Posted by USF ALUMNA on 11/4/2009, 7:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Athletics Communication is a Joke! FallFest??!!"
Tired Don, FYL has given you the facts that many of us alumni have had to face over the years. Homecoming has not been a big draw and the attendance gets worse every year. The Athletic Hall of Fame dinner does not entice as many people as you would think. I was thinking about the attendees in the past and I don't think I have ever seen more than twenty season ticket holders at the event.
Last year, the teams were honored so we had more people than usual. The event is one of the better ones and it is a shame that more people do not attend.
During Hogan's tenure, they skipped a year and it was not Hogan's decision. It also is not DGM's decision. The Hall of Fame Committee made the decision. The individuals who compose that committee spend a lot of time determining who should be inducted and they deserve our gratitude for their efforts. They evaluate carefully and they consider the attendance, the availability of the inductees and the worthiness of the athletes.
USF and other universities have tried various means to entice people back to their schools. It is not easy. People have numerous obligations and commitments. In some instances, they do not have spouses who support their participation.
If you have any creative ideas to bring alumni back, please contact the Alumni Office and the Alumni Board to share your thoughts.
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