this promotion is a result of too few season ticket holders.
i'm glad the school is trying to find ways to put fannys in the seats. the full freight ticket prices are absurd for the product the school puts on the court.
even if no extra tickets are sold, this promotion puts st john's in the minds of people who might pick up a hat or shirt...and it might convince some high school players we're really big time.
I understand your point of view.
Realistically, if they octupled the price, I'd pay it, but the policy should discourage the less fortunate folks, who may have contemplated whether or not to use some of their disposable income to renew their season tickets, from renewing them in the future, particularly if they're not in a decent seat. They'll have the comfort in knowing that Monasch and Myron will enact a half price sale just after the season begins.
From Myron's point of view, he's hoping he can can get some additional revenue this season by selling these empty seats at half price and yet not reducing his dwindling season ticket base in future seasons.
I don't think the policy will convince any recruit that we're big time, but I certainly wish it was an unintended consequence.