Interesting comments! I don't have the answer. I know a few people who quit attending games when KD left. As much as I liked KD, I think we have a better coach and a better program with Groce. Unfortunately, I think Groce will move on to greener pasture. I retired from First Energy last year. Several years ago I attended FE alumni game. We had a boxed lunch in the student rec center and the Coach, President, Zippy and I think a player or two came thanked us for our support shook hands etc.etc. etc. I think University comped the event. The theory was get people to one game, and perhaps they will come to additional games. There are still some large employers in the area with many alumni employees. I am thinking of FE, GT,Timken,Gojo etc.
My $.02