wheelsup Posted September 9 Posted September 9 The recipe isn’t all that complicated 1) cool intro video 2) Schmidty leading out the boys from the locker room to the field with a cool song 3) lean into the 701 with the ND flags running out on the field with some lights/pyro.. 4) national anthem 5) win game 3 Quote
UND1983 Posted September 9 Posted September 9 The audio wasn't working on the PSU side of the field? Quote
USTBench Posted September 9 Posted September 9 PA on the home side seemed to be out for the 1st half, and very hard to hear in the second half. I do recall some indication of which player made the play a few years ago on the two big endzone jumbotrons, that seems to be gone. Alerus production is definitely lacking and in some respects getting worse. I like leaning into the State of ND, and the ND flags for every player. I think UND lost sight of the fact that they represent the entire state some years ago, you get outside of the RRV and it's all Bison, so, in that vein, I like the run-out. Other than that, if you can't get the place that dark, turning off the lights is pointless unless you're going to do some green smoke or change the lighting in the tunnel, reminds me of trying to sleep with the hallway light on. Lose the Hawk in the car. Cheesy. Step up the hype video. Just make it more...bad ass, I guess. Hawks...Free Bird solo like team USA when they score a goal, IDK? Something. I hate the Bison, but they kill their intro. Other suggestion, cover up the endzone bleachers that are pushed in with something UND related. Looks horrible. 1 Quote
F'n Hawks Posted September 9 Posted September 9 19 minutes ago, USTBench said: PA on the home side seemed to be out for the 1st half, and very hard to hear in the second half. I do recall some indication of which player made the play a few years ago on the two big endzone jumbotrons, that seems to be gone. Alerus production is definitely lacking and in some respects getting worse. I like leaning into the State of ND, and the ND flags for every player. I think UND lost sight of the fact that they represent the entire state some years ago, you get outside of the RRV and it's all Bison, so, in that vein, I like the run-out. Other than that, if you can't get the place that dark, turning off the lights is pointless unless you're going to do some green smoke or change the lighting in the tunnel, reminds me of trying to sleep with the hallway light on. Lose the Hawk in the car. Cheesy. Step up the hype video. Just make it more...bad ass, I guess. Hawks...Free Bird solo like team USA when they score a goal, IDK? Something. I hate the Bison, but they kill their intro. Other suggestion, cover up the endzone bleachers that are pushed in with something UND related. Looks horrible. Free Bird would be a great song for TD’s. Start song around 4:46. 1 1 Quote
sioux24/7 Posted September 9 Posted September 9 29 minutes ago, USTBench said: PA on the home side seemed to be out for the 1st half, and very hard to hear in the second half. I do recall some indication of which player made the play a few years ago on the two big endzone jumbotrons, that seems to be gone. Alerus production is definitely lacking and in some respects getting worse. I like leaning into the State of ND, and the ND flags for every player. I think UND lost sight of the fact that they represent the entire state some years ago, you get outside of the RRV and it's all Bison, so, in that vein, I like the run-out. Other than that, if you can't get the place that dark, turning off the lights is pointless unless you're going to do some green smoke or change the lighting in the tunnel, reminds me of trying to sleep with the hallway light on. Lose the Hawk in the car. Cheesy. Step up the hype video. Just make it more...bad ass, I guess. Hawks...Free Bird solo like team USA when they score a goal, IDK? Something. I hate the Bison, but they kill their intro. Other suggestion, cover up the endzone bleachers that are pushed in with something UND related. Looks horrible. You make some great points. 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted September 9 Posted September 9 3 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: I think some of our players used to do this in the Division II glory days (2001-2005). And I think someone in the media at the time called it the Alerus Leap. Leaped where? 1 Quote
Tangolou Posted September 9 Posted September 9 The most important step is to get a sound system! Those speakers must have been purchased USED from the Kegs in 1971. 2 1 Quote
Popular Post wheelsup Posted September 9 Popular Post Posted September 9 59 minutes ago, Tangolou said: The most important step is to get a sound system! Those speakers must have been purchased USED from the Kegs in 1971. I actually believe the most important step is to hire some people that give a crap about the fact that the intro sucks and make it their job to fix it. 4 2 Quote
Siouxperman8 Posted September 9 Posted September 9 On 9/7/2025 at 7:15 PM, UND-FB-FAN said: We need higher expectations than this. Need a PA system that functions *AND* a higher-level atmosphere with an energy-provoking tunnel walk and entrance, not either or. I do want to add that I have evidence of higher expectations on my part. Our sack city sign can go up 29 or maybe 39 for each game. 3 1 Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 10 Posted September 10 2 hours ago, F'n Hawks said: Free Bird would be a great song for TD’s. Start song around 4:46. Not gonna lie, this has potential based on the fact the lyrics including “Free Bird” make a ton of sense with a video and tunnel walk featuring the fighting hawk in some fashion…. but let’s see how unique and innovative and novel the UND folks get with this …. I’m going to hold my applause til I see it … Another possibility is Welcome to the Jungle with the locker room doors flying open with Schmidt leading them out at 0:32 of the song … But anyways, let’s see what transpires Quote
