Honestly the basketball first (in their work/personal lives) people I know, are still Texas football first in their fandom.Is Texas a “big time program” in a way Illinois isn’t? Because they have a lot of football money? Are we worried about Notre Dame and Alabama taking Brad, too??
He ain’t goin’ nowhere.
It is literally the exact opposite of what Illinois has been. Football season gets us to basketball season.
Down here, basketball gets them to spring football. I went to a UNC/UT game a few years ago. Half empty stadium and no atmosphere at all. Thought I was watching golf. Could you imagine UNC going to any school that cared even a little bit about basketball? Wouldn’t be an open seat anywhere and the crowd wouldn’t be sitting on their hands, that’s for sure.
That said, I’ve heard the new stadium is better for the student section, but I’ve been there for a concert, and overall, I was not overly impressed. Seats were super uncomfortable and cramped. There was a good amount of places for donors, like many places have, but they usually aren’t bringing the energy.
The practice facility leaves a bit to be desired as well. Obviously ours is brand new now and should be better, and it is. But even compared to the old ubben, UT was even with it at best.