Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

[bigappleram]

Watching Umass twitter losing theit mind about lack of wifi in the Ryan and how laughable our ESPN+ announcing crew is.

[wpbrown8267]

Watching Umass twitter losing theit mind about lack of wifi in the Ryan and how laughable our ESPN+ announcing crew is.

I mean they’re not wrong haha…with that said, that fan base bitching about the Ryan center…while their attendance averages around 3k and 1/3 getting filled out at Mullins center

[RI_Bred]

I had to tell the Umass guys behind us about the Wifi/signal situation. They thought it was ridiculous of course.

[hrstrat57]

Wondering aloud if Yorke got a talking to. He was decent today. Couple insignificant mistakes but decent.

Building pretty loud with lots of little kids. They love to scream.

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Wondering aloud if Yorke got a talking to. He was decent today. Couple insignificant mistakes but decent.

Building pretty loud with lots of little kids. They love to scream.

Yes, my son, daughter in law and 7 year old grand son sat in our seats. He did shoot like a Ram, drove the lane for made layup……great experience for a kid.

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Gotta add, after a game like this, wouldn’t be so great to have one/near campus a sports bar…….?

[reef]

Watching Umass twitter losing theit mind about lack of wifi in the Ryan and how laughable our ESPN+ announcing crew is.

One point early in the game the play by play guy said the score was 9 to 14

[theblueram]

Gotta add, after a game like this, wouldn’t be so great to have one/near campus a sports bar…….?

The drinking age is 21. (ridiculous I know). So the economics of having a sports bar near the campus makes zero sense since the population of Kingston is Giants Fan and a few others. If the drinking age was 18, there would be bars near campus for sure.

[bigappleram]

[RhodyKyle]

As funny as that tweet is, I can't take any gameday experience shit-talking seriously when it's from UMass

[Rhode_Island_Red]

As funny as that tweet is, I can't take any gameday experience shit-talking seriously when it's from UMass

The worst seat in our building is better than 90 percent of the seats in theirs. They need wifi to watch the game without binoculars.

[Blue Man]

As funny as that tweet is, I can't take any gameday experience shit-talking seriously when it's from UMass

Yeah they’re right about all of that.

But they have a loser fanbase as evidenced by having an empty arena and a bunch of banners with * on them.

Their arena is ass and so are their people.

[bigappleram]

None of the above makes our TV product less embarrassing. Today they lamented about if Cross would come in with 6 minutes left in the game. Like what?

[NYGFan_Section208]

I thought there was more availability of stats today? Or, maybe I just have low expectations and have figured out when to look?

And how about those concession lines...I walked in the North at about 130, there five people in metaltector line maybe...got in, first concession stand to the left...no line at all to grab a brew...people just standing there, waiting for customers. I said, "self, you're not going to see that again today."
At halftime, the line upstairs stretched the length of the concourse it seemed. Glad I didn't need or want anything...it was beyond ridiculous....
At that point, it looked like, if you had waited in line for a beer and I left at the same time and walked to my house to grab one...I could probably take a leak at home and still beat you back to our seats.

what are they going to do when everyone finds out how good the team is and 6500 announced actual people show up? I don't know what the net gain would have been with students in session, but it would have been even crazier. I never have any expectation of getting anything but a well-timed beer or two, but have pity on people that don't know any better. "Oh, I'll just get something at the game..."

[Billyboy78]

It's nice to be retired. I'm at the metal detectors right when the doors are opening. I always get right in. I know working people can't do that. I used to be one of them not that long ago.

[RhowdyRam02]

I thought there was more availability of stats today? Or, maybe I just have low expectations and have figured out when to look?

And how about those concession lines...I walked in the North at about 130, there five people in metaltector line maybe...got in, first concession stand to the left...no line at all to grab a brew...people just standing there, waiting for customers. I said, "self, you're not going to see that again today."
At halftime, the line upstairs stretched the length of the concourse it seemed. Glad I didn't need or want anything...it was beyond ridiculous....
At that point, it looked like, if you had waited in line for a beer and I left at the same time and walked to my house to grab one...I could probably take a leak at home and still beat you back to our seats.

what are they going to do when everyone finds out how good the team is and 6500 announced actual people show up? I don't know what the net gain would have been with students in session, but it would have been even crazier. I never have any expectation of getting anything but a well-timed beer or two, but have pity on people that don't know any better. "Oh, I'll just get something at the game..."

