LUnpretty11 wrote:The only way I see CCU averaging 15k fans per game is if they increase their student body by 3-5k. Even then, their student attendance has been less than stellar. The issue CCU will always deal with is the very limited career opportunity and commitment to that area. The Conway/MB area is a tourist attraction, so there is very little to keep alumni around after they graduate.
I just don't see them averaging 15k fans per game over the next 3-5 years. They will probably hover around 10-13k for the foreseeable future - not much worse than playing in front of a half empty stadium.
p.s. What's the incentive to keep your students from traveling 2 hours on a Saturday to go see USC? There is very minimal culture or commitment to get excited about.
And since this is a Liberty board and we are all about bringing ourselves into conversations that are not about us...
This is what I appreciate about what JB has done. He has created a culture and commitment from the student body to get excited about going to an FCS football game. 6-8k students per game is incredible (almost CCU avg. attendance).
There is school pride in the football team that is very rare at the FCS level. So much so, Liberty travels very well to most (if not all) away games. There is loyalty, pride and commitment from students, alumni, faculty etc.