Well, just look at how many fans actually show up for the games compared to when we played Providence in the NIT...there's a big difference at least in how the general audience feels about these post-season tournaments....
I recall the Providence NIT game was marketed differently. There was a T-shirt giveaway, and the opponent was a Big East "name" opponent.
It drew 8,304 attendance. I amnot sure such a marketing approach would work the same for this CIT game against Oakland.
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