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(10-08-2017 01:41 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  

(10-08-2017 01:10 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  

(10-08-2017 12:12 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  “Was anybody there to see it?”
Predictably, that represents a lot of the responses (to the original pic of this thread) I’ve seen on social media

If you look at that pic without knowing the seating patterns, it is a fair question.

Most fans know that this is the side no one sits on. Unfortunately the rest of the world doesn't, and the perception is UAB pulled a remarkable play in front of an empty stadium. We know that is untrue, but UAB needs to do something about that perception.

i agree...when i see highlights from other teams with empty stands, i wonder "is that the empty side?"---but im well aware that most people dont. even with this perspective, my first thought is usually "man, look how empty."

its a battle we'll always fight in legion field. i dont know how to fix (or at least help) it. one approach is to say that perception doesnt matter, and then point to attendance figures (where we lead the conference). while i think that is a reasonable(ish) approach, i think that an active and intelligent athletic department can come up with a better solution.

I seem to recall from a few years ago someone saying that the A/V hookups at Legion Field are all on the home side so the visitorr's side is predominately shown. Don't know how acccurate or relevant that is nowadays with wireless and other communications technological advances.