What's Needed At The Alerus?

[CMSioux]

5 hours ago, UNDDOM said:

The alerus is planning to get new video boards next year 

That should make the pre-game football Pointpoints pop (sarcasm).  

[Kab]

At least there was sound yesterday , thought it was much better production

how many ND flags come out?

was thinking it would be 53 

[SIOUXFAN97]

On 9/21/2025 at 11:21 AM, Cratter said:

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.

grab and go?  explain a little

[Cratter]

1 hour ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

grab and go?  explain a little

Like a very small convenience store...or seen at airports...no line for workers to make or grab food. Its in a corner of the alerus you go in the end grab chips and a pop and pay..."the line is the shopping." But no line cause it's quick.

I had previously "complained" how they needed vending machines for people who just want a water or soda and don't want to wait in the long lines for one small item. This is a nice solution.

That was until I discovered Chik Fil A hadn't had any lines yet and their chicken sandwhickens are essentially grab and go no waiting.

[F'n Hawks]

So many different ideas for a better intro! Let’s make something exciting happen 

[wheelsup]

2 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:

So many different ideas for a better intro! Let’s make something exciting happen 

Send this idea or Erik Martinson.. although according to his previous response he believes it’s already fine 

[F'n Hawks]

I said I was done talking about it but I can’t get over how bad the intro is

[nodak651]

This song should never be played EVER!  What a buzz kill my god....

[CMSioux]

How could intro get worse! How about when the team is late making its entrance.

[bubbaball69]

37 minutes ago, CMSioux said:

How could intro get worse! How about when the team is late making its entrance.

Keeping everyone on there toes i was standing right there very confused where the team was then bam fire works

 

[Class_of_98]

Felt the Sam about Backstreet Boys.  Never again.  Get Metallica, GNR, AC/DC, Ozzy, etc.

Question, where was Salty Mike?  Never saw him today.

[wheelsup]

6 hours ago, F'n Hawks said:

I said I was done talking about it but I can’t get over how bad the intro is

It really was about as bad as it gets.  I think Davies high school does a better job coordinating the intro. 

[nodak651]

51 minutes ago, Class_of_98 said:

Felt the Sam about Backstreet Boys.  Never again.  Get Metallica, GNR, AC/DC, Ozzy, etc.

Question, where was Salty Mike?  Never saw him today.

How about the band?!

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

On 9/18/2025 at 8:15 AM, Kab said:

How is the view of the game from there?

Sorry for the late response, view was surprisingly good. Depth perception wasn’t great when they were on the opposite side but once they got onto our side it was really great. Helps a lot that they’re lifted up a couple feet off the ground

[SIOUXFAN97]

14 hours ago, nodak651 said:

How about the band?!

right...how about more pride of the north....drums...horns....even bagpipes....instead of just pure noise?

[Big Green]

Do the Students pay anything for their Tailgate lot?  I think is is time to take it away.  It sounded like a good idea to get students to the game, but in reality 90% or more of the students come for the tailgating than leave.  The ones that make it into the game leave at halftime.  Besides that they leave it a mess when they leave.

Why is the Alerus/und providing them another place to party.  Open the lot back up to paid parking or charge the student the same amount for their tailgating spots as the general public.

End of Rant.

 

[Und Princess]

1 minute ago, Big Green said:

Do the Students pay anything for their Tailgate lot?  I think is is time to take it away.  It sounded like a good idea to get students to the game, but in reality 90% or more of the students come for the tailgating than leave.  The ones that make it into the game leave at halftime.  Besides that they leave it a mess when they leave.

Why is the Alerus/und providing them another place to party.  Open the lot back up to paid parking or charge the student the same amount for their tailgating spots as the general public.

End of Rant.

 

I agree with you!!! @Big Green

They should be treated just us at tailgating!

[Big Green]

What the heck happened with the team being late coming onto the field?  Is that on the team for not being really to come out or is the announcer supposed to wait until the team is really, than make the announcement?  Sure would be nice if the band/cheerleaders created a tunnel/lane for the team to run out between.  It would just look better.  Now the run out and need to make a sharp left to avoid the band. 

