And they have averaged probably 2,000 of those students showing up to games over the past 5 years, while playing in the premier sports arena in the state...with Marta access. If the excitement of starting a football program and jumping straight up to FBS could not create momentum, I just dont see what ever will.
As laughable as I think the idea of GaState's football program is, this is ultimately probably the best thing for the area. Shopping would probably never work down there...people with money just arent going to go downtown. The GaState students are already used to the dead zone that is downtown, so im sure they can fill those dorms easily.