[joethegreek]

Class A 5,386

Class AA 7,077

Class AAA 5,360

Class AAAA 7,023

Class AAAAA 8,623

Class AAAAAA 6,691

Total 40,160 avg 6,693

[Stardust]

How does this compare with previous years at WKU and then how does it compare with Papa Johns?

[joethegreek]

This years paid attendance of 40,160 is down from last years 47,719. last years 4A game attracted 13,167 compared to this years 8,623. Also last years 6A game was attended by 9,116 compared to this years 6,691. Attendance was down for five of the six games from last year. The following is the differential.

1A ( -335 )

2A ( -887 )

3A ( -432)

4A ( -6,144 )

5A ( + 2,664 ) Bowling Green played

6A ( -2425 )

[joethegreek]

Stardust I will figure up from Papa John's . Give me some time. I am at work

[whackem'n'stackem']

:biggrin:

[joethegreek]

Went back on the attendance to 1999.

2011 40,160 6,693 avg

2010 47, 719 7,593 avg

2009 37,339 6,223 avg

Louisville

2008 34,733 5,788 avg

2007 46,620 7,770 avg

4 Classes

2006 29,212 7,303 avg

2005 39,734 9,933 avg

2004 NA

2003 41,632 10,408 avg

2002 34,573 8,643 avg

2001 40,947 10,236 avg

2000 30,118 7,504 avg

1999 27,864 6,966 avg

[Stardust]

So it has stayed somewhat average since 2006. Could that be because of the live streaming on the internet?

[joethegreek]

One thing the 6A game isn't attracting 20,000 plus like the 4A use to. You made a good point about watching and listening on the internet.

[DragonFire]

The internet probably does have an impact, particularly on those with significant travel. But I tell you what, it shouldn't have that much, because this weekend made it clear the internet feed is no replacement. Terrible announcing, poor camera work, etc. derailed that. It was nice to have something to watch those games, but wow do they need to improve.

[Blau Vogel]

One thing the 6A game isn't attracting 20,000 plus like the 4A use to. You made a good point about watching and listening on the internet.

It was usually between two teams (T & X) whose fans could almost walk to the games.

[KState]

Good find on this stuff. Looks like they need the Championship games back in Louisville

[joethegreek]

i think it is the internet, weather conditions plays a factor. But I tell you some of the match-ups in the Six class alignment isn't very good. One note on my research the game that boosted the overall attendance would be the 4A game under the old alignment due to the part of there being mainlty two Jefferson County teams playing . That one game would be around 50 percent of the paid attendance for the weekend. That's a huge difference. By the way Bowling green conducted there Christmas Parade on Saturday around the same time I was driving to the stadium for the Belfry game.

[Mayfieldsportsfan]

CLASS 1A

2011 (BG) Mayfield vs. Hazard -- 5,386
2010 (BG) Mayfield vs. Hazard -- 5,761
2009 (BG) Mayfield vs. Lexington Christian -- 3,582
2008 (PJCS) Beechwood vs. Hazard -- 3,316
2007 (PJCS) Beechwood vs. Lexington Christian -- 3,792


Class 2A

2011 (BG) Glasgow vs. Holy Cross -- 7,077
2010 (BG) OCath vs. NewCath -- 7,964
2009 (BG) Fort Campbell vs. DeSales -- 4,157
2008 (PJCS) Fort Campbell vs. NewCath -- 4,635
2007 (PJCS) Fort Campbell vs. NewCath -- 5,679


Class 3A

2011 (BG) Central vs. Belfry -- 5,360
2010 (BG) Central vs. Belfry -- 5,792
2009 (BG) Paducah Tilghman vs. Somerset -- 6,106
2008 (PJCS) Central vs. Breathitt County -- 3,917
2007 (PJCS) Central vs. Belfry -- 7,619


Class 4A

2011 (BG) Franklin-Simpson vs. Highlands -- 7,023
2010 (BG) Allen County-Scottsville vs. Boyle County -- 13,167
2009 (BG) Lone Oak vs. Boyle County -- 6.837
2008 (PJCS) Bullitt East vs. Bell County -- 6,103
2007 (PJCS) Lone Oak vs. Lexington Catholic -- 7,603


Class 5A

2011 (BG) Bowling Green vs. Anderson County -- 8,623
2010 (BG) Christian County vs. Highlands -- 5,959
2009 (BG) John Hardin vs. Highlands -- 6,695
2008 (PJCS) Christian County vs. Highlands -- 5,206
2007 (PJCS) Bowling Green vs. Highlands -- 6,231


Class 6A

2011 (BG) Trinity vs. Scott County -- 6,691
2010 (BG) Trinity vs. Male -- 9,116
2009 (BG) Trinity vs. St. Xavier-- 9,962
2008 (PJCS) Trinity vs. Simon Kenton -- 11,556
2007 (PJCS) Trinity vs. St. Xavier -- 15,696


TOTALS

2011 (BG) - 40,160
2010 (BG) - 47,759
2009 (BG) - 37,339
2008 (PJCS) - 34,733
2007 (PJCS) - 42,828

[Mayfieldsportsfan]

I think they need to have the 6A game in Louisville and the rest in Bowling Green.

