One item I think was discussed the other day at the booster presentation was the idea of using Doak in other ways to make money. Concerts and such.
This is an area where I wonder if Alford really gets Tallahassee. That may work in Dallas, but is it really likely we can host stadium events like that? I don't think so. I have been here since 89 and think there were a few shows at Doak (maybe Garth Brooks?), but it's really not been a thing. I am not sure it's the venue, either. I think just like we are in a geography hole for football tickets, the same is true for shows. And I think football draws a much larger set of participants.
I also have trouble seeing why artists would even try to come to Tally. They can go to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Atlanta and all those have huge populations. They sell out in minutes and never have to worry about that. So why bother to make a stop in Tally?
Where am I wrong on this? Is this a realistic idea? I ask because I think we really need a lot of revenue sources but should not be counting on unlikely ones.
This is an area where I wonder if Alford really gets Tallahassee. That may work in Dallas, but is it really likely we can host stadium events like that? I don't think so. I have been here since 89 and think there were a few shows at Doak (maybe Garth Brooks?), but it's really not been a thing. I am not sure it's the venue, either. I think just like we are in a geography hole for football tickets, the same is true for shows. And I think football draws a much larger set of participants.
I also have trouble seeing why artists would even try to come to Tally. They can go to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Atlanta and all those have huge populations. They sell out in minutes and never have to worry about that. So why bother to make a stop in Tally?
Where am I wrong on this? Is this a realistic idea? I ask because I think we really need a lot of revenue sources but should not be counting on unlikely ones.