 

[Kab]

Send to Erik martinson, erik.martinson@und.edu

 he assured me he was working on it and also on marketing the games

he needs to hear from more than just me

everyone who is complaining needs to send an email otherwise forget about it 

last time i sent to Chaves and he forwarded to martinson 

ask him why the hockey is so seamless and football is a CF  

[Big Green]

Last rant.

At halftime can the kickers not wait until the band is done with their halftime performance?  The band is a very important part of a college football experience.  The teams should stay off the field until a set time.  Say the team came back out 5 minutes before the start of the 2nd half.  If you suck as a FG kicker the extra few minutes a half time is not going to all of a sudden make you a good kicker.  Just seems rude to me.

 

[UND-FB-FAN]

43 minutes ago, Big Green said:

Last rant.

At halftime can the kickers not wait until the band is done with their halftime performance?  The band is a very important part of a college football experience.  The teams should stay off the field until a set time.  Say the team came back out 5 minutes before the start of the 2nd half.  If you suck as a FG kicker the extra few minutes a half time is not going to all of a sudden make you a good kicker.  Just seems rude to me.

 

Disagree. It’s a *football* game, not a band show/concert. Go to a concert if the focus is the music. Players can use the playing surface to warm up appropriately whenever they want, so long as the game isn’t actively being played; and on that note, the band still needs to improve their timing, in terms of game action. They should be quiet when UND offense has the ball, and play only to celebrate first downs and touchdowns. 

[CMSioux]

52 minutes ago, Big Green said:

Do the Students pay anything for their Tailgate lot?  I think is is time to take it away.  It sounded like a good idea to get students to the game, but in reality 90% or more of the students come for the tailgating than leave.  The ones that make it into the game leave at halftime.  Besides that they leave it a mess when they leave.

Why is the Alerus/und providing them another place to party.  Open the lot back up to paid parking or charge the student the same amount for their tailgating spots as the general public.

End of Rant.

 

Not that I disagree but for numerous reasons this won't happen. They used to have large dumpsters there for them to at least try to put their beer cans in - not that it stopped most of them from just dropping them in the parking lot. At least they are far enough out that it doesn't disturb most of the tailgaters. 

[CMSioux]

46 minutes ago, Kab said:

Send to Erik martinson, erik.martinson@und.edu

 he assured me he was working on it and also on marketing the games

he needs to hear from more than just me

everyone who is complaining needs to send an email otherwise forget about it 

last time i sent to Chaves and he forwarded to martinson 

ask him why the hockey is so seamless and football is a CF  

Hockey has The Ralph support staff, football plays in a city building whose primary goal is to find ways to generate revenue from fans. 

[CMSioux]

38 minutes ago, Big Green said:

Last rant.

At halftime can the kickers not wait until the band is done with their halftime performance?  The band is a very important part of a college football experience.  The teams should stay off the field until a set time.  Say the team came back out 5 minutes before the start of the 2nd half.  If you suck as a FG kicker the extra few minutes a half time is not going to all of a sudden make you a good kicker.  Just seems rude to me.

 

Agreed it is a little disrespectful to the band, perhaps they are getting back at them for playing right up until the snap when we have the ball  

[Big Green]

8 minutes ago, UND-FB-FAN said:

Disagree. It’s a *football* game, not a band show/concert. Go to a concert if the focus is the music. Players can use the playing surface to warm up appropriately whenever they want, so long as the game isn’t actually being played; and on that note, the band still needs to improve their timing, in terms of game action. They should be quiet when UND offense has the ball, and play only to celebrate first downs and touchdowns. 

If we want the band at the game, they need to be given a time to play.  The band adds so much to the atmosphere of a football game.  They should be given the respect to play without having to watch for flying footballs.  Respect the band and they can add so much more to the game.

Agree on timing for the band.  I think an assistant coach or intern should go to a band practice and work on timing and ways to get the other student involved throughout the whole game.  Besides just playing in heaven there is not beer after scores.