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Post by myownwords on Jan 6, 2013 11:18:17 GMT -8
BTW, Wyoming manages to draw just over half the attendance on average, over the last four years, when playing @ Laramie than we do when the Pokes play at the Q, despite having an on-campus stadium. If you drew the same percentage of the population living within 2 hours of the stadium that they draw, then your average attendance would be over 200,000 -- per game. And if they drew the same percentage of the population living within 2 hours of the stadium that you draw, then their average attendance would be 167 -- per game. Honestly, I mean that more as a complement of a team that you folks consistently trash than I do as an antagonistic trashing of your fan base. But the fact is, you don't draw very well, given how many local residents you have to draw from. Specifically, you don't draw at a level that justifies special treatment by the MWC. Yoda out... . True or not, the reality is that it is "numbers" that pay bills and not percentages and ratios.
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Jan 6, 2013 11:18:59 GMT -8
BTW, Wyoming manages to draw just over half the attendance on average, over the last four years, when playing @ Laramie than we do when the Pokes play at the Q, despite having an on-campus stadium. If you drew the same percentage of the population living within 2 hours of the stadium that they draw, then your average attendance would be over 200,000 -- per game. And if they drew the same percentage of the population living within 2 hours of the stadium that you draw, then their average attendance would be 167 -- per game. Honestly, I mean that more as a complement of a team that you folks consistently trash than I do as an antagonistic trashing of your fan base. But the fact is, you don't draw very well, given how many local residents you have to draw from. Specifically, you don't draw at a level that justifies special treatment by the MWC. Yoda out... . Oh dear God, we now have to get the Wyoming propaganda on how they draw a huge percentage of their State's population to their games. Here is a thought, maybe that speaks to the lack of upside for the WYO's and the rest of the Range Schools. Maybe it is the reason that they have less media value than Montana and Montana State. Enjoy Wyo Yoda, a god forsaken range desert where the best they can do is bring up the % of their population they draw. I guess it is making a negative their population and appeal into a positive. O ya, there is also some dumbass... in a barrell up there eating funnel cake. How quaint, Fresno will grow being tied to them.
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Post by TheSanDiegan on Jan 6, 2013 11:24:25 GMT -8
BTW, Wyoming manages to draw just over half the attendance on average, over the last four years, when playing @ Laramie than we do when the Pokes play at the Q, despite having an on-campus stadium. If you drew the same percentage of the population living within 2 hours of the stadium that they draw, then your average attendance would be over 200,000 -- per game. And if they drew the same percentage of the population living within 2 hours of the stadium that you draw, then their average attendance would be 167 -- per game. Honestly, I mean that more as a complement of a team that you folks consistently trash than I do as an antagonistic trashing of your fan base... Worst. Metric. Ever. And I've read enough of your posts to know you're intelligent enough to know that for reasons I shouldn't even have to begin to explain. At best, disingenuous, and at worst, another troll roll in sweet bread. I do agree with you however that our FB does not merit any special treatnment by the Hair Club for Rednecks. MBB, on the other hand, is another matter, considering it is, at present, the marquis program in the conference.
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Post by TheSanDiegan on Jan 6, 2013 11:29:50 GMT -8
MBB, on the other hand, is another matter, considering it is, at present, the marquis program in the conference. Damnit... I just realized that if I had managed to insert just one more comma in that last sentence, I would have qualified for a free post from standiego.
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Post by monty on Jan 6, 2013 11:33:55 GMT -8
Yoda's right. Fresno deserves to be Boise's bitch, getting their ass handed to them every year. that's stability and tradition.
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Post by monty on Jan 6, 2013 11:35:18 GMT -8
MBB, on the other hand, is another matter, considering it is, at present, the marquis program in the conference. Damnit... I just realized that if I had managed to insert just one more comma in that last sentence, I would have qualified for a free post from standiego. You get to throw out the first pitch at the Padres game and get announced at the basketball game. Congrats, TheStanDiegan
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Jan 6, 2013 11:36:41 GMT -8
Damnit... I just realized that if I had managed to insert just one more comma in that last sentence, I would have qualified for a free post from standiego. You get to throw out the first pitch at the Padres game and get announced at the basketball game. Congrats, TheStanDiegan Yo, no snugie?
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Post by monty on Jan 6, 2013 11:44:42 GMT -8
You get to throw out the first pitch at the Padres game and get announced at the basketball game. Congrats, TheStanDiegan Yo, no snugie? nope, 2 flags. exchange rate is 3 flags for one snugie. Hea, I figured out the new point system. 2 snugies and 1 flag to have Eliot H give you a piggy back ride to the Ohio State game.
