They have a great fan base because football is #1 in this city whereas hockey is #1 in Grand Forks. If NDSU had hockey it would affect the base but since they have only football, men's bball, and volleyball its easy to put football #1. I have only been to a few games at the Alerus since moving to Fargo from Grand Forks in 1999 and the atomosphere there is way different than Memorial Staidum (which i miss with a passion). As a kid growing up in the 80's and 90's UND was near the bottom in the mid 80's in fact winning 2 games in 1986. But IMO those games were fun to attend the crowd was there and the whole atmosphere was great. I think we need Memorial Stadium back!!!