I did not get to see any of the game. I saw some pics on Twitter. It didn't look to full. Did it sell out? What was the official attendance? Thanks
Attendance?
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Heard someone say 63K tix were sold. East side looked to be just about full. Couldn't tell the West as I was sitting on that side. Both endzones were pretty empty. I was shocked at how many people showed up. Late arriving crowd as the parking lots were pretty empty before the game and when I took my seat with about 15:00 on the pregame clock the place looked pretty much vacant.
Edit: 62,920 was official attendance (tickets sold).
Edit: 62,920 was official attendance (tickets sold).
Both end zones were not "pretty empty". Let's not exaggerate here. North end was at least 2/3 full and south probably at least 1/2.
I was surprised at the number of fans who braved the weather and were able to make it. My hat is off to all my fellow fans who were there! And even to the 5 Purdue fans in attendance.
Was there a post game trophy presentation? did students rush field? If no, why not?
No trophy presentation. Kirk didn't want to make a big deal out of it because there are bigger things at stake. No field rush. Too damn cold, and the game wasn't close.
Not sure if they ever release an official tickets through the turnstiles count but I'd say there were about 52000 actually there of the 63000 tickets sold.
It took a long time for everyone to get in and clear their seats/area. I would say bothe the east and west stands were 90-95% full and the north was 80-90% full and south was more like 60% due to students being on Thanksgiving break. most of them probably cleared out thursday or early friday to beat the weather.
Great turnout by Hawkeye nation all things considered.
Great turnout by Hawkeye nation all things considered.
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