[Herky] So, does Iowa have the worst men's BB fans?

[Brad Grupe]

Seems to be more of a social outing rather than a basketball game for many.
I'm not sure what's up with the students. I could make excuses about the
start time and finals week for this game but it is frustrating what a
non-factor the crowd is at carver, especially before the Big Ten season.

 

Brad G

 

From: Herky [mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net] On Behalf Of John Lundell
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2016 7:32 PM
To: herky at lists.herky.net
Subject: [Herky] So, does Iowa have the worst men's BB fans?

 

Today I was with our 23 year old Iowa graduate son who declared that Iowa
has the worst men's BB fans. He has been to two Iowa games this season and
he couldn't believe how quiet/unexcited the fans were, including the
students. Especially compared to almost any other college team you watch on
TV. Then tonight my wife (not a hardcore Iowa fan) coincidently happened to
be watching the Iowa - Stetson game we me and said, "What's wrong in Carver-
don't we have any cheerleaders or band, it is so quiet."

 

We go to all the Iowa women's games and unless watching the men on
television is distorting my perspective, the crowd for the women seems much
more engaged. We cheer, harass the refs, and generally are very involved. On
TV it looks the men's fans are on sedation drugs.

 

So what's the problem- a poor/disappointing team? Poor competition? No
student interest? Lack of crowd engagement efforts by sports marketing? Not
sure but it certainly seems as if you can hear a pin drop in Carver tonight.
We need to discover that Hilton Magic.

 

Go Hawks.

 

John

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