Oxbow6 Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Cratter said: Sometimes it's okay to sacrifice the almighty dollar in favor of giving good seats for the students to watch their own team. Without the students there would be no team. Our seats are next to band and students at the Ralph...........................I wouldn't want it any different. 2 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Hornet Stadium has a seating capacity of 21,195. Homecoming Yesterday UND game attendance 10,709 at Sac State 1 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Huge game the end of this week at the Hawks' Nest hosting Weber State Wildcats Ranking Ramifications Playoff Implications Attendance Sustainability Program Growth Saturday 10-27-18 Weber State game at 2:00 PM Alerus Center 3 Quote
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CMSioux Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 9:09 AM, Siouxperfan7 said: As previously state, students today just don't care as much about attending sporting events. they can get endless amount of live sporting events on their phones. Why take the time and effort to go all the way to the Alerus Center. Fortunately there are people ready and willing to take their place if they don't want to use their prime seats at the Alerus. (Sidenote: Hockey isn't safe either. Students having trouble filling their section as well. I wouldn't be surprised to see sections 108 and 109 turn into Champions Club Season tickets and just move all the students to the upper bowl.) Decreasing and/or moving student sections is something more and more Universities are going to have to decide on moving forward. Kind of hard to loo at a half full student section and not think how many of those seats could be sold to the general public. Am I the only one that thinks the student section has evolved to where it is overrated as far as impact and game environment - even at the hockey games? At football they only cheer when it is third down - if they are prompted by the announcer, most leave by the third quarter. At hockey there are random Let's go Sioux cheers and the cheers that are been around for 50 year "Who's he he sucks" and "Sieve". and the band. When I watch road games it seems their are teams who have students who are cheering much more often than our student section - it's like ours don't know or don't want to know what to do so they check their Snapchat constantly. I understand this is probably the wave of the future and we need to just get used to it. 4 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, CMSioux said: Am I the only one that thinks the student section has evolved to where it is overrated as far as impact and game environment - even at the hockey games? At football they only cheer when it is third down - if they are prompted by the announcer, most leave by the third quarter. At hockey there are random Let's go Sioux cheers and the cheers that are been around for 50 year "Who's he he sucks" and "Sieve". and the band. When I watch road games it seems their are teams who have students who are cheering much more often than our student section - it's like ours don't know or don't want to know what to do so they check their Snapchat constantly. I understand this is probably the wave of the future and we need to just get used to it. With a wave of students like this showing up each year, will this cause a demise to college sports? Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, CMSioux said: Am I the only one that thinks the student section has evolved to where it is overrated as far as impact and game environment - even at the hockey games? At football they only cheer when it is third down - if they are prompted by the announcer, most leave by the third quarter. At hockey there are random Let's go Sioux cheers and the cheers that are been around for 50 year "Who's he he sucks" and "Sieve". and the band. When I watch road games it seems their are teams who have students who are cheering much more often than our student section - it's like ours don't know or don't want to know what to do so they check their Snapchat constantly. I understand this is probably the wave of the future and we need to just get used to it. The Kelley administration neutered the hockey student section. 2 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 The new REA has also been bad for student section rowdiness. 2 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Just now, F'n Hawks said: Will we get over 10,000? Tickets sold? Maybe. Actual attendance will be closer to 8,500 is my guess. Lot of season ticket holders heading to Vegas. Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 2 hours ago, CMSioux said: Am I the only one that thinks the student section has evolved to where it is overrated as far as impact and game environment - even at the hockey games? At football they only cheer when it is third down - if they are prompted by the announcer, most leave by the third quarter. At hockey there are random Let's go Sioux cheers and the cheers that are been around for 50 year "Who's he he sucks" and "Sieve". and the band. When I watch road games it seems their are teams who have students who are cheering much more often than our student section - it's like ours don't know or don't want to know what to do so they check their Snapchat constantly. I understand this is probably the wave of the future and we need to just get used to it. No. As a former student who spend many a FB and M Hockey games in the student section, I felt the same way. UND's student section SHOULD be the level of a Cameron Crazy... but its not. Any mention of the otherwise gets them pissed off. They should be way better then they are. Should be organized better, should be more creative, but its not. 1 Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 As for this weekend... well UND Marketing and Nodak Nation needs to get to work on bringing in fans then. 3 Quote
