Seawolves Fans

On another topic, we are currently fifth in the America East in attendance.

Vermont 2,814
Binghamton 2,506
Albany 2,462
Hartford 1,466
Stony Brook 1,440

That's abysmal, guys. Last year, we finished at 3,221 per game, or more than double what we're doing now. I know the students will come out for the conference games, but any explanation that you can think of otherwise?

Yikes, I knew things were sleepy this year but would not have guessed fifth. Would have thought the arena alone, no matter the team/record, would draw more in comparison. I have no hard evidence other than impressions, but probably like a lot of you I know a few other season ticket holders. Some are neighbors, and there's not much talk about basketball this year. Eh, they go if they're free, otherwise the seats sit empty. Something to do if you've got nothing else to do this year, I'm afraid.

There is also a component for potential growth of being "the only game in town," which SBU is not and will never be. Like Gonzaga. I've been to Spokane a couple of times and went to one Gonzaga game there years ago. Spokane is in the middle of NOwhere! So you get everyone coming out for games, generally. This is a very dated reference that I know won't be familiar, but way back in a previous life there was a similar situation at Fresno State in CA in the 1980's. That city, those people, also in the middle of nowhere, where crazy for their Bulldogs. It was a terrible place to play, as the entire town of farmers got drunk, rowdy, and packed the arena for every game.

Too much else to do here, including everything in NYC and your vast array of cable/streaming options from the comfort of your warm home. Tough nut to crack, no matter the facilities and how much money you pour in.