[WBB fan]

I suspect that both Oregon and Oregon State have an approach to fans that is more like what we used to have, though I really don't know if that's the case -- they certainly have better attendance.  For me, there's just a different atmosphere now than there was in the late 80s, early 90s, and it makes a difference. Those were the days when the stands were often full. Certainly no the case today

I would like to see us rebuild that kind of following and feeling again too. How do we get started?

Simple. Win a National Championship.

Totally agree. A national championship is unlikely to do it. Think of 1989-90 -- no championship yet, but nearly full or totally full Maples every game, and a real sense of fan excitement, connection.

[WBB fan]

I suspect that both Oregon and Oregon State have an approach to fans that is more like what we used to have, though I really don't know if that's the case -- they certainly have better attendance.  For me, there's just a different atmosphere now than there was in the late 80s, early 90s, and it makes a difference. Those were the days when the stands were often full. Certainly no the case today

I would like to see us rebuild that kind of following and feeling again too. How do we get started?

Simple. Win a National Championship.

Totally agree. A national championship is unlikely to do it. Think of 1989-90 -- no championship yet, but nearly full or totally full Maples every game, and a real sense of fan excitement, connection.