The turnout was impressive for the Orange Bowl.....at least what I saw on TV and reading earlier Dog Pound posts. I hope this translates to solid crowds at Iowa and Purdue.

I spoke with a few N. Dakota State fans today here in Dallas, where they played a FCS championship game. Talk about fan support.....they took over 3/4 of the stadium. Of course, who wouldn't want to get away from Fargo in January

NIU fans certainly exceeded expectations in selling much more of their allotted tickets then expected, in addition to the incredible TV ratings. SEcond highest Bowl coverage ever in Chicago market.

(01-06-2013 01:30 AM)sterling1man Wrote:  NIU fans certainly exceeded expectations in selling much more of their allotted tickets then expected, in addition to the incredible TV ratings. SEcond highest Bowl coverage ever in Chicago market.

No doubt that the tv ratings were great...it won it's time slot! As a long time HUSKIE fan, it's hard to even comprehend that a HUSKIES game won it's time slot in the ratings. And it beat last year's (all BCS) Orange Bowl ratings. But, to set the record straight regarding the Chicago market, it was the second highest ratings ever for an ESPN game.

(01-06-2013 01:29 PM)NIUHuskie Wrote:  

(01-06-2013 01:30 AM)sterling1man Wrote:  NIU fans certainly exceeded expectations in selling much more of their allotted tickets then expected, in addition to the incredible TV ratings. SEcond highest Bowl coverage ever in Chicago market.

No doubt that the tv ratings were great...it won it's time slot! As a long time HUSKIE fan, it's hard to even comprehend that a HUSKIES game won it's time slot in the ratings. And it beat last year's (all BCS) Orange Bowl ratings. But, to set the record straight regarding the Chicago market, it was the second highest ratings ever for an ESPN game.

It'll probably be 3rd highest after the national championship game, but the fact that we garnered the highest for ratings in Chicago for everyone other than ND is very impressive. Not even U of I or NU could garner that high of a rating for their BCS games.

Orange Bowl rating was up 44% over last year's game.

so ratings were up and the country decided that they still love watching the underdog ? What? Kirk, did you hear that you piece of crap? No way the country showed up to watch FSU, they are hated nationally.
I wonder if Kirky got yelled at for bashing his own networks game? Sorry, I am still not over it, I hate that pretty boy loud mouth OSU piece of crap.

(01-06-2013 11:19 PM)MileHighHuskie Wrote:  so ratings were up and the country decided that they still love watching the underdog ? What? Kirk, did you hear that you piece of crap? No way the country showed up to watch FSU, they are hated nationally.
I wonder if Kirky got yelled at for bashing his own networks game? Sorry, I am still not over it, I hate that pretty boy loud mouth OSU piece of crap.

+1 I am like an elephant in that I NEVER forget when somebody bashes my Huskies. Like those nasty Wisconsin fans at Soldier field...I put the evil hex on Wisconsin that day to those fans. Why do you think they've lost 3 Rose Bowls in a row?

Dennis Dodd tweet
"I say this with fondness: NIU student section reminds me of state playoff game."

(01-07-2013 11:39 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Dennis Dodd tweet
"I say this with fondness: NIU student section reminds me of state playoff game."

Our students were great. Hope they come out in droves next year at home!

(01-07-2013 11:41 AM)JCCNIU31 Wrote:  

(01-07-2013 11:39 AM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Dennis Dodd tweet
"I say this with fondness: NIU student section reminds me of state playoff game."

Our students were great. Hope they come out in droves next year at home!

10k in the East stands rather than 4-6k would make a good impression for the game day experience for those long lost or new fans in the West stands.

I think we will see an increase next year - not as great as it would be were we to win the OB, but a definite improvement. It would sure help if our first game were against a more marquee opponent!

(01-07-2013 11:46 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  I think we will see an increase next year - not as great as it would be were we to win the OB, but a definite improvement. It would sure help if our first game were against a more marquee opponent!

At least it's against an in-state school and not UT Martin again. Should get a slight bump from that.

(01-07-2013 11:47 AM)BarsemaBone2 Wrote:  

(01-07-2013 11:46 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  I think we will see an increase next year - not as great as it would be were we to win the OB, but a definite improvement. It would sure help if our first game were against a more marquee opponent!

At least it's against an in-state school and not UT Martin again. Should get a slight bump from that.

Geez. How about its September, tailgating And football. That use to be enough!

(01-07-2013 11:47 AM)BarsemaBone2 Wrote:  

(01-07-2013 11:46 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  I think we will see an increase next year - not as great as it would be were we to win the OB, but a definite improvement. It would sure help if our first game were against a more marquee opponent!

At least it's against an in-state school and not UT Martin again. Should get a slight bump from that.

I think there will be a very big crowd for the first home game. If the Huskies beat Iowa, it will be at or near a sell out.

The NIU fans stepped up BIG time, making financial/personal sacrifices to support the team. I would like to see Carey, Compher, and players/university acknowledge that as well after licking their wounds from the loss. It was a great experience for all.

I think the Dogs should wear the Orange Bowl unis for the home opener this year.

(01-07-2013 01:26 PM)DiehardHuskie Wrote:  I think the Dogs should wear the Orange Bowl unis for the home opener this year.

They play a lot better with the home blacks.

(01-07-2013 01:26 PM)DiehardHuskie Wrote:  I think the Dogs should wear the Orange Bowl unis for the home opener this year.

They are visitor white.....


Plus they suck.

(01-07-2013 01:26 PM)DiehardHuskie Wrote:  I think the Dogs should wear the Orange Bowl unis for the home opener this year.

So you want us to wear away uniforms for a home game?

No thanks.

Also no thanks to that jersey with those pants again.

(01-07-2013 01:34 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(01-07-2013 01:26 PM)DiehardHuskie Wrote:  I think the Dogs should wear the Orange Bowl unis for the home opener this year.

They play a lot better with the home blacks.

I would bet on the black jerseys.

You'll probably get the black jerseys 3 times, for the home opener, Homecoming, and Ball State, red jerseys for the other 2.