Poor crowd tonight

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:41 pm

Coming off an enormous upset against Wichita State, Saturday night, Revenge game against conference opponent, no college football on TV, no pro football on TV, what's the deal with all of the empty seats tonight?

LA_Mustang · Post by **LA_Mustang** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:10 pm

I thought the crowd was fine. Probably 90% full ten minutes into the game. Also, thought the crowd did a good job picking the guys up at key points during the game.

JasonB · Post by **JasonB** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:17 pm

LA_Mustang wrote:I thought the crowd was fine. Probably 90% full ten minutes into the game. Also, thought the crowd did a good job picking the guys up at key points during the game.

Agree, thought the crowd was good and much more lively even though the students weren't back.

mustangxc · Post by **mustangxc** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:21 pm

I'll take your word for it but the crowd appeared to be silent on tv. The main thing is that the attendance was good and more importantly we won the game!

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:24 pm

It did seem quiet on TV but during their post game interview both Whitt and Agau said the crowd was good and helped them.

oilpony · Post by **oilpony** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:28 pm

The students are still out for Christmas break?

mrydel · Post by **mrydel** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:29 pm

Classes start Monday so some are back.

oilpony · Post by **oilpony** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:35 pm

I think SMU is about the only school in Texas that is not back in session

skyscraper · Post by **skyscraper** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:40 pm

Building was pretty full, so not sure what you're seeing. Crowd made noise when it needed to. ECU next Sunday is the first game with classes in session.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 11:02 pm

many of these games are being announced remotely from ESPN-see the Wichita St game--they've cut back on expenses and you can tell difference if you know what to look for. I was at the game so not sure about tonite-although I think I saw an official explain a call to someone at the TV announcers usual spot

mustangxc · Post by **mustangxc** » Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:00 am

Tonight's broadcasters were on site as they interviewed Shake in the broadcast table with the announcers next to him after the game.

SMU_Alum11 · Post by **SMU_Alum11** » Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:19 am

There were times when my ears ring from the noise so I think it was at least average.

smusic 00 · Post by **smusic 00** » Sun Jan 21, 2018 1:16 am

Strange thread. Best crowd we’ve had since USC.

The Falcon · Post by **The Falcon** » Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:06 am

I agree with all of you that said the crowd was good. It was not the greatest crowd because
of our academic schedule, but the crowd did get into it especially when Whitt stole the
ball on four straight occasions and again when Agau hit the tipin and when Shake came
out of his first half funk.

One of the best crowds was sitting right in front of me. We had 16 football recruits
in the stands, unfortunately they had to leave with about 5 minutes left so they didn't
get to see the final victory. I introduced myself to Sonny Dykes and was impressed with
his friendliness. He seemed to really enjoy the game.

SMU_Alum11 · Post by **SMU_Alum11** » Sun Jan 21, 2018 2:51 am

smusic 00 wrote:Strange thread. Best crowd we’ve had since USC.

Amen.