tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post3870276482314807050..comments2023-06-03T10:42:43.675-05:00Comments on The Purple Wimple: A word on TCU's (shockingly strong) attendanceT. Wimplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821949310035136029noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-63285123585832913402009-11-10T06:38:25.184-06:002009-11-10T06:38:25.184-06:00well, what's going on in Knoxville, or whereve...well, what's going on in Knoxville, or wherever NotreLame is, is very different than what's going on in Fort Worth.<br /><br />That's the whole point of the attendance/enrollment comparison. TCU is a small school in a pro-sports metroblob. The Frogs are making first-time fans (in droves, these days), but have not had a large loyal following since the '60s. <br /><br />So it makes no sense to compare TCU with college-town big programs without doing so in context. Enrollment is a big piece of that context, and it's been thoroughly neglected in the press. (although this post has gotten a lot of play on internet sites...)T. Wimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821949310035136029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-49562301905166940642009-11-09T13:55:43.993-06:002009-11-09T13:55:43.993-06:00When people go to the game even though their team ...When people go to the game even though their team is losing, that's called "loyalty." As someone who has been going to TCU games since I moved here in 1987 (and, boy, did you have to be loyal to go to games back then!), I'd say we should be careful about getting cocky! What's happening right now is wonderful and I have my tickets for the Utah game, but in all honesty we have a ways to go before we can claim anything like the fan support in Knoxville (though your stats made me feel a lot better!).<br /><br />Just three more games to go to finish off the perfect season!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-38649654585049238862009-11-03T17:17:49.617-06:002009-11-03T17:17:49.617-06:00Read the post, Anonymous. Yes, I left Tennessee o...Read the post, Anonymous. Yes, I left Tennessee out-- because they're not on this week's BCS top 25. <br /><br />This is about schools that play good football, not just schools that have an army of bored fans!T. Wimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821949310035136029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-46262501573331730822009-11-03T13:26:11.803-06:002009-11-03T13:26:11.803-06:00You need to email this to all the papers and tv st...You need to email this to all the papers and tv stations that ignore this valid point while talking shit about our attendance.tcumurphishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06721116054703156148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-50651381956306924882009-11-03T12:29:36.274-06:002009-11-03T12:29:36.274-06:00Very interesting!
I wonder if you left University...Very interesting!<br /><br />I wonder if you left University of Tennessee out? Biggest collegiate stadium, always full, small school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-84834765763195362662009-11-03T11:09:52.624-06:002009-11-03T11:09:52.624-06:00Did anyone send this to GP?Did anyone send this to GP?tcuyodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14227198063018641509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-52258146384194908272009-11-03T07:02:58.666-06:002009-11-03T07:02:58.666-06:00Thanks, guys.
I've brought this up here and...Thanks, guys. <br /><br />I've brought this up here and there over the years, but it's never been more timely. TCU has great attendance, considering its size. Out-drawing Cincy and Boise in real terms, as well, has yet to hit the major airwaves.T. Wimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821949310035136029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-83244772740800128472009-11-02T21:48:28.271-06:002009-11-02T21:48:28.271-06:00Great post!Great post!Angry Treyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008189597342817028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808165698005031775.post-84989563262549555632009-11-02T19:06:05.975-06:002009-11-02T19:06:05.975-06:00Nice job! You make a compelling argument Wimple.Nice job! You make a compelling argument Wimple.Todd E. Joneshttp://www.collegefootballtopten.comnoreply@blogger.com