Comments on: Is It Just Me, Or Is There Nothing Like A Great College Football Game? http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/ The thoughts and experiences of Merrill Dubrow Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:10:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70164 Merrill Dubrow Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:03:34 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70164 Joe, Don't laugh but one of the greatest college football games I ever went to was Hofstra vs St Johns in 1983 when both teams were ranked. The game was sold out and yours truly had on a real goofy hat - no surprise and the next day I ended up on the front page of The Daily News sports section. It was a great time! Happy holiday's. Merrill Joe,

Don’t laugh but one of the greatest college football games I ever went to was Hofstra vs St Johns in 1983 when both teams were ranked. The game was sold out and yours truly had on a real goofy hat – no surprise and the next day I ended up on the front page of The Daily News sports section. It was a great time!

Happy holiday’s.

Merrill

]]> By: Joe Baldi http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70163 Joe Baldi Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:52:35 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70163 Having gone to a University without a football program (St. John's NY), I never developed an affinity for college football. That being said I have been a lifelong West Point fan going back to the heyday of Blanchard and Davis ( Mr, Inside and Mr. Outside ). I attend one game a year up at Michie stadium and it is a marvelous experience. I started going in 1974 with a then client and now best friend and his wife and mine. The group has grown to 44 with sets of friends of both of ours added over the years. The tailgate and the ambience are magnificent, unfortunately the same can't be said for the games. Joe Having gone to a University without a football program (St. John’s NY), I
never developed an affinity for college football. That being said I have been a lifelong West Point fan going back to the heyday of Blanchard and Davis ( Mr, Inside and Mr. Outside ). I attend one game a year up at Michie stadium and it is a marvelous experience. I started going in 1974 with a then client and now best friend and his wife and mine. The group has grown to 44 with sets of friends of both of ours added over the years.

The tailgate and the ambience are magnificent, unfortunately the same can’t be said for the games.

Joe

]]> By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70156 Merrill Dubrow Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:06:18 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70156 Steve, I just watched the video and have to say that is one of the coolest things I have ever seen! I have never seen that on Sportscenter or any highlight show. WOW - and fireworks as well. Thanks for sharing. Merrill Steve,

I just watched the video and have to say that is one of the coolest things I have ever seen! I have never seen that on Sportscenter or any highlight show. WOW – and fireworks as well.

Thanks for sharing.

Merrill

]]> By: Bob Graham http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70151 Bob Graham Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:57:02 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70151 I've never been to a football game at Texas A&M, but I have been to a Women's Soccer Game on a Sunday afternoon and noticed the same spirit and rituals of the football game applied to the Soccer game. Every time the Lady Aggies scored the crowd (which was substantial) would yell in unison "Beat the hell out of UMASS!" and at the start of the second half, all rose to sing the Aggie War Hymn. I made up my mind that I have to see a football game there before I die, because if they can show this much enthusiasm over a Women's Soccer game, I can only imagine the enthusiasm on display at a football game. Gig 'em Aggies! I’ve never been to a football game at Texas A&M, but I have been to a Women’s Soccer Game on a Sunday afternoon and noticed the same spirit and rituals of the football game applied to the Soccer game. Every time the Lady Aggies scored the crowd (which was substantial) would yell in unison “Beat the hell out of UMASS!” and at the start of the second half, all rose to sing the Aggie War Hymn. I made up my mind that I have to see a football game there before I die, because if they can show this much enthusiasm over a Women’s Soccer game, I can only imagine the enthusiasm on display at a football game. Gig ‘em Aggies!

]]> By: Steve Gentile http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70142 Steve Gentile Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:07:07 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70142 Merrill I am not a big sports guy, but I have to say that I much prefer college ball to pro ball. And growing up in the shadows of West Point made for THE best experience on many fronts, not the least of which was Michie Stadium, the pomp and circumstance of the Point, and NOTHING can touch the Army Navy game year after year - NOTHING. Well, maybe having your prom at Hotel Thayer, but that's another blog! I was so fortunate to have grown up there and call the Point my second home! Merrill

I am not a big sports guy, but I have to say that I much prefer college ball to pro ball. And growing up in the shadows of West Point made for THE best experience on many fronts, not the least of which was Michie Stadium, the pomp and circumstance of the Point, and NOTHING can touch the Army Navy game year after year – NOTHING. Well, maybe having your prom at Hotel Thayer, but that’s another blog!
I was so fortunate to have grown up there and call the Point my second home!

