Anecdotes from ordinary UM fans in AA
I wanted to share a couple vignettes from Michigan fans in Ann Arbor, both based on conversations with co-workers.
- One middle-aged woman I spoke to lives about a half-mile northwest of the stadium. She always used to complain about hearing the crowd, the announcer, and the band on Saturdays while sitting at her home. Now, apparently, she doesn't hear a damn thing. She believes all the sound is trapped inside the stadium by the new luxury boxes.
- One older fellow I work with clearly falls into the "blue-hair" category. He's had season tickets since 1964, golfs about twice a week and speaks in a way that's eerily similar to Judge Smales from Caddyshack. He commented on how electric the atmosphere has been this year at the Big House, especially at the ND game. He almost lost his voice from screaming so much, which apparently has not happened . . . . ever. He loves the RAWK music! He's pumped!
September 14th, 2009 at 10:40 AM ^
and to me the stadium definitely seems louder. I used to go to games all the time as a student at U of M (Class of 1999) and have been to several games since. This was the loudest game I have been to. I also like the pumped in music. I know it is not traditional, but how can ACDC Thunderstruck not get you pumped up.
September 14th, 2009 at 10:44 AM ^
That is great to hear. I would love for Michigan Stadium to be the loudest in the Big 10.
September 14th, 2009 at 10:46 AM ^
Could RAWK muzak actually not be a bad thing? Also, when you put snapshots I thought it would be pictures.
September 14th, 2009 at 11:12 AM ^
Good point - I will edit.
September 14th, 2009 at 10:58 AM ^
On TV they mentioned that it's louder many times.
September 14th, 2009 at 12:18 PM ^
Yeah, Holly Rowe commented that it was the loudest she had ever heard it there. If not mistaken she's done at least one of the Michigan-Ohio State games at the Big House.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:29 PM ^
Personally I was hoping for a move towards that early 90's Orange Bowl feel. Maybe a little 2 Live Crew? Little "Tootsie Roll".
I kid.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:32 PM ^
That was the 69 Boyz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbxi9hxctk8
September 14th, 2009 at 11:45 AM ^
This is great to hear. I sat with my parents last game over by section 16 and talking to people over there and watching there expressions, I could tell that the atmosphere at the Big House has forever changed for the better.
The people that used to yell "down in front" were screaming, yelling, and jumping for joy. Even one of the most obnoxious people that sit behind us, who wanted RR fired last year said this "I never thought I'd say this, but Rich Rodriguez sure can coach a football team. I've never been this excited and impressed with a Michigan team. Well, at least not for a long time. Go Blue".
September 14th, 2009 at 11:55 AM ^
Nothing suceeds like success. The future's so bright, I wear my sunglasses 24/7.