SUU T-birds @ The D-Dome

[JackJD]

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"When you see how fun this can be, I can't understand why it can't be like this every week," USD coach Ed Meierkort said. "There are 10,000 inebriated people having a great time, jumping up and down. I know if I wasn't doing this for a living I'd be at these games...." Ed Meirkort, Argus Leader, 10/10/11.

Some T-shirt possibilities there. Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Lakes. USD: Land of 10,000 drunks?

More serious thought: Would you take your children to that place? No doubt an exaggeration but sheesh, coach, pick some different words to convey your thought about the fun atmosphere! [The actual number was probably 7,781 drunks.]

[jackmd]

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Thanks for the reply JackMD. I'm not concerned what other teams need to do either. I asked the question to see if there was a decent bump when state joined the MVFC. Lord knows we have enough work to increase our own to worry about others.

Exactly what I was trying to convey. I wasn't directing the comment about focusing on our own issues towards you. I'm a little concerned that too much interest is being directed to the way they do things elsewhere and not enough on how SDSU needs to be doing this in Brookings. Looking forward to seeing an old friend in our place but there is a lot of time between now and then.

[JimmyJack]

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The "inebriated" comment isn't a huge deal. I don't think Meierkort meant anything by it. But it's not a smart choice of words, particularly considering the level of concern about binge drinking that there is within the university system. We have had some tragedies, so it's probably a good idea to keep that in mind and not make it seem like there's something wrong with you if you aren't one of the 10,000 "inebriated" fans.

[jackrabit1]

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Here's the quote JimmyJack is referring to from the Mick Garry articles in today's Argus:

"When you see how fun this can be, I can't understand why it can't be like this every week," USD coach Ed Meierkort said. "There are 10,000 inebriated people having a great time, jumping up and down. I know if I wasn't doing this for a living I'd be at these games...."


The coach asked a good question: why don't they have 10,000 fans (inebriated or not) in there every time there's a home game? They have a fabulous home-field winning record. What more will it take? I think the coach's questions says something (and it isn't positive).

If I realized I was going to school at USD, I'd drink heavily, too.

[joeybrownerHOF]

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Thanks for the reply JackMD. I'm not concerned what other teams need to do either. I asked the question to see if there was a decent bump when state joined the MVFC. Lord knows we have enough work to increase our own to worry about others.

[jackmd]

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I don't disagree that the Yote fanbase needs to step up and make all games a priority. I ask this because I don't know. How were SDSU Great West home games attended your last few years in the conference? I imagine the NDSU games were well attended. They travel well. I imagine Hobo Day games were attended very well. How were the others? SDSU has a great fanbase but come November if it isn't NDSU I imagine 3000-5000 is the norm. Good luck the rest of the season.

I don't have the specific numbers but average attendance has exceeded 10,000 the last 5 years. Averaged over 13,000/game last year as member of the MVFC. That number needs to increase the best chance to do that is to improve the stadium and schedule last season contests against programs like NDSU and USD where fan interest can overcome inclement weather or apathy during mediocre seasons. November games are notoriously poorly attended. This year Hobo Day is Nov. 5th. Next year we play the yotes in November. Certainly will help numbers.

I don't waste anytime worrying about what other programs want to do to try an increase fan interest. SDSU needs a better stadium with more seats and better amenities. Doesn't matter what other programs need.

[joeybrownerHOF]

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Here's the quote JimmyJack is referring to from the Mick Garry articles in today's Argus:

"When you see how fun this can be, I can't understand why it can't be like this every week," USD coach Ed Meierkort said. "There are 10,000 inebriated people having a great time, jumping up and down. I know if I wasn't doing this for a living I'd be at these games...."


The coach asked a good question: why don't they have 10,000 fans (inebriated or not) in there every time there's a home game? They have a fabulous home-field winning record. What more will it take? I think the coach's questions says something (and it isn't positive).

I don't disagree that the Yote fanbase needs to step up and make all games a priority. I ask this because I don't know. How were SDSU Great West home games attended your last few years in the conference? I imagine the NDSU games were well attended. They travel well. I imagine Hobo Day games were attended very well. How were the others? SDSU has a great fanbase but come November if it isn't NDSU I imagine 3000-5000 is the norm. Good luck the rest of the season.

[JackJD]

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Here's the quote JimmyJack is referring to from the Mick Garry articles in today's Argus:

"When you see how fun this can be, I can't understand why it can't be like this every week," USD coach Ed Meierkort said. "There are 10,000 inebriated people having a great time, jumping up and down. I know if I wasn't doing this for a living I'd be at these games...."


The coach asked a good question: why don't they have 10,000 fans (inebriated or not) in there every time there's a home game? They have a fabulous home-field winning record. What more will it take? I think the coach's questions say something (and it isn't positive).

[JimmyJack]

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But I will be there and want to witness first hand just how well behaved all of you will be throughout the game. So if the Cowbells thing is done, then I give you that.

SDSU won the Summit League sportsmanship award last year. I'll give you a few hints about how you win that. You do NOT yell the f-word in unison as a group as in "F*** the bunnies" like USD's students did at the women's basketball game two years ago. You don't win it by having your AD sit in the next section laughing while it's going on. And you don't win it by having a coach talk about the awesome "inebriated" fans in your home arena (see today's Argus for Meierkort lauding USD's drunken fans).

I know our fans aren't blameless. I wish all the fans could just cheer FOR their own team rather than shouting obscenities at the other team or the other fans or whatever. I would like to keep bringing my 7-year-old to the games.

[Theee Catrabbit]

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Well I could go all lakes on your A** then...............................10,000 BISON FANS TO YOUR PODUNK LITTLE TOWN TO TAKE OVER AND STEAL YOUR BITCHES................BISON HOME GAME......but I wont cause I think nice weather, hunting and still Beet harvest will drag down the travelers I could be wrong might hit 1-1.5k

lakes would put it at 20000000, conservatively of course.

[hareball]

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SDSU plans to unveil this new unit to lead the Jacks on to the field at this weekends game against UNI
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[JimmyJack]

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Because maybe (?) they have a major sponsor that is a Harley dealer? In 1978, we were led on to the field by the South dakota Highway Patrol. Now if you think about it, what does that say about your school? You are in a Dome, noise is going to be a factor.........so the Harley's are setting the tone. In all candor ( I know we are in smack ) do you really have an issue with this, or is it just a convenient thing to throiw darts at? Because I have to tell you that there is nothing more obnoxious ( or Junior High ) than hearing cowbells inside a basketball arena. Think about that one. That is J-High stuff.

I say you use whatever you can to get the crowd pumped up. Harleys or whatever. The Minnesota Vikings use one. One thing to keep in mind about home field atmosphere, it's THEIR home field. Whatever works for them is what works for them.

[joeybrownerHOF]

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Can one navigate a Harley on a CAS turf or does SDSU want a Harley on that slop?

[yoteforever]

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Good point

I answered

[SDSUAlum08]

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Lastly, has anyone been to a football game at Illinois State? If so, do they tailgate, and is there parking around the stadium? Anyone "want" to help a Yote out here?

I looked for a message board for Illinois State fans earlier but I couldn't find a thing. I'd contact their athletic department and they'll help you out I'm sure.