Wyatt said the battle is under way. He said Thursday he had met with Hollis to discuss scheduling concepts that include Thursday night games to improve student attendance. ASU watched attendance at 33,410-seat Indian Stadium dwindle from 19,022 in the home opener against Memphis to 8,391 in the finale with North Texas. Harnessing commuting students and building community support are priorities, Wyatt said. Chico Fletcher energized basketball fans the past few years.
Nothing beats victories, of course.
ASU lost four games by a touchdown or less in 2000, with three decided on the last play. Other outcomes were less in doubt. Scheduling has been one of ASU's biggest problems. Many of them formidable even to consider. Along with Oklahoma and TCU, Ole Miss and North Carolina State made appearances in the Top 25 this season.