(12-23-2022 04:36 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  

(12-23-2022 04:18 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(12-23-2022 03:23 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  

(12-23-2022 02:38 PM)dansplaining Wrote:  1.1 Millions is a huge number for 330 on a Tuesday.

I agree, it does sound like a large number. And think of many more millions watched the highlights on sports center or REPEATEDLY read the word “E Michigan” on the score ticker. Best advertising money can buy for the university and its alumni. (Btw, thanks to Steve for looking this number up! Interesting tidbit)

A good bowl game can get noticed by recruits who might be considering EMU. Especially transfers who are just starting to look at their options in recent weeks.

When I say advertising, I am not referring to athletic recruits. I am referring to a more general sense. Someone reads a resume for a job application and it says “Eastern Michigan”, the reader recognizes the name, doesn’t know from where but recognizes it, giving the applicant more credibility and value. Same thing goes for a prospective student- will associate success with a university who successfully won a bowl game. However random and trivial this is, it actually works. Best advertising money can buy.

I agree 100%. This is the "I like pancakes." "you don't like waffles?" bit.

You are talking one thing. I am talking another. Both things have merit.

Since we are in FB recruiting season, read that TRANSFER TIME, anything NOW could open the eyes of those who just entered the portal.

C.C. indicated that they are looking for some January transfers.