Game Day Experience

[Shockm]

I have a major request. Can we get those big pump jugs of mustard and ketchup? And a bowl-thing with relish? Those tiny little packets of relish and mustard suck big green donkey johnsons.

I don't really care about the "big pump jugs" of mustard and ketchup. I would rather see a meme or perhaps a 'real picture" of a "Big Green Donkey Jonson".

[SubGod22]

I would rather see a meme or perhaps a 'real picture" of a "Big Green Donkey Jonson".

Dude, gross!

[Shockm]

Dude, gross!

Have you ever seen one? I didn't know they came in a "green" shade. However, Just to be transparent, I didn't grow up on a farm.

[SubGod22]

I'm optimistic that I can go through life without seeing a donkey johnson of any color

[molly jabali]

My take from an aging, angry boomer:


1. Staff at the parking lot usually numbers close to 10 and stands around literally blocking traffic. The 2 guys last night gave me a nice friendly wave from the sidewalk. Boom, straight to my spot with no slow down. Plus

1A. Did I hear cadence from the band outside the arena as I was walking up? For this guy, SERIOUS plus. Love that effort.

2. No anti-terrorist warnings from the event staff as I went through the chicken detectors. I realize the crowd was small, but there seem to be an effort to get people through fast. Plus

3. Multiple ticket scanners that worked. Plus

4. Ability to get an adult beverage (kind of) quickly on the way to my seat. Plus

5. Seat Nazis nowhere to be found or clogging the entrances. Plus

6. Anthem. Plus

7. Ease of transferring tickets to others via Google Wallet. Plus

8. Someone working the sound up and down throughout the game. Plus (not perfect but trying)

9. DJ Spinning in the student section. Not my cup of tea, but clearly some like it. Neutral (but again, trying and everything can't be for me)

10. Sharp dressed guy acting like Todd from MVC Tourney in St Louis. Again, not my cup of tea, but some seem to like it. And it kept many engaged.

11. Music during timeouts. Again, maybe not always my first choices, but I thought they did a good job. I would prefer a little more band and a little less music, but again, that's my personal preference.

12. Student section. BIGLY props to the engagement of the students. Would like a few more...BUT that works for me right now, a lot. Slight deduction for one of the Fear the Wheat banners being upside down. But they were LOUD, engaged, working on some chants like CP3, the Arkansas kid being a baby. I am really, really impressed 2 games in with the game the students are bringing. Kevin has to have some credit I'm guessing there, but still, well done students. Keep it up.


I've said it many times....I appreciate the effort, even if some things don't work. Kevin is definitely following through on his promises to try things and see what sticks. No complaints from me.


Late addition: WIFI works great (after a decade). I realize several of my pluses could be tied to a smaller crowd, but still, good stuff.

Lastly, sorority at halftime. Applaud the effort, but didn't hear why...assuming some kind of fund raiser, but does anyone know? I'm not tight with the Alpha Phis these days.

Thank for finding positive things to say! I feel a good season coming on! I'll look elsewhere for a corresponding negative list.....:)

[WstateU]

I'm optimistic that I can go through life without seeing a donkey johnson of any color

[Kel Varnsen]

[WuShock Reaper]

[wichshock65]

Anyone know is this is the same thing they tried a year or two ago and didn't work?

[ShockBand]

Anyone know is this is the same thing they tried a year or two ago and didn't work?

Hopefully they have it figured out now. At some game elsewhere I've been to in the past couple years, they had it there and it was pretty slick.

[WuShock16]

Anyone know is this is the same thing they tried a year or two ago and didn't work?

It "works." The fans just need to make it work. People just naturally turn on the flashlights to their phone. This is more sophistocated.

[wichshock65]

It "works." The fans just need to make it work. People just naturally turn on the flashlights to their phone. This is more sophistocated.

Does it work with a Jitterbug phone? Asking for a friend.

[Shocker Mama]

I noticed they have added some new extra-sparkly lights in the ceiling. Maybe this is related.

[SubGod22]

Go Shockers - New Gameday Elements at Koch Arena

Article talks about Concessions, The Shocker Way Mezzanine, Shuttles/Drop Off Policy, Texting Service, Junior Shocker Kid's Club, Jillian Carroll, Fayola Oyatayo, DJ 4 The Win, The Shocker Store, Light Shows, SASO Hospitality Room, new Gameday website and mentions halftime acts.

Click on link above for more details.

[BostonWu]

BFD until the product on the floor improves