Basketball Fan Fest 10/26 First, agreed, if it is ESPN...you get lots of students...then the next game it is the same 300 folks at women's BB..With all the current ways to communicate with students via lots of social media, twitter, instant gram, texting..etc and for this old guy uses facebook that we can not generate the interest and engagement with the student population..
Second, I worked for UC Davis for 35 plus years, served on the Athletic advisory committee for 2 years(yaks spent to many hours listening to faculty who did not get the positive side of athletics) and knew Coach Sochor personally,
third, I now see a shift to a more positive vibe with chancellor May and his spouse, the hiring of Kevin Blue, hiring of coach Hawkins,along with Coach Les and Coach Gross and their staff. All have have created a culture that is positive and supportive of the student athlete..
Finally, I really enjoy watching college sports...and will be at Stanford for WBB and will travel this year to Conference BB Tournament in Anahiem in 2019...after all... I am retired and can make the time to get to the 'live' action