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re: Are there any stadium experiences that have IMPROVED in the last 10 years?
Posted on 9/25/23 at 3:27 pm to Tigerjackswartz
Posted on 9/25/23 at 3:27 pm to Tigerjackswartz
I’ve been there twice. High school atmosphere. Admittedly I’d take it over a lot of what I’m seeing these days.
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Posted on 9/25/23 at 3:33 pm to Tridentds
quote:I noticed that at the game Saturday and I couldn't always understand the announcer. It was like the echo from the 70's type announcing. Like when they honored your track folks who placed in the nation. I couldn't understand a thing. Might be where I was sitting, but just my perception.
Lots of piped in music- yep- A&M fault.
quote:I think this could be improved greatly. Not bad and not a complaint, but just the same stuff you would see at any ball park. So much more to offer folks.
Concessions at A&M really aren’t bad. Obvious we aren’t relying on these sales to help cover Jimbo contract.
quote:This was so horrible Saturday and don't know how a coach and team maintain any momentum.
Lots of long commercial breaks- yep but that is shitty TV imposed shite.
quote:T'was hot for sure
Game times in hottest part of day- yep too often. Once again TV imposed shite.
However, as a visiting fan we enjoyed the experience overall sans the loss of course.
We enjoyed the Corps of Cadet march, and the band performance was pretty cool and I honestly do not usually pay attention to bands a lot of the time.
This post was edited on 9/25/23 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 9/25/23 at 3:33 pm to Tiger1242
I just went to South Carolina game over the weekend and the in game experience and production was pretty incredible.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 3:40 pm to bayou85
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They've priced the average fan out.
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They've priced the average fan out.
I bought some initial seats for the Auburn A&M game Saturday with a parking pass for only 52.00 per ticket. Seats were not bad but it was hot as hell. About 5-8 minutes in I found tickets under the overhangs for 30.00 per ticket for me and my son. It was worth the extra 100.00 with fee's to get out of the sun.
If I visit other stadiums I will wait for prices to go down and then purchase.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 3:55 pm to gamecockman12
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The atmosphere has gotten much better at Williams Brice quite honestly. The light show has had a big impact.
No doubt. It’s turned into an 80,000 person bourbon-fueled rave.
Tiger Stadium was at its best with 86,000 welders and pipe-fitters. It can still get loud but it reminds me of that Toby Keith song. It ain’t as good as it once was, but it’s as good once as it ever was.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 3:58 pm to KingOfTheWorld
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When I was going to games at Legion Field, Denny/Bryant-Denny in the 70s and 80s, it was all about the game, the pageantry, the players. I don’t remember a lot of fluff except cheerleaders and the marching bands. We sat on bleachers with no backs. Concessions were popcorn, hotdogs, hamburgers and a Coke. Now we have to have a food court/bar with lounging areas, light shows and hip-hop cranked up between every break in the action. People today are so used to being entertained instead of just enjoying the game.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:00 pm to bayou85
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They've priced the average fan out. Same fans can afford to got to multiple SEC games.
There were a lot of empty seats in the upper deck at Tiger Stadium Saturday night. They couldnt have been that expensive
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:02 pm to Tiger1242
More space per attendee.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:03 pm to StopRobot
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They couldnt have been that expensive
cheapest tickets available up there were $70 when i looked. Thats not a lot for some people, but thats a big deal for a lot of people. especially if you're deciding between games.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:07 pm to Tiger1242
The light shows are amazing. And frankly, the "piped in music" doesn't bother me but I'm not a boomer either.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:07 pm to bayou85
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cheapest tickets available up there were $70 when i looked. Thats not a lot for some people, but thats a big deal for a lot of people. especially if you're deciding between games.
Oh its definitely not cheap. I mean its true that some people cant afford to go to every game but a family of four spending $280 for an SEC game is not a crazy amount.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:12 pm to StopRobot
Tigger stadium with a bunch of empty seats against a good sec team… admittedly, I’m shocked. What gives?
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:20 pm to KingOfTheWorld
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When I was going to games at Legion Field, Denny/Bryant-Denny in the 70s and 80s, it was all about the game, the pageantry, the players. I don’t remember a lot of fluff except cheerleaders and the marching bands. We sat on bleachers with no backs. Concessions were popcorn, hotdogs, hamburgers and a Coke. Now we have to have a food court/bar with lounging areas, light shows and hip-hop cranked up between every break in the action. People today are so used to being entertained instead of just enjoying the game.
I finally made it to an NFL game a few years ago and I was floored by this. I went to Steelers-Raiders opening day and I swear at least 20% of the crowd just hung out in the concourse the entire game. I could totally predict this happening with the Titans or Jaguars, but the Steelers? It was bizarre.
Never saw that happen at BDS or Beaver Stadium but we probably will eventually the way things are going. I certainly don't want it to be that way
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:22 pm to bayou85
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cheapest tickets available up there were $70 when i looked. Thats not a lot for some people, but thats a big deal for a lot of people. especially if you're deciding between games.
That's actually not that bad and pretty close to what it cost a decade ago. College attendance is more of a hassle thing imo
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:24 pm to Tiger1242
Arkansas spent 160million to close in their North Endzone a few years ago…
I was there in those seats two weekends ago and it was amazing. Unlimited food and alcohol and I almost died of alcohol poisoning.
I was there in those seats two weekends ago and it was amazing. Unlimited food and alcohol and I almost died of alcohol poisoning.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 4:56 pm to WoodyOrnamental
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Tigger stadium with a bunch of empty seats against a good sec team… admittedly, I’m shocked. What gives?
It’s gonna sound weird, but 2019 ruined a lot of fans. It’s like if your ex was Bella Hadid.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 5:10 pm to Bama Bird
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I finally made it to an NFL game a few years ago and I was floored by this. I went to Steelers-Raiders opening day and I swear at least 20% of the crowd just hung out in the concourse the entire game. I could totally predict this happening with the Titans or Jaguars, but the Steelers? It was bizarre.
I was at the Bears-Dolphins game at Soldier Field last November. I have to say the Bears fans - I was with my cousins who’ve had season tickets for years - are serious about their football. I’m sure some were just there for the party, but it was as close to a college game atmosphere as you can get.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 5:46 pm to wmr
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The little sports bar thing they did on top of the NEZ is kinda cool.
I wish this were popular 25 years ago when LSU built the east side upper deck. It is a great addition for you guys.
Posted on 9/25/23 at 11:59 pm to armtackledawg
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I don't understand why y'all play 11AM/noon games before November. I can understand apathy in that kind of heat.
TV Execs make that decision.
Posted on 9/26/23 at 5:13 am to TheTideMustRoll
Same way at Sanford and Neeelan. Wish they would give the damn thing a rest!
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