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<blockquote data-quote="Fighter of the Nightman" data-source="post: 2061000" data-attributes="member: 590800"><p>That guy's "sports consulting firm" also released a study on fan base size that seemed really fishy past the obvious top 5-7 or so, and I am sure his undervaluing of Illinois there plays a part in this ranking, too. For example, in that study he had Minnesota and Maryland as having larger followings than Illinois ... and both are ahead of us here.</p><p></p><p>However, when you look at EVERY available statistic, this would be extremely unlikely. Illinois has a larger state population than both, larger enrollment than both, more living alumni than both, higher average TV ratings than both the last two years, significantly higher athletic revenue and apparel sales than both, higher average attendnace, etc. So yes, I think Illinois is significantly undervalued here.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: With that said, we NEED to keep the momentum going for football. Last year, we finally averaged 50k per game and our TV ratings were actually pretty good. The ONLY reason we all accept a school like Iowa consistently outdrawing us is because we are used to it ... it shouldn't happen. This year is essential to continue to reengage our fan base (and former fan base!) with Illini football. It's a crucial time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fighter of the Nightman, post: 2061000, member: 590800"] That guy's "sports consulting firm" also released a study on fan base size that seemed really fishy past the obvious top 5-7 or so, and I am sure his undervaluing of Illinois there plays a part in this ranking, too. For example, in that study he had Minnesota and Maryland as having larger followings than Illinois ... and both are ahead of us here. However, when you look at EVERY available statistic, this would be extremely unlikely. Illinois has a larger state population than both, larger enrollment than both, more living alumni than both, higher average TV ratings than both the last two years, significantly higher athletic revenue and apparel sales than both, higher average attendnace, etc. So yes, I think Illinois is significantly undervalued here. EDIT: With that said, we NEED to keep the momentum going for football. Last year, we finally averaged 50k per game and our TV ratings were actually pretty good. The ONLY reason we all accept a school like Iowa consistently outdrawing us is because we are used to it ... it shouldn't happen. This year is essential to continue to reengage our fan base (and former fan base!) with Illini football. It's a crucial time. [/QUOTE]
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