As I understand the NCAA gets all the ticket revenue. So if LBSU added temp seats they would have to absorb the cost and get no additional revenue. Yes there is a resale market this year but the tickets are still easier to get than in 19 when Hawaii was also in the tourney. I swear during 19 you basically had to be a season ticket holder to get tickets. This years tickets were on sale to the public for about a month before they sold out. The venue is not nearly as full as it was in 19 (that was basically a sellout- I am talking abt ppl actually going to the event- for both the semi's and finals). Also keep in mind if LBSU would have lost last night the finals tickets would be under face value on the secondary market and the venue would be half full tomorrow.
I don't think the seating capacity hurts LBSU bid to host in the future. I mean so far I am sure the NCAA is thrilled with 19 and 24 attendance wise. Plus on the "growing the sport" aspect in many ways it is better to have a full Mid compared to a half full Pauly Pavilion. It looks more impressive on tv and many casual fans will only watch the finals and not a single other second of college men's volleyball during the year.
No reentry. I get that is annoying. I get a stamp seems like a simple solution. And yes like you said that might have actually increased attendance for both games as people could take a break between the games. At the very least they could have roped off a section outside (ie maybe just the area right outside the exit doors but before you walk down the stairs) so people could at least get some fresh air.
PA- year I liked the guy we had 10 years ago better. The "hype" up the crowd guy might work better in NBA games or heck even college games when there are a lot more students there (really wasn't that many students today as I sure the NCAA want's the most money possible) but was pretty terrible yesterday.
food- yes it is crazy we would run out. I mean unless the NCAA keeps all that profit also lol. But assuming that is not the case there is no reason to run out. The second LBSU was a lock to make the tourney everyone knew the attendance would be pretty good.
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