]]> By: Steve Henke http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70138 Steve Henke Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:08:11 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70138 Both are related to the marching band - the Pride of the Southland Band. And they really are something special. At the start of every game, the band forms an enormous 'T' on the field. As they introduce the team, it "opens up" and the players and coaches run through the T toward the sideline. Take a look at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gw-bZWsdOY&feature=related Rocky Top is their theme/fight song. Very recognizable. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxhphpTJWA8&feature=related Maybe next year... Both are related to the marching band – the Pride of the Southland Band. And they really are something special. At the start of every game, the band forms an enormous ‘T’ on the field. As they introduce the team, it “opens up” and the players and coaches run through the T toward the sideline. Take a look at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gw-bZWsdOY&feature=related

Rocky Top is their theme/fight song. Very recognizable. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxhphpTJWA8&feature=related

Maybe next year…

]]> By: Merrill Dubrow http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70135 Merrill Dubrow Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:05:19 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70135 Steve, Appreciate your comments. Since I have never been there (please don't laugh) what is running through the "T" is that for the fans or players? And what is Rocky Top? Happy holidays. Merrill Steve,

Appreciate your comments. Since I have never been there (please don’t laugh) what is running through the “T” is that for the fans or players? And what is Rocky Top?

Happy holidays.

Merrill

]]> By: Steve Henke http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70121 Steve Henke Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:17:10 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70121 When they're right... they're right. Neyland Stadium is truly special. And even though the Vols were lousy this year - there's nothing quite like sitting with 108,000 of your closest friends (all dressed in orange)! And the experience is more than the game itself - there's the Vol Walk, running through the 'T' and the endless playing of Rocky Top. My daughter just finished the first semester of her freshman year - so I guess I'll be going to quite a few more games. When they’re right… they’re right. Neyland Stadium is truly special. And even though the Vols were lousy this year – there’s nothing quite like sitting with 108,000 of your closest friends (all dressed in orange)! And the experience is more than the game itself – there’s the Vol Walk, running through the ‘T’ and the endless playing of Rocky Top.

My daughter just finished the first semester of her freshman year – so I guess I’ll be going to quite a few more games.

]]> By: Todd Hansen http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70120 Todd Hansen Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:29:15 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70120 Only on campus domed team in college sports - the Syracuse Orange and the Carrier Dome. Clearly a better place to watch a hoops game than a football game these days. However, back in the good days with Donovan McNabb, Daryl Johnston, Marvin Harrison, Dwight Freeney etc. and with the football team competitive when the Big East was a true BCS conference, the dome was a pretty cool venue. 45,000 fans under a roof can be pretty loud! Not the same place these days and definitely needs an overhaul - the stadium and the team. New coach Doug Marrone will hopefully revive that enthusiasm for the the stadium he played in back during the good days of SU football... Only on campus domed team in college sports – the Syracuse Orange and the Carrier Dome. Clearly a better place to watch a hoops game than a football game these days. However, back in the good days with Donovan McNabb, Daryl Johnston, Marvin Harrison, Dwight Freeney etc. and with the football team competitive when the Big East was a true BCS conference, the dome was a pretty cool venue. 45,000 fans under a roof can be pretty loud! Not the same place these days and definitely needs an overhaul – the stadium and the team. New coach Doug Marrone will hopefully revive that enthusiasm for the the stadium he played in back during the good days of SU football…

]]> By: Magda Cooling http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2008/12/22/is-it-just-me-or-is-there-nothing-like-a-great-college-football-game/#comment-70116 Magda Cooling Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:29:18 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/?p=1525#comment-70116 OK, let me chime in here. My kids and I attended our first University of Hawai'i football game a few weeks ago. What's not to love about wearing shorts and attending a UH Game in December! Gorgeous views surrounding the stadium. The Fans are so nice - the parking lot was a trip to walk through - NICE tailgaters having fun. I'd say 99% of the Fans were wearing School Jerseys or at least School Colors. Of course we had on our Jerseys! Nothing is as great as living the sport LIVE! The cheering, the Warriors beating their drums... I have been to an Oakland Raider Game - now those are some scary fans tailgating. Yea, they are having fun, but Security definitely is roaming around. OK, let me chime in here. My kids and I attended our first University of Hawai’i football game a few weeks ago. What’s not to love about wearing shorts and attending a UH Game in December! Gorgeous views surrounding the stadium. The Fans are so nice – the parking lot was a trip to walk through – NICE tailgaters having fun. I’d say 99% of the Fans were wearing School Jerseys or at least School Colors. Of course we had on our Jerseys! Nothing is as great as living the sport LIVE! The cheering, the Warriors beating their drums… I have been to an Oakland Raider Game – now those are some scary fans tailgating. Yea, they are having fun, but Security definitely is roaming around.

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