PSU letter to season ticket holders / Thoughts?

[joncarl]

Here’s what OU is doing.

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Over the last three weeks various conferences have announced changes to their 2020 football schedules, including the Southeastern Conference. At this time the Tennessee game is the only game affected, but further changes to OU’s 2020 football schedule may occur. The Big 12 Conference has yet to announce any finalized decisions to the current schedule; we will communicate additional information as it becomes available. As we’ve continuously aimed to serve our Sooner Club members and season ticket holders in the best possible way, we will work in good faith to allow you the opportunity to reallocate any unused funds made for ticket and/or donation payments once the updated 2020 schedule has been finalized. With various decisions still to be determined for OU Athletics, additional information will be shared next week to allow you to make an informed decision. Season ticket holders who do not feel comfortable attending games due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to opt out of the 2020 season without losing any future seating priority. In addition, seating locations being saved for the 2021 renewal period. Those who wish to opt out will have the same options to reallocate their unused funds as outlined for season ticket holders who wish to receive tickets for 2020 in the new scheduling format. You will have an opportunity to make this decision next week. Ways You Can Reallocate Your Unused Ticket and/or Donation Payments Donate to the Sooner Relief Fund Transfer Payments to 2021 Request a Refund as an Exception to Our Refund Policy These options will be made available to you once the 2020 schedule has been finalized. What is the Sooner Relief Fund? The impact football revenue has on athletic departments has been well-documented throughout the country. Ticket and donation revenue account for approximately 60% of OU Athletics' budget. Any alterations to a normal season will directly impact the resources available to the department this year. The Sooner Relief Fund has been created to offset revenue shortfalls and to continue the championship standard of developing nearly 600 student-athletes. OU Athletics' preferred option for all season ticket holders is to reallocate any unused funds to the Sooner Relief Fund. By doing so, the department will reduce the revenue deficit from these changes, thus reducing the impact to the student-athlete experience. Benefits of Making a Sooner Relief Fund Gift Five Championship Points per $100 – a 5x greater value of Championship Points than seating contributions. A bonus credit of 2x the amount donated to be applied toward membership levels for 2020 and 2021 membership years. Regular payments for 2021 will still be required but many members may experience an increased membership level and priority for parking, the Red River Showdown, away, conference championship and bowl game allocations. Tax-deductible gift receipt for the donated amount.

This makes a lot of sense. If they want their money back great, if not it can go to the athletic department.

 

[dparks]

I am pretty confident that if Nebraska does not allow people at the games, they wouldn't be (insert any descriptive noun here that is not allowed on this site) to the season ticket holders like the PSU administration seems to be.

 

[Bearkat Husker]

Here’s what OU is doing.

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Over the last three weeks various conferences have announced changes to their 2020 football schedules, including the Southeastern Conference. At this time the Tennessee game is the only game affected, but further changes to OU’s 2020 football schedule may occur. The Big 12 Conference has yet to announce any finalized decisions to the current schedule; we will communicate additional information as it becomes available. As we’ve continuously aimed to serve our Sooner Club members and season ticket holders in the best possible way, we will work in good faith to allow you the opportunity to reallocate any unused funds made for ticket and/or donation payments once the updated 2020 schedule has been finalized. With various decisions still to be determined for OU Athletics, additional information will be shared next week to allow you to make an informed decision. Season ticket holders who do not feel comfortable attending games due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to opt out of the 2020 season without losing any future seating priority. In addition, seating locations being saved for the 2021 renewal period. Those who wish to opt out will have the same options to reallocate their unused funds as outlined for season ticket holders who wish to receive tickets for 2020 in the new scheduling format. You will have an opportunity to make this decision next week. Ways You Can Reallocate Your Unused Ticket and/or Donation Payments Donate to the Sooner Relief Fund Transfer Payments to 2021 Request a Refund as an Exception to Our Refund Policy These options will be made available to you once the 2020 schedule has been finalized. What is the Sooner Relief Fund? The impact football revenue has on athletic departments has been well-documented throughout the country. Ticket and donation revenue account for approximately 60% of OU Athletics' budget. Any alterations to a normal season will directly impact the resources available to the department this year. The Sooner Relief Fund has been created to offset revenue shortfalls and to continue the championship standard of developing nearly 600 student-athletes. OU Athletics' preferred option for all season ticket holders is to reallocate any unused funds to the Sooner Relief Fund. By doing so, the department will reduce the revenue deficit from these changes, thus reducing the impact to the student-athlete experience. Benefits of Making a Sooner Relief Fund Gift Five Championship Points per $100 – a 5x greater value of Championship Points than seating contributions. A bonus credit of 2x the amount donated to be applied toward membership levels for 2020 and 2021 membership years. Regular payments for 2021 will still be required but many members may experience an increased membership level and priority for parking, the Red River Showdown, away, conference championship and bowl game allocations. Tax-deductible gift receipt for the donated amount.

Goddogit. As much as I try to hate OU, they again pull off a hook & lateral. This would be a fair choice for Neb season ticket and seat tax payers.

 

[YUENGLING]

I am pretty confident that if Nebraska does not allow people at the games, they wouldn't be (insert any descriptive noun here that is not allowed on this site) to the season ticket holders like the PSU administration seems to be.

Penn State fans I know aren’t very happy with the University they’ve been screwing them over for a long time.

 

[TFrazier]

Penn State fans I know aren’t very happy with the University they’ve been screwing them over for a long time.

Based on the size of their stadium, I sure it would be easy for PSU fans to just purchase tickets from friends or a 3rd party outlet and save money on donations. Losing parking could be an issue for some people but people could still see games starting in 2021 if they really want to. PSU could lose money on donations but that could be the unintended consequence for taking their season ticket holders for granted.