You're not a typical fan, Tom!

With the UMaine record down and the economy such as it is, it is *very*
evident at the Alfond in Orono that the opponent does matter and matters a
lot.   For us, BU/BC/UNH are the big rivals and still fill the place and
have a premium ticket price.  Other HEA schools do well, but different
conference opponent games have empty seats from students and season ticket
holders deciding to not attend.  Sure, Wisc, UMN and UMich would fill the
place, but Bentley, St Cloud and Bowling Green will not, even though I'd be
estatic!

Cheers, Wayne

On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 8:41 AM, Rowe, Thomas <[log in to unmask]> wrote, in
part:

> You know, David, I question your assumption about the typical fan.  I'm at
> a Div III school and seldom get to see the Div I games, but I follow them
> anyway.  Obviously, as a reader of this list and long-time member,  I am an
> avid fan so maybe not so typical.  Nevertheless, I think the home team
> turnout would be big for any school you think is a "big name" but also
> pretty good if you think you are playing a "patsy" because we all like to
> see our favorites win big.  So Wisconsin hosts Lowell?  I'd go and I bet
> most of the fans would like to see those games.
>
> The bigger issue is distance.  You need travel partners or you need a two
> game series because travel between WI and MA for only one game is a bit
> much.
>
> Tom Rowe - Stevens Point
>
>