Not a terrible idea.Shamgar said:
OK. Here is an idea that's been bouncing around in my head this summer waiting on CFB to start. Why not have tryouts with the Baylor Line and take one walk on freshmen player, give him the same number that is on all of the line jerseys(this year 23?). The Line's representative so to speak and make his only job to take the last snap in home games where we are at least 9 points up and take a knee. Might get more people including the line hang around just to see him come in for that last snap.
Shamgar said:
OK. Here is an idea that's been bouncing around in my head this summer waiting on CFB to start. Why not have tryouts with the Baylor Line and take one walk on freshmen player, give him the same number that is on all of the line jerseys(this year 23?). The Line's representative so to speak and make his only job to take the last snap in home games where we are at least 9 points up and take a knee. Might get more people including the line hang around just to see him come in for that last snap.
Sounds too much like an attempted rip off of the aggy "12th man thing" (with a designated player wearing number "12" on the kickoff team) to me and we don't want to appear to be somehow trying to copy them. Besides, I doubt a gimmick like that would have that much of an impact as far as getting a significant number of additional people to stay until the end.BellCountyBear said:Not a terrible idea.Shamgar said:
OK. Here is an idea that's been bouncing around in my head this summer waiting on CFB to start. Why not have tryouts with the Baylor Line and take one walk on freshmen player, give him the same number that is on all of the line jerseys(this year 23?). The Line's representative so to speak and make his only job to take the last snap in home games where we are at least 9 points up and take a knee. Might get more people including the line hang around just to see him come in for that last snap.
Your first number is short 600 days.william said:
the end? the absolute bitter end?
2240 / 365.25 = 7.77549
.77549 * 365.25 = 283.25
Looks to be Oct 10, 2026
Looks to be a Monday.
Oh well.
- BUmma
Go Bears!!!
don't reckon I was ever much good at cipherin'.SMack said:Your first number is short 600 days.william said:
the end? the absolute bitter end?
2240 / 365.25 = 7.77549
.77549 * 365.25 = 283.25
Looks to be Oct 10, 2026
Looks to be a Monday.
Oh well.
- BUmma
Go Bears!!!
For what it's worth, it'll be a Sunday in June.
And your cipherin' is off.
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Play some modern music in the stadium during breaks
I agree with this 100%. I have a teenager who has made this comment at every game for the past couple of years. He says it used to "be so much more fun" back when they played "good" music and the atmosphere felt more laid back and party like. He loves it when we're winning, but says that it just doesn't feel the as fun and exciting as it used to because nobody seems to be pumped up anymore (his words). Teenagers/college students don't want to be serious and all business for 3+ hours at a football game, they want to scream during the plays then dance/sing/act foolish during the breaks and between plays. They're not like most of us adults who want to intently watch and listen at the game (and maybe hear some 80's rock or 90's hip-hop), they want to have a crazy good time and that's how you keep them engaged for the whole game...at least according to my kids.hodedofome said:
Play some modern music in the stadium during breaks and make it a party instead of using every break to thank another sponsor or hand out another award.
Put a live DJ on the berm or right in the middle of the student section.
This is how you keep a 19 year old's interest for 3+ hours. Even if the actual game is boring, make it where the experience can still be exciting.
Don't forget Shostakovich! There are parts of Symphony #7 and #11 that would be great in certain circumstances.CorsicanaBear said:Quote:
Play some modern music in the stadium during breaks
I find your idea for playing selections from Satie, Sibelius, Ligeti, Saint-Saens, Strauss, Elgar, Mahler, Stravinsky and Holst intriguing and hope it will be implemented. Lux Aterna as a team entry and Mars-God of War when the defense is on the field would be great.
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The simple fact is if the environment is fun and people are having a good time they won't be as prone to leaving early. If they're leaving then BU needs to enhance the game day experience.
Oso Pardo said:I agree with this 100%. I have a teenager who has made this comment at every game for the past couple of years. He says it used to "be so much more fun" back when they played "good" music and the atmosphere felt more laid back and party like. He loves it when we're winning, but says that it just doesn't feel the as fun and exciting as it used to because nobody seems to be pumped up anymore (his words). Teenagers/college students don't want to be serious and all business for 3+ hours at a football game, they want to scream during the plays then dance/sing/act foolish during the breaks and between plays. They're not like most of us adults who want to intently watch and listen at the game (and maybe hear some 80's rock or 90's hip-hop), they want to have a crazy good time and that's how you keep them engaged for the whole game...at least according to my kids.hodedofome said:
Play some modern music in the stadium during breaks and make it a party instead of using every break to thank another sponsor or hand out another award.
Put a live DJ on the berm or right in the middle of the student section.
This is how you keep a 19 year old's interest for 3+ hours. Even if the actual game is boring, make it where the experience can still be exciting.
I kind of like something like this....give out a freebie which can only be collected at the close of the game.zunooreo said:
Announce free Whataburger to all BL23 shirts at the end of the game. That'll keep 'em.......
5'1 Maria Ochoa died today when...BUGWBBear said:Shamgar said:
OK. Here is an idea that's been bouncing around in my head this summer waiting on CFB to start. Why not have tryouts with the Baylor Line and take one walk on freshmen player, give him the same number that is on all of the line jerseys(this year 23?). The Line's representative so to speak and make his only job to take the last snap in home games where we are at least 9 points up and take a knee. Might get more people including the line hang around just to see him come in for that last snap.
I'd go for that. Could even dress out a girl to do that.
hodedofome said:
Win the students, and you will create an atmosphere of excitement which motivates the home team and makes it really tough on the away team. Create that kind of atmosphere, and you'll be known as the stadium where top 10 teams go to lose.
I'll bring a sweater. It gets kinda chilly come Labor Day weekendImwithBU said:
lol. I dont even plan on staying until the end on Saturday. This August heat has been ridiculous
Much agreed. People are already drinking at the tailgate so what is the problem?The Hound said:
Even though I don't personally drink - alcohol sales would absolutely give the stadium more excitement/energy/whatever.
I realize that may detract from the family atmosphere. I just think we should try it out
BrutalBear said:Much agreed. People are already drinking at the tailgate so what is the problem?The Hound said:
Even though I don't personally drink - alcohol sales would absolutely give the stadium more excitement/energy/whatever.
I realize that may detract from the family atmosphere. I just think we should try it out
