I'm an old fogey but not a fan of the new lights

[18IsTheMan]

Just saw a clip online. Hard to tell if it was a football stadium or a discoteque.

Went to my first college football game in a long time this past season and was surprised at how much extra noise there was. They could not allow a half second that wasn't filled with some kind of music or announcement or just random noise.

I'm sure the lights will be a hit with recruits and young folk.

 

[GcockNan13]

I think they look great and keep the stadium on pace with everyone else. Bryant Denny did the same thing except with a 2 year head start.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Yep, once one place does it, it's either keep up or fall behind.

If Alabama installed outhouses, everyone else would have to do it.

 

[HillsToSea]

Just saw a clip online. Hard to tell if it was a football stadium or a discoteque.

Went to my first college football game in a long time this past season and was surprised at how much extra noise there was. They could not allow a half second that wasn't filled with some kind of music or announcement or just random noise.

I'm sure the lights will be a hit with recruits and young folk.

I’m with you. Don’t care for all the manufactured noises

 

[18IsTheMan]

I’m with you. Don’t care for all the manufactured noises

For me, it's just one more reason to say home and watch on tv.

 

[Go Gamecocks]

 

[princebombs]

lol at this dumb thread..

 

[TopHook]

Honestly it could bring down the stadium.

 

[Pepsicock]

I still buy printed tickets

 

[HillsToSea]

For me, it's just one more reason to say home and watch on tv.

Yes. And, is it just me or have manners gone by the wayside? Used to be most were more considerate of others. I started noticing people being more aggressive. Standing most of the game and to hell with the ones seated behind them. Projectile cursing regardless of women and children. Made watching from home preferable

 

[CockofEarle]

Yep, once one place does it, it's either keep up or fall behind.

If Alabama installed outhouses, everyone else would have to do it.

We have the troughs. When you hang it, “hang ‘em high”.

 

[Uscg1984]

If Alabama installed outhouses, everyone else would have to do it.

I'm not sure if Alabama could influence everybody else there, but if some 17 year old 4* recruit that can barely crack 700 on the SAT thought outhouses were cool, all us morons would convince ourselves that they really are better than plumbed restrooms.

 

[athenscock3]

With all due respect, each of us is entitled to his/her opinion. This board is a place each of us can do just that. But I would never go so far as to try to impose my will over others just because I don't like something or I don't get my way on an issue. Whether we like it or not, college football is in the entertainment business and competes with other venues for fannies in the seats. Also it's important to keep the game relevant to the younger crowd cause they represent the future success or lack thereof of the college game. Just a few ramblings from an old dinosaur.

 

[Prestonyte]

If the officials can see better I'm all for it

 

[HillsToSea]

With all due respect, each of us is entitled to his/her opinion. This board is a place each of us can do just that. But I would never go so far as to try to impose my will over others just because I don't like something or I don't get my way on an issue. Whether we like it or not, college football is in the entertainment business and competes with other venues for fannies in the seats. Also it's important to keep the game relevant to the younger crowd cause they represent the future success or lack thereof of the college game. Just a few ramblings from an old dinosaur.

Oh yes. I get all of that. At a football game, football is all the entertainment I want or need, personally speaking

 

[ToddFlanders]

I just saw the new lights - what's not to like? Seems they'll just crank it up for 2001 and after a big play. Give it a chance - I'll bet people like it (even the naysayers) once they're in the stadium.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Yes. And, is it just me or have manners gone by the wayside? Used to be most were more considerate of others. I started noticing people being more aggressive. Standing most of the game and to hell with the ones seated behind them. Projectile cursing regardless of women and children. Made watching from home preferable

The college football game I went to last year, we had to stand basically the entire game. I think most people wanted to sit, but it's a domino effect. Folks in front of me had to stand b/c the folks in front of them had to stand b/c the folks in front of them had to stand b/c the folks in front of them were standing.

 

[18IsTheMan]

I just saw the new lights - what's not to like? Seems they'll just crank it up for 2001 and after a big play. Give it a chance - I'll bet people like it (even the naysayers) once they're in the stadium.

It's not the end of the world, of course, it's just kind of sad that the game itself isn't enough to keep people's attention.

