While there is an obvious lack of advertisement and knowledge of homecoming around campus, the disinterest stems deeper yet. One obvious reason for the diminished enthusiasm is the continuation of the social revolution that initially brought down involvement. Academics are also becoming more difficult, resulting in less interest in extra-curricular activities and more focus on homework. Another contribution to the deflating interest is the changing face of the student body. The University now houses students of all ages and social statuses.
Many students have full-time jobs, while some are even married or have children.
For them, going out to a football game or a pep rally just isn't feasible. Also, in today's society, student support is generally lent to activities other than football. Instead, students are engaging in politics, preventing animal cruelty or stressing one's ethnic, religious, gender or sexual identity. Today students have to have some kind of social relevance for doing things. Having a good time just isn't enough.