gundy1124 Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 2 hours ago, CMSioux said: Am I the only one that thinks the student section has evolved to where it is overrated as far as impact and game environment - even at the hockey games? At football they only cheer when it is third down - if they are prompted by the announcer, most leave by the third quarter. At hockey there are random Let's go Sioux cheers and the cheers that are been around for 50 year "Who's he he sucks" and "Sieve". and the band. When I watch road games it seems their are teams who have students who are cheering much more often than our student section - it's like ours don't know or don't want to know what to do so they check their Snapchat constantly. I understand this is probably the wave of the future and we need to just get used to it. Football student section has about 200 hardcore fans that appreciate a football game on the 50 yard line. At the hockey game last night, student section was totally lame. I will sum up their lameness. 1. They correct the announcer when he says Hawks, most yell Sioux. (Millennials do have a hard time with reality) (Best to get the hot chocolate and coloring books out in the grieving rooms, time to move on) 2. Students tell the other players they suck sh-t when announced, which could be the dumbest thing you have ever heard. One of those players, Shane McMahon for Mankato, a Fargo Force player 2 years ago, spent some time at my house. I witnessed him several times eating real food and drinking drinks. No sh-t was sucked, and I did have dog sh-t in the yard. I saw Shane after the game, he took a photo with my kids. I tried smelling his breath for evidence of sh-t sucking, none detected. 3. They tell the opposing goalie he is a sieve for letting in a goal. (How original) 4. They wipe their hands back and forth, lean right and left during "In Heaven Their is No Beer" (Wow!!) I like the song, but the sway along gets a 2 out of 10. 5. Overall intensity.....not good. 3 out of 10. 6. Student soberness, not good, way too sober!! Thanks administration!! 4 Quote
sprig Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, gundy1124 said: Football student section has about 200 hardcore fans that appreciate a football game on the 50 yard line. At the hockey game last night, student section was totally lame. I will sum up their lameness. 1. They correct the announcer when he says Hawks, most yell Sioux. (Millennials do have a hard time with reality) (Best to get the hot chocolate and coloring books out in the grieving rooms, time to move on) 2. Students tell the other players they suck sh-t when announced, which could be the dumbest thing you have ever heard. One of those players, Shane McMahon for Mankato, a Fargo Force player 2 years ago, spent some time at my house. I witnessed him several times eating real food and drinking drinks. No sh-t was sucked, and I did have dog sh-t in the yard. I saw Shane after the game, he took a photo with my kids. I tried smelling his breath for evidence of sh-t sucking, none detected. 3. They tell the opposing goalie he is a sieve for letting in a goal. (How original) 4. They wipe their hands back and forth, lean right and left during "In Heaven Their is No Beer" (Wow!!) I like the song, but the sway along gets a 2 out of 10. 5. Overall intensity.....not good. 3 out of 10. 6. Student soberness, not good, way too sober!! Thanks administration!! Did you get football on the suite monitor Quote
gundy1124 Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, sprig said: Did you get football on the suite monitor Yes!! The 1st half, when we were sucking sh-t. 3rd quarter had to switch to Pluto on phone. Missed the 90 yard run, switched to radio by then. 1 Quote
sprig Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Made it home, after hockey, for the second half. Quote
gundy1124 Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Just now, sprig said: Made it home, after hockey, for the second half. When Sac St was sucking sh-t. 1 Quote
sprig Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, gundy1124 said: When Sac St was sucking sh-t. Bet you could have smelled it on their breath 3 Quote
Popular Post Sioux94 Posted October 21, 2018 Popular Post Posted October 21, 2018 2 hours ago, gundy1124 said: 1. They correct the announcer when he says Hawks, most yell Sioux. (Millennials do have a hard time with reality) (Best to get the hot chocolate and coloring books out in the grieving rooms, time to move on) 2. So do many adults about this. Had a buddy that lives in Fargo down in AZ for work last week and met up with him. He is mostly hockey guy (season tickets)......he said he won't buy Fighting Hawks stuff. I told him as much as I hated getting rid of Fighting Sioux, I've pretty much let it go at this point. 5 Quote
forksandspoons Posted October 21, 2018 Posted October 21, 2018 Athletic department needs to give 1,000 percent effort promoting this game with hockey out of town. Hope to see some creativity throughout the week from the marketing team 1 1 Quote
UNDBIZ Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, forksandspoons said: Athletic department needs to give 1,000 percent effort promoting this game with hockey out of town. Hope to see some creativity throughout the week from the marketing team Unfortunately I'm guessing the vast majority of the AD, foundation, and school admin will be in Vegas. Gonna need the city to make a push on the fb game. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 1 hour ago, UNDBIZ said: Unfortunately I'm guessing the vast majority of the AD, foundation, and school admin will be in Vegas. Gonna need the city to make a push on the fb game. I'm giving my 10 tickets to fans that will be at the Weber State Game, may turn some of them into season tickets holders. 2 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 I know others giving their tickets away. A good show by the Hawks on the field could be a step in the fan building process. Quote
Cratter Posted October 22, 2018 Posted October 22, 2018 Sacramento State might want to consider moving their student sections also... Quote
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