That's an interesting take. I haven't heard that one. I think you've hit on something that's probably part of the equation too.
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This is not a reflection on the UK program. This is happening in every sport as a direct result of multiple things that has already been discussed in this thread—cost, tv, etc etc.
I don’t like it any more than the rest, but I also don’t feel it’s a reflection on some type of step back the UK program has taken.
I do think it’s valid that if you want butts in the seats, schedule games that fans want to see. That’s exactly what other programs do and UK may not be able to count on sellouts for the direction state games anymore. Which would be a good thing IMO.
I don’t like it any more than the rest, but I also don’t feel it’s a reflection on some type of step back the UK program has taken.
I do think it’s valid that if you want butts in the seats, schedule games that fans want to see. That’s exactly what other programs do and UK may not be able to count on sellouts for the direction state games anymore. Which would be a good thing IMO.
I'd be at every game if I lived close to Lexington. and you know what..... dont lose to evansville and I wouldnt of been negative. F*cktards like yourself dont understand the simple concept of fans take on the mood that correlates to how their team is playing.
by the way.. if i said I didnt want the arena packed .....and gave a stupid reason like he did......... I'd be bashed by several posters saying I'm not a real fan or I'm too negative.
But somehow KL is going against the wishes of Barnhart and Cal where they want the arena packed and KL doesnt.... uhhhhh isnt that negative against UK's wishes? lol so kind of ironic there.
But somehow KL is going against the wishes of Barnhart and Cal where they want the arena packed and KL doesnt.... uhhhhh isnt that negative against UK's wishes? lol so kind of ironic there.
doubtful....fans will just blame the weather. or that its on a sunday. fans get all the excuses in the world. but uk fans are the best in the world...just ask them
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I agree that it's really not about the schedule but never thought I'd see the day when someone had to practically beg fans to attend games at Rupp.
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I was still living in Lexington during the Hall years and while we had our share of no name teams there was still Indiana, Kansas, Illinois, etc. on the December schedule.
It's been pointed out....fans packed it out when BCG was here. It's the one and done fatigue in combination with the opponents. We've been able to watch all of our games on TV for awhile. UK fans will go to these games, but when you see a team struggling early because they don't know how to play at this level, people are tired of paying out the nose for it. It's just easier to sit at home and watch on TV and when they have developed into a respectable product and the visiting team is worth the $, then fans will be back in there again. We'll see attendance rise around Xmas time no doubt.
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Good points plus a lot of older fans will recall that not every game was on live TV years ago, which meant that actually going to a game at Rupp was a big deal.
Does everything always go your way? If not I bet you are a complete *******. Sometimes life is not all positive. Sometimes you have to make lemonade out of lemons.
Just asking the folks to make it to the game, you’re slipping with the begging routine.
Crying’s over, not one complaining thread after another is going to change the loss. I’m over it.
....and fans like you got to see Cal in person and that's all that mattered to you after the Evansville game.
There is a lot of fans that go to games that don't live close to Lexington. Fans that sit near me live in Owensboro.
I love being around positive people and not negative people. That is what I love.
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Sure what it sounds like. Go watch the football game, you're too wound up about this.
Yeah, in 75 a December game kept the Hoosiers from back to back national championships and two straight undefeated seasons.
Funny how getting humiliated on your opponents home court, coach getting smacked in the back of the head and a ballistic ex-FBI agent can motivate.
Well, in fairness, their best player breaking his arm also helped.
The IU team we faced in March that year wasn't exactly the same one we'd played in December.
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Doesn't really matter does it? If Terry Wilson had not been hurt this year UK might be undefeated. Who knows?
Yea, right, suppose to be watching the game, but constantly following a message board and typing like a fiend.
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And I'm still waiting for Bob Knight to shake Joe B.'s hand after he lost in 1975
Yes prices, but along with that put the crazies close to the court. Eruption zone isnt enough. We need more crazies.
I’m confused, are you saying the Billy G days were better? If so I recommend medication immediately.
That's not what I said, so your first sentence was redundant as it's perfectly obvious you're confused, if that's what you gleaned from that post.I’m confused, are you saying the Billy G days were better? If so I recommend medication immediately.
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Definitely would have helped in that s***show vs Evansville
Can’t stand up is right. If you pony up for good seats those folks look at you like you are from Mars.