Big name, big gate
The last time the Independence Bowl drew more than 42,000 was in 2009, the last time an SEC team was featured in the game. Attendance has directly reflected the matchups.
2012, ULM (Sun Belt) vs. Ohio (MAC) 41,853
2011, Missouri (Big 12) vs. North Carolina (ACC) 41,728
2010, Air Force (Mountain West) vs. Georgia Tech (ACC) 39,362
2009, Georgia (SEC) vs. Texas A&M 49,653
2008, Louisiana Tech (WAC) vs. Northern Illinois (MAC) 41,567
2007, Alabama (SEC) vs. Colorado (Big 12) 47,043
I want them to stop using the 41,853 numbers from last year. They know they did not fill that stadium at 80% capacity.