Obviously it's all a slow trickle down of people needing to be entertained in some way or another from the time they are kids. One thing we tried to teach our kids this summer is that it's ok to be bored. Even we got sucked into the trap of constantly giving them a diversion, but we realized it was getting out of control and started to pull back on it. When I was kid, being bored was part of life. In the summer, mom would kick us out of the house after breakfast and we just had to entertain ourselves outside until lunch with no toys. Just had to make stuff up. We'd go for a week to our grandparents house where there was NOTHING to do...literally. No tv. No books. No toys. You just went outside and kicked rocks or played with tree limbs or whatever. And my parents didn't give a hoot that we were bored.

We've created a generation of people that need constant stimulation, which is where the light thing comes from. But I suppose there are worse things that can happen. If the lights land us a 5* recruit, then I'll change my tone!

 

[GivEmDaSpurs]

It's not the end of the world, of course, it's just kind of sad that the game itself isn't enough to keep people's attention.

Obviously it's all a slow trickle down of people needing to be entertained in some way or another from the time they are kids. One thing we tried to teach our kids this summer is that it's ok to be bored. Even we got sucked into the trap of constantly giving them a diversion, but we realized it was getting out of control and started to pull back on it. When I was kid, being bored was part of life. In the summer, mom would kick us out of the house after breakfast and we just had to entertain ourselves outside until lunch with no toys. Just had to make stuff up. We'd go for a week to our grandparents house where there was NOTHING to do...literally. No tv. No books. No toys. You just went outside and kicked rocks or played with tree limbs or whatever. And my parents didn't give a hoot that we were bored.

We've created a generation of people that need constant stimulation, which is where the light thing comes from. But I suppose there are worse things that can happen. If the lights land us a 5* recruit, then I'll change my tone!

I think comparing a football game to everyday life is a stretch.

A football game is about entertainment and cheering on ones favorite team. An escape from the norm of work, dinner, sleep and repeat for many. As entertainment it should be as fun as possible without taking away from the game itself.

For the older folks like me, think of it as a concert at a football game. Pink Floyd, Def Leppard, Reba McEntire, The Eagles, Rolling Stones, etc… all had great light shows and gimmicks to enhance the experience.

At the end of the game, what matters most is Gamecocks with the W!

 

[18IsTheMan]

I think comparing a football game to everyday life is a stretch.

A football game is about entertainment and cheering on ones favorite team. An escape from the norm of work, dinner, sleep and repeat for many. As entertainment it should be as fun as possible without taking away from the game itself.

For the older folks like me, think of it as a concert at a football game. Pink Floyd, Def Leppard, Reba McEntire, The Eagles, Rolling Stones, etc… all had great light shows and gimmicks to enhance the experience.

At the end of the game, what matters most is Gamecocks with the W!

We agree on the last point!

 

[The Reel Ess]

We're actually behind the curve on this one.

 

[18IsTheMan]

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Honestly it could bring down the stadium.

I identified myself as an old fogey in the thread title, so this post falls a bit flat.

 

[TopHook]

I identified myself as an old fogey in the thread title, so this post falls a bit flat.

don't be mad. Stay at home and don't go to the games. Problem solved.

 

[Lurker123]

Yes. And, is it just me or have manners gone by the wayside? Used to be most were more considerate of others. I started noticing people being more aggressive. Standing most of the game and to hell with the ones seated behind them. Projectile cursing regardless of women and children. Made watching from home preferable

We could have a whole thread on standing/sitting, and we have in the past.

Imo, it's like driving on the highway. Anyone driving faster than you is a nut, and anyone driving slower needs to get out of the way. And everyone, no matter what speed they drive thinks that.

I stood for most of the games when younger, and I stood if people were standing in front of me. I never asked anyone to sit. As I got older, standing wasn't as fun, and I did it less. But, imho, standing is part of the GameDay experience, and if someone don't want to stand at all, perhaps the couch is the better place.

 

[Lakemurraycock]

Looks pretty cool to me.

 

[muscleknight]

Won't help much during a day game.

 

[HillsToSea]

We could have a whole thread on standing/sitting, and we have in the past.

