Memorial Stadium

[IUmower]

Man, Memorial Stadium is not setup for a sellout crowd. The East concourse was gridlock the entire game. If you need to piss or a beer or food, plan on missing over half a quarter.

However, I’m not gonna complain. It is awesome to see the crowd. Just drink something besides beer before the game so you don’t have to use the bathroom.

 

[IUgradman]

Man, Memorial Stadium is not setup for a sellout crowd. The East concourse was gridlock the entire game. If you need to piss or a beer or food, plan on missing over half a quarter.

However, I’m not gonna complain. It is awesome to see the crowd. Just drink something besides beer before the game so you don’t have to use the bathroom.

The IU administration has no idea how to handle being successful. They weren’t expecting a season like this. Maybe they will wake up and put on big boy pants.

 

[Tammany Hall]

Most college football stadiums are like this or worse. Just have to deal with it.

The overall experience yesterday was awesome.

 

[TMFT]

They’re definitely figuring things out as they go.

It took them til the 4th home game to get the Thunderstruck entrance down.

They’re still trying to figure out their big gimmick between the 3rd & 4th. They tried “Jump Around” yesterday. It did NOT get over with the crowd. They tested “Livin on a Prayer” which didn’t get too big of a reaction. The biggest reaction so far has been “We Will Rock You,” which is passe, but I guess we get what we get.

it’s slow, but what about “Turn the Page?” Probably Metallica version. Seems fairly appropriate

 

[HoosierJimbo89]

The entry gates could at least be moved back with extra porta potties. I brought in a bottle of water and just refilled it (edit: with water, lol. It didn't get that bad).

 

[Tammany Hall]

They’re definitely figuring things out as they go.

It took them til the 4th home game to get the Thunderstruck entrance down.

They’re still trying to figure out their big gimmick between the 3rd & 4th. They tried “Jump Around” yesterday. It did NOT get over with the crowd. They tested “Livin on a Prayer” which didn’t get too big of a reaction. The biggest reaction so far has been “We Will Rock You,” which is passe, but I guess we get what we get.

it’s slow, but what about “Turn the Page?” Probably Metallica version. Seems fairly appropriate

The right 4th quarter song/gimmick is quite the mystery.

 

[bbh_42]

Yeah, crowds were pretty heavy. Wish the stadium music and IU band could get on the same page on who is doing what. They keep stepping on one another. And the whole jump around thing was stupid. Everyone knows that’s Wisconsin’s thing, why would we do that. Are we going to do Rocky Top or Dixieland delight next?

I like the We will Rock You with the connection to Heps Rock. I liked playing Small Town by Mellencamp. I like the song we play after a touchdown. I appreciate the efforts to improve the gameday experience but we still have work to do.

 

[mattndallas]

The right 4th quarter song/gimmick is quite the mystery.

It's gotta be DJ Kool!

It worked great vs Maryland, and they ditched it yesterday. BIG mistake!

 

[Tammany Hall]

Keep tinkering until something resonates and takes hold.

 

[HoosierJimbo89]

The right 4th quarter song/gimmick is quite the mystery.

Hard rock, techno, rinse and repeat: it ain't rocket science. Who in the hell is controlling the playlist?

 

[4IUSox2]

How ‘bout throwing in the first 15 seconds or so of the Stones classic “Rocks Off” for TDs?? Coach Cig might be old enough to appreciate this one too cuz he’s older than me.

 

[mrhighlife]

The right 4th quarter song/gimmick is quite the mystery.

William Tell but bigger than the bball version

 

[mrhighlife]

William Tell but bigger than the bball version

Flags as big as the stadium and real cannons blasting!

 

[Hoosiers Rising]

The Bison leads the team out with AC/DC with whole crowd yelling THUNDER! Na na n na na na na THUNDER! For night games turn out the lights and flash them like lightning.

 

[ce36ei]

Man, Memorial Stadium is not setup for a sellout crowd. The East concourse was gridlock the entire game. If you need to piss or a beer or food, plan on missing over half a quarter.

However, I’m not gonna complain. It is awesome to see the crowd. Just drink something besides beer before the game so you don’t have to use the bathroom.

That’s totally normal for most places. Iowa was 100 times worse then IU on the concourses.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

Most college football stadiums are like this or worse. Just have to deal with it.

The overall experience yesterday was awesome.

Try UGA stadium some time. can't move in te concourse and 9,000 smelly Ports Johns.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

Getting good has it's price.

Grabbing a pizza at Mother bears afterwards or any other joint is a nightmare.

 

[zeke4ahs]

They’re definitely figuring things out as they go.

It took them til the 4th home game to get the Thunderstruck entrance down.

They’re still trying to figure out their big gimmick between the 3rd & 4th. They tried “Jump Around” yesterday. It did NOT get over with the crowd. They tested “Livin on a Prayer” which didn’t get too big of a reaction. The biggest reaction so far has been “We Will Rock You,” which is passe, but I guess we get what we get.

it’s slow, but what about “Turn the Page?” Probably Metallica version. Seems fairly appropriate

I kinda like the clapping song. It got one of the biggest reaction. Sounded cool with just the students doing it mostly, but would sound great with everyone,

 

[zeke4ahs]

I did fine with restrooms and food. Got there 45 minutes early and got food and two drinks at the walk through ones where you check yourself out. Went to the restroom twice when NE had the ball. I am on the aisle close to exit, but got in and out in minutes. Why can’t we have people come through the aisles with drinks like they do at pros?

 

[4NDANA]

It's gotta be DJ Kool!

It worked great vs Maryland, and they ditched it yesterday. BIG mistake!

