I'd say because despite an increase from last years 2nd to last game and the situation it only drew 8700 fans. The overall picture is positive yes, but it doesn't mean that Saturday's showing in a huge game was a bit disappointing. Add another 1,000 to that and i think its a bit less grumbling.
I would hope the final Big Sky home game would have more, especially with a chance or clinch a share or the outright title, depending on what happens in Greely.
I could tell my stories about my experiences as a student during the transition and early Big Sky days... but I would be beating a dead horse