Might be related to the person who thought this was a great idea to hire her. So many other ideas to get the crowd and students involved. An in-game host at a minor league hockey and a college football game takes two different people. A hockey game has continuous activity, a football game has action then a break.
Gameday Host
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Can’t we just listen to the band while checking other scores while they run ads on the ribbon board?
I hate to say it but…then donate more. It’s what gets sponsors to pay more to the AD. Complain all you want but we already nearly dead last in Big 12 donor contributions, if the band is what does it for you tell the AD and donate more.
It will be unpopular but I 100% agree with you.
I think it’s a combination of things - expected winning, moving the student section, more timeouts, more casual fans (good thing), and several other factors.
It was the over-the-top, overproduced, fake announcer voice thing that annoyed me about the new host. She was at like an 11, but only needed to be at like a 7. Less "Infomercial", more "friendly, excited fan". Very correctable and I'll give her another chance before grabbing the pitchfork.
yeah, beating every team in the Big 12 compared to like a 50 year losing streak to OU. That definitely creates MORE fans, but of the less crazy variety than those who lived through that.
And if winning isn't as surprising the reaction won't be as much.
Like Hilton still gets going but beating a #5 or something doesn't hit like it did in the early 90s.
Maybe people are drinking less too.
We went to the Sphere in Las Vegas for two shows in two different seating locations and the sound was absolutely incredible. Clear and perfect regardless of location. It can be done. It just cost 2.2 billion.
Does anyone else find it absolutely embarrassing for everyone involved that the armed police put up a rope to stop "rushing the field" after the most mundane, unexciting, and expected wins?
I remember the stadium shaking during the 2011 Okie State and 2016 WVU games and the anticipation of the end of the Okie State game is still with me. It will be forever.
Pollard has traded the potential for unforgettable memories with thinking kids are going to rush the field against an FCS team were supposed to beat. The atmosphere has changed. Not in a good way.
I remember the stadium shaking during the 2011 Okie State and 2016 WVU games and the anticipation of the end of the Okie State game is still with me. It will be forever.
Pollard has traded the potential for unforgettable memories with thinking kids are going to rush the field against an FCS team were supposed to beat. The atmosphere has changed. Not in a good way.
There have been some decisions I've disagreed with (like moving the student section to that corner.) But I'd bet that the decision to do that is just part of the protocol for all games rather than trying to have security figure it out on a per-game basis.
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They have done it after every game for the last couple years. I remember standing in the floor of Hilton and too many were confused on how to control the crowd and just slinked away so it was a waste. If they do it for every game, it is just a part of the job. Plus, if we do have a big game, they will know what to do.
I would love to know how you believe she is enhancing the game day experience for fans.
I know people are unhappy with Jackie's efforts to date, but I want to say her heart is in the right place. I was her assistant softball coach in 1988-89. She is essentially the same person today as she was as a nine year old. She was outspoken and emotional and very supportive of her teammates. She was energetic and a character. We were losing a lot, but her parents, along with a couple of other families, backed us up when others wanted us to be replaced. I know it is hard to see, but Jackie signed the 1989 team softball I still possess. Give her a chance.
