UNC vs Mich. State: Not as big a draw

by vinceuk1 on Dec 4, 2008 1:37 PM EST

The NFL venue was configured for about 70,000 seats and perhaps one-third of them were filled with fans, creating a scene that was as lackluster as the game. The announced attendance was 25,267.

I believe that UK vs Mich State drew 78,129 ..?? Could someone help me on that.. we know who the draw is is college Basketball....

We have been, are and always will be the top draw in college hoops...

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Saw that this morning on ESPN

And if I remember correctly, neither UK or MSU was ranked as highly as these teams were last night.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Dec 4, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions

There is no doubt UNC does not travel like UK

but the UK/MSU game was on a Saturday and not a Wednesdat night. That had to keep a lot of fans away. Nevertheless the numbers were definitely lower than they expected.

by SevenRings on Dec 4, 2008 3:08 PM EST reply actions

I see your point, but...

if the UK/MSU game had also been on a wednesday, you’d still have WAY more than 25,000 fans there.

i’d be willing to bet there would have been at least 25,000 UK fans alone!

GO BIG BLUE!! GO BIG BLUE!!

by UKWildCatFanatic on Dec 4, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions

yea, maybe...

but, you would think that a #1 ranked team coming in to play a #12 ranked team would draw more then what amounted to be a typical sellout at Rupp, no matter what day of the week……

Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.

by vinceuk1 on Dec 4, 2008 4:21 PM EST up reply actions

Wikipedia says

78,129 on hand for the original Basketbowl. Take that for what it’s worth.

by Acdixon on Dec 4, 2008 4:27 PM EST reply actions

UNC

Someone may beat them but it will be an upset if they do.

by FortyYearCatFan on Dec 4, 2008 5:00 PM EST reply actions

Agreed

However… as much as I hate to say it… I’m impressed by Duke this year.

When UNC goes to play at Cameron, it will be a real test.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Dec 4, 2008 5:21 PM EST up reply actions

… is very tough. No doubt the best team in the land. I was a bit skeptical, but I have only seen one team play well enough in a stretch to beat them, and I dare not mention their name here. It will take a talented team hitting on all cylinders to beat them this year.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Glenn Logan on Dec 4, 2008 5:34 PM EST up reply actions

I saw a lot of empty seats

on the highlights. NO ONE travels like UK does. We even have the largest contingent of media for games. It’s a bitch trying to get media passes to the UK – Arkansas games at Bud Walton. I usually have to show my credentials at the last minute and tell them I’m with the KATV crew AND drop a few names just to get in the door. Any other game and I could just waltz in without a hitch. Best fans around! We should all pat ourselves on the back a couple o times. ;)

UNC is one of the toughest teams I’ve seen so far. I’ve watched four of their games all the way through and ol’ Roy has got them purring along like a finely tuned engine. I would still like to see UK play them in the tourney.

by bluecrip on Dec 5, 2008 12:59 PM EST reply actions