goatcreekgriz
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You guys make me nostalgic for Dornblaser, when we used to sling spuds at the Vandals. The kids thought that was pretty cool, too.
goatcreekgriz said:You guys make me nostalgic for Dornblaser, when we used to sling spuds at the Vandals. The kids thought that was pretty cool, too.
RayWill said:WIU was totally packed. Yes I was there. But yes the rest of game day atmosphere felt lacking.
GrizInTheZoo said:I’ve actually been pleasantly surprised at the turn out this year. The student section hasn’t been as packed as it was for WIU and Cal Poly in years - and trust me here I’ve spent a decade in that section generally being rowdy as hell. A 3/4 full student section got the wave started on Saturday as well - they seem much more engaged than when I was in school.
There’s also been the introduction of a social media account called “Zoo Crew” referencing the student section.
The pregame has definitely been a shell of its former self, but I recall Monte did come out in a jeep this last weekend.
As for the music, it’s time for an update. I know most of the “elder statesmen” Griz fans on here don’t want to leave the tradition of Cotton Eyed Joe, but something new is definitely needed going forward.
I believe all college football reports attendance as tickets sold. Most of the empty seats on either side near midfield are season tickets, paid for. No-shows.reinell30 said:Griz til I die said:Dude that Cal Poly game was totally sold out, and I do think the WIU game was as well (if not, it was close). Dixie State was a garbage opponent and a garbage game, I can understand why attendance was low. This week, we're back into conference play, it's the 20th anniversary of the 2001 national championship team, I think it'll be rocking.
No offense, sold out on paper is not butts in seats. I sit on the east side and look across to the west side and see aluminum shining everywhere. People sit on West side and look across to the east side and see aluminum shining everywhere. They scan our tickets when we come in, why can't they get an accurate head count?
Imagination and ingenuity like the kissing cam, the dance cam, guns, a wave and the karaoke? The 37 flag is about football; we're at a football game. You picked one thing to get rid of; suggesting nothing to add. Is that your contribution to the imagination and ingenuity required?Grizbeer said:.
I don’t think You can recapture the magic from before. They need to create something new that is better. Let’s start with getting rid of the raising the 37 flag. It is too much of a ripoff of the Seahawks 12 flag, and frankly boring and probably pints out the lack of imagination and ingenuity that is missing from Griz game day.
Yes that’s my contribution. Thanks. Never change Kem, your gold.kemajic said:Imagination and ingenuity like the kissing cam, the dance cam, guns, a wave and the karaoke? The 37 flag is about football; we're at a football game. You picked one thing to get rid of; suggesting nothing to add. Is that your contribution to the imagination and ingenuity required?Grizbeer said:.
I don’t think You can recapture the magic from before. They need to create something new that is better. Let’s start with getting rid of the raising the 37 flag. It is too much of a ripoff of the Seahawks 12 flag, and frankly boring and probably pints out the lack of imagination and ingenuity that is missing from Griz game day.
Grizbeer said:
I agree with most of what you are saying but a small correction - Monte came out in a New 4 door Bronco with the top down and doors off.
I don’t think You can recapture the magic from before. They need to create something new that is better. Let’s start with getting rid of the raising the 37 flag. It is too much of a ripoff of the Seahawks 12 flag, and frankly boring and probably pints out the lack of imagination and ingenuity that is missing from Griz game day.
The commercial timeouts are the worst enemy of the game day.grizzlygrumpa said:The Cheer came out spontaneously in those days, not at the suggestion of an announcer ; and there were no commercials....
kemajic said:The commercial timeouts are the worst enemy of the game day.grizzlygrumpa said:The Cheer came out spontaneously in those days, not at the suggestion of an announcer ; and there were no commercials....
Wishful thinking Spanky until there are some conference changes. The FBS conferences will not allow their teams to play in FCS venues. But that would be the biggest benefit of being in the MWC, visits from Utah St, Wyoming, BSU, Nevada, Co St would be electric in the Stadium.Spanky2 said:Many people aren’t interested in watching Dixie State or other teams like Dixie State. Book Wyoming and the stands will be full. Haslam needs to increase his efforts or attendance will continue to deteriorate. Yes, I realize those seats have been paid by season tickets.
++++GrizTexas said:kemajic said:The commercial timeouts are the worst enemy of the game day.
Dixie State aside... the game was so choppy with all the TV time outs and video's that just drained the energy from the crowd. Love the student athletes but long interviews after a first down stoppage when the crowd is getting amped up just doesn't cut it! Programs that make it work realize when to play these crowd sleeping pills and when it's time to get everyone excited and ready to rock... the team watches film, might suggest our new marketing director does as well. RTD in the stadium should also be a priority!
Thanks, Kem. I wonder if there is an exception to the rule since FBS and FCS are both Division 1? Another nearby opponent could be Washington State. Continually booking schools like Dixie State isn’t going to cut the mustard. It would be worth having an attorney examine the rule.kemajic said:Wishful thinking Spanky until there are some conference changes. The FBS conferences will not allow their teams to play in FCS venues. But that would be the biggest benefit of being in the MWC, visits from Utah St, Wyoming, BSU, Nevada, Co St would be electric in the Stadium.Spanky2 said:Many people aren’t interested in watching Dixie State or other teams like Dixie State. Book Wyoming and the stands will be full. Haslam needs to increase his efforts or attendance will continue to deteriorate. Yes, I realize those seats have been paid by season tickets.
Spanky2 said:Thanks, Kem. I wonder if there is an exception to the rule since FBS and FCS are both Division 1? Another nearby opponent could be Washington State. Continually booking schools like Dixie State isn’t going to cut the mustard. It would be worth having an attorney examine the rule.kemajic said:Wishful thinking Spanky until there are some conference changes. The FBS conferences will not allow their teams to play in FCS venues. But that would be the biggest benefit of being in the MWC, visits from Utah St, Wyoming, BSU, Nevada, Co St would be electric in the Stadium.