I think we might need to go back to the Rhody Pub, at least for selling. Buy beers there but take it back to your seat. I think having beer at every concession stand has completely mucked everything up. Until you can convince more people to work concession stands I'm not sure there's a better way

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Put the beers in a beer only kiosks away from the main concessions. Sell beer brands where the beer maker/distributer would staff them. No concession staff needed. My guess is the local craft beer brewers would buy in, no?

[Blue Man]

Lol I live in freakin TN I can't make it to the games in RI

We routinely have fans that are super late, it's always been a thing. It's crappy. Shouldn't be a controversial thing to point out.

It wasn’t a late crowd. It’s woeful preparation. Terrible planning. And worse execution.

They do student doors separate during classes, why wouldn’t you expand the entrances when you know there’s going to be 5500 in the building.

It’s so insane that we STILL can’t figure this stuff out.

Has that always been the reason for the late crowd though?

1000%. Every big game there's a crowd like that. It shouldn't take 30+ minutes to get through a security line - especially when it's the most pointless security checkpoint ever and I'm not even sure those metal detectors work or the people care.

It's basic math. You have 3-4 lines (because one says suites only), for the main entrance where 75% of your crowd enters.

You need double that. At least.

Add more security lines - there's no one exiting the building at that time - utilize the exits and add security/tickets there.

Again. I don't think we're asking the world. EVERY OTHER ARENA OR STADIUM OR ENTERTAINMENT VENUE IN THE WORLD HAS THIS FIGURED OUT.

If we keep running like this - we're going to be getting these crowds again. You have to do something...or people will just stay home and watch the game on TV>

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Our games are on TV?

[NYGFan_Section208]

It wasn’t a late crowd. It’s woeful preparation. Terrible planning. And worse execution.

They do student doors separate during classes, why wouldn’t you expand the entrances when you know there’s going to be 5500 in the building.

It’s so insane that we STILL can’t figure this stuff out.

Has that always been the reason for the late crowd though?

1000%. Every big game there's a crowd like that. It shouldn't take 30+ minutes to get through a security line - especially when it's the most pointless security checkpoint ever and I'm not even sure those metal detectors work or the people care.

It's basic math. You have 3-4 lines (because one says suites only), for the main entrance where 75% of your crowd enters.

You need double that. At least.

Add more security lines - there's no one exiting the building at that time - utilize the exits and add security/tickets there.

Again. I don't think we're asking the world. EVERY OTHER ARENA OR STADIUM OR ENTERTAINMENT VENUE IN THE WORLD HAS THIS FIGURED OUT.

If we keep running like this - we're going to be getting these crowds again. You have to do something...or people will just stay home and watch the game on TV>

Yeah I try to get there more than a half hour before tipoff, because that waiting in the metaltector line can be brutal. Not sure why they even have them...you see them go off all the time and usually the violator says something to the security dude (a friend of mine says "knee replacements" usually works ) and they're on their way.

[Rhody74]

It's nice to be retired. I'm at the metal detectors right when the doors are opening. I always get right in. I know working people can't do that. I used to be one of them not that long ago.

I got there at 1:10 and it was fine. I like to watch shoot around.

[RF1]

Games during break are notorious for having staffing issues. Student employees that may work at the RC are not around and attendance can be difficult to project and staff accordingly. All this combines to be a recipe for disaster for a well attended game.

[Rhody15]

They need pop up coolers around the arena with beer.

Would make things 2X as easy.

[McRam]

Any idea who the individual that is responsible for the Ryan experience?

[Rhody15]

Any idea who the individual that is responsible for the Ryan experience?

Highly doubt it’s one single person.

[damram]

The new metal detector system at Gillette is all walk through. I wonder how much that costs. Not really new. It is two years old.

[theblueram]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Any idea who the individual that is responsible for the Ryan experience?

