ISU Football Expectations: The Fans

[ISpyCy]

In response to the thread regarding our expectations for ISU FB in terms of wins and losses, I wanted to take it a little further and ask what your expectations of the fans would be. Obviously we want nothing short of full support, membership in various ISU clubs, continued strong attendance in the stadium and maybe a new tradition or two started, but let's get all corners covered here.

I think this is a reat opportunity to outline what we're looking for in the long term, since Athletics has given us theirs.

[SimpsonCyclone]

I really like what you did here. Fans are continually wanting commitment from coaches, players, and recruits but us as fans need to continue to show our commitment. ALL IN needs to be a way of life for everyone in CycloneNation. 50,000+ fans in the stadium needs to continue to be the norm! We are also a huge part in this whole "changing of the culture" and I hope we can keep it up!

Go State

[bosco]

Definitely a two way street here. If fans expectations are being met then the stadium needs to be sold out for every game and the Gridiron Club needs more members.

[CloneSolo]

Definitely a two way street here. If fans expectations are being met then the stadium needs to be sold out for every game and the Gridiron Club needs more members.

Very spot on. I made the commitment to be a member of both the Cyclone Club and Gridiron Club this year. Now I am not a high level sponsor of either, but I figured I needed to start somewhere. All in can mean a lot of different things, and I know this is opening up some comments on financial constraints. With that said, to be a lower sponsor of each club is near $100/year which I think is completely accomplishable by the majority of Cyclone fans.

[dualthreat]

Agree with everything so far. Also, simply having a positive attitude and being optimistic goes a long way. No more "we are Iowa state"

[bosco]

Definitely a two way street here. If fans expectations are being met then the stadium needs to be sold out for every game and the Gridiron Club needs more members.

Very spot on. I made the commitment to be a member of
both the Cyclone Club and Gridiron Club this year. Now I am not a high level sponsor of either, but I figured I needed to start somewhere. All in can mean a lot of different things, and I know this is opening up some comments on financial constraints. With that said, to be a lower sponsor of each club is near $100/year which I think is completely accomplishable by the majority of Cyclone fans.

Think about it this way. There are roughly 30k season ticket holders. If half of those were CGC members then that would be an extra $1.5 million just for the football program a year. Which covers the increase pay to the coaching staff.

[ISUAgronomist]

No more "we are Iowa state"

This for sure needs to end. I want to cocock anyone that still uses that damn phrase in a negative way.

[ISUAgronomist]

Think about it this way. There are roughly 30k season ticket holders. If half of those were CGC members then that would be an extra $1.5 million just for the football program a year. Which covers the increase pay to the coaching staff.

Over 37K season tickets (37,446 in September).

[WhatchaGonnaDo]

In response to the thread regarding our expectations for ISU FB in terms of wins and losses, I wanted to take it a little further and ask what your expectations of the fans would be. Obviously we want nothing short of full support, membership in various ISU clubs, continued strong attendance in the stadium and maybe a new tradition or two started, but let's get all corners covered here.

I think this is a reat opportunity to outline what we're looking for in the long term, since Athletics has given us theirs.

Great post.

With my parents being originally from Wisconsin, I grew up a badger fan through the Alvarez coaching era (over time I grew to be a Clone, though ). We're definitely a step above where UW was when he took over, but it would be awesome to see that kind of transformation under CPR as well. Multiple stadium upgrades, BCS games, Heisman winners and contenders. That would be awesome to see

[theyork]

This for sure needs to end. I want to cocock anyone that still uses that damn phrase in a negative way.

what exactly does it mean to "cocock" someone? is this suitable for a public message board?

[ISUAgronomist]

what exactly does it mean to "cocock" someone? is this suitable for a public message board?

Really?

Urban Dictionary: cocock

[acgclone]

I agree with the sentiment. JP and the ISU athletic department have made a commitment to become a "big boy" football program.

We as fans also have a responsibility to be "big boy" supporters. What does that mean? Obviously it means something a little different to everyone, depending on age, household income, where you reside, etc.

Almost everyone on this board and throughout the Cyclone fan base can do a little more than they have in the past. Joining the Cyclone Club or Gridiron Club (or increasing your support level a little) would be a good start. For out state residents, if you go back for 1 game every 2-3 years, maybe try to get back once/year. If you live in Iowa and normally attend 3-4 games each year, maybe you get season tickets, etc.

[isufan]

I fully expect that ISU sells 40,000 season tickets next year

[CYVADER]

acgclone nailed it. everyone is doing something already be it Tix, donations, buying clone gear, etc. time to step it up. if ur donating, donate more. if ur buying Tix buy season Tix or add a donation on top. I'm gonna b upping donation substantially for me and also buying season Tix even tho I may only attend 3-4 games a yr. hope majority is on board!

[kingcy]

I want a program that builds on past success. I want a coach whos program doesnt go all to hell after the gets a raise and extension. We need to keep updating facalities and keep JP on board. We have the coaches to move foward it is time we get the big time donars to make that move faster.