[Mayfieldsportsfan]

Good find on this stuff. Looks like they need the Championship games back in Louisville

The numbers in all classes don't back that up unless T and X are playing each other.

[Wise one]

It looks to me that the 6A figures show that the majority of Trinity fans will NOT travel outside of Jefferson County.

That does not surprise me. Does it surprise anyone?

[Wise one]

Overall average for the last two years the championships were held in PJCS was 38,780.5
Overall average for the first three years the championships have been held in BG was 41,752.67


So BG seems to be the winner.

I have been to each of the last five championships and prefer the WKU Stadium and atmosphere over the UL stadium and atmosphere.

[WideRight05]

The Trinity and Highlands game didn't have huge amounts...but if you're the opposing team and you know you're going to lose, no point in sending a lot of people.

[adopted purple]

Sending a lot of people? If you are a fan and are able to go, you go. If you don't go, you're not much of a fan.

[toussaints]

It was usually between two teams (T & X) whose fans could almost walk to the games.

Exactly, when Trinity & St.X played in the finals, it was easier for fans to go watch it in Louisville rather than drive over an hour to go watch it.

Another thing to remember is last year in 4A Allen County Scottsville, a big school played in the finals for the 1st time and they're only 30 minutes away.

I think the webcast kept fans from schools in NKY, the mountains, and louisville from going where they maybe would've gone if it was shown on internet. But looking at the data, the average from this year is pretty close to what it was in louisville. But i still think Louisville is a better, more central location.

[Belfry0304]

I wish there was a way to know how many fans each team had.

5,360 is a small number considering there was alot of red and white yesterday for Belfry.

[CAN'T GET RIGHT]

So the only UK fans are the ones that went to the game? If you choose to go to work rather than call in your not a fan? Best of luck to all these kids but my paycheck means more to me than a game. I did go Saturday btw but not friday

[WideRight05]

I wish there was a way to know how many fans each team had.

5,360 is a small number considering there was alot of red and white yesterday for Belfry.

That is a small number....from seeing the numbers the years I have seen Belfry there, I would guess that town is a ghost town the day of their state title game.

[toussaints]

So the only UK fans are the ones that went to the game? If you choose to go to work rather than call in your not a fan? Best of luck to all these kids but my paycheck means more to me than a game. I did go Saturday btw but not friday

got to feed your kids, pay the bills

[Wise one]

That is a small number....from seeing the numbers the years I have seen Belfry there, I would guess that town is a ghost town the day of their state title game.

Central does not seem to have a great following. If you look at the attendance at PJCS for 2007 and 2008, you can prpbably extrapolate that the majority of people at those games were from Belfry and Breathitt Co.

[Belfry0304]

That is a small number....from seeing the numbers the years I have seen Belfry there, I would guess that town is a ghost town the day of their state title game.

We were asked last Friday by the woman at the Garrard gate, "Is there anyone left in Belfry?"

[Frozenbird]

I think the webcast kept fans from schools in NKY, the mountains, and louisville from going where they maybe would've gone if it was shown on internet. But looking at the data, the average from this year is pretty close to what it was in louisville. But i still think Louisville is a better, more central location.

I now live in Minnesota and I have to admit that when Highlands was in the finals in Louisville, I actually drove down to watch the game. I would consider doing the same if the games were in Lexington or Richmond as I have family I could stay with and I could make the drive in one day. Bowling Green is just too far and I would never consider it.

[thsrocks]

It looks to me that the 6A figures show that the majority of Trinity fans will NOT travel outside of Jefferson County.

That does not surprise me. Does it surprise anyone?

That does not surprise me. This was a foregone conclusion. 240 mile round trip on a Friday night....Doesn't appear many of the Bowling Green faithful showed up for their Saturday evening tussle. Much older school, many more living alumni, game in their back yard?

If Papa John's was available, there could be a discussion. PJCS won't be as long as U of L is in the Big East. ESPN dictates and refuses to release a TV schedule before February. The first weekend in December must be held back for Big East by U of L.
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