Player Intros

[gocats13]

I was surfing around on YouTube and I stumbled across videos of other schools player intros. One thing I noticed was that UC is one of the only schools that doesn't turn off all of the arena lights and turn on spot lights. Seeing the other videos were giving me goosebumps. I would love to see UC do something like this because aside from the video, the rest of the intro is pretty boring. Is there anything that is holding UC back from doing this?

[Bearcat Otto]

They cannot do that because the lights take too long to re-set.

[Matt1982]

Ya maybe now... but the past 3-4 years, that would've been hilarious to do that sort of player intro with the teams we were fielding... ha, but ya, now that is "appears" were on the verge, we can take player intros more seriously now.

[gocats13]

I know that if I were a player an intro like this would get me pumped up and make me play better. It also helps the fans get excited for the game. I think it would have been good to have during the past few years. To motivate the players and fans.

[MDW79]

Ya maybe now... but the past 3-4 years, that would've been hilarious to do that sort of player intro with the teams we were fielding... ha, but ya, now that is "appears" were on the verge, we can take player intros more seriously now.

You sir are definitely a true fan. How does it "appear" we're on the verge? Why the quotes sunshine?

[gocats13]

Ya maybe now... but the past 3-4 years, that would've been hilarious to do that sort of player intro with the teams we were fielding... ha, but ya, now that is "appears" were on the verge, we can take player intros more seriously now.

I would say that we were on the verge last season and we are back this year.

[gocats13]

They cannot do that because the lights take too long to re-set.

Thats unfortunate.

[BearcatRob33]

Ya maybe now... but the past 3-4 years, that would've been hilarious to do that sort of player intro with the teams we were fielding... ha, but ya, now that is "appears" were on the verge, we can take player intros more seriously now.

You're either blind or ignorant if you don't recognize the progress that's been made the past 3 or 4 years.

[nachoman91]

They cannot do that because the lights take too long to re-set.

Once the lights have warmed up, shutting them down for a few minutes for player intros will not cool them down enough to cause for a slow restart. I don't foresee that to be a problem. I think this would be a great idea to do.

In addition, I wish the crowd support for the newspaper holding and the "who's he" chant during the opposing team intro was as good as it was back in the late 80's, early 90's. Back then nearly the entire student section (and many of the red sweater people) would hold a newspaper up and chant. Now everyone just sits on their hands.

I also remember many games where the student section would designate one player from the opposing team and every time that person touched the ball during play the students would chant something the entire time he had the ball. It generally didn't last the entire game but for a good portion of the first half and was a fun was to start the game.

[psax889906]

Once the lights have warmed up, shutting them down for a few minutes for player intros will not cool them down enough to cause for a slow restart. I don't foresee that to be a problem. I think this would be a great idea to do.


UC Marketing has touched on the lights question before and stated it was an issue to turn them on/off during pregame...

[gocats13]

Once the lights have warmed up, shutting them down for a few minutes for player intros will not cool them down enough to cause for a slow restart. I don't foresee that to be a problem. I think this would be a great idea to do.

In addition, I wish the crowd support for the newspaper holding and the "who's he" chant during the opposing team intro was as good as it was back in the late 80's, early 90's. Back then nearly the entire student section (and many of the red sweater people) would hold a newspaper up and chant. Now everyone just sits on their hands.

I also remember many games where the student section would designate one player from the opposing team and every time that person touched the ball during play the students would chant something the entire time he had the ball. It generally didn't last the entire game but for a good portion of the first half and was a fun was to start the game.

I agree with you on the newspaper holding and who's he chant. I love both of those. The student section has started to turn around and not face the court for the other teams intro. I have been disappointed with most of the students for a while but i think that this year they will be back.

[Matt1982]

HAha, that's a joke right? We were NOT on the verge last season, this season we're on the verge. I didn't say, on the verge of winning a championship, I said, on the verge, as in on the verge of being a tough team in the BE, we've yet to be that. The point was, there hasn't been anyone to get excited about on this roster the past few years, now we do. It's not a one man show anymore.

[catscratchfever]

guys just ignore Matt1982...his agenda is very clear and very tired

[gocats13]

HAha, that's a joke right? We were NOT on the verge last season, this season we're on the verge. I didn't say, on the verge of winning a championship, I said, on the verge, as in on the verge of being a tough team in the BE, we've yet to be that. The point was, there hasn't been anyone to get excited about on this roster the past few years, now we do. It's not a one man show anymore.

Being on the verge does not mean that you actually are something. It just means that you are almost there. Last year we were almost there and had it not been for Cash's injury who knows how things would have ended up. Finishing around the middle of the league is on the verge if you ask me. This year we will be a tough team in the big east.

