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[QUOTE="AZOrange, post: 38848, member: 278"]
I dont think Otto's point regarding the importance of the quality of the product is that off base.  I mean lets be honest, we are not a school with a dyed in the wool fanbase like Michigan or Notre Dame that can churn 100k in the seats regardless of what is taking place on the field.  Those teams have been awful but year after year they get that.  With a school like Syracuse I think quality becomes a much more important factor.  I also dont think you can overlook cost of games, a depressed economy, and the availability of TV in the market.

On a personal note, I have generally followed ND football since I was young.  I have however given my ties to the area been a tremendous fan of Syracuse football (please note that I bleed Orange literally when it comes to SU hoops).  I will say that since 2002 or so I have moved away from the product that is SU football (in part because of relocation) but in reality if I am going to spend time watching a game it was more fun to watch USC move the ball all around than Cuse (and I have not affiliation to USC).  Since Marrone took over I have reverted back to Syracuse games to watch them every week.  And if i am being honest, the last few weeks the University should be concerned about what is being put out there in terms of product.  I mean even allowing Tulane to be scheduled in that facility with that crowd (or lack thereof) really underscores the fact that I dont think most of the people involved with SU football (or that are close to it) understand the perception.  The perception of that game...from execution to the crowd was horrible.
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