FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

finsleft · October 13, 2009, 04:15:54 PM

Greetings all. Been a busy last few days so I haven't had a chance to keep up on posts. Just curious, does anybody have any idea how the Tommies have been doing attendance-wise? I just figured people here would know. Thanks!

janesvilleflash · October 13, 2009, 04:24:58 PM

Not too good, but getting better according to my math, but I'm from the planet dick.

USTBench · October 13, 2009, 04:49:40 PM

RE: UST Attendance

SJU has a few advantages when it comes to their attendance. The first one being: they're the only game in town. SCSU has a had a few years when they've put together some nice runs in the old NCC, but they don't have the atmosphere and the years of being on top to compete for attendance.

Second, UST football is hated for the apathy and reputation of snobbery of the rest of the students at their school. For the most part they're just a good group of dudes that would fit in at any school in the MIAC, who just happen to like the location and the opportunity to play football. UST students like to be where the party is at, and unfortunately that big school in Minneapolis has built themselves quite the facility to watch a football game.

Third, UST has no trouble calling me and asking for money, or sending bulk mailings out and asking for money. Informing alumni when homecoming is doesn't seem to be high on the list of priorities.

Fourth is the Roney era: Selling the program to others was not his priority. Selling the idea of winning the MIAC was not his priority. And to him, SJU was "just another game." In the words of Woody Hayes, "It's not just another game...it's MICHIGAN (SJU)! Do you know what that means!?"

OzJohnnie · October 13, 2009, 05:06:33 PM

Quote from: USTBench on October 13, 2009, 04:49:40 PM
RE: UST Attendance

SJU has a few advantages when it comes to their attendance. The first one being: they're the only game in town. SCSU has a had a few years when they've put together some nice runs in the old NCC, but they don't have the atmosphere and the years of being on top to compete for attendance.

Second, UST football is hated for the apathy and reputation of snobbery of the rest of the students at their school. For the most part they're just a good group of dudes that would fit in at any school in the MIAC, who just happen to like the location and the opportunity to play football. UST students like to be where the party is at, and unfortunately that big school in Minneapolis has built themselves quite the facility to watch a football game.

Third, UST has no trouble calling me and asking for money, or sending bulk mailings out and asking for money. Informing alumni when homecoming is doesn't seem to be high on the list of priorities.

Fourth is the Roney era: Selling the program to others was not his priority. Selling the idea of winning the MIAC was not his priority. And to him, SJU was "just another game." In the words of Woody Hayes, "It's not just another game...it's MICHIGAN (SJU)! Do you know what that means!?"

I largely agree with your analysis, but I would say SJU has one advantage in addition to this list and before all the others your mention: A better product.

Touchdown Tommy · October 13, 2009, 05:15:57 PM

Benchwarmer: Have you been posting a link to TDT's column on your Facebook page? We experienced record hits yesterday (almost bringing JohnnieFootball.com to its knees) including many from a Facebook referral. I can only imagine some hopeless Tommie is trying to use TDT's words as Bulletin Board material!!

BTW: Arrive early on Saturday or you'll be carrying your offering of Hamm's for the Johnnie tailgate party halfway across campus as the Rent-a-Cops now blockade the entrance to the tailgating lot once they deem it to be "full". Nobody gets through the barricade after that. No ambulance, fire trucks, emergency vehicles, etc.

Oz: What time do you arrive in the Boogie Down? I can arrange VIP transportation via Clark if you would like...

SUMMIT!!!!! · October 13, 2009, 05:30:47 PM

Talk about wild & crazy endings:
http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1001233

finsleft · October 13, 2009, 05:32:57 PM

Hey TDT, the Mayor always gets through - just one of the many perks of the office.

What's this I hear about you wanting cocoa on Saturday? WTF, you want me to bring you animal crackers, too? I guess an afternoon watching USTD instead of the Johnnies and your plums shrivel up? It'll be a balmy 54 degrees. A little koolaid and you'll think you're back at Sloppy Joe's.

USTBench · October 13, 2009, 05:44:48 PM

Quote from: Touchdown Tommy on October 13, 2009, 05:15:57 PM
Benchwarmer: Have you been posting a link to TDT's column on your Facebook page? We experienced record hits yesterday (almost bringing JohnnieFootball.com to its knees) including many from a Facebook referral. I can only imagine some hopeless Tommie is trying to use TDT's words as Bulletin Board material!!

BTW: Arrive early on Saturday or you'll be carrying your offering of Hamm's for the Johnnie tailgate party halfway across campus as the Rent-a-Cops now blockade the entrance to the tailgating lot once they deem it to be "full". Nobody gets through the barricade after that. No ambulance, fire trucks, emergency vehicles, etc.

Oz: What time do you arrive in the Boogie Down? I can arrange VIP transportation via Clark if you would like...

I'm still working out the semantics as I will be arriving from Grand Forks. Probably solo since it is Sioux-Gopher hockey this weekend. Developing...

sju56321 · October 13, 2009, 05:48:03 PM

Wow, could be a really bad weekend for you if you are also a Gophers hockey fan.

Pat Coleman · October 13, 2009, 05:49:18 PM

Quote from: Touchdown Tommy on October 13, 2009, 02:15:19 PM
Quote from: Pat Coleman on October 13, 2009, 12:03:48 AM
Quote from: Touchdown Tommy on October 12, 2009, 08:36:39 PM
Do the math. Caruso may have started to change the "mindset" at UST, but he can't force people to come to the games.

Do the math. Last year's Homecoming game had 2300 in attendance.

http://athletics.bethel.edu/custompages/football/2008/stats/ust-fb.htm

Math: 41% increase year over year.

Ha this is beyond ridiculous for any number of reasons. I refuse to take the bait. What planet do you live on?

Some planet where 3250 > 2300. Hey, it's not going to be St. John's attendance, nothing is, but you can't always scale the mount in one shot either.

USTBench · October 13, 2009, 05:49:43 PM

Quote from: sju56321 on October 13, 2009, 05:48:03 PM
Wow, could be a bad weekend if you are also a Gophers fan.

Born and raised in Grand Forks...go to UND Law School. A Gopher fan I am not.

sju56321 · October 13, 2009, 05:51:45 PM

Go Sioux then-at least it won't be a total busted weekend.

TC · October 13, 2009, 06:12:30 PM

Yes, that was my BABY JESUS t-shirt that Dan Barreiro led off the 5:00 hour talking about.

At the Star Tribune site here.

And Barriero's website, under the heading "greatest baseball jersey ever!"

Retired Old Rat · October 13, 2009, 07:12:29 PM

Quote from: TC on October 13, 2009, 06:12:30 PM
Yes, that was my BABY JESUS t-shirt that Dan Barreiro led off the 5:00 hour talking about.

At the Star Tribune site here.

And Barriero's website, under the heading "greatest baseball jersey ever!"

JC, they could have at least shown the back of your head.

Retired Old Rat · October 13, 2009, 07:13:41 PM

Quote from: janesvilleflash on October 13, 2009, 04:24:58 PM
Not too good, but getting better according to my math, but I'm from the planet dick.

You sure do have a way with words. Spit my coffee on the keyboard with that one. Not that you care, but +k.