Freqeuncy of Piped in Music Not Appreciated By Old Fart

Submitted by fatbastard on

I'm probably just getting old. 

I've been a season ticket holder for more than 20 years.  I've seen championships, Seven and Five seasons, and the great RR experiment.

I supported and I'm glad have the new suites and scoreboards.  I love that the the place rocks in a tight game, and is a huge advantage to the team.  Even yesterday, particularly in the 4th quarter with the game on the line, it was tough for NE players to get the play calls from sideline to qb to O-line. 

But am I the only one who is tired of having hard time talking to friends and family during the pregame and halftime, and at varous times throughout the game when it seems there is no advantage to the team for the piped in music to be blasting? Why do we have to have loud music pumpted in during warmups?  At halftime?

Part of my Michigan Expericne is taking family to the game.  The stadium is a tremendous place to to enjoy visiting with people you haven't seen in a while, and enjoying a Saturday with friends and family.  Watching a pretty bad performance yesterday, it occurred to me that if I had to watch that game, I'd at least like to have the chance to talk to my daughter while doing it.  I don't even expect to do that during the game, since there is clearly a competitive advantage from bringing the noise level up on D.  But why during half time and pregame?  If there's a reason, I honestly would like to know what it is. Clearly it does nothing to get the students to the game on time.

Perhaps I'm out of touch.  I don't know. 

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Sons of Louis Elbel

November 10th, 2013 at 9:18 PM ^

At UTL II, the piped in pre-game music was absolutely deafening. You simply could not talk to the person next to you w/o shouting. Again, I'm talking about 60-90 minutes before kickoff, not during the game, when of course we want it to be loud. An hour before the game, I'd rather be able to chat w/the folks around me, many of whom I only see a few times a year at games.

I actually emailed Brandon afterwards to complain. One of his flunkies emailed back to explain that the players need the music played that loudly to, uh, inspire them. Needless to say, I did not find this explanation at all convincing.

At Nebraska, the music wasn't as loud. Still annoying, but not as bad. That said, by all means, if you're unhappy, let Brandon know. The more the merrier.

(Now if you all will excuse me, I have to chase some kids off my lawn before the next episode of Matlock starts.)

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AMazinBlue

November 10th, 2013 at 11:09 PM ^

on their hands either.  But,the constant barrage of sound and noise from the speaker system is not really the solution either.  The pre-gmae music is for the kids, by the kids, I get that.  But the band used to be the way to get the crowd fired up.  I certainly don't want some video of a player screaming at me telling me to "get up".

I know it's tough to get everyone screaming throughout a game, but when the game is intense the crowd doesn't need much help.  UTL 1 and 2 proved that.  Like I said earlier, going to games and screaming for 3 hours is for the younger crowd.  I'm 49, I don't drink before the game.  I root for my team and cheer the action, but I don't yell throughout.  So I'm not really the type of fan they are going for.  I'm not a down in front guy - my dad certainly is, but I realized my favorite part (aside from a victory) is when the bad marches on the field, the Drum Major bends over backwards and the band plays The Victors.  I get chills every time I see it.

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You Only Live Twice

November 10th, 2013 at 11:23 PM ^

Yeah, it's good to get the fans involved and make noise.  But when did that translate into we have to fill up every empty second with noise, to the point where you not only can't talk with the people you are attending the game with..... but where occaisonal  system flubs are going to cause health issues... and have the opposite of the intended effect of players on the field?  Let go of this garbage, Brandon.  Whether the fan is 15 or 85 they don't need to be patronized to this extent.  Or deafened. 

 

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GoBlueOval

November 11th, 2013 at 10:55 AM ^

I hated the piped in music... until I went to the Michigan game @ Penn State this year. There was a TON of piped in music and the crowd was 10x more into the game than anything I've ever seen at Michigan Stadium. Do whatever it takes to get the home field advantage. If this means more piped in music, bring it on!

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MinWhisky

November 11th, 2013 at 2:58 PM ^

Piped in music is artificial, humanless, and utterly meaningless.  It is a complete disconnect with the game, our school, students, alumni, and tradition.   Why can't we just amplify what the Marching Band plays?

For me, the best game day experiences and traditions were:

  • Walking from campus to where the Marching Band assembled (especially in beautiful weather)
  • Following the Band to the stadium (to get in the spirit)
  • Picking out and talking about players from both teams during the pre-game warm-ups
  • Watching the Band high-step it from the tunnel to the far side of the field and then parade up and down the gridiron, playing the fight song and alma mater
  • Enjoying inividual efforts (Roger Staubach of Navy making 10 UofM guys miss on one down) and big plays from Michigan (even though they were sometimes few and far between in 1962-1963).
  • The halftime show, including that lttle terrier push the ball down the field and across the goal line, receiving a big cheer from the spectators when he did so.
  • Laughing (along with everyone else) at our male cheerleaders 'cheers' but always being impressed by their gymnastic skills.
  • The after game performance by the Band.
  • Disecting the game on the walk back to campus.
  • Enjoying the post-game parties. 

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