re: I am sick and tired of the empty seats in the student section / west side

We can understand your frustration and embarrassment, you're right it doesn't look good on tv. But if they paid for their tickets they have the choice/freedom to do whatever they want with it. Stay half a game, full game, don't show up, or whatever they want. Our families have never left before 4th quarter coz we come long distance to tailgate and enjoy the full game. But who knows, maybe some really got "sick and tired." Or maybe they were bored or hot and want to go home and beat the traffic mess. We have gotten stuck in traffic for 2 hours for staying through the end of the game. They shouldn't be criticized or punished if they paid in full for the tickets.