LOOK: Former Vanderbilt player takes shot at empty stadium, AD
With a massive rainstorm moving through the area during its game against Missouri, Vanderbilt had an embarrassingly-low crowd turnout.
That caught the attention of former Vanderbilt player Ryan Seymour, who not only took a shot at the crowd, but also Vanderbilt Athletics Director David Williams.
Beyond the weather, the disappointing seasons each team has had played a factor in the turnout. Missouri entered the game with a 5-5 record, while Vanderbilt was 4-6.
Missouri, at least, has some momentum following a big win over Tennessee last week to get within reach of a bowl berth. Coach Barry Odom reportedly said the Missouri coaches were looking for more tickets earlier in the week.
The capacity of Vanderbilt Stadium is about 40,000, but with swaths of empty seats, the turnout was far less than that.
Highest paid AD in the country.. lol pic.twitter.com/rkKMhFrH2t
— Ryan Seymour (@SEYMONSTER62) November 19, 2017
I really think there are more Mizzou fans here than Vandy. Coach Odom told us this week that even some of the coaches were looking for more tix.
— Olivia Harlan ESPN (@Olivia_Harlan) November 19, 2017
It's hard to tell because the colors are similar but Missouri might have more fans than Vandy in the "crowd." Good night for poncho sales.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) November 19, 2017
