Is the new Big East better than the Big East leftovers?
Written by: Andrei Greska
As you've read from 37 different outlets' sources, the final demolition of what we will call the old Big East is just about wrapped up. Sure the presidents of the football schools left behind are dragging a bit, but it's ... Continue reading → (http://painttouches.com/2013/03/02/is-the-new-big-east-better-than-the-big-east-leftovers/)
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From the article ...
Just for kicks and giggles I looked up attendance numbers for all 18 teams the past four years. I know this has nothing to do with on court performance, but I figured it would be a decent way to gauge interest which does play a tangential role in the recruiting process he cites. The lowest number for any C7+2 team was Butler's 5,897 averaged in 2009. In comparison, Tulane averaged 1,733 fans per game in 2010.
For the grand finale: Depaul's four year attendance average would rank third in the Metro 9 behind only UConn and Memphis. Let that one sink in for a bit.
Wow!!!!