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Mike Anthony: UConn Teams Are Down, So Attendance Is Down, And The Rebuild Has Begun
>>Each program can get back its buzz by fixing only what it can fix — its own product — and UConn has recognized the issues and is working toward corrections. The Huskies are at the outset of this, in a delicate financial position, in transition with its two struggling programs, getting creative with nonconference schedules and trying to improve the overall fan experience in every building.<<
>> Anyway, fans lost interest. Just like in men’s basketball, where Ollie lost his grip on a program that he did lead to a national championship out of the AAC. Dan Hurley, with the fire to have already inspired players and a fan base, is in charge now and there’s a different perception of the program inside and out of the athletic department offices. The pride is back, or at least on its way, and more fans will be back, we presume.<<
>>Two key UConn products have been flat. It’s hard to blame the public for staying away. UConn gets this. UConn, at least, is making efforts — direct and indirect, grassroots and otherwise — to get you back in the buildings. Now the Huskies have to start looking like major college programs again, winning programs, because that, ultimately, is the only solution.<<
>>Each program can get back its buzz by fixing only what it can fix — its own product — and UConn has recognized the issues and is working toward corrections. The Huskies are at the outset of this, in a delicate financial position, in transition with its two struggling programs, getting creative with nonconference schedules and trying to improve the overall fan experience in every building.<<
>> Anyway, fans lost interest. Just like in men’s basketball, where Ollie lost his grip on a program that he did lead to a national championship out of the AAC. Dan Hurley, with the fire to have already inspired players and a fan base, is in charge now and there’s a different perception of the program inside and out of the athletic department offices. The pride is back, or at least on its way, and more fans will be back, we presume.<<
>>Two key UConn products have been flat. It’s hard to blame the public for staying away. UConn gets this. UConn, at least, is making efforts — direct and indirect, grassroots and otherwise — to get you back in the buildings. Now the Huskies have to start looking like major college programs again, winning programs, because that, ultimately, is the only solution.<<
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