We're getting called out by Huskies
Just strolling (not trolling) through some UCONN blogs and came across the following
Q: Wondering if it would be wise to have a couple practices down at the Rent with the PA system screaming loud. That way the offense can get used to hearing calls while 100,000+ fans are trying to distract them. - Weyuo, CT
A: I'm sure they'll be prepared for crowd noise but my understanding is they'll be playing in front of more of a, well, wine and cheese crowd from what I understand. For such a big place it's pretty quiet on gameday. Either way I'm almost sure they'll prepare for what it could be.
Wine and cheese type crowd? Really? This is bulletin board material for us fans!
August 25th, 2010 at 8:52 PM ^
Up until last year we were saying the same thing. I am sure they can come up with better bulletin board material than that.
August 26th, 2010 at 12:46 AM ^
at this point, as fans, do we really need bulletin board material other than the recurring dreams every night?
August 26th, 2010 at 12:09 PM ^
This perception will persist until somebody from ESPN comes in and does a program recording exactly how loud we are.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:00 PM ^
...from what he understands, eh? Dude just doesn't understand what he's about to experience. Verstehen Sie?
August 26th, 2010 at 12:41 AM ^
Ja, ich verstehe.
August 25th, 2010 at 8:59 PM ^
Did this guy watch highlights of the Notre Dame game?
If I were him, I'd be prepared for a lot of noise!
August 25th, 2010 at 9:05 PM ^
The BIg House was rocking for ND. What an awesome game.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:41 PM ^
Except that one chick who kept picking at the zits on her face. She seemed pretty quiet.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:51 PM ^
My father (the grad) and I looked at each other at the end of that game and gave each other the look of: if we ever see or hear anything like that again we are the luckiest people in the world. BTW we live in Upstate NY and can only make 1-3 games a year so what a treat.
August 25th, 2010 at 10:04 PM ^
when Brabbs made his first college fg from 44 yds out to win over #9 ESPN/#11 AP Washington with no time left... jesus, that place shook... god, it woulda been 59 yds if Washington didn't have 12 men on (noise related?)...
loudest i've ever heard the place. the anticipation from the student section (he was kicking into the opposite end zone) when it was up and having to hear from the other fans if it was in... god i love it.
of course he missed almost every other kick after that but that moment was epic
August 26th, 2010 at 12:04 PM ^
Also the 2004 Michigan vs MSU game with about 1/4th of the stadium gone was crazy loud.
August 26th, 2010 at 12:06 PM ^
Quick clarification....Brabbs was kicking towards the North endzone right at the student section.
Maybe you're thinking about the Penn St. OT game where we scored in the South endzone to end the game?
August 25th, 2010 at 9:00 PM ^
I know we're down, but that's not a reason for the fatties to feel they can start calling us names.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:01 PM ^
Fuck a Huskie. They can go ask Jimmy Clausen what happens when you get near the student section and try to audible.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:04 PM ^
Now on to the second half of your post.
My neighbor's dog is never gonna be right again! Go Blue!
August 25th, 2010 at 10:40 PM ^
So how's the weather in Columbus?
August 25th, 2010 at 9:02 PM ^
the Big House will be rocking a hell of a lot more than any fuckin' girls basketball game.
Fuck Them!
Go Blue!
August 25th, 2010 at 9:02 PM ^
August 25th, 2010 at 9:06 PM ^
Haha. I guarantee its the biggest crowd that team will ever play in front of
August 26th, 2010 at 2:42 AM ^
It is the biggest football stadium in the country. Unless they play a neutral site game in Pyongyang, Peoples Republic of North Korea, or in Kolkata, India, I can confidently say that it is the largest crowd they will ever play in front of.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:05 PM ^
August 25th, 2010 at 9:10 PM ^
Michigan stadium is quiet for 110,000.
So it basically sounds like a really loud 90,000 seat stadium.
Sorry but I hate that argument/excuse.
Lets blow their eardrums out on September 4!
