The play was ridiculous. Most of everyone is watching the players getting open, but no one probably noticed how Caris actually threw that pass. It just adds to the Beilein magic
Being a recent graduate, I have seen boths sides of the gameday experience.
First, the piss wall. I got to experience it as a kid (about 9 or 10 years old IIRC). It was maigcal. Wish it was there for my college time after the morning tailgates.
Lastly, I don't understand how the empty seats at the beginng of the game are that big of a deal. The student section is mostly filled by the 1st Quarter. Tailagting is a great part of beng any ticket holder and the gameday experience, especially as a student. I would estimate, the number of students missing at kickoff are about the same as the empty seats for the rest of the stadium. It is just easier to spot with the smaller area.
If you aren't going to read the details, skip to last paragraph.
NOT in any particular order, but these are my key complaints:
1. the band redundancy - the fact that maybe 10 different songs are played over the speakers and 5 songs are played by the band (during gameplay) just makes every game feel the same. I know the band has enough to handle as students, so I don't expect them do go full pandora shuffle each season. However, the same band songs, same drumline routine for the 1st quarter. I hate when other bands come and are more exciting at halftime (ex: Purdue 2009. They did the Michael Jackson thriller dance on our turf). I don't care when you graduated because everyone liked that. Delaware State's band even did the wave with the stands during the 4th quarter. Shake it up. In 2010 our band @ Purdue was great.
I know every halftime can't be the Beyonce lights ouf spectacular of Under the Lights II. Just look at Ohio's band. It pains me to say it, but look at their youtube videos, ATT commercial spot, ESPN coverage (without throwing up).
I think the band can simply be more creative.
Also, a play halftime show like Wizard of Oz, etc. is not exciting for most of the students and should not qualify as creative. You are a band, not a drama club. I know. I was in drama.
2. loud speakers - Yes it is annoying even for us young wippersnappers. I get the pregame warm ups for the players, but there has to be a better way. Plus a lower volume would make the crowd noise seem louder/worth the effort.
3. 7NA is okay. In close games. In the 2nd half. A couple times. Maybe. Find something unique. Like VA Tech's Enter Sandman entrance, Wisconsin's jump around, etc. Play any techno and the students will be jumping. They tried with the "in the Big House" but that simply doesn't reach most of the audience, sorry heavy metal fans.
4. WIFI - I, to this day, do not have a smart phone. I understand getting updates during the breaks, but I came to watch and talk with friends. (See previous loud speakers/ad complaints about being able to hear the person next to you).
5. TV - kills games because they are 3.5-4 hours long. I would like to see the other sections stand that long (except halftime) and not be rubbing your knees on the car ride home and taking Aleve.
6. the scheduling - obvious and looks to improve with less MAC games, and more BCS teams. Can we play a big time program in AA maybe once beside ND? and not in a state that is a 24 hour drive for students? Just a thought, because without many students, it's an away game.
7. Record/Performance - I started in 2009. We went 4-0. Stands were full. Finished 1-7. 2010 Started 5-0. Finished 2-5. 2011 had very few games not packed. Great home schedule, great record. 2012, not a good home slate (one in Dallas) lost to Bama and ND early. 2013, after witnessing Akron live and UConn, how can you expect students to be excited? If we go to the game, we either beat a team we are supposed to beat or lose to a lesser opponent at home.
If we consistantly put together 10 win seasons and win a Big 10 championship, students will be there.
Michigan is 38-26 since I was first enrolled at UofM in 2009. Students will go to games, if we have a great team. Look at basketball. I could get a student bleacher floor seat 45 minutes before a game in 2009. Now, they sold too many tickets for the season. Winning can solve a lot of problems. Teams with more wins than Michigan in that span: No. Illinois, UCF, Ohio (Bobcats), Fresno St., Houston, Navy, Nevada, GA Tech to name a few. I would say the student performance of attendence has matched the play quality on the field. Sorry for bringing up the RR years.
So this was a long post, and it upsets me in many ways. The first step is acknowledging our issues before we can move forward to fix them.
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can we get DancingDenard.gif everytime we get muppets?
