I always loved Band Day, but I agree, it should be at a less-well attended game, if possible. Of course, it is doubtful that many bands can make it on one of the mid-week games, so it has to be a Saturday, which means any week will be pretty well attended, and that may take you back to the first game.
I also like making Band Day a big deal in more ways than just having the bands in the endzone, and on the field. When I was at Northwestern, Band Day started with a parade through downtown, then across campus, ending at Dyche Stadium, just in time for the game. Since in those days tickets were not required for students to get into the game, it had a Pied Piper-like affect, as students trailed along behind the bands to the stadium, so student attendance was unusually high on band day.
Sadly, if the program gets to the point where they can fill the stadium with paid admissions, one thing that goes is Band Day, which is a shame, because it's so festive.
Last Edited: 9/19/2014 4:43:06 PM by L.C.