Hypothetical Dana J Dykehouse Stadium Addition

[ringthebells]

Hopefully, a recording of Stig saying "Holy Nutmeg" is part of the "et cetera"

Haha! YES!

[jakejc795]

I love it! The Rooter KIng II hangs below the video board on top of the Steig Center roof. Anytime an extra point or field goal hits it, the place goes nuts. Pyrotechnics, fireworks, flashing lights, etc.

Hopefully, a recording of Stig saying "Holy Nutmeg" is part of the "et cetera"

[ringthebells]

Cannon on one end with cowbell at opposite end as a part of the base for the videoboard?

I love it! The Rooter KIng II hangs below the video board on top of the Steig Center roof. Anytime an extra point or field goal hits it, the place goes nuts. Pyrotechnics, fireworks, flashing lights, etc.

[jakejc795]

Maybe? Personally I am not a cannon guy. But it does add to the game day experience. I see a cowbell as more practical and could be hauled and utilized at other SDSU home games; Goals for Soccer, Homeruns, etc. It could be like the Bum Mobile, be apart of floats, alumni gatherings and other SDSU friend/ fund raisers. It been a symbol of the university for a long time and I do not want it to die.

Cannon on one end with cowbell at opposite end as a part of the base for the videoboard?

[filbert]

I believe you'll find in SDSU lore an enormous cowbell called the "Rooter King."

Bring back the Rooter King.

[GoJacks]

Don't be so modest. Dream bigger.

I'm one winning Powerball away from dreaming and bigger.

[GoJacks]

I'm intrigued by the giant cowbell ideas. Are you thinking that would replace the cannon?

Maybe? Personally I am not a cannon guy. But it does add to the game day experience. I see a cowbell as more practical and could be hauled and utilized at other SDSU home games; Goals for Soccer, Homeruns, etc. It could be like the Bum Mobile, be apart of floats, alumni gatherings and other SDSU friend/ fund raisers. It been a symbol of the university for a long time and I do not want it to die.

[jackrabit1]

The most practical solution is to fix the wi-fi. From experience, it’s really frustrating when SDSU wants you to tag your tweets from the stadium, only to have your network seize up.

If you can’t provide the bandwidth, don’t do these promotions.

[RahRahRabbits]

Have you tried 107.1 FM?

No, I haven't. I don't have the bulky FM headset, and the network certainly doesn't allow streaming at this point. Since the main broadcast goes through 570's Yankton headquarters, I certainly wouldn't imagine anyone else would have it less delayed. I'm talking instant playing... Or within the second. Even a 5-10 second delay is annoying. First world problems, I know. It was just a thought I had, and figured I'd add it to the dreams list here.

[jakejc795]

Another thought with the potential whole-stadium wifi... While on that network, have Merriam's LIVE coverage available for listening via Bluetooth headphones/earbuds. I know people have FM/AM radio headsets, but I'd imagine the 570 AM signal is fairly delayed... at least I know the online listening options/910 AM signal certainly are. They already pipe it live into the concourse... couldn't be too much more trouble to get it instantly played via a wifi network... right? right?! At least it's a better chance than building a dome, right? I'll call that a win then!

Have you tried 107.1 FM?

[RahRahRabbits]

Another thought with the potential whole-stadium wifi... While on that network, have Merriam's LIVE coverage available for listening via Bluetooth headphones/earbuds. I know people have FM/AM radio headsets, but I'd imagine the 570 AM signal is fairly delayed... at least I know the online listening options/910 AM signal certainly are. They already pipe it live into the concourse... couldn't be too much more trouble to get it instantly played via a wifi network... right? right?! At least it's a better chance than building a dome, right? I'll call that a win then!

[Prairiehaas]

I don't know it should be thought of as a cellular issue only. There are mesh wifi providers that SDSU could contract. A company like Ruckus Networks could provide full wifi to every phone and laptop in and around the stadium.

[jakejc795]

I have Verizon and my phone is unusable whatsoever for anything other than checking what time it is but my wife is on T-Mobile and I can use hers just fine. Most of the time I can even stream another game if I wanted to.

I'm hoping there isn't some municipal reluctance here in Brookings to being more "hospitable" to Verizon given T-Mobile's (as Sprint) ties to Swiftel.

[JackJD]

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I also like the idea of pregame theatrics by the rodeo team, boy howdy!

Closest to a rodeo performance was back in the Great West Conference days...I wonder if many remember Whiplash, the cowboy monkey, appearing pre-game in the early D1 days at old Coughlin Stadium. My memory says we were playing UC-Davis. Whiplash's handler strapped Whiplash to the back of one of those manic Frisbee catching dogs (Aussie Shepherd?) and they were off to the races. Damn that was funny. The little organ-grinder species of monkey (Capuchin) held on for his life as the dog ran 50 mph figure eights on the field. I was sitting on the east side behind the Davis bench and some of Davis team had to take a knee they were laughing so hard.

Taco Johns ad featuring Whiplash:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYNoQZ5djUA

[RahRahRabbits]

I have Verizon and my phone is unusable whatsoever for anything other than checking what time it is but my wife is on T-Mobile and I can use hers just fine. Most of the time I can even stream another game if I wanted to.

That's interesting. Could very well be because most people I know around here - especially if you get more than 10 miles off the interstate, are on Verizon. Quite a few AT&T though too. Almost zero T-Mobile/Sprint... historically their service outside of the interstate is abysmal at absolute best. So... I suppose having 18,000 people gathered in one spot doesn't really bother their network if only 20 people in the crowd have their service? Sounds like it could be time to get a T-mobile burner phone for SDSU games now! Ha!