2016-17 #98 123,766 20,628 avg
2015-16 #97 125,051 20,852 avg
2014-15 #102 117,286 19,548 avg
2013-14 #105 110,803 18,467 avg
2012-13 #97 123,309 20,552 avg

guess on 2017-18:
Thurs 8/31/17 7 PM Elon 16,500
Sat 9/16/17 7 PM Tulsa 24,000
Sat 10/07/17 TBA EMU 23,000
Sat 10/21/17 TBA Akron 18,000
Thurs 11/02/17 6PM NIU 20,000
Fri 11/24/17 TBA WMU 16,500
Total 118,000 Avg 19,667

Why the low prediction for WMU?

As always, I think they could bump those numbers if they made even a half-azzed attempt at creating a fun environment, make it an EVENT other than come sit on your butt, watch the game, go home. All the suggestions have been made. With a bit of luck on the weather, some good pricing for the first couple home games, and I think city people can be converted to becoming part of the event. Good things start at the grass roots.

(06-02-2017 11:12 AM)eastisbest Wrote:  Why the low prediction for WMU?

As always, I think they could bump those numbers if they made even a half-azzed attempt at creating a fun environment, make it an EVENT other than come sit on your butt, watch the game, go home. All the suggestions have been made. With a bit of luck on the weather, some good pricing for the first couple home games, and I think city people can be converted to becoming part of the event. Good things start at the grass roots.

In 2015, Rockets(9-1) drew 16,100 to the GB on Black Friday with spotty showers and 57 degrees. i'm not expecting more this season.

(06-02-2017 11:36 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 11:12 AM)eastisbest Wrote:  Why the low prediction for WMU?

As always, I think they could bump those numbers if they made even a half-azzed attempt at creating a fun environment, make it an EVENT other than come sit on your butt, watch the game, go home. All the suggestions have been made. With a bit of luck on the weather, some good pricing for the first couple home games, and I think city people can be converted to becoming part of the event. Good things start at the grass roots.

In 2015, Rockets(9-1) drew 16,100 to the GB on Black Friday with spotty showers and 57 degrees. i'm not expecting more this season.

I like the definition of "spotty showers"... I was drenched at that game.

Those mid-week November games are attendance killers for MAC schools. I think your assessments of a 20K average again is right. Would love to see UT get back to the days of averaging 25K but that may never happen again if nearly half of our home schedule, including our best divisional games, are late season Tuesday and Wednesday night affairs with 6pm kickoffs.

Elon game should produce in the low 20s as well if the weather is good; everyone likes Week #1 of the season no matter who you play

The Tulsa game will be a great barometer for those that think the AAC is an option for UT. If we struggle drawing for Missouri I do not have high hopes for Tulsa. Not sure the casual fan knows that Tulsa is in Oklahoma let alone that they have a good program. If that game draws the 24K predicted then I am wrong, I would predict lower

(06-02-2017 12:16 PM)indianasniff Wrote:  The Tulsa game will be a great barometer for those that think the AAC is an option for UT. If we struggle drawing for Missouri I do not have high hopes for Tulsa. Not sure the casual fan knows that Tulsa is in Oklahoma let alone that they have a good program. If that game draws the 24K predicted then I am wrong, I would predict lower

Attendance for Mizzou was about 24,000. The Friday night rain storm washed out a lot of the HS FB slate around the state. The games were rescheduled on Saturday and it did hurt attendance in the Glass Bowl.

The weather will determine attendance for all of these games. It's hard to predict attendance numbers now. I would like to think that Homecoming will be a good crowd!

Since we're going 14-0 this season these are my attendance predictions:

Elon: 22,000
Tulsa: 23-24,000
EMU: 26,000 (homecoming)
Akron: 23,000
NIU: 20,000
WMU: 22,000 (since its for a perfect 12-0)

MAC Title game: 25,000
National Title game: 115,000 because we will captivate an entire nation

I guess it's been awhile, but Tulsa beat BGSU in the GMAC Bowl--- by a lot in 2008. The name is out there.

