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Title: Update the atmosphere
Post by: frankiew on May 01, 2020, 10:51:54 AM
Going to Illini games and other stadiums has made me realize we have a horrible gameday experience.

Cut out the circus music,  the stupid games they play on timeouts

Start getting rowdy.  Play rock n roll, play more aggressive music with the band,  move the student section to a better visual place

Add more concessions,  no reason to stand in line for 40 minutes for a hot dog

Make it where people actually want to come to the game not cuz they feel forced. 

Have a sound system that does the Illini chant.

Most of the time people look beyond bored going to the v game
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Custard on May 02, 2020, 01:51:50 PM
The one thing that I hate the most is the random super annoying loud snippets of Soulja Boy and shit like that in an otherwise dead quiet stadium. And honestly unless you have 50 yard line seats in a luxury box it’s way more fun to be watching it on a 75” screen in lot 31 surrounded by good food and alcohol which you cannot get inside.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Peoriaman Bucshon on May 11, 2020, 11:07:34 PM
You want to get the atmosphere at Memorial Stadium rocking?

I have two words for you. Brantley Gilbert.

You want two more words? Brass Knuckles Microphone.
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/country-artist-brantley-gilbert-performs-during-halftime-of-the-game-picture-id1181267666)
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Peoriaman Bucshon on May 19, 2020, 02:49:24 PM
Lovie hiring a chick.  Bet all the SJWs will be happy about this. Meanwhile Illinois football will just continue its death spiral.

Any old white guys interview for this? Should I complain about discrimination? Who has the pulse of 17 year old high school kids better than me?

What else should I expect with the this state is being run? 
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ILLove1997 on May 19, 2020, 11:50:35 PM
Lovie hiring a chick.  Bet all the SJWs will be happy about this. Meanwhile Illinois football will just continue its death spiral.

Any old white guys interview for this? Should I complain about discrimination? Who has the pulse of 17 year old high school kids better than me?

What else should I expect with the this state is being run?

So brave
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: fucking on May 20, 2020, 11:00:14 PM
Now that I'm posting semi-anonymously, I can say things like "OMG that was a disasterous interview" and "WTF was he thinking hiring that child?" or  "we're not even the conference laughing stock anymore; they just feel sorry for us."
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on May 21, 2020, 09:08:21 PM
Now that I'm posting semi-anonymously, I can say things like "OMG that was a disasterous interview" and "WTF was he thinking hiring that child?" or  "we're not even the conference laughing stock anymore; they just feel sorry for us."

I hope they do not toss you out of the press conferences like they tossed WIND's Amy Jacobson out of the Pritzker COVID-19 press conferences for being unfiltered at the Open Illinois rally!
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ILLove1997 on May 22, 2020, 09:25:00 AM
Now that I'm posting semi-anonymously, I can say things like "OMG that was a disasterous interview" and "WTF was he thinking hiring that child?" or  "we're not even the conference laughing stock anymore; they just feel sorry for us."

I hope they do not toss you out of the press conferences like they tossed WIND's Amy Jacobson out of the Pritzker COVID-19 press conferences for being unfiltered at the Open Illinois rally!

silencing your dissidents is par for the course for the fat fuck dictator
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on May 22, 2020, 02:04:19 PM
Now that I'm posting semi-anonymously, I can say things like "OMG that was a disasterous interview" and "WTF was he thinking hiring that child?" or  "we're not even the conference laughing stock anymore; they just feel sorry for us."

I hope they do not toss you out of the press conferences like they tossed WIND's Amy Jacobson out of the Pritzker COVID-19 press conferences for being unfiltered at the Open Illinois rally!

silencing your dissidents is par for the course for the fat fuck dictator

The issue, as has been reported by Bobby Feder, is that she crossed the line by advocating a position at the rally as opposed to merely being there as a "reporter." Reporters are invited to attend the press conferences, opinion commentators apparently are not. I will admit I think that is a slim reed to hang on, but Trump has thrown people out of his conferences for similar reasons, right?
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: illiniray on May 24, 2020, 07:07:25 PM
Now that I'm posting semi-anonymously, I can say things like "OMG that was a disasterous interview" and "WTF was he thinking hiring that child?" or  "we're not even the conference laughing stock anymore; they just feel sorry for us."

I hope they do not toss you out of the press conferences like they tossed WIND's Amy Jacobson out of the Pritzker COVID-19 press conferences for being unfiltered at the Open Illinois rally!

silencing your dissidents is par for the course for the fat fuck dictator

The issue, as has been reported by Bobby Feder, is that she crossed the line by advocating a position at the rally as opposed to merely being there as a "reporter." Reporters are invited to attend the press conferences, opinion commentators apparently are not. I will admit I think that is a slim reed to hang on, but Trump has thrown people out of his conferences for similar reasons, right?

