(10-06-2014 09:36 AM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:  

(10-06-2014 03:53 AM)DoubleHuskie84 Wrote:  

(10-05-2014 11:39 PM)HuskieFootball Addict Wrote:  

(10-05-2014 02:15 PM)HuskieJoe Wrote:  There was 8 or maybe even 10 port a pots in Lot K (old theatre lot) near Stadium Drive. That lot wasn't very full and there was never a line for any of those port a pots. I think last year and in previous years there was only like 5 port a pots there. Not sure why there were more there this year, sounds like some of those should be moved to Convo.

Last year Lot K had an over abundance of portapots too. 10 or 12. The Convo lot did not have enough portapots last year either so I counted the number in lot k when I drove thru it after a game.

I emailed athletics about this last year & again this year. I was polite & acknowledged that they might need to forward my email to the correct person for the problem. Obviously the Convo lot masses don't matter as this is still a problem.

Why don't you find a tailgate spot closer to the convo?

We have a large group that tailgates together. I am not going to ask 15 or more people to move from where they like to be.
Besides, I cannot be the only person who thinks this is a problem. When you have several thousand people tailgating in one place, 10 portapots & the convo bathrooms just are not enough. Last year was the first time this was a problem. Prior to that, there were twice as many pots out there.

Wow.
Your choice.

HFA makes a valid point regarding the ratio of portos to folks that park in a particular spot..( i.e Convo Lot). Convo has the greatest amount of folks easily.

I for one will waddle my drunk rear over to the convo to pee in a real bathroom, and yes this is coming from a dude who doesn't even sit to pee. I hate porta potties.

Can we please get more replays on the jumbo tron? So many times there was a key play and officials talking it over yet no replay on the screen.

(10-06-2014 01:40 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Can we please get more replays on the jumbo tron? So many times there was a key play and officials talking it over yet no replay on the screen.

Yes! I love this idea! Now that we have this big scoreboard let's use it more. And the banner sign underneath could be used for showing stats instead of trying to copy what the announcer is saying.

(10-06-2014 01:46 PM)HappyHuskie Wrote:  

(10-06-2014 01:40 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Can we please get more replays on the jumbo tron? So many times there was a key play and officials talking it over yet no replay on the screen.

Yes! I love this idea! Now that we have this big scoreboard let's use it more. And the banner sign underneath could be used for showing stats instead of trying to copy what the announcer is saying.

That is the reason for that specific ribbon board. (Closed Captioning)

(10-06-2014 10:28 AM)GCD70 Wrote:  

(10-05-2014 02:35 PM)HuskieJoe Wrote:  I tailgate in the student lot, and the NIU police were telling people starting 45 minutes before kickoff that they had to stop tailgating and go to the stadium. Usually they don't ask people to stop tailgating until a few minutes before game time. We questioned the officer when this new policy went into effect, and she said "right now", with an unnecessarily aggressive tone. It seems like there may be some new officers this year on a bit of a power trip that needs to be brought back in check.

the attitude of the police i think is an issue. In the past I have seen what i think is their flexing their muscles. This is something I would let SF know about.

I agree. This needs to be raised to Athletics. I had very unpleasant experience a few years ago with some apparently ROTC guys they apparently hired to do parking/ security in the Convo. It was utterly stupid, and REALLY got in the way of a positive game day experience. They don;t do that anymore, but if there are UP's being aggressive on the East side, someone needs to correct that.

(10-04-2014 11:56 PM)Michael James Wrote:  Good student turn out yet again, I bet it was better than last game!

no

(10-06-2014 03:27 PM)chihuskie Wrote:  

(10-06-2014 10:28 AM)GCD70 Wrote:  

(10-05-2014 02:35 PM)HuskieJoe Wrote:  I tailgate in the student lot, and the NIU police were telling people starting 45 minutes before kickoff that they had to stop tailgating and go to the stadium. Usually they don't ask people to stop tailgating until a few minutes before game time. We questioned the officer when this new policy went into effect, and she said "right now", with an unnecessarily aggressive tone. It seems like there may be some new officers this year on a bit of a power trip that needs to be brought back in check.

the attitude of the police i think is an issue. In the past I have seen what i think is their flexing their muscles. This is something I would let SF know about.

I agree. This needs to be raised to Athletics. I had very unpleasant experience a few years ago with some apparently ROTC guys they apparently hired to do parking/ security in the Convo. It was utterly stupid, and REALLY got in the way of a positive game day experience. They don;t do that anymore, but if there are UP's being aggressive on the East side, someone needs to correct that.

I also had a similar issue in 2004.

I made athletics aware of this situation this morning...though anyone else feel free to give your input.

