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re: Ranking the SEC's Loudest Stadiums 2012
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:05 am to CapstoneGrad06
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:05 am to CapstoneGrad06
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The Sooners actually win, instead of inventing ways to choke in the second half.
I agree. This thread isn't about that though. There is nothing intimidating about playing at their stadium other than the fact that you typically have to play a very good OU team. They have a much stronger program than we do, I don't disagree.
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Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:05 am to CapstoneGrad06
Texas wins more than us and their atmosphere is a joke. Moot point.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:06 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
But that's the point. This is how it's such a subjective ranking. I've been to Kyle Field twice. Once when I was 6 (1988 Alabama-A&M) and again when A&M played Miami. I went to Norman in 2002 when they played Alabama.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:08 am to CapstoneGrad06
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But that's the point. This is how it's such a subjective ranking. I've been to Kyle Field twice. Once when I was 6 (1988 Alabama-A&M) and again when A&M played Miami. I went to Norman in 2002 when they played Alabama.
If you're factoring the actual quality of the team in, then the thread title is a misnomer. Kyle Field is louder than OU. I've been to Kyle Field for big games and pointless non con games. I've been to Norman 5 or 6 times. Norman is harder to play at because of the quality of the team. Actual crowd noise, it's not even close.
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Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:11 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
Again, it's about personal experience. Would you say Husky Stadium is the loudest in the country? Well, some people might suggest it is. The largest decibel reading ever was at the 1991 Washington-Nebraska game.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:13 am to CapstoneGrad06
Fair enough. I think we were talking more about how loud the stadium is during any given game. There have been some very quiet moments at Kyle (Missouri 2010) but overall I'd say Kyle is much louder than Oklahoma or most other stadiums.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:17 am to CapstoneGrad06
I see your point. I'm obviously biased, so I'm really basing my opinions off my few OU friends saying Kyle is louder than Memorial Stadium. I've always liked OU as a road trip but been pretty underwhelmed with their gameday atmosphere considering how rich their history as a program.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:18 am to QB Michael J Fox
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Fair enough. I think we were talking more about how loud the stadium is during any given game. There have been some very quiet moments at Kyle (Missouri 2010) but overall I'd say Kyle is much louder than Oklahoma or most other stadiums.
How many other stadiums have you actually visited?
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:21 am to TheCheshireHog
Few, I just collect clippings from Sports Illustrated that say we're top 3 in gameday experience and pleasure myself to it until it't too yellow and crusty to use anymore 
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:21 am to TheCheshireHog
That's another good point too. I really question how many stadiums people have visited that suggest which are the loudest. I've been to most in the SEC, a few in the Big XII, and Ohio Stadium. I want to check out The Colesium and Autzen Stadium.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:22 am to QB Michael J Fox
Should have gone to Nebraska before they left. That was an experience. Still my favorite fans in college football. Now that was a loud fricking stadium.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:24 am to CapstoneGrad06
I haven't been to enough honestly. That's why I feel out of place making any sort of list. I've been to Texas, OU, Baylor, Tech, Nebraska, Ole Miss and LSU. I only feel comfortable drawing conclusions when it comes to two stadiums I've been to.
And several non AQ achools and neutral sites/bowl sites that don't count
And several non AQ achools and neutral sites/bowl sites that don't count
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Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:24 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
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I've always liked OU as a road trip but been pretty underwhelmed with their gameday atmosphere considering how rich their history as a program.
I don't think it's a coincidence that the programs that have won big over many decades rarely rate high on people's "gameday experience". Most of those programs are single minded in winning titles, and maybe that kills the party somewhat. I'm glad Alabama totally restructured their gameday set-up several years ago, because it was much the same way. Stale was a word that used to come to mind. I think it's tremendous now, and one of the best in the country.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:25 am to CapstoneGrad06
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CapstoneGrad06
invest in a flak jacket
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:27 am to CapstoneGrad06
Just comparing Nebraska and OU, which are both super successful programs, Nebraska>>>OU. My friends from OU complained that they had been trying to crack down on tailgating at OU too.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:27 am to Draconian Sanctions
For Los Angeles or Eugene? 
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:30 am to CapstoneGrad06
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CapstoneGrad06
I've already seen 11/03/12 written in chalk around campus FYI FWIW
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:31 am to Draconian Sanctions
This is that "hangover" I'm talking about. Building up one game, this much, 6 months out.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:32 am to CapstoneGrad06
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That's another good point too. I really question how many stadiums people have visited that suggest which are the loudest. I've been to most in the SEC, a few in the Big XII, and Ohio Stadium. I want to check out The Colesium and Autzen Stadium.
Exactly. It annoys the hell out of me when someone claims that their stadium is the best when they have never actually been anywhere else.
Posted on 4/22/12 at 2:34 am to CapstoneGrad06
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This is that "hangover" I'm talking about. Building up one game, this much, 6 months out.
Well when it's you know who's first trip back at night, you'll have to forgive the anticipation
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