If you don't think Mussman was asking for more money for the program you're crazy. It's just too convenient to place 100% of the blame on Muss but that just isn't reality. He just wasn't a HC type but he was also never given a legit shot.
There has been a huge increase in the coach salary pool which pays for assistants. There has been a huge increase in investment in football since Bubba got hired.
And I'm not making excuses for anyone, I'm telling the truth.
Before D2 was a thing we played at a level equalivalent to FCS except with many of the G5 schools added in. I'd say our great teams from the early 70's have a say in the matter.
There will be enough people in GF to make a great crowd. Some will have to be dragged to the game by a friend. If we aren't proactive then we will end up with an embarrassing crowd like we used to have for first round playoff games against Winona.... well maybe not that bad but not good.