Highly doubt it’s one single person.

It is, but, pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

[NYGFan_Section208]

They need pop up coolers around the arena with beer.

Would make things 2X as easy.

This is such an easy one...I don't get what the problem is...

[PeterRamTime]

They need pop up coolers around the arena with beer.

Would make things 2X as easy.

This is such an easy one...I don't get what the problem is...

It just seems like no one in charge gives two craps about any of this stuff.

The pop up coolers are a lifesaver.

[theblueram]

How come President Parlange hasn't made a contract to have the oil cans offered? (Fosters for those that don't know)

[damram]

Maybe some vegemite sandwiches also.

[ElmCityRhody]

Any idea who the individual that is responsible for the Ryan experience?

Highly doubt it’s one single person.

It is, but, pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

Wait.. there’s actually a man behind the black curtain ?!?

[ElmCityRhody]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Amen - it’s too much already …

Or at least have a compromise of some sort

People shouldn’t have to wait sooo long to go to a rhody game

[Rhody15]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Do you really think metal detectors are currently being used because of 9/11? You serious?

No, they’re being used cus people are batshit crazy these days anywhere, any place, any time.

Metal detectors for an indoor sporting event isn’t even “extra” security.

It’s standard at this point at the majority of arenas in the country.

Just put more of them in and things will move quicker.

[Rhody15]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Oh, and here you go.

“Extra” security at Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium this year.

https://www.evolvtechnology.com/resourc ... tics-event

[theblueram]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Oh, and here you go.

“Extra” security at Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium this year.

https://www.evolvtechnology.com/resourc ... tics-event

Did you even read the article?

"It helps distinguish between threats and the everyday items people carry in their pockets and bags without always requiring individual checks. That means the majority of fans can pass right through, reducing backups at the gates."

[Rhody15]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Oh, and here you go.

“Extra” security at Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium this year.

https://www.evolvtechnology.com/resourc ... tics-event

Did you even read the article?

"It helps distinguish between threats and the everyday items people carry in their pockets and bags without always requiring individual checks. That means the majority of fans can pass right through, reducing backups at the gates."

Yes, they’re still screened.

You can’t just walk in like last year.

[ramster]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Do you really think metal detectors are currently being used because of 9/11? You serious?

No, they’re being used cus people are batshit crazy these days anywhere, any place, any time.

Metal detectors for an indoor sporting event isn’t even “extra” security.

It’s standard at this point at the majority of arenas in the country.

Just put more of them in and things will move quicker.

So why then with all these batshit crazy people around do we remove the detectors for the WBB Games?

So if someone brings in a gun or knife for a WBB game and does some damage I’d not want to be the AD or President explaining why for MBB but not for WBB.

[Rhody15]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Do you really think metal detectors are currently being used because of 9/11? You serious?

No, they’re being used cus people are batshit crazy these days anywhere, any place, any time.

Metal detectors for an indoor sporting event isn’t even “extra” security.

It’s standard at this point at the majority of arenas in the country.

Just put more of them in and things will move quicker.

So why then with all these batshit crazy people around do we remove the detectors for the WBB Games?

So if someone brings in a gun or knife for a WBB game and does some damage I’d not want to be the AD or President explaining why for MBB but not for WBB.

Not saying it’s the right move, but probably because attendance doesn’t even come place to the men’s game.

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Do the students at their gate go thru detection at their entrance? Just asking.

[Rhody15]

Do the students at their gate go thru detection at their entrance? Just asking.

Correct.

They had a “students entrance” detector yesterday at the game which is there every time.

[ramster]

Do you really think metal detectors are currently being used because of 9/11? You serious?

No, they’re being used cus people are batshit crazy these days anywhere, any place, any time.

Metal detectors for an indoor sporting event isn’t even “extra” security.

It’s standard at this point at the majority of arenas in the country.

Just put more of them in and things will move quicker.

So why then with all these batshit crazy people around do we remove the detectors for the WBB Games?

So if someone brings in a gun or knife for a WBB game and does some damage I’d not want to be the AD or President explaining why for MBB but not for WBB.

