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[QUOTE="Chip, post: 252349, member: 19"]
We had 48k for the Minnesota game in Marrone's debut.  That was a pretty legit # too, having been there.  Granted, they gave tix away, but still, people were in the building and it certainly wasn't the dozen Minnesota fans that got us there (insert point about away teams in the ACC helping crowd size some weeks...).
 
I think the biggest problem to getting the band back together on those former crowds is the pricing variance for premium vs food stamp or other spots.  But doesn't seem to be an issue in hoops.  If it's determined to be broken, as I suspect, it's fixable.
 
I know Syracuse, and the surrounding area, isn't exactly booming these days.  But you guys are acting like it's Sandusky, OH after the Callahan factory shut down, as soon as you older guys move on, the city ceases to exist.  It's not that bad, the entire CNY area has enough younger people that will go if we are a relevant and exciting team, playing in a relevant league, against relevant opponents.  Hopefully our play on the field improves to the point that I can be proven right.
 
The only season since 1998 that we've really played to a level that SU fans would want is 2001 (talking offense alone, nothing since 1998).  Crowds were ok to good that year, especially later in the season.  That year also started off with us being 0-2, which can be a death blow in this particular sport.
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