I haven't kept up with D2 athletics in a very long time. But one particular school that I am familiar with, it seems that the interest and attendance were significantly greater 20-30 years ago, while their success today in various sports is significantly greater than it was back then. So something doesn't add up.
What say you guys?
One factor is that the local newspaper, a relic of a bygone era, is no longer part of the cheerleading squad for the local D2 teams. Readership here used to be substantial. It's where you went for news, entertainment, and sports. Now, it's local TV news or the internet. So I wonder if D2 schools are suffering from a general lack of exposure. D1s - even FCS - have the luxury of national TV exposure, and at worst, ESPN+. That helps.
What is the state of D2 in your opinion? Healthy as ever? Endangered species? Marching toward extinction?
Thanks in advance for the discussion by all.
What say you guys?
One factor is that the local newspaper, a relic of a bygone era, is no longer part of the cheerleading squad for the local D2 teams. Readership here used to be substantial. It's where you went for news, entertainment, and sports. Now, it's local TV news or the internet. So I wonder if D2 schools are suffering from a general lack of exposure. D1s - even FCS - have the luxury of national TV exposure, and at worst, ESPN+. That helps.
What is the state of D2 in your opinion? Healthy as ever? Endangered species? Marching toward extinction?
Thanks in advance for the discussion by all.
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