ND Stadium Atmosphere

[Rhode Irish]

I'm aware of the differing views between NDN and IE. I also read the article and was about to post it on this thread because I took something different from it.

The rules of the stadium and the ushers defending them are a HUGE problem. That needs to change first and foremost. I completely agree with them when they say that a jumbotron will not cure the stadium atmosphere if these restrictions are still in place. However, I support the idea of a jumbotron/field turf/etc because I don't feel these items jeopardize what ND represents as a university. This sort of entertainment would be beneficial during those extra long TV timeouts or official reviews by keeping the crowd revved up (my personal opinion, obviously). I don't feel that article was solely about their hatred of jumbotrons. More so it was about the tranquility of a once common war site that was occupied by spectators and their blood curtailing screams of cheer and what is the cause of it's current state.

Last, to anyone who is still doubting the crowd noise or "sit down and shut up" stories, this article goes into detail with many examples describing this situation. That in itself is worth the read. It should, and will, open your eyes to the problem. Notre Dame Stadium used to be a feared place for opponents to play. Now it's just a historical place. "Ssshhhh, no talking in the museum."

This is one benefit, I guess, but I definitely miss replays more than a kiss-cam or whatever. As sports fans, we're definitely spoiled now, with HD at home and a million replays (plus DVR rewind and slow-mo), and at most stadiums with giant HD screens that can give you the same thing. Its strange watching a close play at a game and not being able to see whether the ball actually came out before his knee was down, or if he actually did step out of bounds, or whether he caught the pass or trapped it, until after the game is over and you're home watching highlights.

To me, a video board in the stadium enhances the experience of actually WATCHING THE GAME at the game.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

This is one benefit, I guess, but I definitely miss replays more than a kiss-cam or whatever. As sports fans, we're definitely spoiled now, with HD at home and a million replays (plus DVR rewind and slow-mo), and at most stadiums with giant HD screens that can give you the same thing. Its strange watching a close play at a game and not being able to see whether the ball actually came out before his knee was down, or if he actually did step out of bounds, or whether he caught the pass or trapped it, until after the game is over and you're home watching highlights.

To me, a video board in the stadium enhances the experience of actually WATCHING THE GAME at the game.

Exactly. There have been countless times when I send a text to a friend who's at home watching the game to let me know what's going on w/ the replay.

Going back to that article though, the main idea that needs to be taken from it is the stadium restrictions. People need not only to be allowed to yell and cheer, but they should be encouraged to do so. All of this jumbotron/video board/field turf talk can be brought up later. A simple leniency with a rule would change the atmosphere drastically and perhaps instantly.

The way I see it, if someone has a problem with people standing, who will they turn to when the usher looks at them and says, "You're at a live sporting event, you should be standing/cheering as well." They have some options: 1) Go sit down and not be able to view the game. 2) Stand up and cheer themselves 3) Leave and never come back. Sorry, but it won't take long before people realize it's ok to stand/cheer and the whole place will be back to doing so. Especially now that ND is giving us fans something to really cheer about.

 

[IrishinSyria]

Much ado about nothing... play a good game against a good opponent in ND stadium and that old dog will be rocking- guaranteed. Blowouts against Air Force or close losses to Tulsa, on the other hand, will create a lot of pensive fans.

That being said, I totally support this whole crowd noise discussion as it's only adding fuel to what is certain to be a fire come Saturday night. Should be an epic experience for those lucky enough to be there... (stupid army).

 

[rikkitikki08]

Much ado about nothing... play a good game against a good opponent in ND stadium and that old dog will be rocking- guaranteed. Blowouts against Air Force or close losses to Tulsa, on the other hand, will create a lot of pensive fans.

That being said, I totally support this whole crowd noise discussion as it's only adding fuel to what is certain to be a fire come Saturday night. Should be an epic experience for those lucky enough to be there... (stupid army).

Thank you for your service buddy. Also ill be there, ill take a few shots in your honor. Ill be up standing the whole game getting my section pumped

 

[koonja]

Thank you for your service buddy. Also ill be there, ill take a few shots in your honor. Ill be up standing the whole game getting my section pumped

What section will you be in? I'm section 135. Let's have section wars over who can be louder.

 

[Otto]

What section will you be in? I'm section 135. Let's have section wars over who can be louder.

Well now I know where to send the ushers with their blue cards.

