How can Alabama regain the spring game record?

[bamamc1]

I'd be willing to wager we had a lot more than the announced 90,000 plus in 2007. There people everywhere in the stadium not in seats, the ramps full. I will never forget that day.

 

[81usaf92]

I'd be willing to wager we had a lot more than the announced 90,000 plus in 2007. There people everywhere in the stadium not in seats, the ramps full. I will never forget that day.

People were getting turned away as well.

 

[81usaf92]

They did. We didn't win a BCS/CFP/NY6 bowl until the 2009 season. Lost the 2000 Orange Bowl, lost the 2009 Sugar Bowl, won the 2010 BCSCG, 2012 BCSCG, 2013 BCSCG game, lost the 2014 Sugar Bowl, lost the 2015 Sugar Bowl, won the 2015 Cotton Bowl, won the 2016 CFPCG.

That's what I thought. I don't try to disagree with Selma on many things that are based on cfb history, but I could've sworn I heard that Oklahoma winning the sugar bowl against us and tosu winning against us made them the only teams to win in all big game bowls. But adding the peach and cotton bowl may make him right so I don't know which one we are going off of.

 

[TrampLineman]

I really would not worry about Ohio St bragging about having the all time spring record. Big deal- they have over 55,000 undergraduate students and are in a state with 2 and 1/2 to 3 times the population. They are also the only major program in that god-for saken state. Let's worry about the important stuff- like winning another title.

Agreed. Let them celebrate while we rack up titles. Let them have their "record", I'll take our own the field record instead.

I know we started the trend, but it's like nobody cares nationally anymore.

Just seen on the news while typing this we pulled a .6 on tv Saturday. We're ok:wink:

 

[Alasippi]

I know I'm not spoiled and my wife mostly goes for the atmosphere and for the Million Dollar Band. I think I can safely say that the 75K of more that were in attendance are not spoiled.

I agree completely! If you were there then you're not one of the spoiled ones. But a lot of fans are.
My whole post has been taken completely out of context. When Coach Saban came to Bama the fan base was starving for a national championship level program, so when he said that we need to pack out Bryant-Denny, we did, and set the all time attendance record at the time. Georgia is in that place right now. In their minds, They've found hope with Kirby. He asked for people to pack it out, they did.
Meanwhile, even though many want to support the team, and will, the A-Day attendance record isn't that important anymore, to Coach Saban, to the players, and to most fans, because it isn't as urgent as it once was. That's all.
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[bamafaninOhiO]

I'd make two pertinent points in response to that.

A: We, as in the fans are limited in our participation. It doesn't matter how much we focus, we're not going to score any touchdowns.
B: That means the only way we can impact winning another title is with our support. And yes, A-Day is a big part of that. Nick Saban said it several times, including yesterday. Our support, showing up, showing enthusiasm, setting the record, etc... that did have an impact.

I already covered those things but I suppose they are worth reiterating. We shouldn't worry so much about what players on the field do because those things we truly can't make a difference in. We're just here to support the team.

We'll be alright.

 

[KrAzY3]

We'll be alright.

I think I get your point, Alabama fans support the team well, that's not changing anytime soon.

But, "alright" doesn't win championships. And I do firmly believe we play a role, albeit a tiny one. So to me the question is never, is it alright. Is it acceptable, sure? But the real question is can we do better and if so how?

 

[B1GTide]

Here's an idea - Offer a percentage discount on TidePride membership if the family attends the spring game.