As for the crowds, hard to get bigger crowds until HL games start with this home schedule. Money is tight for alot of people. Games can be watched live on the internet, not to mention being able to listen on the radio, and/or watch the replay(for people in Ytown/Warren) later the same day.
This is a fun team to watch. A team that ought to be top3-4 in the HL. But, how can people be expected to pay $10 for GENERAL ADMISSION($12 on game day), along with $5 for parking to go and watch YSU win by 30-50 points against Geneva, Hiram and Marygrove? The ONLY game worthy of paying to see until January is next Wednesday against KENT.
I feel for the coaching staff and the players. But, this is what you get when a school puts so much emphasis on FCS football, and then cannot offer quality D1 opponents enough money to come play at YSU. And, with the progress the program has made, it is understandable that schools who once saw YSU as a push-over want no part of playing in Beeghly Center. Basketball can be a money making sport at YSU, but not as long as the current "powers that be" are in charge of the Athletic Department, and the school has a President and Board that do not realize all of the untapped potential for YSU basketball. NOT saying YSU has to demphasize football. Nor does YSU have to be at the top of the HL in terms of budget. But, look at what Coach Slocum is starting to build with the 2nd lowest budget in the HL. And, look at what Coach Boldon is doing. Just imagine if there were TRULY an emphasis placed on being a top 1-4 HL program. Especially with Butler no longer in the conference.
