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[> [> [> Game Intro -- Reindeer Fan, 20:50:25 02/19/03 Wed

Steve,

Do the promo and introductions only last 30 seconds? Really? It seems like we seat in the dark 30 seconds just waiting for the music to start. Then I feel like the promo is 30 seconds and the introductions last about another 30 seconds after that. Anyway, I don't want to appear to be too nit picky, of all the things to complain about this is not on the top of my list, but as long as someone raised the top, I wanted to voice my agreement. I do think we would be better served to cut back the duration a bit. It seems very long when you're sitting in the seats.

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[> [> [> [> Re: Game Intro -- Steve, 21:22:00 02/19/03 Wed

it's actually under 30 seconds before the player intros begin and then there is a pause before Mr. Fitz intros the players...I understand your point and when the crowd is sitting during the whole deal it can seem and does seem longer...I think the current format can appeal to kids or at least get their attention away from the Stag mascot for a minute or two....I will no doubt keep your thoughts in mind for next year...with a packed house this type of intro should send the place into a frenzie...hell, I'd settle for everyone standing before the 1st hoop (UCONN)...anything just to pump some excitement into the place and the fans....the first years was 45 sec/ this year 30/ maybe we take it to 15...or we scrap the "Vegas" as Menzies says and just plain read the names....once again, thanks for the input- I think it's good to hear from other fans as to what else we can do to make the overall "event" better.
Thanks
Steve

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[> [> [> [> [> Thanks Steve (eom) -- Reindeer Fan, 23:57:55 02/19/03 Wed


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[> [> [> [> [> [> My Final comment -- JoeStag, 07:50:17 02/20/03 Thu

Steve,

Lots of recommendations were listed here, but I feel that the dimming of the lights and Video are great...... not many schools can do that, we can, so we should exploit that.

The common message is that the time between lights dimming and the introductions is too long.

But the the bottom line is that if Fans are not going to Stand up, Clap and Cheer during the video or introductions..... then much of that whole presentation has lost its effect. Maybe as soon as the lights go off the announcer says "Would everyone please rise and great your Fairfield Stags" ..... IMO, people want it to be a livley expereince, but they do not want to be the leaders to make that happen..... well maybe the announcer, or Music can help make that happen.

Steve I share your vision that the lights are dim, the music/video are playing, and People are standing up and cheering...... but we don't have to wait for a large crowd or students to be there for that to happen. If the current 3,000 fans did stand up and cheer, then it would be a great introduction. Somehow We (all Fans) need to make that happen.

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: Game Intro -- Running Man, 12:10:49 02/20/03 Thu

I like the intro as it is presently used. Its effects are a dramatic precursor to the game which is to follow. Were I to make a suggestion it would be that the volume of sound be decreased. With the loud explosions I sometimes feel that I'm an unwilling participant in a battle of some kind.

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[> [> [> [> [> Thanks-times-two -- DitchMitch, 13:48:44 02/20/03 Thu

Steve,

I'd also like to say "thanks" for your positive responses to some of our constructive criticism. It's nice to see someone at least willing to listen, which is all you can ask for.

I'm sure the intros are a matter of personal taste, but it is interesting to see the responses to my initial post. The bottom line is trying to get the FU players/fans excited, and do it with class/respect. Hopefully, we're on our way to achieving the pefect mix.

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