guess the biggest donors somehow will be benefitted, as usual, but would they be the only ones?

How about students?

How about the "regular" season ticket holder?

I have more questions and no answers.

[MickintheHam]

Consensus of many ADs is range of 18% to 23% of capacity. That would exclude suites. As I posted earlier there will likely be family groups that can sit together. IDs required for entry. That will eliminate Mitch’s authorized resale partners. I think at CWs you can expect 15k other than suites. As soon as Mitch gets back from the casino we may know who gets in. Some tix will have to go to visitors.

[Terry Blue]

I think it will be around a third of capacity or for us, 20k, discounting suites. That's what I saw a couple of prominent AD's say. As far as who gets in: Would imagine regular student allotment, families of staff and players, recruits, visitors minimal allotment, then some formula of donors, long time season ticket holders, season ticket holders, etc

[MickintheHam]

Probably only the “Real Fans” will be allowed.

It certainly won’t be you then!

[kingcat]

Well one sits within a foot of the next person. And Im sure to have the six foot cushion (probably every fourth seat) will require a good bit of overkill. People are still going to be falling over each other to get to the head

I don't think over 15% capacity and given all the other factors like concession and the use of other facilities I'd honestly be inclined to say as little as 10% capacity. I cant see how they can account for family units when assigning seats.

I suppose an advance ticket sales for multiple family units, and then following it up with individual ticket sales might work in some format. Seems a bit like an "awe screw it" proposition though.

[ETWNAPPEL]

It certainly won’t be you then!

As always, you and Terry agree!

[MickintheHam]

As always, you and Terry agree!

It must be completely obvious to anyone!

[Terry Blue]

Mick and I are birds of a feather, ha.

[CitizenBBN]

I'm just curious if they give any of the money back. if they go with some rotating attendance where you get to go to say 2 games instead of 6, I would hope they refund a lot of ticket and K fund money.

[Terry Blue]

Was wondering about that myself, would have to be refund or more probable credit on next season. Friend of mine claims info on team coming back, says will be done in 30% increments?

[Dokker]

Hate to break it to everyone, but Beshear's press conference from a few days ago has me pretty depressed about fall sports.

First off, commented on contact sport practices through summer being individual workouts only, not contact. No scrimmages. Granted, this was "youth sports", but another comment he made said his understanding of the SEC opening up would be for individual workouts and they hadn't discussed it with him.

Also said he didn't see any fans in the stands. Not 20,000, not 30,000.

You can play the audio at the end of the article: https://www.yoursportsedge.com/2020/...f-fall-sports/

[Terry Blue]

No way Prince Andy will stand in the way of UK football, if rest of SEC on board

[Catonahottinroof]

If you wonder how it happen with tickets, just follow the money....

[MickintheHam]

Hate to break it to everyone, but Beshear's press conference from a few days ago has me pretty depressed about fall sports.

First off, commented on contact sport practices through summer being individual workouts only, not contact. No scrimmages. Granted, this was "youth sports", but another comment he made said his understanding of the SEC opening up would be for individual workouts and they hadn't discussed it with him.

Also said he didn't see any fans in the stands. Not 20,000, not 30,000.

You can play the audio at the end of the article: https://www.yoursportsedge.com/2020/...f-fall-sports/

There is no basis for the rules Prince Andy is making. He is just flailing away. He’s on thin ice and the summer heat is here.

[Doc]

As always, you and Terry agree!

Ever seen the two in the same room at the same time??? Makes you wonder.......

[Doc]

I really feel sorry for those of you living in KY. Up here and shocked at how invasive it is. Makes me glad I am a Floridian. Can't have a funeral, or even a memorial service, unless it is under 10...or 11 if you include the deceased. And they actively encourage people to report their neighbors for gathering of > 10.

[CitizenBBN]

I really feel sorry for those of you living in KY. Up here and shocked at how invasive it is. Makes me glad I am a Floridian. Can't have a funeral, or even a memorial service, unless it is under 10...or 11 if you include the deceased. And they actively encourage people to report their neighbors for gathering of > 10.

Well, since this already got to the Barber Shop I'll comment that the tide of opinion is turning against him.

When no one knew what we were up against it was better safe than sorry, but as the numbers come in and this looks bad but not apocalyptic, and as time progresses with people locked down, it seems more and more want to reopen faster than our Governor.

He's been happy being a national media darling, but people are getting fed up with not having funerals, weddings or their hair done. thats' why he moved his schedule up ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Some of the rules were always capricious. Why did parks close? Campsites? Camping is a pretty socially distanced activity by its nature, so is walking in a an open air park.

Why are restaurants at 33% of capacity (a very low number versus some going to 50%) but bars are still 100% shuttered?

He announced we can resume auctions, but of course with all the distancing requirements it's completely untenable to do so. I'd like to see an auction with 100 people who you all get to stand 6' from each other, indoors or outdoors. So it was a meaningless gesture.

Politically if the SEC and other leagues allow football at reduced capacity and he stops it in Ky he'll get crucified. I think politically he's smarter than that, so he won't like it but he'll probably relent.

[CitizenBBN]

Essentially this is a very conservative state that ended up with a fairly liberal Governor b/c the GOP candidate was generally unlikable and the teachers came for him with both barrels, and he still almost won.

So Andy doesn't have a very strong base of support, and he knows it. If he keeps this up it will hurt him. He knows this state voted for Trump by 30 points, folks here don't much like being told what they can't do by the government.

They were OK with it to start, but in this ever fluid virus situation he has to respond to the voters now that the new has worn off. He's doing that, but not as fast as many, maybe most, would like.

[MickintheHam]

Beshear is an Idiot. He has rules in place for which there is no basis, scientific or otherwise.

[CitizenBBN]

I never did understand why you closed golf courses, lakes, etc. They are almost naturally distanced to small groups. I think it was more about "these things are optional, so even a tiny risk is too much to justify" logic, which is nonsense.

Total shutdowns are untenable, and with respect to puma I really don't even think a 30 day, all out lockdown would work, just delay the inevitable. A balanced approach seems to be working, and right now Kentucky is being a little too strict based on how other states are performing.

[MickintheHam]

I never did understand why you closed golf courses, lakes, etc. They are almost naturally distanced to small groups. I think it was more about "these things are optional, so even a tiny risk is too much to justify" logic, which is nonsense.

Total shutdowns are untenable, and with respect to puma I really don't even think a 30 day, all out lockdown would work, just delay the inevitable. A balanced approach seems to be working, and right now Kentucky is being a little too strict based on how other states are performing.

A little????

[MickintheHam]

Steelers announced a plan for 50% capacity. That will still dwarf any Bengals crowd of the last 5 years.