Imo, it's like driving on the highway. Anyone driving faster than you is a nut, and anyone driving slower needs to get out of the way. And everyone, no matter what speed they drive thinks that.

I stood for most of the games when younger, and I stood if people were standing in front of me. I never asked anyone to sit. As I got older, standing wasn't as fun, and I did it less. But, imho, standing is part of the GameDay experience, and if someone don't want to stand at all, perhaps the couch is the better place.

You are probably right. I certainly stood at times. As you said, more when I was younger. Don’t want to stand most of the time now. That’s why the couch is better for me

 

[Permacock70]

I think it looks like the inside of a strip club.

Maybe they can add some pole dancers on the sidelines.

 

[muscleknight]

Get rid of the fire and add pole dancers to sand storm and 2001

 

[GatorlandGamecock]

Get rid of the fire and add pole dancers to sand storm and 2001

That's a great idea. Now all we need is 80000 people throwing money onto the field and it's a win win for all. With 7 home games we could raise 600,000 dollars because some of your would empty your pockets.

 

[BigJC]

Seizure inducing

 

[18IsTheMan]

Ok, well, I just saw a clip of the lights doing their thing with Sandstorm. If we can match that with winning football, it’ll make for a hopping environment.

 

[Tupacaintdead]

I really liked the new lights. Kids ate it up

 

[bayrooster]

I really liked the new lights. Kids ate it up

Like DisneyWorld fireworks, regardless of whether there's something worth celebrating, we still get the cool fireworks/lights.

 

[Tngamecock]

We have the troughs. When you hang it, “hang ‘em high”.

was taking my grandsons Saturday…had my old seats back and couldn’t wait. Covid hit me Wednesday so that was that. More looking forward to seeing the grandsons at their first SC game…but not to be.

With that said, kept my tickets 30 years….. but last time I was at the stadium, as I stood at the trough urinal with the guy beside me with his pee splashing up on me, I had enough. That’s an insult to our fans to still have that setup. Old *** county high schools with no money in the boondocks don’t even have that urinal setup any longer.

So I will go back to loving the Gamecocks thru my 65” on Saturday. Maybe next year

 

[atl-cock]

It's not the end of the world, of course, it's just kind of sad that the game itself isn't enough to keep people's attention.

Obviously it's all a slow trickle down of people needing to be entertained in some way or another from the time they are kids. One thing we tried to teach our kids this summer is that it's ok to be bored. Even we got sucked into the trap of constantly giving them a diversion, but we realized it was getting out of control and started to pull back on it. When I was kid, being bored was part of life. In the summer, mom would kick us out of the house after breakfast and we just had to entertain ourselves outside until lunch with no toys. Just had to make stuff up. We'd go for a week to our grandparents house where there was NOTHING to do...literally. No tv. No books. No toys. You just went outside and kicked rocks or played with tree limbs or whatever. And my parents didn't give a hoot that we were bored.

We've created a generation of people that need constant stimulation, which is where the light thing comes from. But I suppose there are worse things that can happen. If the lights land us a 5* recruit, then I'll change my tone!

I agree with everything mentioned except the lack of books.

 

[GamecockMike]

I hope they have a backup plan when all those flashing lights mess up and they can’t get the game lights back on.

 

[Spurman54]

For me, it's just one more reason to say home and watch on tv.

Sooner or later the ESPN Fox will be coming up with packages to watch football games just like the NFL. These media rights companies are paying these schools a lot of money to broadcast their games and advertising revenue is not going to be enough to cover these costs. You will probably see this in the next year or so. So buckle up and get ready it is coming. I have a friend who is in the media rights profession and that is what I am hearing. How do you think all these schools build these stand alone football facilities, pay high salaries for coaches.

 

[Tupacaintdead]

I hope they have a backup plan when all those flashing lights mess up and they can’t get the game lights back on.

Man I hope you got a backup plan when those new iPhones go bad or breakdown, if you dont have a land line buddy, yer screwed!!!!

 

[GamecockMike]

Man I hope you got a backup plan when those new iPhones go bad or breakdown, if you dont have a land line buddy, yer screwed!!!!

LOL. We haven't had a landline in proberly 10-15 years.Our house phone went bad one day and never replaced it. We had caller ID show up on the TV, but couldn't answer.