[Cincinnati Burrcats]

I agree with Matt, this is the year the team is on the verge to do something. Last couple of years, you just knew it wasn't going to happen.

[Lobot]

Oh Look Burrcats and Matt1982 have the EXACT SAME IP Address. What an amazing coincidence that is!! :rolleyes:

[Nerf]

Once the lights have warmed up, shutting them down for a few minutes for player intros will not cool them down enough to cause for a slow restart. I don't foresee that to be a problem. I think this would be a great idea to do.


Many high-intensity discharge lamps require cool down periods of 5-10 minutes before the ballasts can restrike. Plus, a warm lamp may take significantly longer to reach it's full brightness.

[CroninCrazy]

Oh Look Burrcats and Matt1982 have the EXACT SAME IP Address. What an amazing coincidence that is!! :rolleyes:

So Matt and Burrcats are the same person? Who knew?

[Natiwhat]

Oh Look Burrcats and Matt1982 have the EXACT SAME IP Address. What an amazing coincidence that is!! :rolleyes:

You're freaking kidding me. Really? I couldn't imagine that someone would need to hear his opinions echoed so badly that he would create another entity with which to voice them. How bizarre.

Makes sense though. That Burrcats guy has always annoyed me!

[CroninCrazy]

You're freaking kidding me. Really? I couldn't imagine that someone would need to hear his opinions echoed so badly that he would create another entity with which to voice them. How bizarre.

Makes sense though. That Burrcats guy has always annoyed me!

I wonder what his excuse will be!??!

[London 'Cat]

I hate that sensationalized pre-game introduction hoopla. I prefer and simple and understated player intro followed by a thorough pummeling of any and all visitors into 5/3. Save the glitz and glamour for the No Defense Association.

[UCMarketing]

Same light issue still exists. Lights will not go off.

[swilsonsp4]

Oh Look Burrcats and Matt1982 have the EXACT SAME IP Address. What an amazing coincidence that is!! :rolleyes:

Usually, when a child displays that kind of lame deceit, he gets sent to his room without supper.

[MDW79]

Usually, when a child displays that kind of lame deceit, he gets sent to his room without supper.

Without creating a new account, I'd like to say I agree with everything I've ever posted and also have absolutely way too much time on my hands.

[JerseySean]

Oh Look Burrcats and Matt1982 have the EXACT SAME IP Address. What an amazing coincidence that is!! :rolleyes:

That's hysterical! When I read those two posts back-to-back, I was thinking that they might be "in collusion". Nice to know you can check that stuff and keep them (him... or her?) honest! Nice work!

[Pie Hole]

You're either blind or ignorant if you don't recognize the progress that's been made the past 3 or 4 years.

The progress will show this year (I hope). The progress the past 3 or 4 years was marginal at best. Sure, the record was better, but in the end there was no post season play. Matt's comment wasn't as outlandish as you made it out to be.

[Best Body]

I think intros need to be understated, unless you are a dominant team/program. Otherwise, it comes off as being cocky, when you have nothing to be cocky about. This type of intro fit very well when the Bulls had Jordan, and all, and it seems o.k. with superstar talents like Kobe or Lebron. Not so much for a team which hasn't made a legitimate post season in years. They probably should wait to crack the top 25 before they start considering a lighting upgrade.

[Namrag]

So we have lights that can't be turned off for a few minutes....

Well sorry but I thought we were a major division 1 program. I thought we had invested all of this money in the athletic department, varsity village, etc... and now had facilities that rated with the best of them. But we can't have friggin lights that can be turned off and on for intros?

That is a very lame excuse.

I have a suggestion... BUY SOME MODERN FRIGGIN LIGHTS THAT CAN BE TURNED ON AND OFF FOR INTROS!

Up in Columbus they turn the lights off, pull curtains over the entry ways, and focus the spotlight. As much as I dislike them up there, it is a very cool atmosphere when they do that.

Saying we can't do it because of our lights, when many other places CAN do it is just lame lame lame...

[Bearcat Otto]

And you are going to get money for a new lighting system from where?

[ME80]

So we have lights that can't be turned off for a few minutes....

Well sorry but I thought we were a major division 1 program. I thought we had invested all of this money in the athletic department, varsity village, etc... and now had facilities that rated with the best of them. But we can't have friggin lights that can be turned off and on for intros?

That is a very lame excuse.

I have a suggestion... BUY SOME MODERN FRIGGIN LIGHTS THAT CAN BE TURNED ON AND OFF FOR INTROS!

