rice chex's 45 thousand attendance does not impact BYU's attendance, especially with an additional seating capacity of 20 thousand more fans.
I agree with you on your latter post that judging a fanbase on a Thursday night game is not an accurate assessment. Do I anticipate a sellout on Saturday? I can't say. I would hope so but i think until the economy changes it will be difficult for not only BYU but most schools to sellout the larger stadiums (those of 50 thousand plus).
One thing to say about BYU's fanbase is how they travel and fill the stands in opposing stadiums - this has not gone unnoticed!!!!!!
Go Cougars!!!!!!!!!!!!!