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When season tickets dipped to 60,114 in 2018 and 59,131 in 2019, the Gators played two FCS opponents each season. Fans must also feel safe, especially as the delta variant continues to infect many Floridians. The goal would be to try to retain as many of those as possible., The Florida Gators huddle during a game against Florida State at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville. For now, the Gators focus is returning to the Swamp with a familiar feel and full stands for the first time since Florida States November 2019 visit. From what I hear, they say the Swamp is just a whole different experience, said Shorter, now in his second season at UF. Email Edgar Thompson at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osgators. The Gators much-anticipated Sept. 18 visit from Alabama is expected to rival the atmosphere. A season after COVID-19 cut capacity by 80%, Shorter cannot wait to see the iconic Swamp bursting at the seams with fans cheering their Gators, beginning with Saturday nights season opener against FAU. Housestaff are eligible to purchase up to 2 season tickets. Scheduling must-see games will generate excitement, too. Stricklin, now in his fifth year as AD, said the responsibility is on the Gators not only to field a winning team but also create an atmosphere worthy of a fans investment. Theyve been waiting a long time., Theres always that extra excitement to go back out there and feel that rush of adrenaline of the crowd and excitement coming out again, Mullen said. Fielding a compelling product will help maintain the momentum. UF and the SEC overall have bucked the trend better than most. Florida Gators fans cheer during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.

The Florida Gators huddle during a game against Florida State at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville. Everything from the tailgating experience to WiFi connectivity and from concession-stand selection to restroom cleanliness must be on point.

UF tailback Dameon Pierce celebrates a touchdown during the Gators' 40-17 win against Florida State Nov. 30, 2019 in the Swamp. I have yet to be at a full-out capacity game, so hopefully, we can make this first one a great one.. But even before the virus struck, filling massive stadiums and selling season tickets had become a challenge, even at college footballs top programs. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America/TNS). Return dates are scheduled at each teams home stadium. Sellouts at the Swamp used to be a given and tickets tough to come by. I feel like thats going to get people more excited than anything., UF tailback Dameon Pierce celebrates a touchdown during the Gators' 40-17 win against Florida State Nov. 30, 2019 in the Swamp. Once fans are in their seats, the video boards and sound system must be cutting-edge. Florida Gators fans cheer during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Contact: To attract fans, UF has built a food patio featuring Chick-fil-A and Hurricane BTW, among others, on the stadiums west side and a Swamp Head beer garden on the north lawn. It's great to be a Florida Gator! But the addition of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC in 2025 throws scheduling into question, including Texas 2030 visit to the Swamp and UFs 2031 game in Austin.

Just going out there making plays and winning games, Shorter said. (Logan Bowles/Getty Images North America/TNS). My hope would be we wouldnt have to cancel any of those contacts, that we could move games around and maybe well have to spread them out a little bit, Stricklin said. Stricklin will push to preserve his efforts. Conferences coast to coast have contended for some time with high-definition, big-screen TVs, spotty internet connectivity at stadiums and an unpredictable economy further exacerbated by COVID-19. GAINESVILLE Florida receiver Justin Shorter transferred from Penn State after having played in packed houses at home in Happy Valley and on the road at Ohio States famous Horseshoe and Iowas historic Kinnick Stadium. Now youre doing it for the first time in almost two years, really. Its critical, Stricklin said. Florida Gators' athletic director Scott Stricklin is in his fifth season in Gainesville. UF now has future home matchups with Utah (2022), Miami (2024), Cal (2026), Colorado (2028) and Notre Dame and NC State in 2032. Stricklin since has been at the forefront of the push for Power 5 schools to schedule more top-end opponents. I think its going to be really exciting.. You cant just open the gates and give people a 12-inch piece of wood to sit on anymore, UF athletic director Scott Stricklin recently told the Orlando Sentinel. Were just glad to be back at it; give the fans what theyve been waiting on, tailback NayQuan Wright said. UF had played no more than one during a season since 1988. UFs University Athletic Association would like nothing more, either, following a $54.5 million shortfall during 2020-21 due to the pandemic. But the 2018 LSU game and a 2019 visit from Auburn generated the only packed houses at the Swamp during coach Dan Mullens first two seasons. Additional concession areas this year in the north end of the stadium aim to alleviate concourse congestion. But based on an uptick in ticket sales, Gator Nation seems to be hungry for a football season much closer to normal. Van Carswell; (352)692-6436; vanc@gators.ufl.edu, For Gator schedules, stadium section maps, and Gator sports, Expand UF GME - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Submenu, Expand Housestaff Council on Graduate Medical Education Submenu, Show submenu for Graduate Medical Education, Coaching for Leadership Development (C4LD), GME - Information/Resources Regarding COVID-19, GME Office's Faculty and Staff Development, Virtual Scholarly Activity Poster Session, Self-Study and 10-Year Accreditation Site Visit Information, Program Director and Coordinator Resources, Board Certification Information for Residents and Fellows, GME Institutional Policies and Procedures, UF GME - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, International Graduate - Readiness to Train, Ready to Graduate: 6 Steps To Keep You On Track, Housestaff Council on Graduate Medical Education, Seeking Assistance, Addressing Problems and Reporting Concerns, Housestaff Resources, Perks, and Information, This page uses Google Analytics (Google Privacy Policy), Incoming Resident/Fellow: Copy of Signed Letter of Offer. When you look at that and youre saying, Holy cow., Cant wait to get out there and just feel the energy again. Those factors, plus the inconveniences of travel, traffic, parking and long lines, have kept some fans at home. Similar game-day environments have been too far and few between, leading to fewer sales at the gate. The Gators were 12th nationally, and seventh in the SEC, in average attendance during the 2019 season, with a reported 84,864 fans per game at 88,548-seat Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

The school sold more than 5,400 new season tickets and sold out of its allotment of 16,642 student tickets. People can sit at home and watch a game. Seating in sections 2,4,6, or 61-65 and based on availability. The Auburn win in 2019 was played amid one of the loudest environments at the Swamp in years. (Rob Foldy/Getty Images). (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images). According to UF, the season-ticket renewal rate is more than 90% higher than in 2019 and above the six-year average of 86%. Season ticket sales in 2021 stand at 61,150, up more than 2,000 since 2019 yet down more than 6,000 since 2017 despite Mullens 16-3 record at home. We need to make the fans feel really special when they come to campus., Florida Gators' athletic director Scott Stricklin is in his fifth season in Gainesville. Parking needs to be easy to find and the stadium easily accessible. This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com.

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