I dont think all three attendance totals at the Iowa game could match one for the Iowa State game
I get the fact
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Iowa's attendance for tonight's game.... 9,010.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Iowa Hawkeyes - Box Score - November 20, 2009 - ESPN
I would say actual looked to be in the 2000-3000 range. You could tell the cameras were trying hard not to show the crowd or lack there of.
On another note anyone notice that their season ticket prices are quite a bit cheaper than ours, with the exception of the $99 tickets, but they have mini packs.
I think that the fans DID drive McCarney out. His team had lost all momentum and people were starting to stay away in droves. I know plenty that thought it was time for Mac to go...I was one of them. I'd never have a bad thing to say about what Mac did for ISU or him as a person...just thought it was time for some new blood.
As for iowa, I wouldn't bag on them at all for running out Alford. He was an arrogant DB. They actually did it in a way that they avoided the buyout, which is one thing that has hurt ISU in past coaching changes. My only problem with the whole situation is that they hired the wrong coach IMO. They needed someone to really rally the troops. Get some exciting up and down basketball in to really start bringing the crowd back. A coach who is interesting and exciting and good with the media. Instead they hired someone who runs boring ball. Someone that you know if going to turn off players (transfers) and fans and then you know you're looking at a multi-year rebuilding effort. I have no doubt Lick is a good coach and if he's around long enough, will have some winning teams. I just think that he was the complete opposite from who they should have hired.
