re: Why LSU Basketball Fanbase can't be like UK?

As an LSU fan living in KY I can tell you that their football program is actually doing quite well for the recruiting base. Plus they're splitting recruits with Louisville. Their home games are pretty well attended and the school has invested a lot into improving tailgating around campus. Good tailgating crowds even against mediocre sec east teams. Fans believe the program in the right direction. LSU basketball can reach that if Wade makes improvements and fans think we are on the right track.

Regarding why LSU basketball is not like UK, besides the obvious decades of dominance, rupp is in the heart of downtown Lexington. Tons of bars and restaurants to pregame at before walking over, so never mind the snow outside. Compare that to the pmac actually being on campus. Hard to get liquored up and walk over unless you want to sit in your car in poor weather.