Norfolk State at Wichita State Game Thread 12-11-21

[Ashockalypse]

Put Chauncey in!

[Ashockalypse]

Jacking3s

[SubGod22]

How many butts in the seats?

Have a friend there that says maybe 6k.

[Ashockalypse]

Passing is occurring

[eeshocker]

I guess HCIB wasn't serious about shortening the leash. ETN can't stop shooting.

[Stickboy46]

Have a friend there that says maybe 6k.

Seems about right from my view

[wichshock65]

CJ sighting!

[Ashockalypse]

Have a friend there that says maybe 6k.

After the purple debacle, not shocked.

[Kung Wu]

CJ sighting!

Nah he's coaching tonight.

[ShoxRoxMySox]

I rarely, rarely, criticize, that's just not the poster on here that I am. But this is maybe the first time I looked at the crowd on TV and just felt disappointed, and it sounds as bad as it looks (to be fair, espn+ sound quality is the hottest garbage ever).. Is it mask stuff? covid? early season opponent? Losing some of the fanbase? I need to do better myself, I've only been to one game so I'll shut up, but I'll make sure to do my part going forward.

[pinstripers]

Jenkins 0-3 in limited minutes

[Ashockalypse]

It’s not that horrible. It’s Norfolk state after all.

[SubGod22]

I rarely, rarely, criticize, that's just not the poster on here that I am. But this is maybe the first time I looked at the crowd on TV and just felt disappointed, and it sounds as bad as it looks (to be fair, espn+ sound quality is the hottest garbage ever).. Is it mask stuff? covid? early season opponent? Losing some of the fanbase? I need to do better myself, I've only been to one game so I'll shut up, but I'll make sure to do my part going forward.

Norfolk isn't going to generate interest.
The team has been frustrating all season.
Losing to KSU doesn't help.
Covid and restrictions, even if not enforced, have kept people away.

You'd still hope for better. Though I've also heard no build-up to this game. If I weren't following closely I'd probably have no clue they were playing tonight.

[WuTheOne]

And now the 7-minute scoring drought where we let them back in the game.

[Singeril]

I rarely, rarely, criticize, that's just not the poster on here that I am. But this is maybe the first time I looked at the crowd on TV and just felt disappointed, and it sounds as bad as it looks (to be fair, espn+ sound quality is the hottest garbage ever).. Is it mask stuff? covid? early season opponent? Losing some of the fanbase? I need to do better myself, I've only been to one game so I'll shut up, but I'll make sure to do my part going forward.

I think a lot of fans got very used to just “staying home” over the last 19 months…and not just for basketball. There are many sporting and entertainment events around the world that have greatly diminished audiences. With some lackluster play, the Shocker crowds have stayed away…and the unenforced mask mandate has kept people as well. And, yes, there are people who are concerned about the virus and being in crowds. Let’s face it, people don’t get too excited about playing Norfolk State. In addition, too many, the price of getting to the games has been a concern as well. There are lots of reasons for the smaller crowd. I hope things change soon. Watching that crowd in Lawrence today was great…hope the Shocks can bring back the crowd (and noise soon). I’m hoping to be at the game next Saturday.