Northern Illinois Football is Winning, But Struggling At the Turnstyles

From the Dec. 9, 2012, Chicago Sun-Times by Neil Hayer.

A very true and sad state of affairs in the attendance department.  You'd think a team that was 23-4 over the last two seasons, had won two conference (MAC) Championships two bowls and the nation's longest winning streak would regularly have sell-outs at home.

The old coach "Doerened" it off to greener pastures, but his biggest regret was that he never sold out a home game.

Sadly, this is also a problem at all Mid-Major football programs.  Unfortunately, not so with the Big Guys, especially when winning.  They regularly sell out much bigger stadiums.

And, the price is right.  Single tickets at the 24,000 seat Huskie Stadium in Dekalb are as low as $20 and high-end seats with seat backs on the 50 go for $45.  A 6-game season ticket goes for $100.  So, its not the expense.

It is hard even to get the students to come to the games.

There are few outward signs of Huskie success in Dekalb or campus.

Everyone is hoping our visit to the Orange Bowl in less than a week and its exposure might turn things around.  And then, a win, if it comes, WOW!!!!

Here's Hoping for Success This Coming Tuesday.  --RoadDog