North Texas Overwhelmed Before Biggest Crowd in School History
Denton, Texas, witnessed a historic event as the undefeated Mean Green hosted 24th-ranked South Florida in a sold-out match at DATCU Stadium.
"We're trying to make the playoffs. The national playoffs,"
said an ROTC member. The stadium, in its 15-year history, had never seen a crowd like this before, with a record 31,386 attendees. This led to first-world worries such as increased pregame traffic and long beer lines.
The event highlighted the urgency to capitalize on a moment decades in the making. Author's summary: North Texas hosts a historic match.
- Record attendance: 31,386
- First sellout in DATCU Stadium's 15-year history
- Undefeated Mean Green hosted 24th-ranked South Florida