Not saying it’s the right move, but probably because attendance doesn’t even come place to the men’s game.

1200 to 1500 per game
So sounds like you are saying it’s a judgement play?
Or is it cost savings?

Strange application for safety precautions

Somebody could bring a weapon in for WBB game, hide it and then retrieve it the next night for a MBB game or use it at the WBB game. Pretty flawed system.

If they used the detectors at WBB games they could try to work out the false alarms and the speed issues to make things better for the MBB games. Process is not smooth or error free at this point and throughput issues still exist.

[Rhody15]

So why then with all these batshit crazy people around do we remove the detectors for the WBB Games?

So if someone brings in a gun or knife for a WBB game and does some damage I’d not want to be the AD or President explaining why for MBB but not for WBB.

Not saying it’s the right move, but probably because attendance doesn’t even come place to the men’s game.

1200 to 1500 per game
So sounds like you are saying it’s a judgement play?
Or is it cost savings?

Strange application for safety precautions

Somebody could bring a weapon in for WBB game, hide it and then retrieve it the next night for a MBB game or use it at the WBB game. Pretty flawed system.

My guess would be both judgement and cost savings.

[ramster]

Not saying it’s the right move, but probably because attendance doesn’t even come place to the men’s game.

1200 to 1500 per game
So sounds like you are saying it’s a judgement play?
Or is it cost savings?

Strange application for safety precautions

Somebody could bring a weapon in for WBB game, hide it and then retrieve it the next night for a MBB game or use it at the WBB game. Pretty flawed system.

My guess would be both judgement and cost savings.

Who knows. Not consistent.

[ElmCityRhody]

I think we all can agree there should be a happy medium and getting into a game at the Ryan should be improved

[NYGFan_Section208]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Do you really think metal detectors are currently being used because of 9/11? You serious?

No, they’re being used cus people are batshit crazy these days anywhere, any place, any time.

Metal detectors for an indoor sporting event isn’t even “extra” security.

It’s standard at this point at the majority of arenas in the country.

Just put more of them in and things will move quicker.

Please. Anything that is standard "sometimes" (Ryan) and "not" other times (Conte) is not "standard"

[NYGFan_Section208]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Do you really think metal detectors are currently being used because of 9/11? You serious?

No, they’re being used cus people are batshit crazy these days anywhere, any place, any time.

Metal detectors for an indoor sporting event isn’t even “extra” security.

It’s standard at this point at the majority of arenas in the country.

Just put more of them in and things will move quicker.

So why then with all these batshit crazy people around do we remove the detectors for the WBB Games?

So if someone brings in a gun or knife for a WBB game and does some damage I’d not want to be the AD or President explaining why for MBB but not for WBB.

We should sue...Title 9 for fans

[RhodyKyle]

Last time I went to the Conte Center there was no security. Just walk in and check your ticket. Maybe, people should chill. 9/11 was like 23 years ago. No need for the extra security anymore.

Do you really think metal detectors are currently being used because of 9/11? You serious?

No, they’re being used cus people are batshit crazy these days anywhere, any place, any time.

Metal detectors for an indoor sporting event isn’t even “extra” security.

It’s standard at this point at the majority of arenas in the country.

Just put more of them in and things will move quicker.

Was going to say this. I'm fine with the detectors in a country that saw 630+ mass shootings in 2023.

[ramster]

Do you really think metal detectors are currently being used because of 9/11? You serious?

No, they’re being used cus people are batshit crazy these days anywhere, any place, any time.

Metal detectors for an indoor sporting event isn’t even “extra” security.

It’s standard at this point at the majority of arenas in the country.

Just put more of them in and things will move quicker.

So why then with all these batshit crazy people around do we remove the detectors for the WBB Games?

So if someone brings in a gun or knife for a WBB game and does some damage I’d not want to be the AD or President explaining why for MBB but not for WBB.

We should sue...Title 9 for fans

Or alternate. Every other game for MBB and every other game for WBB. Mix it up and be unpredictable - never know when the scanning will happen.

Can’t wait til 5 degrees and -22 wind chill lines to get scanned