Hilton (How can we make it even better?)

[lakeliving]

Just a guess here ... Hoiberg would not want extra attention to his entrance above the normal applause / cheering that happens now ... in deference to "Here's Johnny."

I am not saying that Fred would want it, only saying I wish people would get to their seats earlier so that the atmosphere improves prior to tip off. People LOVE Fred, it is an easy way to get the noise level up. Don't need to change a thing, just have people show up earlier when possible.

 

[MNCyGuy]

I am not saying that Fred would want it, only saying I wish people would get to their seats earlier so that the atmosphere improves prior to tip off. People LOVE Fred, it is an easy way to get the noise level up. Don't need to change a thing, just have people show up earlier when possible.

Yea, they don't make a big deal, but he HAS had his own theme music the last couple years (I think it's been "Let It Rock"). People just aren't settled in enough to acknowledge it.

 

[SoapyCy]

Don't need to change a thing, just have people show up earlier when possible.

I will say that we've timed it to arrive at least an hour early and it takes us 30 minutes to get through traffic. Sometimes things are out of your control.

 

[abe2010]

Just a small modification to the sound boards should do the trick...

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

Beat up any jayhawk fan that shows their ugly face in Hilton.

 

[Clone Fan]

How about a decibel meter?

 

[Rhoadhoused]

I think a new lighting system should be priority #1 inside

 

[Rabbuk]

Get rid of pep band.

 

[VeloClone]

I think a new lighting system should be priority #1 inside

I think if ISU can hold out for another 3-5 years the savings in LED systems will be worthwhile. They are out there, but still pretty steep. The cost will drop fast.

 

[VeloClone]

Get rid of pep band.

Disagree. Live music (other than occasional organ music) is part of what makes college basketball environments better than NBA environments.

 

[IState08]

1. End Jock Jams
2. No spirit fingers on end of court that we shoot into
3. There should be no gap in bleachers (behind the basket on one end)... Need full bleachers on both ends

This..... No more jock jams!!

 

[CYvilEng]

I'll never understand the deal about wearing a hat. Before I get ridiculed, yes I do that off my hat like I'm supposed to for the national anthem. I'm curious for the reasoning behind it. What started people doing it? What makes me taking off my hat a sign of respect?

 

[CycloneErik]

I will say that we've timed it to arrive at least an hour early and it takes us 30 minutes to get through traffic. Sometimes things are out of your control.

The traffic is managed better when they don't bother to put people out there.

I've had that happen myself, which just bumped up my arrival time tonight. Good reminder!

 

[CYvilEng]

Get rid of pep band.

They don't need to go away they just need to stick with music only.

 

[ripvdub]

instead of one flag guy…TWO FLAG GUYS (plus Brackens chasing them in a fat suit)

Wrong. One less flag guy would be fine. It should have ended worth the original.

 

[cyco2000]

I'll never understand the deal about wearing a hat. Before I get ridiculed, yes I do that off my hat like I'm supposed to for the national anthem. I'm curious for the reasoning behind it. What started people doing it? What makes me taking off my hat a sign of respect?

Because when you were a knight, you took off your helmet at the door to show respect and it was a sign that you come in peace, not ready for battle.

At least that's what my high school chemistry/physics teacher told me in 1994.

 

[ILiftWithRoyce]

Wrong. One less flag guy would be fine. It should have ended worth the original.

guess i forgot my jimlad

 

[SimpsonClone]

Oh for crying out loud. Are we debating this? Why don't we go ahead and talk about how it is against etiquette to clap after the Star Spangled Banner?

Real ways to improve the atmosphere: Bring lights down and spot light player entrances, change from jock jams for the love of God. Not only is it from '95 it is cliche as ****. Bring back hit tapes. Introduce a visually effective and intimidating action in the student section. Maybe something like the student section moving upper torso in a circular motion (imitating that of a cyclone?)? It seems cheesy, but it would be cool to see visually. I am sure there are other ideas out there that would be really cool to see, it just takes someone to get the body organized.

 

[CYvilEng]

Because when you were a knight, you took off your helmet at the door to show respect and it was a sign that you come in peace, not ready for battle.

At least that's what my high school chemistry/physics teacher told me in 1994.

That's interesting.

 

[buchacho]

The Star Spangled Banner is for paying respect to our country, not to be screamed at the top of the lungs as an intimidation tactic. I would think there are other avenues that could be explored that would be more appropriate. Get a good video put together and use appropriate lights and music and the already hyped up crowd will take care of the rest.

This is just so, hmmm, I can't even. If you don't think fifteen thousand fans singing the National Anthem sounds incredible, then I have no idea what to think. Here are two example off of the top of my head with twenty thousand drunk and rowdy soccer fans singing the National Anthem that just bring all the goosebumps.

[video=youtube;GGr0CjwQvKU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGr0CjwQvKU[/video]