Jump to content
SiouxSports.com Forum

Recommended Posts

Posted
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.

 

 

Reading this is sounds like maybe Schmidt doesn't want the distraction of encroaching on the teams prep until they run onto the field. At least that is what I get out of 'balance team focus on the game and production elements of the entrance'.  He's more worried about how his team is getting mentally ready vs. the pregame experience for fans. He wouldn't be the first coach to think that way.

  • Upvote 1
Posted
15 minutes ago, Siouxperman8 said:

Reading this is sounds like maybe Schmidt doesn't want the distraction of encroaching on the teams prep until they run onto the field. At least that is what I get out of 'balance team focus on the game and production elements of the entrance'.  He's more worried about how his team is getting mentally ready vs. the pregame experience for fans. He wouldn't be the first coach to think that way.

Those production elements and entrances really distract and hurt the ag school, don’t they?

Anyways, I do agree there is a balance, but don’t overthink it; UND and Alerus Center need to do more..

  • Upvote 1
Posted
10 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Those production elements and entrances really distract and hurt the ag school, don’t they?

Anyways, I do agree there is a balance, but don’t overthink it; UND and Alerus Center need to do more..

Just saying it sounds like a decision by Schmidt. 

Posted
17 minutes ago, Siouxperman8 said:

Just saying it sounds like a decision by Schmidt. 

I’m not sure it is. The intro has sucked for many years now. This isn’t a new issue. 

  • Upvote 3
Posted
On 9/9/2025 at 12:18 PM, SIOUXFAN97 said:

like the boxes on the ground level...where i was sitting couldn't see if there was a fourth one where the visiting team comes out?

but i loved the "hop" into those stands by Hromadka

it needs a name like the lambeau leap....name it after the building or the guy...

ideas?

Hromadka Hop?

Alerus Leap

Hawk Hop

 

Ha! The tight end, 84 I think, hopped into my arms. Thought he might bring the whole thing down but thankfully they built it sturdy enough. Those guys are a lot bigger up close

  • Upvote 1
Posted
29 minutes ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:

Ha! The tight end, 84 I think, hopped into my arms. Thought he might bring the whole thing down but thankfully they built it sturdy enough. Those guys are a lot bigger up close

the in heaven there is no beer hop?

  • Upvote 1
Posted
12 hours ago, InHeavenThereIsNoBeer said:

Ha! The tight end, 84 I think, hopped into my arms. Thought he might bring the whole thing down but thankfully they built it sturdy enough. Those guys are a lot bigger up close

How is the view of the game from there?

Posted
On 9/18/2025 at 8:23 AM, forksandspoons said:

Could get it sponsored with a donation to UND football for each TD? Haha 

 

Hugos Hop 

JLG Jump 

Bun Bounce 

LM Leap 

bun bounce....

  • Like 1
Posted
On 9/9/2025 at 3:37 PM, wheelsup said:

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

If we are leaning into “701” have a Hawks flying the state vs players dancing and highlights from weeks prior for pregame.  
 

The whole thing is such a boring experience and I can’t believe it hasn’t been solved over the years.  Copy someone or something that works. 

  • Upvote 3
Posted
10 minutes ago, homer said:

If we are leaning into “701” have a Hawks flying the state vs players dancing and highlights from weeks prior for pregame.  
 

The whole thing is such a boring experience and I can’t believe it hasn’t been solved over the years.  Copy someone or something that works. 

I’d say both - hawk flying the state and key cities/places and also highlights from previous weeks … this isn’t rocket science. Get it done UND and Alerus

  • Like 2
Posted

with AI can't you just ask it to create a video of a hawk attacking vikings, gophers, bison, bears....sholdn't be that hard...call up the chapgpt guy if you have to..isn't he a gf or und guy?

  • Like 1
Posted
25 minutes ago, F'n Hawks said:

Sorry to beat a dead horse but the intro still sucked 

Better than the last, at least the sound was cranked up.

But yes, we need better 

  • Like 1
Posted
16 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Still needs to improve, but was unrealistic for us to see major change in just 2 weeks. Maybe 2026 will be the year of major improvements to the entrance and in-game productions? 

Maybe 2027!

Posted

maybe less pyro and blaring sound....

more drums, bagpipes, and trumpets and junkyard dawgs....

kauker and gretsky leading them out of the tunnel with pitbulls pulling on their leashes....

  • Like 1
Posted
13 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

with AI can't you just ask it to create a video of a hawk attacking vikings, gophers, bison, bears....sholdn't be that hard...call up the chapgpt guy if you have to..isn't he a gf or und guy?

Maybe both…

Greg Brockman, Red River High class of 2007, audited courses at UND while in high school, later dropped out of MIT, and then co-founded OpenAI and is its current president.

Wonder if Greg has any ChatGPT money for NIL?

  • Like 1
Posted

Sound system seems fine to me. The lines go fast for entry....if youre a regular like most on here should be you should know about the "secret shorter" lines by now.

See they have a "grab and go" section for quick chips and pop for skipping long lines. Nice touch.

Nice new automatic doors between the hotel and arena. Nice touch.

No complaints from my end....just still waiting for them to build a club lounge on the end zone walkways on a newly installed second floor above the walkers.

  • Like 2

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...