Yeah you go to a minor league baseball game, those people know how to promote and get people to come who don't care who the team is playing, but they come back.
Speaking of the PA, could we do something about that. There were a lot of unhappy people in the stands when the refs were trying to announce what the penalty was on a couple of occasions, where they just had to stand and wait while the PA guy continued to prattle on about one dumb ass thing or another for what seemed like a couple of minutes...
One fan said he listened to the game and said he could hear fans yelling at the PA guy to shutup...
Saturday, as obnoxious Rap music blasted my ear drums while getting in my regular seat in section 1QQ I watched as the Tens of fans filed in for the game. My mind drifted off to another time another place. If only had been more than a dream. But this is what I remember before I was jolted back to reality by more obnoxious Rap songs .............
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, and Blue Raider fans from all over the world, I would like to introduce you to The New Blue Raider Game Day Experience. Never before have you experienced anything like this in College Football. We are here to make your Experience at Johnny ‘Red Floyd’ stadium the IN place to be on game day. As you enter our new 100 million dollar state of the art facilities thru the main gate (Gate 2- move the family Fun Zone ) you will fall in love with the Blue Raider Beer Garden. The Garden will have a Chop House feel serving beer and wine with a local flavor from the Middle Tennessee area -some even from our very own Fermenting College brewery. This is also a great place to kick back and lounge in our comfortable bar top seating ,enjoy some great Game food and view other games on our many big screen TV’s. Confrontable couch seating will also be available for just hanging out and texting your friends on what they are missing. Our top notch wait staff will handle your every need. The Garden is right above field level so you can get a great game day feel close to the action but just a step away from your favorite amenities. You will also be able to purchase Beer/wine and food on the second level. No longer having to make your way down to the first level for these items.
Instead of trotting out Dr Sidney McPhee his wife and/or Chris Massaro during time outs and boring you to sleep with the voice of Larry Tolbert, MT will introduce you to your game day host. Your host will be accompanied by a camera man and will conduct video interviews and game day contests all over Floyd Stadium. You never know where he may pop up or who he may be interviewing. From the locker room area, the concourse, or on the field, MT video host will keep you up to date with the latest in Game Day happenings. Who knows he/she just may interview a players parent, a big time Alumni (like KB when he was here for the WKU game) or just some rowdy MT fan having a great time. Seat Upgrades ,tickets, and other freebies will the talk of the game.
Before each game MT will reintroduce a Hall of Famer (or current celeb, again KB for instance) to the crowd. This person will lead the crowd in the “Let’s Go Blue” Chant from field level just minutes before the team storms on to Horace Jones Field . New to the MT game experience will be a new Blue Raider Mascot. Beginning this year as the Team enters the hollowed ground of Horace Jones Field your Blue Raiders will be led on the turf by the New Lightning. A ‘Blue Raider” mounted atop a beautiful white stallion (named Lightning) carrying a bolt of lightning to mid filed as the 10K Blue Raider fans greet the team with the MT fight song.
Blue Raider fans, under the concourse you will find may other opportunities to help you enjoy the Blue Raider game day experience. MT will introduce our Bass Fishing club (who knew ). Former Blue Raider and now Pro Bass fisherman Kendall Newsome will be on hand to demonstrate casting techniques as well as the newest fishing lures and tips. Your kids will be able to brush up on their casting skills in the Blue Sea and possibly catch a prize. Your MT Hockey club will also have a slap shot booth set up on the concourse. Try your shot against one of our Blue raider hockey players and see if you have what it takes. In another area of the “Underground “shoot free throws or play a game of horse with one of our men’s or ladies BB players. Don’t forget to stop by and get a signed autograph or picture taken with Former Blue Raider (…………..) or Lightning.
If you love getting LOUD and Cheering for your Blue Raiders from your seat, then you will love and appreciate our new Raider yell leaders. Yell leaders will be placed throughout Floyd Stadium helping us coordinate those cheers and chants can disrupt the opposing team, start many new traditions and give Floyd stadium the home field advantage it so deserves. Also, Blue raider fans, in addition to our long time mascot Lightning we will be introducing this year “Scary Raider. Scary Raider will be assisting in chants and cheers and will be roaming about the stadium making himself available for pictures and interaction with the fans .
If corporate exposure is what you are looking for take advantage of our corporate tail gate tent experience. Your company can rent a tent at field level under the video board in the south endzone. This is the ultimate game day experience for your corporate events , birthday parties, frat/ sorority events etc…
Blue raider fans we understand your game day experience may include a trip to the bath room while you are here. Don’t worry you will not miss one second of the action. Your JRF bathroom facilities will be equipped with TV’s and audio so you can stay on top of everything happening on the field and never miss a score while you are taking care of business. You will never run out of paper towels either. Our wonderful staff will be at your beckoned call to ensure we are well stocked on the essentials. You may even be able to get a splash of your favorite cologne while you are there.
Tired of the same ole Hot Dogs and cold popcorn on game day? Your Blue Raider vendors will be updating the stadium cuisine with those game day party favorites you likely enjoy at home. Yes, Slick Pig wings, Blue Raider Brats, Mission BBQ, and Toots Fried pickles , all brought to you by Murfreesboro’s favorite caterers and restaurants. Come early and tail gate in your seat. Watch the Raiders Pregame warmups and stuff yourself with great food with a ‘Boro flare.
And of Course Blue Raider fans we will Always do our Middle Tennessee rendition of that stadium favorite “Sweet Caroline”. You don’t want to miss your chance to sing along and get recognized on the Big Screen.
Don’t miss a minute of the FUN. See you at the Floyd. Go Blue!
Merry Christmas -just My .02
What am I missing. Your thoughts ?