Wichita State vs. UT-Martin (Tennessee) Pre-Game Discussion

[Stickboy46]

ShockerFever abdullah_sharif , others.... Have you guys been to a game this season? Serious question. I may not agree with a lot of your conclusions, and it usually doesn't bother me as it's not why I'm there, but I agree the game production hasn't been great in the past.

I do feel that some very positive changes have been made this season. Timeout entertainment has been a lot more "crank the noise sponsored by..." and a lot less "plinko." And they did reduce concession prices. Maybe not a ton, but they did go in the correct direction.

I had Qdoba Saturday while at the game. First time having it there ... was pleasantly surprised it was only a couple bucks more that getting a bowl actually in Qdoba.

[WstateU]

Several major improvements have been made in game production... a much more enjoyable fan experience. I couldn't attend Saturdays game, but the student section has stepped up their game. "Ray. People will come, Ray."

[WuShock Reaper]

Behind the gameday music: Basketball DJ leads fans in celebration and song - The Sunflower

Audrey Korte, Reporter
November 15, 2019

https://thesunflower.com/47237/lifestyle/features/behind-the-gameday-music-basketball-dj-leads-fans-in-celebration-and-song/

"Wichita State has the best men’s basketball arena atmosphere in the American Athletic Conference, according to a 2018 survey of veteran coaches around the AAC. The crowds at Koch Arena are notoriously raucous. Last year, WSU invested in a new deejay, DJ Bearfoot, who purposefully avoids the same tired beats heard on shuffle and repeat at American sporting events...."


Has this made a difference?

[ArtVandalay]

I noticed early in the first half when we were rolling and UT Martin had to call a timeout, the crowd stood and got loud and the band was allowed to play and no promo was done. Promos seemed limited to the four official timeouts and a couple promos were just throwing out shirts.

[im4wsu]

I'm not so sure there were two fonts being used. I think the left part of the first "1" was being pushed off the left screen and the last "1" was skinnier because a small part of the right side was pushed off the right. Definitely needed a smaller font once 100 was reached. IMG_20191118_082418.jpg

There is no cutout near the top of the "I" on the left but there is on the "1" on the right. Different font

[1972Shocker]

There is no cutout near the top of the "I" on the left but there is on the "1" on the right. Different font

I think what he is saying is the left side of the 1 on the left and the right side of the 1 on the right are cutoff due to the size of the font and space available on the screen. The cutout on the 1 on the left might be there but you can't see it. The 1 on the right is definitely a "thinner" font that the other numbers so this theory makes some sense to me.

[ShockTalk]

There is no cutout near the top of the "I" on the left but there is on the "1" on the right. Different font

At 103, the right side of it got sliced off as well.

[1972Shocker]

At 103, the right side of it got sliced off as well.

Perhaps a good example of having to think outside the box.

[WstateU]

Behind the gameday music: Basketball DJ leads fans in celebration and song - The Sunflower

Audrey Korte, Reporter
November 15, 2019

https://thesunflower.com/47237/lifestyle/features/behind-the-gameday-music-basketball-dj-leads-fans-in-celebration-and-song/

"Wichita State has the best men’s basketball arena atmosphere in the American Athletic Conference, according to a 2018 survey of veteran coaches around the AAC. The crowds at Koch Arena are notoriously raucous. Last year, WSU invested in a new deejay, DJ Bearfoot, who purposefully avoids the same tired beats heard on shuffle and repeat at American sporting events...."


Has this made a difference?

Thanks for posting the article... I knew something had changed. Let the DJ do his thing. Even Penny loved it. People, pass the word, it's time to fill the Chuck again.

[abdullah_sharif]

i did make the game saturday and had a good time. for a full price ticket, it wouldn’t have met my expectations, but for what i paid i felt like i received good value.

[abdullah_sharif]

Thanks for posting the article... I knew something had changed. Let the DJ do his thing. Even Penny loved it. People, pass the word, it's time to fill the Chuck again.

i wish they would give the dj the floor during all time outs when the band isn’t available. pimp him out for sponsorship opportunities please.

[ShockerFever]

i wish they would give the dj the floor during all time outs when the band isn’t available. pimp him out for sponsorship opportunities please.

You mean less Don Hall?

The horror!

[ShockTalk]

Perhaps a good example of having to think outside the box.

Or making sure that the in-house person dealing with the scoreboard/manufacturer has more confidence in the men's basketball program.

[abdullah_sharif]

You mean less Don Hall?

The horror!

how about no don hall... wasn't there a fill in last year that was much more upbeat? more of that please.

[Napoleon Dynamite]

For those SNers that get worked up about in game production at Wichita State, have you ever considered pet therapy? I have a miniature horse for pet therapy and it is so beneficial. When I get stressed out or anxious about something I retreat to a quiet place and spend time with my therapy pet. My mom says she can see a big difference in my behavior after pet therapy. Studies have shown that pet therapy can lower blood pressure, improves cardiac health, releases endorphins that have a calming effect, reduces physical pain, and can even reduce the need for medication. Something that some posters may want to consider.

Best regards to everyone,
Napoleon Dynamite

"Yes....Yes......Yes"