Sagarin says

[stevdock]

ISU fans are happy if they finish above .500. Reading threads at Cyclone Fanatic is depressing........they already accept the fact they will likely have another bad season, but "hope" for something better.

I really don't understand how teams like ISU even sell enough tickets to function. Outside of one or two seasons in the past ??? seasons, they've been under .500 and most years are completely irrelevant to anything past early September. I couldn't imagine if I were an alum from a school like ISU to keep shelling out x amount for season tickets and watch the disparity that is constantly on the field.

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

I really don't understand how teams like ISU even sell enough tickets to function. Outside of one or two seasons in the past ??? seasons, they've been under .500 and most years are completely irrelevant to anything past early September. I couldn't imagine if I were an alum from a school like ISU to keep shelling out x amount for season tickets and watch the disparity that is constantly on the field.

Because they are fans of their team. Everyone likes to support their team. Why do people pay to watch the Twins, T-wolves, Oakland Raiders, _nd the list could go on. Just because your team is not good one year, does not mean they cant turn it around. If your a true fan, of a team you hold on, and hope things turn around.

Why would anyone be a Vikings fan? They usually suck, and never won a championship?

[EC8CH]

Because they are fans of their team. Everyone likes to support their team. Why do people pay to watch the Twins, T-wolves, Oakland Raiders, _nd the list could go on. Just because your team is not good one year, does not mean they cant turn it around. If your a true fan, of a team you hold on, and hope things turn around.

Gotta hand it to ISU fans. Their level of support is impressive and strong regardless of their football team's record.

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Why would anyone be a Vikings fan? They usually suck, and never won a championship?

Quoted for truth..............

[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Gotta hand it to ISU fans. Their level of support is impressive and strong regardless of their football team's record.

The same goes for the Gophers. To be able to build a new stadium and burn the amount of money they do on their football is truly amazing. I guess I would have given up on them a long time ago.

[mnriverbison]

I present this attitude of "why do fans cheer for bad teams?" as exhibit A that we have gained many bandwagon fans in the last decade.

Please consider this bit of evidence before treating our sellout streak as something which can be taken for granted into perpetuity.

Ya'll realize that you are basically outing yourselves as front-running bandwagoners right? And that this disqualifies you permanently from commenting on the attendance of poor teams since also don't support your team through thick and thin? SMH at you whippersnappers.

[heffray]

I present this attitude of "why do fans cheer for bad teams?" as exhibit A that we have gained many bandwagon fans in the last decade.

Please consider this bit of evidence before treating our sellout streak as something which can be taken for granted into perpetuity.

Ya'll realize that you are basically outing yourselves as front-running bandwagoners right? And that this disqualifies you permanently from commenting on the attendance of poor teams since also don't support your team through thick and thin? SMH at you whippersnappers.

I've always said that it's the tough, sub-500 seasons that make the 3-peats much more pleasurable.

[westnodak93bison]

The same goes for the Gophers. To be able to build a new stadium and burn the amount of money they do on their football is truly amazing. I guess I would have given up on them a long time ago.

MN has never had a problem spending money

[MNLonghorn10]

The same goes for the Gophers. To be able to build a new stadium and burn the amount of money they do on their football is truly amazing. I guess I would have given up on them a long time ago.

yea. Its called the Big 10 Network.

they probably make more off of 1 year from just than than NDSU makes in 10 years.

[stevdock]

I present this attitude of "why do fans cheer for bad teams?" as exhibit A that we have gained many bandwagon fans in the last decade.

Please consider this bit of evidence before treating our sellout streak as something which can be taken for granted into perpetuity.

Ya'll realize that you are basically outing yourselves as front-running bandwagoners right? And that this disqualifies you permanently from commenting on the attendance of poor teams since also don't support your team through thick and thin? SMH at you whippersnappers.

You are absolutely right. NDSU rarely ever had a sellout and as soon as NDSU lost their second game of the season the Dome started to empty. Lose 3 games and you could have a conversation with someone on the other side of the field.

I know I started this question, but mine was more so with money tied to the product. I've been a Cubs fan for 30 some years now. I follow them consistently but the difference is I've only been to one game. So my money is not directly tied to the product. Even as an alum I think it would be really tough to go see a poor product on the field AND give to support that product. Winning consistently definitely helps both of those areas immensely.