Just for quoting something Trump said or tweeted.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: alum74 on May 24, 2020, 09:45:38 PM
Now that I'm posting semi-anonymously, I can say things like "OMG that was a disasterous interview" and "WTF was he thinking hiring that child?" or  "we're not even the conference laughing stock anymore; they just feel sorry for us."

I hope they do not toss you out of the press conferences like they tossed WIND's Amy Jacobson out of the Pritzker COVID-19 press conferences for being unfiltered at the Open Illinois rally!

silencing your dissidents is par for the course for the fat fuck dictator

The issue, as has been reported by Bobby Feder, is that she crossed the line by advocating a position at the rally as opposed to merely being there as a "reporter." Reporters are invited to attend the press conferences, opinion commentators apparently are not. I will admit I think that is a slim reed to hang on, but Trump has thrown people out of his conferences for similar reasons, right?

Just for quoting something Trump said or tweeted.

Amy Jacobson is an activist (which is fine).

Real journalists report news. They don’t try to make news.  Can’t have it both ways.  Journalism 101.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ILLove1997 on May 25, 2020, 12:37:36 PM


Real journalists report news. They don’t try to make news.  Can’t have it both ways.  Journalism 101.

we should have continuing education for these "journalists" as all that has gone down the shitter for a long time and the only thing editors bosses care about is eyeballs and clicks to sell to advertisers

hmm I'm seeing a trend here
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on September 05, 2022, 06:05:01 PM
Going to Illini games and other stadiums has made me realize we have a horrible gameday experience.

Cut out the circus music,  the stupid games they play on timeouts

Start getting rowdy.  Play rock n roll, play more aggressive music with the band,  move the student section to a better visual place

Add more concessions,  no reason to stand in line for 40 minutes for a hot dog

Make it where people actually want to come to the game not cuz they feel forced. 

Have a sound system that does the Illini chant.

Most of the time people look beyond bored going to the v game

The shitty AD still has not taken any of your advice.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: frankiew on September 06, 2022, 07:14:06 AM
Going to Illini games and other stadiums has made me realize we have a horrible gameday experience.

Cut out the circus music,  the stupid games they play on timeouts

Start getting rowdy.  Play rock n roll, play more aggressive music with the band,  move the student section to a better visual place

Add more concessions,  no reason to stand in line for 40 minutes for a hot dog

Make it where people actually want to come to the game not cuz they feel forced. 

Have a sound system that does the Illini chant.

Most of the time people look beyond bored going to the v game

Looks like Whitman saw my post
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on September 06, 2022, 07:16:52 AM
Looks like Whitman saw my post

Except they are adding more "water only" concession stands. Nothing about increasing the chances you can get a cold one or even a cold hot dog.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: illiniray on September 06, 2022, 02:54:56 PM
Except they are adding more "water only" concession stands. Nothing about increasing the chances you can get a cold one or even a cold hot dog.

What's a dog cost at a game? Stand in line and pay too much for an inferior product? Why?
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on September 06, 2022, 02:57:45 PM
What's a dog cost at a game? Stand in line and pay too much for an inferior product? Why?

Because people bring kids to the game and they get hungry?
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: illiniray on September 06, 2022, 03:37:21 PM
Because people bring kids to the game and they get hungry?

Eat before the game. Smuggle in a bag of Cheetos.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on September 06, 2022, 03:41:10 PM
Eat before the game. Smuggle in a bag of Cheetos.

Not everyone plans as much as you do. A lot of people are like IlliniGolf.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Jobu on September 06, 2022, 04:57:08 PM
What's a dog cost at a game? Stand in line and pay too much for an inferior product? Why?

Speaking only for myself, I rarely buy concessions at a sporting event, because the cost is ridiculous. With that being said, if the event has concessions, and are willing to charge a nominal fee, they should be able to deliver them, no? I mean, it seems to me that the more they can move, the more money they can make. Seems like basic microeconomics, if you will.

After hearing about the shitshow that was week 0, I won’t be going to a game this year. I usually try to make one, but I don’t need the bullshit. It’s not worth it. If they can’t handle a 2/3 full stadium, no point in fucking with it.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Jobu on September 06, 2022, 04:57:51 PM
Eat before the game. Smuggle in a bag of Cheetos.

Yeah, good luck with that. What if you get caught?!
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Judge Judy on September 06, 2022, 05:13:05 PM
Yeah, good luck with that. What if you get caught?!

Jail time for sure if you’re MAGA!! Serious threat to the DIA and university and they don’t take that shit lightly! Next thing ya know there will be cancellation of games for sure.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Jobu on September 06, 2022, 06:45:36 PM
Jail time for sure if you’re MAGA!! Serious threat to the DIA and university and they don’t take that shit lightly! Next thing ya know there will be cancellation of games for sure.