(10-06-2014 03:31 PM)calvin12 Wrote:  

(10-04-2014 11:56 PM)Michael James Wrote:  Good student turn out yet again, I bet it was better than last game!

no

ya not even close...I would actually say it was close to 50% of the last game.

(10-05-2014 02:19 PM)niuco90 Wrote:  I think the food choices and amount has SUCKED since it was outsourced a couple years ago.

1. No pizza yesterday? What's that all about.
2. Lines were way too long.
3. The old concessions were great. Stands were manned by local organizations and they got the job done. This Sodexo stuff is bad. Need more options, and those little cages up in the underside of the west stands aren't even being used. Concessions = Bad.

there was pizza, its was connies rather than the crap dominos of past. People sitting next to me had some. looked good but but a bit small for $5

(10-06-2014 01:40 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Can we please get more replays on the jumbo tron? So many times there was a key play and officials talking it over yet no replay on the screen.

There should also never be a time during the game when the down/distance/scores are not on at the main or ribbon boards. Every 3rd down they switched to make noise or get loud and removed all game data until the play started.

(10-06-2014 03:41 PM)calvin12 Wrote:  

(10-06-2014 01:40 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Can we please get more replays on the jumbo tron? So many times there was a key play and officials talking it over yet no replay on the screen.

There should also never be a time during the game when the down/distance/scores are not on at the main or ribbon boards. Every 3rd down they switched to make noise or get loud and removed all game data until the play started.

Agree BUT it was great that we have something that seems to get the crowd going now...even though we are using the Wisconsin jump song.

(10-06-2014 03:41 PM)calvin12 Wrote:  

(10-06-2014 01:40 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Can we please get more replays on the jumbo tron? So many times there was a key play and officials talking it over yet no replay on the screen.

There should also never be a time during the game when the down/distance/scores are not on at the main or ribbon boards. Every 3rd down they switched to make noise or get loud and removed all game data until the play started.

After seeing the scoreboard operation at the N'Western game this year, I can't complain on our crew.

(10-06-2014 03:34 PM)calvin12 Wrote:  

(10-05-2014 02:19 PM)niuco90 Wrote:  I think the food choices and amount has SUCKED since it was outsourced a couple years ago.

1. No pizza yesterday? What's that all about.
2. Lines were way too long.
3. The old concessions were great. Stands were manned by local organizations and they got the job done. This Sodexo stuff is bad. Need more options, and those little cages up in the underside of the west stands aren't even being used. Concessions = Bad.

there was pizza, its was connies rather than the crap dominos of past. People sitting next to me had some. looked good but but a bit small for $5

I walked all over looking for some and didn't find any.

Fix the bulbs in the scoreboard so the 8 doesn't look like a 6.

(10-06-2014 03:44 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  

(10-06-2014 03:41 PM)calvin12 Wrote:  

(10-06-2014 01:40 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Can we please get more replays on the jumbo tron? So many times there was a key play and officials talking it over yet no replay on the screen.

There should also never be a time during the game when the down/distance/scores are not on at the main or ribbon boards. Every 3rd down they switched to make noise or get loud and removed all game data until the play started.

Agree BUT it was great that we have something that seems to get the crowd going now...even though we are using the Wisconsin jump song.

I have no issue with putting "make noise" on the screen, just don't use all of every screen. The ribbon boards had it duplicated so it showed twice, split at the 50 yard line. Keep it like that but put the down/distance into either on one end or in between the duplicates (right at the 50). or leave the score bug info on the main screen and put the make noise graphic where the video goes. to look after every 2nd down play and have the data already turned off so that you can't see the down/distance before any 3rd down play is just bad. As soon as the 3rd down play starts they switch it back, but at that point people are looking at the game not the info.

(10-06-2014 04:22 PM)huskie1stdown Wrote:  Fix the bulbs in the scoreboard so the 8 doesn't look like a 6.

You would think they would check that sort of thing the morning of a game...or even the day before.

(10-06-2014 01:40 PM)HuskieJohn Wrote:  Can we please get more replays on the jumbo tron? So many times there was a key play and officials talking it over yet no replay on the screen.

You have to be quick. They usually play it immediately after the play ends. If you watch them spot the ball, it's too late. I wish they would wait a bit, it would be more natural. They have too much other crap on the board to fit a timely replay in.

(10-06-2014 12:46 PM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  HFA makes a valid point regarding the ratio of portos to folks that park in a particular spot..( i.e Convo Lot). Convo has the greatest amount of folks easily.

Thank you for seeing the point I am trying to make. Just because we are the peon lot, doesn't mean we shouldn't matter. Convo lot has BY FAR the most people in it. Why should it have the least number of bathrooms? I guess it is
because we are the peasants not the royalty!!