View embedded media

I agree!! They scrapped everything good they had going on with the between plays/TV breaks experience at the MD game. The worst of which is bringing back Mr Loudmouth. Please please please get rid of that dude and figure something else out for marketing that doesn't embrass us and is enjoyable. Ranks right up there with the braces dude "What's a Hoosier" commercial for colossal embarrassing failures.

 

[Tammany Hall]

Try UGA stadium some time. can't move in te concourse and 9,000 smelly Ports Johns.

Yep. Stadiums are used 6-8x year and they're almost all old. UGA is a zoo, Penn State is so tightly packed you literally cannot get down the aisle, you're totally stuck, I swear it's flat out dangerous.

IU will make some adjustments as the larger crowds start to expose some issues that weren't noticeable before. People just need to figure out their own little strategy for bathroom and food.

 

[iu2win]

Watching from home here in FL yesterday my wife and I commented on seeing the Hundred on the field and hearing the same ole Wipeout being played again. We graduated IU in the 90's and they were playing that on the field back then. Its a football game; time to let go of the "were a music school so we must keep it professional" and go out there and have some fun. Years ago IU hosted a team at Memorial Stadium for a football game (a small school team from Georgia, maybe Georgia Southern) and their small band was kick'in it and the IU fans were all on their feet. If that band was being adjudicated for tone quality, degree of difficulty, etc., they might have failed but in terms of getting fans amped up and entertained during a football game . . . A+.

 

[LifelongIU77]

The right 4th quarter song/gimmick is quite the mystery.

Pantera: Walk

Edit the intro into the chorus

 

[Al Bino]

The IU administration has no idea how to handle being successful. They weren’t expecting a season like this. Maybe they will wake up and put on big boy pants.

You take almost any chance to take a shot at IU and the administration.
And what's funny is how many posters told you how bad other stadiums are. Maybe their administration sucks too!
Also, it was the administration that got us CCC in the first place!

 

[mattndallas]

Getting good has it's price.

Grabbing a pizza at Mother bears afterwards or any other joint is a nightmare.

Getting to the SE side of town when you park in Lot 9. 😄

"Hey guys, look...Ellettsville."

 

[HoosierJimbo89]

Pantera: Walk

Edit the intro into the chorus

Pantera is a great choice. Cowboys from Hell.

 

[Courtsensetwo]

Getting to the SE side of town when you park in Lot 9. 😄

"Hey guys, look...Ellettsville."

We had it easy for a long time.

 

[td75]

We got there early and bought three waters, a hotdog, popcorn and a bag of peanuts. We drank the water by halftime and wanted more water but the lines sucked and I'm not a person to wait in a line. It was parchy the second half for my bunch...

Another thing they should consider is putting porta pots throughout the stadium. Waiting in line 20 minutes to pee in a trough sucks...

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

DITTO!

 

[YOTHN]

You take almost any chance to take a shot at IU and the administration.
And what's funny is how many posters told you how bad other stadiums are. Maybe their administration sucks too!
Also, it was the administration that got us CCC in the first place!

I blocked him long long ago for the same reasons.

 

[82hoosier]

 

[ORG]

The IU administration has no idea how to handle being successful. They weren’t expecting a season like this. Maybe they will wake up and put on big boy pants.

No one except the coaches and the team saw this coming. I heard that on other parts of the stadium concession and bathroom lines were reasonable.
But I have not seen a game there since 1971.

 

[indykent]

"Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind, & Fire. The very start of the song being blasted would get everyone's attention. And all ages like Earth, Wind, & Fire.

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

Watching from home here in FL yesterday my wife and I commented on seeing the Hundred on the field and hearing the same ole Wipeout being played again. We graduated IU in the 90's and they were playing that on the field back then. Its a football game; time to let go of the "were a music school so we must keep it professional" and go out there and have some fun. Years ago IU hosted a team at Memorial Stadium for a football game (a small school team from Georgia, maybe Georgia Southern) and there small band was kick'in it and the IU fans were all on their feet. If that band was being adjudicated for tone quality, degree of difficulty, etc., they might have failed but in terms of getting fans amped up and entertained during a football game . . . A+.

Hoosier wipeout was added in 2006. You’re misremembering in a big way.

 

[IUgradman]

View embedded media

Florida sings a song by hometown hero Tom Petty. IU needs to sing something from Mellencamp. I suggest “Jack and Diane.”

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

Florida sings a song by hometown hero Tom Petty. IU needs to sing something from Mellencamp. I suggest “Jack and Diane.”

They tried it and it flopped. With a better team and a more engaged crowd, perhaps it’s time to try it again I guess.

 

[ce36ei]

There is a spot in the stadium where there is a very small line for both food and restrooms on the concourse…but I refuse to tell where. Ha. I got in and out from both in about 2 minutes yesterday at halftime.

 

[BcBranimal]

 

[Bucket Getter]

Remember when I asked if anyone here wanted to go in on a suite in the SEZ? Pretty sure I posted it twice. No one here took me up on it. After reading the issues you all experienced yesterday, I am realizing how spoiled my crew is. Shelter, heated and/or cooled, private bar, private restrooms, free food with a different menu each week. No fuss at all regardless how big the crowd gets. 🙌

 

[82hoosier]

Florida sings a song by hometown hero Tom Petty. IU needs to sing something from Mellencamp. I suggest “Jack and Diane.”

It would have to be a catchy tune like Small Town. The band would probably have to play it in the stands for complete season first. Also pipe it in during pre-game warm ups.

Won’t back down tradition originated with Tom Petty’s death. Traditions generally take time and effort.