How does attendance look on TV?

[BTG_Fan1]

18 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

The kids wanted to go to NOLA. 

And they enjoyed it just like FAU both times, looking at the Snapchat stories of them out late at times.. next time let’s allow someone else to make the choice, because they can’t pick for crap!

Edited December 16, 2017 by BTG_Fan1

[BTG_Fan1]

2 hours ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

I highly doubt that's the reason.

You highly doubt NO was the only option for UNT during that run? Or you doubt fans only went because it was our superbowl?

[Mean Green 93-98]

Just now, BTG_Fan1 said:

You highly doubt NO was the only option for UNT during that run? Or you doubt fans only went because it was our superbowl?

I highly doubt that 15,000 UNT fans had plane tickets and hotel reservations for a bowl clash in Albuquerque with Colorado State, then canceled all travel plans when they learned that the destination was New Orleans to play the Sun Belt champion.  Fans who were willing and able to travel for a bowl game did so; those who weren't didn't.

[Mike Jackson]

It was a bad choice.  I called it from the beginning.  Yes, it is cool to give the players a reward.  But after a but kicking in the CUSA championship game, I am not sure how much I would have taken that into consideration.   I just don't believe in making decisions to reward a team that got thoroughly dominated in a G5 conference championship game.   Yes they had a good season and going to a bowl (ANY Bowl) is a reward for that.  As an AD I would have been looking for a game against the highest profile opponent we could get.   Losing to a SBC team that has more than one loss it not that.  If you started playing FBS football after 2000, I am not really interested in playing your team in a bowl game.  And if  you use to be in my conference for years I am definitely not interested.  It isn't special to play an opponent your fanbase saw in your stadium every other year for 10 years.  Also we have an all-time losing record against them 2-9 counting today I think.  Bad choice

Edited December 16, 2017 by Mike Jackson

[greenjoe]

Given the choice, kids will make the wrong decision every time.

Great season.  Even better next year.

GO MEAN GREEN

[Cr1028]

In addition to graduation, etc, don’t underestimate the attendance hangover an asskicking at the hands of FAU can cause. I know after the first asskicking our next home game attendance was way down, not unreasonable to expect the same after the second asskicking.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Just now, Cr1028 said:

In addition to graduation, etc, don’t underestimate the attendance hangover an bottomkicking at the hands of FAU can cause. I know after the first derrièrekicking our next home game attendance was way down, not unreasonable to expect the same after the second rumpkicking.

That is very likely a major factor.

[Wag Tag]

Remember the C-USA pretty much dictates what bowl you go to!!

[BTG_Fan1]

39 minutes ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

I highly doubt that 15,000 UNT fans had plane tickets and hotel reservations for a bowl clash in Albuquerque with Colorado State, then canceled all travel plans when they learned that the destination was New Orleans to play the Sun Belt champion.  Fans who were willing and able to travel for a bowl game did so; those who weren't didn't.

I know plenty of Alumni and students who didn’t go because of 1 thing.. the SBC and having no idea who Troy was (again not hating on Troy they did their part).. But this match should have and could have been done up better by UNT. 

Fans had no idea who/where Troy was.. Fans know who the heck Colorado State is.. 

[Matt from A700]

Announced 24,904.

[NM Green]

Sounds like a fan problem to me.  Google search.  Troys defense was a work of art.   They deserved the win. Congrats on 11-2 and the ranking to come.  Unt keep building.

GMG

[Mean Green 93-98]

5 minutes ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

I know plenty of Alumni and students who didn’t go because of 1 thing.. the SBC and having no idea who Troy was

[RETSO]

And I wonder how many Fans from Troy asked "Who is North Texas?", but still went because it was a Bowl game and in New Orleans.  

Edited December 16, 2017 by RETSO

[FirefightnRick]

Want to know what hurts attendance?  Getting drilled in big games, that's what.

 

Rick

[BTG_Fan1]

1 hour ago, RETSO said:

And I wonder how many Fans from Troy asked "Who is North Texas?", but still went because it was a Bowl game and in New Orleans.  

Isn’t it a closer drive for Troy fans?

[wardly]

6 hours ago, Got5onIt said:

How’s attendance looking on TV? From our side it appears Troy traveled better than we did. 

They did. Attendance was pitiful. I guess 15,000 to 18,000 even though official attendance was about 25,000.Probably 50,000 empty seats.

[UNTLifer]

27 minutes ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

Isn’t it a closer drive for Troy fans?

You are just fullmof the seasonal spirit, aren't you.

[NT91]

NT was beneath .

[NT91]

Looks like Marshal will win.

NT and WKU did not.

[NT91]

Marshal has,the,longest bowl win streak in FBS.

[NT91]

East Texas St might win DivII championship.

[BTG_Fan1]

20 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

You are just fullmof the seasonal spirit, aren't you.

Asking a question.. sorry you didn’t get an xmas card

[greenjoe]

542 Denton to New Orleans

 

309 Troy, Al to New Orleans

[wardly]

3 hours ago, RETSO said:

And I wonder how many Fans from Troy asked "Who is North Texas?", but still went because it was a Bowl game and in New Orleans.  

We were in the Sun Belt with them,so we know each other.They went just to get out of Alabama.