ericpnelson Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 You know what... if kids/others didnt show up, that's their problem. I had an amazing time at tailgating, lost my voice at the game, and I'm jacked for everything that might happen tonight. 1 Quote
darell1976 Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Yes, but a lot of people gloss that over and talk like attendance has always sucked. It hasn't. Just like our team it hasn't sucked like this since the 80's, Bubba is fixing the team which in turn will fix attendance. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Just like our team it hasn't sucked like this since the 80's, Bubba is fixing the team which in turn will fix attendance. I agree with you, but some people choose to forget the 2001-05 time period when we were a top 5 D-II program every year. We need to get back to that and I think Bubba will get it done. Quote
darell1976 Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 I agree with you, but some people choose to forget the 2001-05 time period when we were a top 5 D-II program every year. We need to get back to that and I think Bubba will get it done. Yep Quote
Cratter Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 I agree with you, but some people choose to forget the 2001-05 time period when we were a top 5 D-II program every year. We need to get back to that and I think Bubba will get it done. What was average attendance during those years? Quote
bincitysioux Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 You can find historical attendance numbers in the Wiki....... Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 What was average attendance during those years? I know it was a whole lot better than the last 5 years have been. And our fans were always into it, from start to finish. We are just starting to get that energy back. Quote
SiouxFTW Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 In my opinion, I think part of the reason is fair weather fans drifting to FU. Its unfortunate of that because Bubba is doing a great job with the football program this year, and I am excited to purchase season tickets next year. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 I know it was a whole lot better than the last 5 years have been. And our fans were always into it, from start to finish. We are just starting to get that energy back. You could here the crowd on broadcasts in the second half. In past years, the Alerus crowd was a quiet as church mice. Quote
Feff Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 The atmosphere I want back is the home playoff game against Pittsburg St. in 2001 I think it was. Place was so loud you couldn't even hear the whistles blowing for the countless false starts PSU had. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 The atmosphere I want back is the home playoff game against Pittsburg St. in 2001 I think it was. Place was so loud you couldn't even hear the whistles blowing for the countless false starts PSU had. The GVSU playoff games were like that too. Quote
Teeder11 Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Cal Davis with pretty boy J.T. O'Sullivan at QB. 1 Quote
darell1976 Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Cal Davis with pretty boy J.T. O'Sullivan at QB. I was at that game, it was the loudest I have ever heard at the Alerus. I pretty much lost my voice after the game. 2 Quote
Teeder11 Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 I was at that game, it was the loudest I have ever heard at the Alerus. I pretty much lost my voice after the game. I was there, too. Davis didn't know what hit them, and O'Sullivan just looked bewildered. Funny, after the disparaging comments he made about having to go to Hicksville for a playoff game. Quote
darell1976 Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Through 4 games (including today) average attendance is 8,267 which is 90 people short of last year's average. 2014: 8267 (through 4 games) 2013: 8357 2012: 8962 2011: 7841 2010: 8154 2009: 8539 2008: 10,167 2007: 9887 Funny how 2008 had higher average than 2001 (10,024) Quote
Cratter Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 I know it was a whole lot better than the last 5 years have been. And our fans were always into it, from start to finish. We are just starting to get that energy back. Loss like about a 1,000 less from those greatest five years of 2001-2005 to the last five years. About 9,500 to about 8,500. Quote
gfhockey Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Bubs and coaches out having brewskis. We are getting it done Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Loss like about a 1,000 less from those greatest five years of 2001-2005 to the last five years. About 9,500 to about 8,500. Nothing beats last year's anemic crowds for lack of support and enthusiasm, especially the last game vs. N. Colorado. The transition years were also pretty weak. I can feel the difference this year already; people feel confident about the direction of the program. We still have a long way to go to get back to what we once had. Quote
darell1976 Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Nothing beats last year's anemic crowds for lack of support and enthusiasm, especially the last game vs. N. Colorado. The transition years were also pretty weak. I can feel the difference this year already; people feel confident about the direction of the program. We still have a long way to go to get back to what we once had. Not only confidence in the direction of the team but confidence in the defense, it's been a long time for that to happen. If UND beats SUU and upset EWU I guarantee 10k the week after that against WSU maybe more. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 No we have to keep winning. Our attendance has nothing to do with FU. Wrong. I've said it before and I'll say it again. NDSU pulls away 1000 fans from out west and up north; those fans use to go to UND games. NDSU needs to be competed with. Yes UND needs to win, but having NDSU win national championships every season doesn't help either. Pretending NDSU isn't apart of the equation is just wishful thinking. 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Wrong. I've said it before and I'll say it again. NDSU pulls away 1000 fans from out west and up north; those fans use to go to UND games. NDSU needs to be competed with. Yes UND needs to win, but having NDSU win national championships every season doesn't help either. Pretending NDSU isn't apart of the equation is just wishful thinking. Then how in the heck did Roger Thomas do what he did in the late 1980's and 1990's? He did it by focusing on his own business and not worrying about what NDSU was or wasn't doing. The worm will turn like it always does and when it does, Bubba will have us in a position to take advantage of it. Day by Day. Game by Game. Play by Play. Keep Calm and Fight On. Go Sioux! Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 You can only worry about what you can control. That's obvious. Quote
gundy1124 Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 That's horrible Have to keep winning and NDSU has to lose some too What was horrible was the Sac State game last year and after that it was too painful to go to a game or bring a friend to a game. This year, we are a fun team to watch. It will take time. Quote
Cratter Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Let's not forget. "Campus" is getting "closer" to the Alerus with the completion of the student geared apartments. It might take another year or two but lots of students within walking distance will only help. 1 Quote
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