I'll be doing my part to make Section 22 loud.

 

[koonja]

Well now I know where to send the ushers with their blue cards.

I'll be doing my part to make Section 22 loud.

Haha, I'll give them the Dikembe.

 

[homer11]

any word of a fly over?

 

[NDdomer2]

Well now I know where to send the ushers with their blue cards.

I'll be doing my part to make Section 22 loud.

Section 21. What row you in?

 

[Otto]

Section 21. What row you in?

Row 55. U?

 

[BleedBlueGold]

any word of a fly over?

It'll be pitch black. NIGHT game.

With that said, I think they should do fireworks.

 

[rikkitikki08]

What section will you be in? I'm section 135. Let's have section wars over who can be louder.

Believe it or not im in section 101....two down from yours

 

[NotJayRock]

Where could they set off fireworks? Top of the press box? Top of the Library possibly?

 

[rikkitikki08]

any word of a fly over?

It will be dark so i doubt it

 

[homer11]

It will be dark so i doubt it

Michigan had one during the night game, you might not be able to see it to well but hearing it is the best part.

 

[Otto]

It will be dark so i doubt it

I've been at night events before where the flyover was done by helicopters. Not as fast or "impressive" as fighter jets or a bomber. But they go a bit slower and lower so you have time to check them out in the dark.

 

[IrishFBfanatic]

We need something like this for those "fans" to read on our backs while we are cheering for our team!

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[NDdomer2]

Row 55. U?

35.

 

[koonja]

Notre Dame football: Stadium too quiet for Irish - southbendtribune.com

“The accurate version is that I think our students are as loud and as engaged and effective as any in the country. The other seven-tenths of the stadium could do better and needs to match the students’ enthusiasm and intensity. In that regard we are a quieter place to play.”

I love you, Jack.

 

[NDdomer2]

TNNDN 2 hours #GreenOut #GreenOut #GreenOut #MakeNoise #GoIrishBeatTrojans #NDFB #NotreDame #WeAreND #GoIrish #GetOffYourRearEndsAndCheer Get the point?

We get the point, hopefully everyone at the game does too.

 

[BeauBenken]

We get the point, hopefully everyone at the game does too.

Who is that?

 

[NDdomer2]

Who is that?

If you are asking about who the twitter handle is, I'm not sure, but it stands for The New ND Nation.

 

[BeauBenken]

If you are asking about who the twitter handle is, I'm not sure, but it stands for The New ND Nation.

Ah, I see.

Hmm, like a second "TurningPoint"?

 

[NDdomer2]

Ah, I see.

Hmm, like a second "TurningPoint"?

I think it is more female related, at least by their page theme.

 

[NotJayRock]

I've been at night events before where the flyover was done by helicopters. Not as fast or "impressive" as fighter jets or a bomber. But they go a bit slower and lower so you have time to check them out in the dark.

Night flyovers are better. For reference:

Starts at 0:45

Requesting permission for flyby... - YouTube

Put some green lighting on those puppies and let em ride.

 

[koonja]

Polar opposite of this coming weekend:

#NotreDame v. Air Force was the lowest-rated ND on NBC telecast ever. bit.ly/pB1PEG

Archive » Ratings down for notable college football teams » National Sports Journalism Center

 

[Rhode Irish]

ND vs. AF game wasn't too popular, at least among the at-home viewers. Lowest rated NBC telecast ever.

Archive » Ratings down for notable college football teams » National Sports Journalism Center

That is definitely way better. If I am remembering correctly, I have seen at least one night fly-over - the Patriots 2004 season opener vs. Indy was a 9:00 start on Thursday Night Football. I recall that there was a flyover that night, as there is for every NE home opener.

 

[koonja]

ChiTribHamilton Brian Hamilton
NBC says it'll have 20 cameras at #NotreDame vs. #USC game. One in student section. "Slightly up" from a normal game.

 

[NDdomer2]

The last two ND games I have been to (Utah, MSU) there were flyovers. The interesting part about it was the pilots did a pass about 3 hours before game time while everyone was still tailgating. I hope they do this again, as it accelerates the buzz in the crowd far before game time.

 

[UPMich_NDfan]

At the scUM game this year it was helicopters...I think, lol was too nervous/crunked to remember exactly, but for some reason helicopters is striking a memory!