Pollard announces plan for 25,000 fans at season opener

[JStanz51]

At least as of Aug. 31, Iowa State plans to still have fans in the stands for the football season opener.



That fact was reiterated on Monday in another letter to fans from Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard when he approximately 25,000 spectators will be allowed into Jack Trice Stadium for the Sept. 12 contest with Louisiana.



Whether or not fans will be allowed into the stadium for any of the remaining games on the schedule, including the team’s home conference opener against Oklahoma on Oct. 5, will be predicated upon how well the mitigation processes are followed and how successful they are during the first game.



“If our mitigation actions are successful, we will allow all season ticket purchasers to attend the Oklahoma game Oct. 3. However, if we determine that mitigation measures were not followed adequately at the first game, we will have no fans at future games (beginning with Oklahoma),” Pollard wrote. “An important factor in the decision to allow fans is...

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[JM4CY]

 

[Sigmapolis]

40.65%

 

[CloneGuy8]

Seems aggressive, however with it being outdoors and having a mask policy, hopefully it will work out well.

 

[ArgentCy]

Does anyone know how many tickets are sold / accounted for? I imagine they are counting on quite a few no shows...

 

[BCoffClone125]

Wow, did not expect that. Looks like they are setting themselves up for blaming fan behavior if they have to reduce or eliminate attendance for future games. Honestly, a smart move.

 

[beentherebefore]

I'm going

 

[beentherebefore]

Looks as though maybe 5,000 season ticket holders opted out. Maybe that is why the 25k number?

 

[Entropy]

 

[Urbandale2013]

I’m curious to see if we have a big group of people opt out now. Think some were waiting to see what would happen.

I’m kind of hoping we see more opt out and get closer to naturally having 25%.

 

[VeloClone]

Does anyone know how many tickets are sold / accounted for? I imagine they are counting on quite a few no shows...

With 30,000 season tickets available and quite a few groups opting out for this year, I imagine that is where the difference is. That would be only 1 in every 6 season ticket holders opting out.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

My 2 cents:

He's VERY clear regarding the consequences. If those of you that are part of the 25K fans in attendance do NOT follow the procedures laid out, there will be NO fans at the Oklahoma game.

This is on YOU, people. Do it right.

 

[Rabbuk]

Just go full capacity 25000 makes it impossible to distance 6 feet anyway

 

[BCClone]

With 30,000 season tickets available and quite a few groups opting out for this year, I imagine that is where the difference is. That would be only 1 in every 6 season ticket holders opting out.

Last year I believe we were around 40k season tickets.

 

[BCClone]

I’m curious to see if we have a big group of people opt out now. Think some were waiting to see what would happen.

I’m kind of hoping we see more opt out and get closer to naturally having 25%.

Why would they wait to opt out afterwards?

 

[Brandon]

Surprised by this, I'll still be watching from home though.

 

[VeloClone]

Last year I believe we were around 40k season tickets.

Yes, but only 30,000 were initially available this year.

 

[BCClone]

Yes, but only 30,000 were initially available this year.

Ok, gotcha. Wasn't thinking about that.

 

[cycloneG]

Why would they wait to opt out afterwards?

Hoping for a smaller number to help with social distancing. Really difficult to socially distance with that many people.

 

[CapnCy]

I'm waiting to hear the channel it will be on!