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[flyfishwyo]

That's a chicken or the egg question. I suggest that those who did both are the most devoted fans.

Living in Laramie, I don't agree. I see a ton of kids who went to games and then went to school somewhere else and have more affinity to their alma matre.

 

[ragtimejoe1]

60% to 70% of the young people leave the state by the time they are 30. I would bet that percentage is greater for UW alumni.

1700 students graduate annually. Let's say 80% leave, that's about 1400. Getting their kids in UW boosts enrollment and re-engages those alumni.

I agree with the gameday experience thoughts and think we need to engage/recruit alumni harder which will take economic incentives. Maybe we can't afford it but those are the types of things within our control. I don't think it would be unrealistic to boost enrollment by 10% by the right incentives for out of state alumni. Financially feasible? I have no idea.

 

[doreno5]

Living in Laramie, I don't agree. I see a ton of kids who went to games and then went to school somewhere else and have more affinity to their alma matre.

You miss my point . If they both went to games and attended UW, those will be the most loyal fans.

 

[Brew_Poke]

60% to 70% of the young people leave the state by the time they are 30. I would bet that percentage is greater for UW alumni.

1700 students graduate annually. Let's say 80% leave, that's about 1400. Getting their kids in UW boosts enrollment and re-engages those alumni.

I agree with the gameday experience thoughts and think we need to engage/recruit alumni harder which will take economic incentives. Maybe we can't afford it but those are the types of things within our control. I don't think it would be unrealistic to boost enrollment by 10% by the right incentives for out of state alumni. Financially feasible? I have no idea.

I'd go to more games (especially this season with all the night kickoffs) if there were a charter coach from Denver. It'd be so worth paying for.