The play was ridiculous. Most of everyone is watching the players getting open, but no one probably noticed how Caris actually threw that pass. It just adds to the Beilein magic
Being a recent graduate, I have seen boths sides of the gameday experience.
First, the piss wall. I got to experience it as a kid (about 9 or 10 years old IIRC). It was maigcal. Wish it was there for my college time after the morning tailgates.
Secondly, John U. Bacon knows how the students feel. http://michiganradio.org/post/students-aren-t-leaving-michigan-football…;
Lastly, I don't understand how the empty seats at the beginng of the game are that big of a deal. The student section is mostly filled by the 1st Quarter. Tailagting is a great part of beng any ticket holder and the gameday experience, especially as a student. I would estimate, the number of students missing at kickoff are about the same as the empty seats for the rest of the stadium. It is just easier to spot with the smaller area.
If you aren't going to read the details, skip to last paragraph.
NOT in any particular order, but these are my key complaints:
1. the band redundancy - the fact that maybe 10 different songs are played over the speakers and 5 songs are played by the band (during gameplay) just makes every game feel the same. I know the band has enough to handle as students, so I don't expect them do go full pandora shuffle each season. However, the same band songs, same drumline routine for the 1st quarter. I hate when other bands come and are more exciting at halftime (ex: Purdue 2009. They did the Michael Jackson thriller dance on our turf). I don't care when you graduated because everyone liked that. Delaware State's band even did the wave with the stands during the 4th quarter. Shake it up. In 2010 our band @ Purdue was great.
I know every halftime can't be the Beyonce lights ouf spectacular of Under the Lights II. Just look at Ohio's band. It pains me to say it, but look at their youtube videos, ATT commercial spot, ESPN coverage (without throwing up).
I think the band can simply be more creative.
Also, a play halftime show like Wizard of Oz, etc. is not exciting for most of the students and should not qualify as creative. You are a band, not a drama club. I know. I was in drama.
2. loud speakers - Yes it is annoying even for us young wippersnappers. I get the pregame warm ups for the players, but there has to be a better way. Plus a lower volume would make the crowd noise seem louder/worth the effort.
3. 7NA is okay. In close games. In the 2nd half. A couple times. Maybe. Find something unique. Like VA Tech's Enter Sandman entrance, Wisconsin's jump around, etc. Play any techno and the students will be jumping. They tried with the "in the Big House" but that simply doesn't reach most of the audience, sorry heavy metal fans.
4. WIFI - I, to this day, do not have a smart phone. I understand getting updates during the breaks, but I came to watch and talk with friends. (See previous loud speakers/ad complaints about being able to hear the person next to you).
5. TV - kills games because they are 3.5-4 hours long. I would like to see the other sections stand that long (except halftime) and not be rubbing your knees on the car ride home and taking Aleve.
6. the scheduling - obvious and looks to improve with less MAC games, and more BCS teams. Can we play a big time program in AA maybe once beside ND? and not in a state that is a 24 hour drive for students? Just a thought, because without many students, it's an away game.
7. Record/Performance - I started in 2009. We went 4-0. Stands were full. Finished 1-7. 2010 Started 5-0. Finished 2-5. 2011 had very few games not packed. Great home schedule, great record. 2012, not a good home slate (one in Dallas) lost to Bama and ND early. 2013, after witnessing Akron live and UConn, how can you expect students to be excited? If we go to the game, we either beat a team we are supposed to beat or lose to a lesser opponent at home.
If we consistantly put together 10 win seasons and win a Big 10 championship, students will be there.
Michigan is 38-26 since I was first enrolled at UofM in 2009. Students will go to games, if we have a great team. Look at basketball. I could get a student bleacher floor seat 45 minutes before a game in 2009. Now, they sold too many tickets for the season. Winning can solve a lot of problems. Teams with more wins than Michigan in that span: No. Illinois, UCF, Ohio (Bobcats), Fresno St., Houston, Navy, Nevada, GA Tech to name a few. I would say the student performance of attendence has matched the play quality on the field. Sorry for bringing up the RR years.
So this was a long post, and it upsets me in many ways. The first step is acknowledging our issues before we can move forward to fix them.
Can't wait for the 2014 season.