Yes the reason NMSU has had big crowds is because we haven't won. The year we played N.Texas we had only 3 wins. Last year we didn't win. That is why we had poor attendence at those games. If we can start winning we can get atleast 25k easlily if Aggies are atleast 4 or 5 wins going into the Boise State game. IF we are winning we will have a big crowd. We just need to win.

The only bad exposure is no exposure.

The more times the WAC is on TV, the better for the conference. Even if the game is lightly attended - ESPN does a great job in keeping camera angles close so it looks better than it might be.

And while this game is not likely to be well attended - who knows? Boise will still have their high powered offense, and I've gotta believe that Mumme's offense will be much better than last year - so it could be a real shootout. Shootouts (or the promise of one) draw fans.

Plus this year NMSU will have the advantage of starting the year playing two 1AA opponents, so we should have some early successes for fans to hold on to. I seriously doubt NMSU will contend for a WAC title, but I think we will be much more competitive this year.

The only bad exposure is no exposure? Well I disagree, but that's what makes this messge board fun and interesting. The only thing that's for sure is that decision to televise is out of our hands, probably a good thing. FYI, I'll watch as long as the game stays competitive. :>)))

[quote="nwp"]The only bad exposure is no exposure? Well I disagree, but that's what makes this messge board fun and interesting. The only thing that's for sure is that decision to televise is out of our hands, probably a good thing. FYI, I'll watch as long as the game stays competitive.


As a MAC fan, I think this is great for the WAC. We have to play Tues & Wed nite games in November to get on ESPN!

I'd much rather play Sun nite and I'm a big baseball fan. If the start time is 6PM Mountain that should be before the start time of the NFL game NBC will broadcast.

I have to agree with NuMexAg that the only bad exposure is no exposure.

When you have people around the country talking about the WAC breaking ground on a new concept...it doesn't hurt the image of the WAC.

Plus, I think the game is going to be pretty good. Hal is in his second year, and this is the rookie season for the Boise coach. Boise should win, but NMSU will make the game exciting.

Hey, and NMSU has to be pretty happy with the $100K "inconvenience fee" that ESPN is paying them.

No matter what, playing on ESPN is going to help put muscles on the NMSU program...

NMSU will surprise a lot of teams next year. You guys might not see the talent yet, but it is there. The team is faster, and stronger then a year ago.

Faster and stronger is the rally cry of every team in D1 in the Spring. If you're doing it right, you recruit better athletes in every class.

nmsufootball Wrote:NMSU will surprise a lot of teams next year. You guys might not see the talent yet, but it is there. The team is faster, and stronger then a year ago.

jediwarrior Wrote:...and I wouldn't put CSTV on a pedestal just yet.

From everything I've read, the MWC people thought they were going to play on Saturdays only.

Well, surprise, surprise. Now that CSTV owns "ALL" rights to MWC sports, they have informed the MWC that they will be playing weekday games.

Hummmm... Isn't that one of the reasons why the MWC Villanized ESPN? I luv it.

I tell you what. It's a beotch when you no longer own any part of your product.

The MWC knew they would be playing on Thursdays and Fridays and that was part of the contract. They wanted to control the start times. All games will start between 12pm-6pm local time on Saturday and no earlier than 6pm local on Thursdays & Fridays. What I gather that they were being offered on ESPN was games on Tuesdays and Wedesndays and didn't want any part of those and those games would be 5:30pm local time starts in most of the conference.

http://themwc.cstv.com/genrel/091304aad.html

The MWC and CSTV are releasing their regional TV and national TV schedule on Tuesday. SportsWest was bought by CSTV and I wonder if there will be any announcement regarding the WAC and whether they will have any games as part of this regional TV venture.

http://themwc.cstv.com/genrel/041306aaa.html

Nmsu seems to look better on defense, but at the same time for a scrimmage your qb threw for over 400 yds? hmm maybe you both just suck! yes yes stir it.