Related to this subject, I wish they'd just pick one that people who make the most noise identify with, crank it up like crazy, and stick to it.
This relates to the audio/video upgrades being worked on, because if they don't use them right, they're just a bright, fancy $2mil brick hanging in the building. I hope, hope, hope that someone allows for making time to visit other college arenas, and maybe the Pacers/Cavs, to see how they take advantage of improved screens and sound.
For the record, I happen to like the new song this year, despite liking the Kanye song better. I just want it to be louder. This isn't the symphony, or a ballet. It needs to get LOUD to bring the energy in the building up!
There is something to be said for this. Some college and pro teams have latched on to a song and it is a distinct part of their gameday experience.
Some that come to mind (not all are intro songs):
-Sandstorm at South Carolina
-Jump Around at Wisconsin
-Shout at Oregon
-Sweet Caroline at Boston Red Sox
Say what you want about why they play them or the quality of those songs but you can't deny they whip the crowd-especially students-into a frenzy when played. Heck a lot of times the visiting team will jump along too when Jump Around is played in Camp Randall.
Exactly. Find the music/identity that the loudest fans identify with (the students and younger alumni most likely) and do it. And stick to it. And make it I can't talk to my seat neighbor loud. If I wanted relaxation, peace & quiet, I'd go for a hike in Hocking Hills.
I would love to see almost every game day be like Ohio hosting Akron in The Convo on Feb 27, 2013. That should be the target for atmosphere for every single home game day. That game was an epic experience.
It's a blend of winning, star players, people having fun at games and coming back again and again. The atmosphere comes from music (not always the 110) that people identify with. It's not too hard to use trial and error, and surveys to see what that music is.