Beyond the shock of brushing up against a 22-year-old Athens cop proudly brandishing his assault rifle near the main gate, I've got some gripes about the overall fan experience at Peden on Saturday:

1. We've got to find someone who can operate the scoreboard to its full capability. I believe I saw three attempts at video replays, but only one was successful. They need to replay every significant play...and do it on a full screen rather than relegating it to the smaller frame they're currently using. I'm sure that's simply a case of a single click on the software interface. Maybe they lost the owner's manual?

As it now stands, we're just one step ahead of the "GOGOGOGOGO" messages of the previous scoreboard. I hope we don't have the same sub-par experience in the Convo.

2. Event-host/live promotions girl. I get that she's a student. I just hope her parents were in the stands Saturday and offered some constructive criticism as they enjoyed a post-game meal at China King. Something along the lines of, "Geez, honey, you were terrible. Really irritating. Have you thought about going into nursing instead?"

At the very least, someone please turn down her volume and add some bass to her audio. It was just painful.

3. Why do the concession stands close at the end of the third quarter? It was hot as Hell and they could have sold hundreds of additional beverages simply by staying open another 10 minutes. Seems like a really easy change but I've been complaining about this for years.

4. When you post scores of other games, let us know the time left in each game. So fundamental. Perhaps they don't cover this stuff until students advance into our world-best Sports Ad school.

I know the Giants sent out an email survey to season ticket holders whose tickets were "scanned" after every game.

I don't know if they did the same for people who bought tickets on NFL ticket Exchange.

Kind of on point is my shock at the GA side of Peden where the 110 is housed. I too broke down and bought the GA package for this season after having not renewed my normal season tickets on the Tower side of Peden. Therefore, it had been years/decades since I had actually been on the GA side of Peden. As I entered that side of the stadium I was shocked at the condition of the stadium underneath the stands. In a word, that side of the stadium needs to be leveled and rebuilt immediately. It would be nice if in that process they added a second deck and not just do some quick fix. That side of the stadium is an embarrassment to the Program and the University. Hopefully we have done something with the visitors' locker room.

My suggestion would be to send an email directly to Schaus on the "mc." I have sent him emails in the past (most recent was the Convo volume) and in some cases, have actually seen changes. He doesn't like criticism or controversy so when he hears it directly he takes it seriously.

There we go, 2nd deck with amenities and an increase to 35k

My crazy idea for that side is to take out half the seats and put in stand-up drink rails.

Not harsh enough.

If the volume had been turned down from an 11 she might have been somewhat bearable.

How about a night game on labor day weekend when it is 90 degrees outside.

I think the GA side looks a lot better with the IPF behind it from inside the stadium than it did before. If there is going to be another investment into the stadium I would make it with videoboards and ribbon boards that can bring in advertising revenue. Wrap the GA side in an outer façade to look bigger. A party deck at the top of the student side with bumped up bathrooms and concessions below. Add some shade to the stadium and space for videoboards.

Man what wussies on the heat, tomorrow Geogia at South Carolina 3:30 kickoff and the highs the last 6 days were 96,96,96,95,94 and 97 and it peaks at 4:00 to 5:00. Point is hundreds of games in the south are a lot higher temps.

Hmmm - I don't think I ever drank something that was non-alcoholic in Peden. :)