Up in Columbus they turn the lights off, pull curtains over the entry ways, and focus the spotlight. As much as I dislike them up there, it is a very cool atmosphere when they do that.

Saying we can't do it because of our lights, when many other places CAN do it is just lame lame lame...

Send your check to cover the costs before the season starts, I am sure they will get it done for you.

[subflea]

There is no reason to spend any money on 5th 3rd Arena.

[Namrag]

Whatever...

All I am saying is that our basketball experience has definately not stayed up with the times. What might have been 'big time' 10 years ago isn't anymore.

I live in the Dayton area, like college basketball, and go to UD and OSU games in addition to UC games. Of the three, UC is definately in last place as far as the atmosphere created at the games.

To be clear, I am not referring to the product on the court. We all know that it has been down lately.

I am talking about promotions, audio/visual, all kinds of stuff that get the crowds interest, the total experience.

On the flip side, football has been greatly elevated. I had been out of state from when I graduated from UC in 1993 until just a few years ago. When I returned to Nippert, the comparison to what the game experience was in the early 1990's was incredible. I really feel that now our football game experience is very competitive with the 'big boys'.

Just my 0.02 cents.... feel free to beat up on me some more....

[Lobot]

You're freaking kidding me. Really? I couldn't imagine that someone would need to hear his opinions echoed so badly that he would create another entity with which to voice them. How bizarre.

Makes sense though. That Burrcats guy has always annoyed me!

This will not be the first time this has happened and probably not the last.

[ME80]

Whatever...

All I am saying is that our basketball experience has definately not stayed up with the times. What might have been 'big time' 10 years ago isn't anymore.

I live in the Dayton area, like college basketball, and go to UD and OSU games in addition to UC games. Of the three, UC is definately in last place as far as the atmosphere created at the games.

To be clear, I am not referring to the product on the court. We all know that it has been down lately.

I am talking about promotions, audio/visual, all kinds of stuff that get the crowds interest, the total experience.

On the flip side, football has been greatly elevated. I had been out of state from when I graduated from UC in 1993 until just a few years ago. When I returned to Nippert, the comparison to what the game experience was in the early 1990's was incredible. I really feel that now our football game experience is very competitive with the 'big boys'.

Just my 0.02 cents.... feel free to beat up on me some more....

Not trying to beat anyone up, I just tried to make a point that everyone seems to want to have all these changes but forget about the financial state that this university (along with others) are in. They don't even have enough to finish the practice bubble yet!

By the way, I appreciate your passion. :)

[Nerf]

Saying we can't do it because of our lights, when many other places CAN do it is just lame lame lame...

Getting upset about not being able to copy what other schools do for all of 5 minutes is just as lame lame lame if not moreso.

[aronius]

There is no reason to spend any money on 5th 3rd Arena.

I agree with that. No reason to waste one cent on that building.

[UCMarketing]

Whatever...

All I am saying is that our basketball experience has definately not stayed up with the times. What might have been 'big time' 10 years ago isn't anymore.

I live in the Dayton area, like college basketball, and go to UD and OSU games in addition to UC games. Of the three, UC is definately in last place as far as the atmosphere created at the games.

To be clear, I am not referring to the product on the court. We all know that it has been down lately.

I am talking about promotions, audio/visual, all kinds of stuff that get the crowds interest, the total experience.

On the flip side, football has been greatly elevated. I had been out of state from when I graduated from UC in 1993 until just a few years ago. When I returned to Nippert, the comparison to what the game experience was in the early 1990's was incredible. I really feel that now our football game experience is very competitive with the 'big boys'.

Just my 0.02 cents.... feel free to beat up on me some more....


What happens on the court makes the atmosphere around the game complete. Try as you may, you cannot name for me a place where there is an outstanding atmosphere for a team that is not a winner.

[London 'Cat]

Whatever...

All I am saying is that our basketball experience has definately not stayed up with the times. What might have been 'big time' 10 years ago isn't anymore.

I live in the Dayton area, like college basketball, and go to UD and OSU games in addition to UC games. Of the three, UC is definately in last place as far as the atmosphere created at the games.

To be clear, I am not referring to the product on the court. We all know that it has been down lately.

I am talking about promotions, audio/visual, all kinds of stuff that get the crowds interest, the total experience.

On the flip side, football has been greatly elevated. I had been out of state from when I graduated from UC in 1993 until just a few years ago. When I returned to Nippert, the comparison to what the game experience was in the early 1990's was incredible. I really feel that now our football game experience is very competitive with the 'big boys'.

Just my 0.02 cents.... feel free to beat up on me some more....