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Post by TheSanDiegan on Jan 6, 2013 11:55:20 GMT -8
Damnit... I just realized that if I had managed to insert just one more comma in that last sentence, I would have qualified for a free post from standiego. You get to throw out the first pitch at the Padres game and get announced at the basketball game. Congrats, TheStanDiegan The StanDiegan... hahaha... beautiful. Oh wait... I mean, The. standiegan haha. ha. beautiful, (I'm just having fun Stan - I enjoy your psots. It's just that they're a PITA to read sometimes )
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Jan 6, 2013 11:56:42 GMT -8
nope, 2 flags. exchange rate is 3 flags for one snugie. Hea, I figured out the new point system. 2 snugies and 1 flag to have Eliot H give you a piggy back ride to the Ohio State game. I only have 2 flags and a snugie, so I am going to have to settle for a fireman's carry from Schnall.
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Post by houstoncougarchas on Jan 6, 2013 19:05:30 GMT -8
Relative to an all-sports western division, to a degree Aresco's hands are tied. There is a chicken and egg situation between SDSU and nBE. This means it it very difficult to accomplish one now.
However, Aresco is a business man. He would be derelict not to explore that possibility with media. Suppose, he suggested such a division during negotiations and one of the companies said that is a tremendous idea. I don't think there would be much residence if it entailed big $$$. Under those conditions, he could he would head that direction immediately.
So, when will SDSU allow him to proceed?
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Post by TheSanDiegan on Jan 6, 2013 19:12:22 GMT -8
Relative to an all-sports western division, to a degree Aresco's hands are tied. There is a chicken and egg situation between SDSU and nBE. This means it it very difficult to accomplish one now. However, Aresco is a business man. He would be derelict not to explore that possibility with media. Suppose, he suggested such a division during negotiations and one of the companies said that is a tremendous idea. I don't think there would be much residence if it entailed big $$$. Under those conditions, he could he would head that direction immediately. So, when will SDSU allow him to proceed? He should have some low-end estimates on a prospective TV deal he can take to the bank, something with which he can provde a guarantee to all nBE members. That should allow him enough stability to get ahead of the game and get the damn thing inked. I think if he were to provide such a guarantee, we'd commit in a second.
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Post by houstoncougarchas on Jan 6, 2013 19:36:11 GMT -8
resistance not residence
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Post by RB Aztec on Jan 7, 2013 8:14:15 GMT -8
BTW, Wyoming manages to draw just over half the attendance on average, over the last four years, when playing @ Laramie than we do when the Pokes play at the Q, despite having an on-campus stadium. If you drew the same percentage of the population living within 2 hours of the stadium that they draw, then your average attendance would be over 200,000 -- per game. And if they drew the same percentage of the population living within 2 hours of the stadium that you draw, then their average attendance would be 167 -- per game. Honestly, I mean that more as a complement of a team that you folks consistently trash than I do as an antagonistic trashing of your fan base. But the fact is, you don't draw very well, given how many local residents you have to draw from. Specifically, you don't draw at a level that justifies special treatment by the MWC. Yoda out... . Other than roping cattle and attending Wyo football games, what else is there to do in Laramie and the surrounding land of nothing?
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Post by aztecfankrishnan on Jan 7, 2013 9:23:10 GMT -8
It's pretty clear that neither Houston or SMU want anything to do with the MWC. I have been saying that for months now, but for some reason many on this board myopically choose to believe that Houston and SMU could be enticed to the MWC and their crappy little TV deal. With Houston and SMU in the nBE, it remains our best move to continue in the nBE. I think it is interesting that The Jersey Guy mentions UNLV as a partner insider.espn.go.com/ncf/features/rumors in the nBE, because it really should be so. There are really only three large western metropolitan markets (with at least one major college team not already in the Pac 12) not a part of the Big 5 (Las Vegas, San Diego and Provo/entire State of Utah). We all know Provo is going to do its own thing; however, UNLV should be our natural partner in all of this, and we should be working together to collectively improve our position in the college landscape. It's sad, that the UNLV leadership took such an antagonistic position when we left the MWC for the nBE/BW. In essence, they poisoned their own fanbase against the possibility of making the same move themselves. Yes, splitting up your teams in two different conferences is not ideal and the step down in quality of the basketball league is problematic. However, if UNLV and SDSU moved into the Big West together it's a completely different story. The RPI of the league shoots way up and both can continue to schedule marque out of conference games. The Big West is not a bad stop over league for a couple years as together we wait for UConn and Cincy to leave the Big East and Aresco is able to create a true western all sports division which will eventually include BYU, Boise and maybe New Mexico, Fresno and Air Force. In the interim, UNLV can reap the rewards of increased football revenue and get that program on track. Maybe even get that stadium built? Instead it looks like Fresno or New Mexico may get that opportunity?
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