The students of Georgia State said they wanted football. Alumni of Georgia State said they wanted football. They've got it and they are loud and proud in showing their support.
Proof of point #1: The hits on GeorgiaStateSports.com are rising through the roof. While the number of readers has more than doubled the highest clicks from the past, the number of video views is among the tops in the nation. According to the web site parent host, JumpTV, in Florida, Georgia State is now in the top 10 in the nation.
Schools with most Video Impressions (JumpTV)
1. Nebraska
2. Ohio State
3. Iowa State
4. Mississippi State
5. Colorado
6. GEORGIA STATE
7. North Dakota
8. Appalachian State
9. Virginia
10. Western Michigan
11. LSU
12. Charlotte
13. USF
14. North Dakota State
15. Arkansas State
16. Nevada
17. Charleston
18. Duke
Proof of Point #2: When the first game was played, GSU supporters showed up and the school leads all FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) schools in attendance. Georgia State outdrew the next closest opponent by more than 5,000 fans and only six teams in the country last week drew more than 20,000 fans.
1. GEORGIA STATE
2. Montana
3. Tennessee State
4. South Alabama
5. N.C. A&T
6. Georgia Southern
7. Old Dominion
8. Delaware
9. McNeese State
10. James Madison
More proof: Based on the number of blue seen at the Georgia Dome, sales of GSU merchandise must be going through the roof as well. The GSU Bookstore sold out of its commemorative No. 10 jerseys quickly and is awaiting a new shipment, while other sales were record-breaking for athletics merchandise.
The media coverage by local media has increased and local media web sites are adding blog sites for you GSU fans to participate.
Thanks to all GSU Supporters! You are wonderful and appreciated! This is your team!