For the first time since 2001, and just the third time in program history, Michigan State is the No. 1 team in the country. Despite the team being on top of the AP rankings, attendance has still been low and MSU head coach Tom Izzo is not pleased. According to CBS Sports, Izzo felt disappointed by the lack of attendance at their first two home games this season.
Although the games technically sold out, most of the locals have not shown up. Izzo is requesting them to give their tickets away if they do not have intentions on coming to the game.
“I’ve got thousands of people who are dying to come,” Izzo said. …
The small crowd “had an effect on a lot of people,” Izzo said, “including me.”
Although the two home games were against mid-majors, it’s easy to understand why Izzo is so upset. His players have worked hard all year and have earned the top spot and fans only want to come watch them if they are playing against a big name school. He sounds like somebody who is still trying to build his program, not somebody on top of the rankings. You would think with a team that has a real chance at being the national champion could fill the arena every night.
