Navy vs. SMU game presentation
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:49 pmLiked all the pageantry surrounding this game, and the above-average sized crowd. Made it feel "special."
They didn't mic the band this time and, from the pressbox side, the band once again sounded faint and distant. I hate the idea of mic'ing the band, but I like being able to hear the band loudly and clearly. I think it's not just the small size of the band but the acoustics of Ford Stadium. I don't remember the band sounding so faint at the Cotton Bowl or Texas Stadium - but those venues have double-decks that the sound can bounce off of.
THANK GOD they stopped playing that "In My City" rap song between plays! There was still some music between plays, but it wasn't as obtrusive.
Halftime was a whole lotta nada. How sweet, our new mascots can curtsy. I predict they will join the Noid, Mighty Mustangs Thunder and other failed attempts to "enchance" tradition. If you testosterone junkies are looking for a full-size horse to inspire you, these saddled and broken horses ain't it.
Looks like they improved the video screen. Had one glitch when they ran the 60-second volleyball commercial right after the ref said it would be a 30-second timeout. Oops!
The jet flyover was AWESOME! Wish they had come back around and done it again.
The cannon was cool -- for one game. I associate cannons with UT games. I believe A&M and UNT have them, too. That particular cannon was too big or maybe placed too close to the stands - it was scary loud, not just inspiringly loud. It blew out the freakin' play clock!
Lastly, the concession stand lines were way too long. A model of inefficiency by both operators and patrons. Let's get some professional concession stand workers who can turn around an order, and empower them with real cash registers, not calculators. And let's all be courteous to our fellow fans by knowing what you want to order when it's your turn. It ain't rocket science, people.
They didn't mic the band this time and, from the pressbox side, the band once again sounded faint and distant. I hate the idea of mic'ing the band, but I like being able to hear the band loudly and clearly. I think it's not just the small size of the band but the acoustics of Ford Stadium. I don't remember the band sounding so faint at the Cotton Bowl or Texas Stadium - but those venues have double-decks that the sound can bounce off of.
THANK GOD they stopped playing that "In My City" rap song between plays! There was still some music between plays, but it wasn't as obtrusive.
Halftime was a whole lotta nada. How sweet, our new mascots can curtsy. I predict they will join the Noid, Mighty Mustangs Thunder and other failed attempts to "enchance" tradition. If you testosterone junkies are looking for a full-size horse to inspire you, these saddled and broken horses ain't it.
Looks like they improved the video screen. Had one glitch when they ran the 60-second volleyball commercial right after the ref said it would be a 30-second timeout. Oops!
The jet flyover was AWESOME! Wish they had come back around and done it again.
The cannon was cool -- for one game. I associate cannons with UT games. I believe A&M and UNT have them, too. That particular cannon was too big or maybe placed too close to the stands - it was scary loud, not just inspiringly loud. It blew out the freakin' play clock!
Lastly, the concession stand lines were way too long. A model of inefficiency by both operators and patrons. Let's get some professional concession stand workers who can turn around an order, and empower them with real cash registers, not calculators. And let's all be courteous to our fellow fans by knowing what you want to order when it's your turn. It ain't rocket science, people.