I think you are correct in your thinking. I am very optimistic Ohio will have a very nice crowd, but I could see App State having a massive crowd. That whole "first-time" thing is just so big since all the casual fans will be more inclined to attend. I think plenty of Ohio fans will go to this, but there are certainly Ohio fans who will stay home because they've already had the whole "bowl game experience" before.
I really think we have a good crowd though. Our away crowds always impress me. Plus, we have that student crowd to factor in also. The bus package is awesome. It was a good idea in 2010, they did it again for the bowl in Florida two years ago and this time around it is still a good idea. As a student, the value there is unbeatable. I was in school in 2010. I remember hearing the price and wondering how anyone could turn down a deal like that.
I love that we continue to do this. Beyond immensely helping the atmosphere in this single-game, I think offering trips like this help turn more students into diehard Bobcat fans. Credit to whoever had this idea in 2010 and the continued commitment to it. Awesome.
Last Edited: 12/8/2015 10:49:24 PM by The Optimist