(06-02-2017 01:05 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 12:16 PM)indianasniff Wrote:  The Tulsa game will be a great barometer for those that think the AAC is an option for UT. If we struggle drawing for Missouri I do not have high hopes for Tulsa. Not sure the casual fan knows that Tulsa is in Oklahoma let alone that they have a good program. If that game draws the 24K predicted then I am wrong, I would predict lower

Attendance for Mizzou was about 24,000. The Friday night rain storm washed out a lot of the HS FB slate around the state. The games were rescheduled on Saturday and it did hurt attendance in the Glass Bowl.

Plus it was an early day game. People working, and going to kids activities, which means attendance was going to be lower than a Saturday night game.

(06-02-2017 03:43 PM)Rocket_Fanatic Wrote:  Since we're going 14-0 this season these are my attendance predictions:

Elon: 22,000
Tulsa: 23-24,000
EMU: 26,000 (homecoming)
Akron: 23,000
NIU: 20,000
WMU: 22,000 (since its for a perfect 12-0)

MAC Title game: 25,000
National Title game: 115,000 because we will captivate an entire nation

Love it!

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(06-02-2017 05:15 PM)Terry Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 01:05 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 12:16 PM)indianasniff Wrote:  The Tulsa game will be a great barometer for those that think the AAC is an option for UT. If we struggle drawing for Missouri I do not have high hopes for Tulsa. Not sure the casual fan knows that Tulsa is in Oklahoma let alone that they have a good program. If that game draws the 24K predicted then I am wrong, I would predict lower

Attendance for Mizzou was about 24,000. The Friday night rain storm washed out a lot of the HS FB slate around the state. The games were rescheduled on Saturday and it did hurt attendance in the Glass Bowl.

Plus it was an early day game. People working, and going to kids activities, which means attendance was going to be lower than a Saturday night game.

Seriously !!!
Are we going to keep using people working / kids activities excuses again ??
People across the country work on Saturdays, having kids activities, and it does not seem to deter attendance at other schools, who also have early starting times. Possibly winning the MAC will go a long way in filling the GB on a regular basis.

(06-02-2017 08:26 PM)FMRocket Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 05:15 PM)Terry Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 01:05 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 12:16 PM)indianasniff Wrote:  The Tulsa game will be a great barometer for those that think the AAC is an option for UT. If we struggle drawing for Missouri I do not have high hopes for Tulsa. Not sure the casual fan knows that Tulsa is in Oklahoma let alone that they have a good program. If that game draws the 24K predicted then I am wrong, I would predict lower

Attendance for Mizzou was about 24,000. The Friday night rain storm washed out a lot of the HS FB slate around the state. The games were rescheduled on Saturday and it did hurt attendance in the Glass Bowl.

Plus it was an early day game. People working, and going to kids activities, which means attendance was going to be lower than a Saturday night game.

Seriously !!!
Are we going to keep you using people working /kids activities excuses again ??
People across the country work and have kids activities and it does not seem to deter attendance at other schools, who also have early starting times. Possibly winning the MAC will go a long way in filling the GB on a regular basis.

Winning is good.

(06-02-2017 11:47 AM)Carolina Rocket Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 11:36 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(06-02-2017 11:12 AM)eastisbest Wrote:  Why the low prediction for WMU?

As always, I think they could bump those numbers if they made even a half-azzed attempt at creating a fun environment, make it an EVENT other than come sit on your butt, watch the game, go home. All the suggestions have been made. With a bit of luck on the weather, some good pricing for the first couple home games, and I think city people can be converted to becoming part of the event. Good things start at the grass roots.

In 2015, Rockets(9-1) drew 16,100 to the GB on Black Friday with spotty showers and 57 degrees. i'm not expecting more this season.

I like the definition of "spotty showers"... I was drenched at that game.

I like the definition of 57 degrees. I was wet and dressed like it was 37 degrees.