(06-16-2022 03:14 PM)ODU-Z8 Wrote: New conference, new visitors and new first impressions for our game day experience. We've got VTech coming season opener, bunch of new conference mates to live up to, and hopefully a bunch more Monarch fans coming out of the woodwork/returning to the fold now that our product on the field looks to be improving.
Do we know if we are upping our game in any areas for fans or people coming to Norfolk? Tailgating? Partying? Special foods or drinks? New traditions? Just curious if there are plans to change anything.
I know nothing. But some ideas Id like to see that might not be too out of reach would include:
still hope one of these days they will install the cool branding/signage banners on the west side that hid the exposed inside parts and just screamed school pride and excitement is inside. That was the coolest part of the new stadium design and somehow they scrapped it.
Id like to hear the marching band play longer on Kaufman Mall, and I do enjoy it when they have rock bands etc play there too.
Flyovers are awesome and tie into the area so well. It just feels "big time"
Id also like to have a few post game fireworks shows or something.
One day Id love to have another lion fountain out by the stadium around 49th Hampton Blvd. Have fans come by and rub his head for luck, or something like that.
More Big Blue! Everyone loves Big Blue. Maybe get a couple more suits and have him roaming the tailgate lots, Kaufman Mall, maybe even pop in Hanks or something. Having people posting pics with him all over social media would be great.
Cheap game day T shirts!
And where is the ODU Monarchs Big Blue Brew? Gotta have a branded beer. Even better if its sold throughout stores in Hampton Roads.