College sports have always been a huge part of college life, bringing students together and creating a sense of community.
They used to be packed with energy and excitement, much like those high school pep rallies where everyone goes all out to support their team. Lately, though, it feels like that buzz has faded quite a bit. The atmosphere that once filled the stands just does not seem to be there anymore, and it makes you wonder what is happening.
A lot of students these days do not seem as pumped about going to games. They often say they are swamped with schoolwork or find the games boring. Others think there just is not enough hype or promotion to get them excited about attending.
One big reason attendance is dropping is that there are not enough fun pre-game activities that could bring people together in a way that builds excitement and camaraderie. Without those bonding moments before the games, it is no surprise that fewer people are showing up.
At UTM, there has been a lot of chatter about the pride in our sports teams and their history. So, it is kind of puzzling why there are not bigger efforts to promote the games or create more buzz. When the school tries to get people to show up, it often feels half-hearted, almost like there is an assumption that students will just naturally want to come without any real incentive.
This lack of real enthusiasm and engagement plays a role in the slow decline of college sports culture here, making many of us wonder just how committed UTM is to building a lively sports community.
Honestly, I think the experience around college sports games is missing the fun and excitement that you see at other schools. There has been a noticeable absence of spirit events like pep rallies or spirit weeks, which are used to rally the players and fans alike.
When I look at places like Alabama, where their stadiums are practically bursting at the seams every game day with fans, I find myself questioning whether it is just a matter of them being a larger school or if maybe UTM is not investing enough into its sports program or hyping up their games?
It leaves me feeling a bit worried about the future of college sports at UTM or college sports in general. Will it just fizzle out, and will we lose something that has been a big part of college life? That is the big question, and it has me concerned.