August 25th, 2010 at 10:06 PM ^
Actually they have done sound tests at midfield to gage the noise with the new rennovations, and found its 30% louder now.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:05 PM ^
how a UConn fan can talk shit about a stadium/noise. they can hold 40,000. i could understand if they were PSU, even MSU... god forbid even Purdue. but when you can hold 40k...? don't talk about another school's fan level
August 25th, 2010 at 9:25 PM ^
Oregon's Autzen holds only like 59,000 but the crowd is WAY, WAY louder than Michigan's. Until the crowd at Michigan Stadium can always bring it for every game we will have that "wine and cheese" rep.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:08 PM ^
Ya they are just trying to make themselves feel better about their chances.
Sure, they won at ND last year.
Now add in 30,000+ fans, press boxes, home opener, rededication, and a lack of Domers.
Good luck!
August 25th, 2010 at 9:10 PM ^
She does not approve of this wine and cheese shit talk.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:14 PM ^
You're a great neighbor.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:10 PM ^
August 25th, 2010 at 9:12 PM ^
How dare he?!
I nearly just spilled my glass of Pinot.
August 25th, 2010 at 10:54 PM ^
More Camembert, anyone?
August 25th, 2010 at 9:13 PM ^
that would have attend 3 home games before they matched the amount of people they'll see next saturday...poor saps just don't know what they're in for.
August 25th, 2010 at 10:16 PM ^
It's been a long 2 weeks in this month. hard to believe that we have 9 more days to wait! Thank you again for reminding me.
+1 to you sir
August 25th, 2010 at 9:14 PM ^
The Big House has been called the "quietest 100,000 in sports. I hope that all of this talk and the new renovations will help change that. I hate having that tied to us like its the easiest place to play in the world. September 4th couldn't possibly take any longer to get here. GO BLUEE
August 25th, 2010 at 9:15 PM ^
Last years opener was fuckin deafing.. Although some of the other games i went to throughout the year, I noticed i was the only one standing at times in my section.. Namely the Penn State game. Based on the weather, everyone around me just sat there and acted miserable. I told people to leave if they aren't even gonna be loud for the team.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:16 PM ^
Did you (yeah, you!) see this?
http://www.theuconnblog.com/2010/8/25/1650886/simulation-uconn-beats-mi…
Some sports simulation site has them beating us 95% of the time (same as them beating Texas Southern...95% seems to be the max confidence the simulation allows).
Man, I am really confident about this game. The team and the crowd are going to be amped.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:17 PM ^
UConn is so fucked.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:18 PM ^
August 25th, 2010 at 9:30 PM ^
"my ass will be yelling like crazy"
No wonder it is so quiet in there. If you and the rest of the fans would use your mouths to yell instead of your asses, it would probably be a lot louder.
Seriously, though, the renovations should help, as will the enthusiasm of the crowd. I think UConn should be more worried about the 400 yards rushing that we will hang on them more than the crowd noise.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:58 PM ^
Yelling out of your ass is impolite it public...and smells bad.
August 25th, 2010 at 11:24 PM ^
for failing to resist that BTB/chipotle craving until AFTER the game. Happens every time.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:19 PM ^
Has anyone noticed how denards play has matured into a surprisingly bold fall medley hinting of oak? Perhaps similar to a Napa '62 that similarly runs surprisingly well but, given the chance to air out, will delight anyone lucky to partake?
August 25th, 2010 at 9:24 PM ^
I didn't know you could bottle dilithium.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:57 PM ^
Similar to a Young Syrah, perhaps?
August 25th, 2010 at 9:21 PM ^
at the big house. Do you think they'll start selling perrier? It compliments the smoked gouda nicely.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:23 PM ^
But how awesome would it be if they showed that statement on the videoboards before the game. Call out the fans and really get them pumped to prove the critics wrong.
August 25th, 2010 at 9:26 PM ^
August 25th, 2010 at 11:44 PM ^
I am so excited for Brock to lead the 2010 Michigan team through that tunnel and onto the field! This moment will mean much more than football!
Between this, the stadium re-dedication, and the revenge for the last couple years...the team and the 110,000 fans should be rocking all season with no excuse!