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I agree somewhat, but tend to disagree. The UM football game being another clear indicator. The lots were flowing with UM tailgaters. Partying(with one another) is a part of it all, isn't it? Numbers most definitely are part of the formula, but I do think when you have a strong culture at the game, it then also draws more fans to come and be part of it. So why didn't the Uconn fans want to come party in NYC for what is essentially a home game against a hoops blue blood?
In general, I think the Uconn branding/marketing department should start figuring out some creative ways to build some of these things. Now a big baseline for the IUs of the world is history/tradition, but there are creative ways to start building that now. Come out with some sort of game time wear line that jumps out, little brighter, a little more interesting so the fans can see each other and be proud of it. While Oregon has Nike behind it, they're doing some of these things now to differentiate. Bottom line is that if we ever want to be part of a conference like the Big Ten, the university needs to start building a culture within its fan base. The whole U----Conn thing almost sounded kind of rookie/obnoxious in comparison last night given really the only ammo.
While a great win last night, the win I'm really looking for is getting out of the AAC so it's hard for me not to think about these things when up against the schools that truly represent one of the places we want to be. It's hard for me not to thing about the long term because of the concerns that we won't even be able to win games like this in 5 years if stuck in this cest pool.
In general, I think the Uconn branding/marketing department should start figuring out some creative ways to build some of these things. Now a big baseline for the IUs of the world is history/tradition, but there are creative ways to start building that now. Come out with some sort of game time wear line that jumps out, little brighter, a little more interesting so the fans can see each other and be proud of it. While Oregon has Nike behind it, they're doing some of these things now to differentiate. Bottom line is that if we ever want to be part of a conference like the Big Ten, the university needs to start building a culture within its fan base. The whole U----Conn thing almost sounded kind of rookie/obnoxious in comparison last night given really the only ammo.
While a great win last night, the win I'm really looking for is getting out of the AAC so it's hard for me not to think about these things when up against the schools that truly represent one of the places we want to be. It's hard for me not to thing about the long term because of the concerns that we won't even be able to win games like this in 5 years if stuck in this cest pool.