I must disagree as to tO$U. That arena sucks and I'd rather visit the morgue. Plus, they don't cheer for the team very well, much like UC's fans have been lately. UD has a terrific atmosphere, I must admit, mostly because of the fans, who cheer like mad for the team.

Having said that, I don't go to a basketball game to see lights turned off and all kinds of Hollywood BS. I go in hopes of seeing athletes perform at a high level. They could completely bypass introductions, as far as I'm concerned, if the team plays hard and entertains me with the product on the court. I attend a sporting event, not a circus.

[London 'Cat]

What happens on the court makes the atmosphere around the game complete. Try as you may, you cannot name for me a place where there is an outstanding atmosphere for a team that is not a winner.

Totally agree, UCM. If the product on the court is worth watching, then what happens before, during and after the game elsewhere in the arena becomes inconsequential.

[Pie Hole]

Whatever...

All I am saying is that our basketball experience has definately not stayed up with the times. What might have been 'big time' 10 years ago isn't anymore.

I live in the Dayton area, like college basketball, and go to UD and OSU games in addition to UC games. Of the three, UC is definately in last place as far as the atmosphere created at the games.

To be clear, I am not referring to the product on the court. We all know that it has been down lately.

I am talking about promotions, audio/visual, all kinds of stuff that get the crowds interest, the total experience.

On the flip side, football has been greatly elevated. I had been out of state from when I graduated from UC in 1993 until just a few years ago. When I returned to Nippert, the comparison to what the game experience was in the early 1990's was incredible. I really feel that now our football game experience is very competitive with the 'big boys'.

Just my 0.02 cents.... feel free to beat up on me some more....

I have to agree with Namrag on this one. The pregame video absolutely plays a part in adding to the excitement and getting the crowd going. Some additional lighting effects would only make it better. Quit beating up on Namrag.

[Namrag]

I didn't start this thread, I just added my opinion based upon observations at other division 1 schools in the area.

If we aren't worried about it, then it totally isn't an issue, and UC Marketing shouldn't even bother to make any efforts to come on here and ask us for suggestions or opinions on ways to make the experience 'better'. In fact, why do we even have a UC Marketing, since the product on the court is the only thing that matters?

As far as not putting another cent in to the Shoe, unless we are definately gonna have a new arena within the next 2yrs or so, that would be a horrible decision.

[Helicopter]

Once the lights have warmed up, shutting them down for a few minutes for player intros will not cool them down enough to cause for a slow restart. I don't foresee that to be a problem. I think this would be a great idea to do.

In addition, I wish the crowd support for the newspaper holding and the "who's he" chant during the opposing team intro was as good as it was back in the late 80's, early 90's. Back then nearly the entire student section (and many of the red sweater people) would hold a newspaper up and chant. Now everyone just sits on their hands.

I also remember many games where the student section would designate one player from the opposing team and every time that person touched the ball during play the students would chant something the entire time he had the ball. It generally didn't last the entire game but for a good portion of the first half and was a fun was to start the game.

That kid from Charlotte that drained 3's but couldn't make a free throw we used to chant "Cookies" becuase he looked like a kiebler elf.

And of course the Dieners were funny to yell at.

And we tortured that kid from St Louis the big goofy Lithuanian.

[Helicopter]

Ya know... Gonzaga plays in a Sh t hole arena and they still manage to have a neat atmosphere. I think it all starts with the fan's enthusiasm.

[Bearcat John 69]

Ya know... Gonzaga plays in a Sh t hole arena and they still manage to have a neat atmosphere. I think it all starts with the fan's enthusiasm.

agreed. uc fan's are to quick to blame the team or the facilities as an excuse for lack of enthusiasm.

i for one am tired of the complaints for me to sit down when the team is struggling. to me, that is when the team needs you cheering the most. not many people in cincinnati seem willing to cheer unless everything is going great...wish that would change.

[Bearcat Otto]

Ya know... Gonzaga plays in a Sh t hole arena and they still manage to have a neat atmosphere. I think it all starts with the fan's enthusiasm.

It has nothing to do with fans or arena.

As UC Marketing said, win and all will be fine.

Teams used to hate to come into the Shoe. It will get like that again when we win.

[oldcat48]

HIgh schools have been turning lights off for introductions since the '70s. If that's big time in your eyes, so be it. To me it's dated. Just sayin ...

[Lobot]

HIgh schools have been turning lights off for introductions since the '70s. If that's big time in your eyes, so be it. To me it's dated. Just sayin ...

My HS actually had the same prob UC does. Mercury based lighting. They take forever to warm up, therefore you can't turn them off.