Many have lamented the poor attendance at the RAC. But, that's what years of losing does. I believe non-student attendance will increase substantially if and when RU re-establishes a healthy winning percentage at home. Winning cures attendance problems just like losing causes them. I thought this article about Pitt's sagging attendance proves the point. Pitt used to regularly sellout when they were near the top of the Big East. Now, they drew only 2,300 fans to their recent game against nationally ranked WVU.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...99142/pittsburgh-panthers-become-afterthought
In any event, it's great to see the students start to turnout for the big games. If RU can remain competitive in and win some of those games, the students should keep coming. That should be the beginning of the resurrection of the RAC. But, the ultimate success in that regard lies with Pike and his players. They need to win some big conference games at home! I think they can.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...99142/pittsburgh-panthers-become-afterthought
In any event, it's great to see the students start to turnout for the big games. If RU can remain competitive in and win some of those games, the students should keep coming. That should be the beginning of the resurrection of the RAC. But, the ultimate success in that regard lies with Pike and his players. They need to win some big conference games at home! I think they can.
