Attendance for "sold out" game

[Newsbreaker]

Re: Attendance for "sold out" game

IIRC, 17,000 even is the new "capacity." That could push to 17,500 or more tomorrow with a good student turnout. I'd expect a record.

The difference in this game and those playoff games is on the other sideline. SIU fills their pants at the sight of that place, and they know they're headed off to destruction when they start down that long tunnel. It's the crowd as well, but it's in their head as much as anything.

I'm sure it's a fire code thing, but it would be cool to see some small bleachers (5 rows or less) added on the new concourse above the locker room/suites.

[ubuntuCAT]

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The attendance has surprised a lot of ISU fans, especially the last couple of years. Our final home game last year against Missouri was freezing cold and windy, our record was 2-9, and we were BAD, yet we still got 46,000+ fans at that game. The stadium was full at the start, but obviously dwindled after the 2nd half.
This year, so far, I think we are averaging 50,000+ fans for home games.
I know a lot of people say this about their teams (well except Kansas football fans) but, ISU has some of the most loyal fans in the country. They show up by the masses, no matter what the weather is like or what their record is. They will at least show up for the start of the game and give the team a chance. The great tailgating is also a great draw for the fans. If the tailgating sucked, the attendance would drop, greatly IMO.
If ISU ever gets good in football the fanbase will explode. If we can get 50,000+ for an average football team, I can't wait to see what we would draw if we were ranked in the top 25.

I still think ISU has one of the best atmosphere's as far as tailgating and all being concentrated in mostly the same atmosphere. I've had a great time there the last 2 UNI vs. ISU games.

[Purrrrrfect]

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I remember last year against Richmond (which attendance wise was not as good as tomorrow)....we had police come down to tell students to stay out of the isles or they'd be kicked out cuz of fire-code. I'm sure with a packed house...its gonna be a lot worse!

[ubuntuCAT]

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I wonder what the paid attendance is for a sell out? 13,000? any idea how many students, recruits, family tickets there are?

[igo4uni]

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I'm sure it's a fire code thing, but it would be cool to see some small bleachers (5 rows or less) added on the new concourse above the locker room/suites.

I have asked myself that same question. As stated previously, it sure would be nice to be having this discussion for every home game.

[cydave]

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I still think ISU has one of the best atmosphere's as far as tailgating and all being concentrated in mostly the same atmosphere. I've had a great time there the last 2 UNI vs. ISU games.

As far as tailgating layout goes and tailgate atmosphere, its tough to beat. And its always fun when UNI comes down because you guys bring a crap load of fans, so tailgating is a blast. Not to mention, most ISU fans like UNI fans, which makes it even more fun. Looking forward to the game next year!
And a couple years ago when you guys handed it to us, it still hurts... :