Come on, man.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Jobu on September 06, 2022, 06:49:50 PM
Seriously. Does every fucking thing have to be political? Can we have one fucking thread on here that doesn’t have that bullshit?

Jesus Christ. Come on. Be better, you fucking assholes.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on September 06, 2022, 08:58:48 PM
Can we have one fucking thread on here that doesn’t have that bullshit?

I'm guessing the answer is "No.'
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on September 11, 2022, 08:26:50 AM
Ok, since I derailed this thread in the 1st place, figured it was time to get it back on track.

Tempo, as you are the gold standard for the suburban Illini fan (since you never know when the games are being played), what would it take for you to bring the family to an Illini football game?
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on October 09, 2022, 12:36:13 PM
Got an email asking about my game day experience suggestions. Going to take my time responding. Will consider Cesspool suggestions  to include in response...
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Custard on October 09, 2022, 12:52:34 PM
I wasn’t there so I don’t have much feedback other than to get a better backup QB
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on October 09, 2022, 12:54:45 PM
I wasn’t there so I don’t have much feedback other than to get a better backup QB

I figured playcalling and clock management was off the table for this purpose.

Damn I'm still salty about the clock management
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on October 09, 2022, 12:55:14 PM
I did get the dudes sitting behind me thinking about it and agreeing....
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Judge Judy on October 09, 2022, 12:55:35 PM
I wasn’t there so I don’t have much feedback other than to get a better backup QB

Dude, it’s not his fault. He’s still young and our OC has hindered his development. He had 14 completions for like 16 yards. That’s NOT his fault. I’ll reiterate that if he looks like that this time next year then I’ll jump on the “he sucks” bandwagon. Still way too early to tell.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: No one in Mn on October 09, 2022, 12:57:39 PM
It's been a few years for me, but the audio was ear drum splitting.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on October 09, 2022, 01:01:40 PM
Dude, it’s not his fault. He’s still young and our OC has hindered his development. He had 14 completions for like 16 yards. That’s NOT his fault. I’ll reiterate that if he looks like that this time next year then I’ll jump on the “he sucks” bandwagon. Still way too early to tell.

Well done. Well done.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Custard on October 09, 2022, 01:59:07 PM
I was casually watching in a super crowded bar environment with a bunch of people I know and didn’t catch the clock management issues. I was probably the only Illini fan in there. It was on one tv out of about 25 in this place and then it got switched to another game during halftime so I had to go and bitch about it to get it turned back on.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on October 09, 2022, 02:22:10 PM
I was casually watching in a super crowded bar environment with a bunch of people I know and didn’t catch the clock management issues. I was probably the only Illini fan in there. It was on one tv out of about 25 in this place and then it got switched to another game during halftime so I had to go and bitch about it to get it turned back on.

Should have floated the waitress a 20 to keep the game on. Did that on Martha's Vineyard for the Brandan Lloyd Cal game eons ago.
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Custard on October 09, 2022, 02:23:54 PM
Should have floated the waitress a 20 to keep the game on. Did that on Martha's Vineyard for the Brandan Lloyd Cal game eons ago.

Haha good thinking luckily she put it back on for free
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Dominic on October 09, 2022, 02:34:45 PM
Dude, it’s not his fault. He’s still young and our OC has hindered his development. He had 14 completions for like 16 yards. That’s NOT his fault. I’ll reiterate that if he looks like that this time next year then I’ll jump on the “he sucks” bandwagon. Still way too early to tell.

Sitkowski is already 22 years old.  He’s a senior.  He’s not a young college QB.  He’s an experienced one that is what he is.  You just hope he doesn’t lose you the game which he almost did with his INT inside the 5, and his almost fumble that could have been returned for a TD.   Art/Devito is the difference in 3 games that could go either way (Minn, MSU, Purdue).

I don’t think Lunney is that much better or different than Peterson.  The game plan is the same.  Give it to Chase.  Hope QB doesn’t lose you the game.  The biggest disappointment on offense is Luke Ford.  He must just suck at football
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: ThePAMan on October 09, 2022, 02:41:03 PM
Sitkowski is already 22 years old.  He’s a senior.  He’s not a young college QB.  He’s an experienced one that is what he is.  You just hope he doesn’t lose you the game which he almost did with his INT inside the 5, and his almost fumble that could have been returned for a TD.   Art/Devito is the difference in 3 games that could go either way (Minn, MSU, Purdue).

I don’t think Lunney is that much better or different than Peterson.  The game plan is the same.  Give it to Chase.  Hope QB doesn’t lose you the game.  The biggest disappointment on offense is Luke Ford.  He must just suck at football

Woosh. Someone does not read the Bear thread....
Title: Re: Update the atmosphere
Post by: Judge Judy on October 09, 2022, 02:43:55 PM
Woosh. Someone does not read the Bear thread....

🤫 😂