Fans not present for Wednesday nights upset

Last Wednesday CMU faced Ball State in a close football game, but not all students made an appearance at the game.

For those who didn’t make it to the game, there were many reasons involved.

“I really wanted to support the team,” said senior Mary Ruttman. “But I couldn’t make it due to having a class late Wednesday evening.”

With the semester coming to an end, this is the time for everyone to buckle down and get some work done.

“Even though I really wanted to make it to the game, I couldn’t miss my class, because it is imperative that I be there,” said Ruttman.

Final exams are closing in, but that wasn’t the only reason for absence at the game.

“I would have gone to the game if it weren’t for my class,” said Ruttman. “The cold doesn’t bother me and wouldn't stop me from supporting the team.”

“However, I did have friends that said they wanted to go, but wouldn’t venture out into the cold,” said Ruttman.

Late Wednesday night saw terrible weather for attendees of the game. It was cold, wet and snowing. The weather, however, did not stop those over-enthused fans that attend every game with their tops off and bodies painted.

The reasons for missing Wednesday’s upset don’t stop there.

Another popular excuse was money. Usually to attend a football game you tailgate first with a beverage of choice, then winter the game for something warmer like hot chocolate or a hot dog to warm you up.

All of these have a certain cost and with the semester coming to the ends, so does financial aid.

Since the game was being broadcasted on ESPN 2, it was much easier and cheaper to just view the game from home.