Students' Attendance at Football Games

[exlurker]

Student attendance at football games: is it declining at some colleges and universities? University of Minnesota observations, quotes, etc:

http://www.startribune.com/sports/go...279516792.html

[flowerchild241]

At my school a lot of people go to games! I'm not sure how it works but some of the fraternities do on campus tailgates and what not before the game and everyone goes over (its great because they are closer than the fraternity houses). Our last game actually sold out of student tickets.. Greek life here is moderately involved in sports but those who are really go all out! Its one of the many reasons that I am excited for recruitment in the spring!

[aephi alum]

Back when I was in college *ahem* years ago, a new sound system was installed in the football stadium. According to the student newspaper, it was stereo, so that you could hear both fans cheering.

Yeah ... my alma mater wasn't exactly Division I.

[unarose]

My alma mater has no trouble with student attendance…but that's what you get for only needing your student ID to get in to the game. Yes, that's right. Free admission with ID. No, it's not D-I…but it is a pretty awesome perk to have at a high-ranked D-II school.

[33girl]

How strict are the police on tailgaters? I think that might be a factor. At any rate, I think it's ridiculous to say that this generation only watches highlight reels and can't sit through a 4 hour football game.

[ColdInCanada11]

I haven't heard of a Canadian school that has any great number of game attendees (we just don't do the school spirit thing like American schools ), so hearing about people knocking themselves over to attend is kind of crazy to me (still). Is football still the biggest sport for students to go to? The hockey thing makes sense in Minnesota, but I wasn't sure about the rest of the US.

[IUHoosiergirl88]

IU struggles with student attendance, but that's because they suck. They have been known to give away football season ticket packages with basketball ticket purchases...

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by ColdInCanada11

Is football still the biggest sport for students to go to?

At lots of schools, yes. But there are a number of schools where basketball is a much bigger deal.

[Nanners52674]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

At lots of schools, yes. But there are a number of schools where basketball is a much bigger deal.

*cough* UConn *cough*


The football stadium would sell out if we started playing basketball games there. Conversely, the football program could never sell out the basketball pavillion.

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by Nanners52674

*cough* UConn *cough*

Indeed.

About a decade ago (I think it was 2003), both the men's and women's basketball teams won their respective NCAA tournaments. When you drive across a state border (especially on a major highway) there's usually a sign that says "Welcome to ______". For at least a couple of years, the signs at the Connecticut borders read, "Welcome to Connecticut - Home of the 2003 Men's And Women's NCAA Basketball Champions!"

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by IUHoosiergirl88

IU struggles with student attendance, but that's because they suck. They have been known to give away football season ticket packages with basketball ticket purchases...

Yes, the football is dreadful. And the tailgating is considered a sport. Today was homecoming and the weather was rainy and cool. The game was typical Indiana football, we left at halftime and I never leave early. The highlight of the game on ESPN was that they kept showing our new QBs dad who is an actor from the Young and The Restless.

[Nanners52674]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

Indeed.

About a decade ago (I think it was 2003), both the men's and women's basketball teams won their respective NCAA tournaments. When you drive across a state border (especially on a major highway) there's usually a sign that says "Welcome to ______". For at least a couple of years, the signs at the Connecticut borders read, "Welcome to Connecticut - Home of the 2003 Men's And Women's NCAA Basketball Champions!"

2014 as well

[Sen's Revenge]

Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap

Yes, the football is dreadful. And the tailgating is considered a sport. Today was homecoming and the weather was rainy and cool. The game was typical Indiana football, we left at halftime and I never leave early. The highlight of the game on ESPN was that they kept showing our new QBs dad who is an actor from the Young and The Restless.

WHICH ONE?!?! OMG

ETA: OMGGGGGGG BRAD CARLTON

[IndianaSigKap]

Yep, Sen. Brad Carlton. And the son/QB was a Wilhemina model in LA. You can google his modeling photos.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Nanners52674

*cough* UConn *cough*

And a good chunk of the long-time schools of the ACC, particularly the Tobacco Road colleges.