[Casper05]

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As a non-American it seems strange to me that college basketball and American football draw such a big audience, when there are also top level professional leagues in the same games. What is the attraction of these sports when played at college level?

edit: for example, why is there no such following for college baseball?

[/ QUOTE ]I think much of the attraction is because the students/alumni of each school have a team they already feel connected to...there is more loyalty to a school you spent 4+ years at than a team that just happens to be in your city.