The Free Press, Mankato, MN--Putting seats in the seats

"Perception: Attendance at Minnesota State revenue-sports events is disappointing in light of �all� those empty seats.

Reality: In light of the facts, empty seats shouldn't be grounds for despair.
"We're definitely looking to improve, but I wouldn't say we're disappointed with our numbers," MSU director of marketing and promotions Brian Gabel says.

MSU athletic director Kevin Buisman suggests that glass half-full/glass half-empty perspectives may be at play here. "