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Thinking we need to take notes in this thread. We finding out who are the actual basketball fans versus the one’s just wanting to watch side show freaks and spectacles.
What is side show freaks and spectacles ?
The guy above you said.....the EXACT same thing. You ever notice sometimes when you read comments there will be two exact comments in a row from two different people? Blows my mind.With a system like Cal's where you don't have a lot of veteran guys playing a major role, guys you can get to know and get attached to - you better bring in that future superstar talent every year - somebody the fans can get excited about.
Seems like it's been a while since we had THAT guy - the much-hyped mega-star player - guys like John Wall and Anthony Davis. Land Zion Williamson and I suspect you'll see attendance back up.
Well hold on to your six shooters partner! What do you mean lack luster OOC? WE played the almighty Vermont wood choppers didn't we? Fun fact: they won 29 games last year and came within 15 points of beating a #20 ranked Purdue last year!I don’t see how people get excited for the lame out of conference schedule. It has bothered me for years that UK only plays one or two big OOC games each year at Rupp.
You're correct, that's part of the reason why people are waiting till later in the year.I can honestly say that this has never entered my my
It's just going to take a while with this team. I think they'll be really good by tournament time. If they're not, then next season will be good.
Well I don't agree we are talented enough this year, WE DONT SUCK, but if we have guys come back, next year could be special.If you believe this, why do watch the game and waste your time. I am not trying to pick an argument. I know if I believed this way I wouldn't waste my time
I do.....for NFL football, wich Il never watch again. Pro Athletes are payed to entertain me, not piss me off. Just play sports, nobody gives. A crap what you Actually think.Just blame it on nfl players kneeling...
Deli he is obviously talking about UK basketball.Yeah the turnover on UKs roster is responsible for all the teams around the country with attendance dropping including the NFL, MLB, and other nonsense.
I agree with All except I don't think we are good enough this year. We don't suck by any means, we're a good team. I just don't see title good.Hard to get excited for a sport that's about as rigged as the WWE.
..but at least Wrestling will flat out admit it's storylines are fabricated and predetermined..
Kentucky has almost no chance at a title. Let me clarify, that they are absolutely talented enough for the title, but the NCAA wont allow it. Through crappy officiating.. to the selection committee dropping us in seeding.. to the protection Duke will get. Just don't think this team has a chance to overcome that.
Deli he is obviously talking about UK basketball.
Your point is correct I'm just going off thread title.The point being if all NCAA games are declining in attendance by 10% and UK is also declining by 10%, it's probably NOT the roster turnover that's causing that.
That's why I said "Including" to further my point.Deli he is obviously talking about UK basketball.
You're absolutely correct...but my take on why people don't want to attend games with 90% yearly turnover is we know a national title is highly unlikely. Folks thinked Cal proved everyone wrong in 2012 when he won a title that featured a few freshman.This is a trend that every single sport, college, pro, you name it is having. Younger people just don't go out as mu ch and even if they are huge fans, rather sit at home in front of a HD TV with friends and be able to tweet, post and comment while watching. As, order food, beer, and not wait on line to use the bathroom.
Plus, You can barely get a signal in Rupp and that is something they have to fix! It is just a fact of trends with fans. You will see key games be just as sold out, but random games not so much. I think fixing the wifi would help and making the lottery for students easier (who waits in line these days, no one under 50!).
Plus, I would say that this class doesn't have the "WOW" players as some years, which doesn't help draw the marginal fan. Player turnover doesn't make sense, if they were losing, now that would matter...due to turnover...
Awesome post. I couldn't agree more.I do.....for NFL football, wich Il never watch again. Pro Athletes are payed to entertain me, not piss me off. Just play sports, nobody gives. A crap what you Actually think.
Make no mistake the turnover in roster is also a driver behind this
The students suck. AD should tell them if they don't pick their tickets up 5 hours prior to game time, the tickets will immediately go on sale to the public for $10.00.....that would be a solution.Frankly the students are the biggest culprit.
Wrong
I disagree. 10-30 would be awesomer (sp) to see. That would require a 2-29 regular season. Five sec tourney wins and then a loss in the elite 8 (or sweet sixteen if a play-in conference champ).Yeah I don't understand how anyone could call themselves a fan if they are only around during good times.
I'd much rather go 30-10 than 10-30, but I'll support the team either way.
I disagree. 10-30 would be awesomer (sp) to see. That would require a 2-29 regular season. Five sec tourney wins and then a loss in the elite 8 (or sweet sixteen if a play-in conference champ).
The cost is bull... They're plenty of fans that would go to these games, if they were worth watching.. You can't get excited on TV to watch... These sorry teams should be on Morehead State's schedule... Oh even they play better competition... You get quality competition and watch Rupp fill up... At least a quality game out of every three games... Sorry....It's cost. It's always been cost. People just have other options on how to watch the games and things to do besides watching games. The sports bubble is bursting.
The cost is bull... They're plenty of fans that would go to these games, if they were worth watching.. You can't get excited on TV to watch... These sorry teams should be on Morehead State's schedule... Oh even they play better competition... You get quality competition and watch Rupp fill up... At least a quality game out of every three games... Sorry....
You hit the nail on the head with this post... True!SOS is pretty low compared to the other top programs, but who knows how that will factor in the selection process. If our SOS is high they usually focus on losses and I guess if we have a low SOS it will be the year where all the focus is playing good teams even though you might lose a few.
I know a few season ticket holders that don't live in Lexington and they will rarely travel to a weekday game against a bad opponent. They usually try to give them away, but it's hard to find someone that works to even take a free offer for a no name week day opponent if it means them getting home at midnight.
Well hold on to your six shooters partner! What do you mean lack luster OOC? WE played the almighty Vermont wood choppers didn't we? Fun fact: they won 29 games last year and came within 15 points of beating a #20 ranked Purdue last year!
Yes sir we are mighty proud of that around these here parts!