F'n Hawks Posted September 10 Posted September 10 15 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said: Not gonna lie, this has potential based on the fact the lyrics including “Free Bird” make a ton of sense with a video and tunnel walk featuring the fighting hawk in some fashion…. but let’s see how unique and innovative and novel the UND folks get with this …. I’m going to hold my applause til I see it … Another possibility is Welcome to the Jungle with the locker room doors flying open with Schmidt leading them out at 0:32 of the song … But anyways, let’s see what transpires Machinehead would be great to walk out to as well. 1 Quote
sioux24/7 Posted September 10 Posted September 10 Fly Away after a touchdown? I think they were playing Song 2 by Blur after touchdowns on Saturday and maybe in the past too? Quote
F'n Hawks Posted September 10 Posted September 10 Just now, sioux24/7 said: Fly Away after a touchdown? I think they were playing Song 2 by Blur after touchdowns on Saturday and maybe in the past too? It’s been Song 2 for a couple of years now. I remember they had tried Chelsea Dagger before that for TD’s. Fly Away would also be good. 1 Quote
F'n Hawks Posted September 10 Posted September 10 I was going to suggest that those with Twitter followings on here try to get the word out. But Chaves hasn’t used Twitter since 2020 and Martinson in about a year… 3 Quote
sioux24/7 Posted September 10 Posted September 10 26 minutes ago, F'n Hawks said: I was going to suggest that those with Twitter followings on here try to get the word out. But Chaves hasn’t used Twitter since 2020 and Martinson in about a year… Just because they haven’t posted on twitter doesn’t mean they’re not looking. 1 Quote
F'n Hawks Posted September 10 Posted September 10 5 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said: Just because they haven’t posted on twitter doesn’t mean they’re not looking. Very true Quote
Popular Post F'n Hawks Posted September 10 Popular Post Posted September 10 Full building, and good energy in the crowd and this is the intro we go with? Just pathetic 3 5 Quote
LH Golfer Posted September 10 Posted September 10 16 hours ago, UND-FB-FAN said: Not gonna lie, this has potential based on the fact the lyrics including “Free Bird” make a ton of sense with a video and tunnel walk featuring the fighting hawk in some fashion…. but let’s see how unique and innovative and novel the UND folks get with this …. I’m going to hold my applause til I see it … Another possibility is Welcome to the Jungle with the locker room doors flying open with Schmidt leading them out at 0:32 of the song … But anyways, let’s see what transpires Internet search for videos of Hawks circling, or use AI to figure something out. Quote
Kab Posted September 17 Posted September 17 Erik Martinson got back to me on game day experience. he said he thought the game day experience is great ? they are working on the team entrance but have to balance team focus on the game and production elements of the entrance. Not sure what BS that is the sound was the fault of the Alerus. 4 Quote
Popular Post Siouxperfan7 Posted September 17 Popular Post Posted September 17 18 minutes ago, Kab said: they are working on the team entrance but have to balance team focus on the game and production elements of the entrance. This is BS. Think about the production elements at P4 schools, especially the SEC. Even look at a school like NDSU. This is just an excuse to cover up the lack of creativity and good production of the pregame intro, etc. 4 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted September 17 Posted September 17 8 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said: This is BS. Think about the production elements at P4 schools, especially the SEC. Even look at a school like NDSU. This is just an excuse to cover up the lack of creativity and good production of the pregame intro, etc. Martinson always has a rationale for not doing something. Although it is possible the Alerus Center is not being cooperative with UND on this. In that case, it's partly on them as well. One thing the Alerus Center can do right now is fix the freaking audio. 3 1 Quote
Kab Posted September 17 Posted September 17 I sent back to him that a good marketing program along with good game day production there is no reason that the Alerus isn’t full every game 3 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted September 17 Posted September 17 Just now, Kab said: I sent back to him that a good marketing program along with good game day production there is no reason that the Alerus isn’t full every game You also need a good product on the field to do that. Which Schmidt and company are working on 24/7. 1 Quote
Irish Posted September 17 Posted September 17 3 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: You also need a good product on the field to do that. Which Schmidt and company are working on 24/7. MInus the last two minutes of two games. 3 Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted September 17 Posted September 17 5 hours ago, Kab said: Erik Martinson got back to me on game day experience. he said he thought the game day experience is great ? they are working on the team entrance but have to balance team focus on the game and production elements of the entrance. Not sure what BS that is the sound was the fault of the Alerus. 4 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: Martinson always has a rationale for not doing something. Although it is possible the Alerus Center is not being cooperative with UND on this. In that case, it's partly on them as well. One thing the Alerus Center can do right now is fix the freaking audio. Yeah, game day production and entrance video simply needs to improve. Stop with excuses and get it done. Coach Schmidt and his squad are doing their part … time for UND athletics and the Alerus Center to start doing their part… 3 Quote
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