72 Days!

Bob,

They raised ticket prices 2 years ago, that probably accounts for the 2006 year. What was that money going to be used for; football, stadium, other sports?

bob,

67,732 doesn't seem to be bad, since capacity is only 75.

still Jim Mora jr would have filled it to capacity

This is definitely good news. Capacity is 72,500 BTW. I know there have been bigger crowds, but that was either due to temporary stands in the mid 1990's or band day/people on the track (like Ohio State last year).

I would expect attendance to be about the same as last year, unless there is a significant improvement in performance --- i.e. 7+ wins. Bowl eligibility should really get the fans to turn out for some of the later games. A fast start will also go a long way!

Stinky ---Good point about prices being raised, although I think sports are pretty much immune to that. Seahawks prices have about doubled the past five years and they have a huge waiting list because they are winning. If UW was going 10-2, the place would be sold out every game regardless of the recent price hike.

Mora --- It's not that bad, but getting sell outs against teams like Boise State, Ohio State and USC early helped a lot. And the Apple Cup always sells out no matter what. The Arizona and Cal games each had attendances in the 60-61 range.

Thanks for the clairification Boise....kinda missed that.

Additionally my mention of BYU and the WAC was based on history, but I should have mentioned MW.

There will be several Saturdays this season when Husky Stadium is packed and loud like the old days. Can't wait!

No problem dawg4life. I probably should have been more clear to start with.

excuse me but the return of Slick Rick is not the reason for the uptick. I really don't care to see him again and would boycott the game if it wasn't for wanting to support our DAWGS! I think the reason for the uptick is the fact we have some pretty awesome frosh coming in along with those who redshirted last year. Young team, yes but it could be a very exciting team to watch.

..."Yes, Tyrone Willingham was there for what was the final coaches tour stop of the year."...

...what a guy!...

...P.S...the ND game will be a sellout...50+% ND fans...

I cannot imagine that who we play at home has any correlation to season ticket sales. I doubt people buy season tickets because of the "other team." They are bought because of the Huskies. I speak for myself, but like I said, I have a hard time believing many season ticket holders think otherwise.

Thanks for showing up Ty. You just gotta love this guy.

...I don't remember referencing season tickets...do you?...

Going to the game jh? I'm sure there is a number of us here that would love to runover ,er, run into you.

Season ticket sells mean nothing other than some people can afford gas......or may get it after the first few games? Did Mello past on or win the lottery or something?

i love that UW grabbed Lakes standouts jermaine kearse and kavario middleton those kids are tremendous athletes but why didn't the huskies offer teammate koreye dixon (EWU commit)? i've seen this kid play he's absolutely amazing, kind of reminds me of reggie bush or a devin hester the way this kid makes people miss.i find it hard to believe he's only going to eastern washington,he's VERY underrated, if you ask me i'd say he was the best athlete on the team but that's just an opinion. this kid is a legit pac-10 caliber player they really should have added him to the mix. somebody should do somethin to get him at the dub within the next two seasons. if not i hope you guys can follow his career. i can see this kid getting drafte in the first 3 rounds in about 4 years..

...huskyfan...Bobbi doesn't like it when you post the same message on two different sites...I'll talk to him personally so he doesn't banish you to the "Talk To TY" blog...a one-sided conversation site...

P.S....if you really want willingham to notice a good recruit...do what Brady Quinn did trying to get an offer from ND...he had the father of a willingham recruit from the same high school make a personal appeal to willingham and sent him game tapes...after going through QB recruit after recruit that signed with other schools...willingham finally offered Quinn...true story...