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**shockar25** · December 15, 2009, 11:43 AM

Re: Tech Fan Here

Originally posted by lamanfromtx

Just wanted to stop by and talk a little friendly basketball talk before our show down on Saturday. I've actually been an outside fan of the Shockers for about 5 years now. I became pretty good friends with two WSU Alumni while living in New Orleans and have been following you guys ever since. It's good to see the Shockers are once again playing at a high level. It's also good to see my Red Raiders competitive again after a few lackluster seasons. Basically the overall difference in our team has been the experience level. We've also added a couple of really good athletic jucos since last season that have really made a difference. All of them are physical and play above the rim. I expect a tough game with you guys and am glad we're getting a real road test. I've heard Koch arena is a great basketball atmosphere and this game will only help both schools prepare for conference play. Wish I could be there.

Welcome to the Shocker Nation my friend. We're looking forward to a classic battle! May the best team win.

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**shocker22** · December 15, 2009, 11:44 AM

Koch is one of the loudest arenas in the country...it is hard for road teams to understand the noise level until they are there. I thin your team will be a little surprised. Should be a really good game. Both teams are athletic and play good defense. What are the thoughts around red raider nation on the game? IS WSU getting any respect from the casual basketball fan down there?

**MTXE** · December 15, 2009, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by shocker22

Koch is one of the loudest arenas in the country...it is hard for road teams to understand the noise level until they are there. I thin your team will be a little surprised. Should be a really good game. Both teams are athletic and play good defense. What are the thoughts around red raider nation on the game? IS WSU getting any respect from the casual basketball fan down there?

Tech will be used to noise, they play in the Big 12 remember? The noise level in our arena is very comparable to Allen Fieldhouse, and if things get really heated it gets louder than the Phog.

**WuDrWu** · December 15, 2009, 12:01 PM

Welcome aboard. No doubt the game will help us get ready for the MVC, but it's yet to be seen if we can do the same for you.

I look forward to a few TT fans in attendance, unfortunately we won't be blessed by the Goin Band from Raiderland or even Bangin Bertha.

Is Patrick as big a fan of Sun Tzu as his father is? What I am really hoping for is a personal appearance by RMK.

"W" vs Guns Up. Should be fun Saturday night.

**Shocker85** · December 15, 2009, 12:12 PM

lamanfromtx,

"a little friendly basketball talk before our show down on Saturday" probably isn't available around here. Texas Tech is in for a dog-fight. The Red Raiders are coming into our house and should expect to leave with their first "L" of the season.

--'85.

Originally posted by MTXE

Tech will be used to noise, they play in the Big 12 remember? The noise level in our arena is very comparable to Allen Fieldhouse, and if things get really heated it gets louder than the Phog.

MTXE,

I thought you were a Beaker ... you of all people should know better. Allen Fieldhouse gets far louder on a regular basis than Koch at its loudest. The only thing close I have experienced in Henry Levitt/Koch were the Iowa and Florida State games.

--'85.

**courtmaster3104** · December 15, 2009, 12:23 PM

you guys really have no clue as to what real crowd noise is.

**SubGod22** · December 15, 2009, 12:25 PM

Every KU game I've been to I've left disappointed with the crowd noise. I can't say the same for my KU friends/family who've been to Koch.

I'm just sayin'

**newshock1234** · December 15, 2009, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by courtmaster3104

you guys really have no clue as to what real crowd noise is.

**rjl** · December 15, 2009, 12:38 PM

It's not that Koch Arena fans are necessarily louder, per se, it's the design of the arena itself.

Unlike the rectangular seating arrangements in most other arenas, where the sound can get lost baffling in the corners, Koch Arena (aka "The Roundhouse") is round, thereby focusing all crowd noise onto the court.

That said, Koch arena fans are pretty damn loud.

Koch arena is loud. Physics prove it. Comments from former opposing coaches attest to it. Arguing otherwise, courtmaster3104, demonstrates a lack of logic and intelligence.

**SB Shock** · December 15, 2009, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by courtmaster3104

you guys really have no clue as to what real crowd noise is.

A TT dweeb coming here to lecture us? The only tradition this school has
is what knight brought with him.

This is coming from a B12 school averages smaller crowd than WSU and can only fill their arena to less than 2/3 full - bet that is a great atmosphere.

**WuDrWu** · December 15, 2009, 12:56 PM

courtmasterbator is certainly not a TT fan. He no doubt hails from a school far north and east of Lubbock.

**ShockerFever** · December 15, 2009, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by courtmaster3104

you guys really have no clue as to what real crowd noise is.

Thank you for your interest in Shocker athletics. Please come by again.

**Awesome Sauce Malone** · December 15, 2009, 01:20 PM

Anybody from Lubbock coming up for the game? Please by all means bring me a large Southwest Chicken Pizza.

I forget the name of the restaurant unfortunately. But I loved that place.

**shockar25** · December 15, 2009, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by WuDrWu

courtmasterbator is certainly not a TT fan. He no doubt hails from a school far north and east of Lubbock.

:good:

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