2023-24 Ryan Center Home Attendance

[RF1]

The largest crowd (4,475) of the season thus far came out to the Ryan Center last night (12/07/23) to celebrate the new Ring of Honor players and watch the Rams fall to Brown. Through six games (out of seventeen), the YTD average attendance sits at 3,940. This is 1,389 off last season's six game average for a decline of 26%. Getting beat by Brown at home will surely not help attract fans to upcoming games. Without a very enticing opponent on the future schedule, I would not be surprised if last night may have been at or near the high mark for game attendance this season. Half the games thus far have attracted "crowds" of less than 4k. My expectation is that will become the norm for this year. I had preseason initially thought the average would likely settle out in the low 4k range. Based on the numbers thus far and probable trajectory of the team, I now think that estimate was too high. I now project that average attendance is likely to end up in the 3k range, something that has only happened once before (3,829 in 2011-12 season). This season is headed toward one of if not the lowest average attendance seasons in the 20+ year history of the Ryan Center.

RHODE ISLAND HOME ATTENDANCE 2023-24
OPPONENT | ATTENDANCE | TO DATE | AVERAGE | LY AVG YTD | DIFF
Central Ct State | 4,118 | 4,118 | 4,118 | 5,501 | (1,383)
Fairfield | 4,155 | 8,273 | 4,137 | 5,056 | (919)
Wagner | 3,795 | 12,068 | 4,023 | 4,865 | (842)
Johnson & Wales | 3,584 | 15,652 | 3,913 | 5,564 | (1,651)
Yale | 3,511 | 19,163 | 3,833 | 5,347 | (1,514)
Brown | 4,475 | 23,638 | 3,940 | 5,329 | (1,389)


RYAN CENTER URI HOME ATTENDANCE BY AVERAGE
SEASON | GAMES | TOTAL | AVERAGE
2017-18 | 16 | 99,466 | 6,217
2019-20 | 15 | 92,156 | 6,144
2007-08 | 15 | 88,731 | 5,915
2018-19 | 14 | 81,153 | 5,797
2003-04 | 17 | 97,762 | 5,751
2002-03 | 17 | 96,194 | 5,658
2014-15 | 16 | 86,461 | 5,404
2008-09 | 14 | 74,196 | 5,300
2009-10 | 17 | 88,853 | 5,227
2016-17 | 16 | 82,761 | 5,173
2022-23 | 16 | 82,531 | 5,158
2021-22 | 15 | 72,207 | 4,814
2005-06 | 16 | 76,150 | 4,760
2015-16 | 17 | 80,198 | 4,718
2004-05 | 14 | 65,227 | 4,659
2010-11 | 16 | 72,598 | 4,537
2006-07 | 15 | 67,293 | 4,486
2013-14 | 16 | 71,058 | 4,441
2012-13 | 15 | 64,368 | 4,291
2011-12 | 15 | 57,428 | 3,829
TOTAL | 312 | 1,596,791 | 5,118

[spookydog]

I think the bigger conference games will have higher attendance than the Brown game. Everyone that bought a 3 or 5 game package would have chosen conference games given the home OOC schedule was such trash.

[theblueram]

I think the bigger conference games will have higher attendance than the Brown game. Everyone that bought a 3 or 5 game package would have chosen conference games given the home OOC schedule was such trash.

Spooky
what three games will bring in higher attendance? Here are our home opponents:
St Joes
UMass
Fordham
La Salle
Duquesne
Loyola
Richmond
SLU
GMU

[rhodysurf]

I think the bigger conference games will have higher attendance than the Brown game. Everyone that bought a 3 or 5 game package would have chosen conference games given the home OOC schedule was such trash.

Spooky
what three games will bring in higher attendance? Here are our home opponents:
St Joes
UMass
Fordham
La Salle
Duquesne
Loyola
Richmond
SLU
GMU

Whichever ones are on a weekend with the students back will top 5k

[RhowdyRam02]

I think Northeastern, UMass, Duquesne, Loyola Chicago, and Saint Louis will all draw more or similar because they're weekend afternoon games. The opponent quality doesn't matter so much as parents looking to get them and their kids out of the house

[RF1]

I think the bigger conference games will have higher attendance than the Brown game. Everyone that bought a 3 or 5 game package would have chosen conference games given the home OOC schedule was such trash.

At this point, it appears there may be no "bigger conference games" which might attract more fans. As has been noted before, the typical better name draws of the league (Dayton and VCU) are not coming to the Ryan Center this season. Furthermore, the rankings and profiles of teams coming to Kingston later in the season is not all that appealing. Only three A-10 teams that will visit (St Joe's, Duquesne, and GMU) presently have NET ranks below 100. None of these teams in recent years have been great draws and St Joe's will visit during break. UMass which sometimes gets bigger crowds also comes to the Ryan Center during break. Given that URI's team performance prospects are low and attractive opponents are lacking, I do not see factors which might help bring people to games. I think we are likely to see URI playing out the string in a series of meaningless games against unattractive opponents in front of small home crowds.

URI's Upcoming Home Schedule Opponents with NET Rank
150 New Hampshire
202 Northeastern
86 St Joe's
122 UMass
223 Fordham
199 LaSalle
74 Duquesne
144 Loyola-Chicago
106 Richmond
226 St Louis
63 George Mason

[Billyboy78]

I think the bigger conference games will have higher attendance than the Brown game. Everyone that bought a 3 or 5 game package would have chosen conference games given the home OOC schedule was such trash.

I'm wondering how many mini-plans were sold this year. I can't imagine it was a lot.

[RF1]

I think the bigger conference games will have higher attendance than the Brown game. Everyone that bought a 3 or 5 game package would have chosen conference games given the home OOC schedule was such trash.

I'm wondering how many mini-plans were sold this year. I can't imagine it was a lot.

Advance Preseason ticket sales very much look down from a year ago. Keep in mind also that packages last year included the Providence game. There is no such game to drive sales this year. Based on the 26% drop off to date, I think this pretty much confirms that all package sales are probably significantly down.

[RhowdyRam02]

We haven't had the Greek Life game yet either. That always generates a monster student turnout, so whatever weeknight game they have that will end up being about the same or bigger than last night

[Billyboy78]

We haven't had the Greek Life game yet either. That always generates a monster student turnout, so whatever weeknight game they have that will end up being about the same or bigger than last night

At least for the first half.

[RhowdyRam02]

We've smartened up, now we announce the pairings after the game!

[spookydog]

I think the bigger conference games will have higher attendance than the Brown game. Everyone that bought a 3 or 5 game package would have chosen conference games given the home OOC schedule was such trash.

Spooky
what three games will bring in higher attendance? Here are our home opponents:
St Joes
UMass
Fordham
La Salle
Duquesne
Loyola
Richmond
SLU
GMU

Whichever ones are on a weekend with the students back will top 5k

I was thinking Duquesne or Saint Louis. Or like was mentioned w/the Greek Life game.

[RF1]

A crowd of 4,311 came out today to see URI defeat Northeastern at the Ryan Center. Rhody through eight games at home has now drawn a total of 31,249 for an average of 3,906. This average is off some 1,029 per game or 21% from the numbers through the first eight home games last year (which had one less OOC game and included one A-10 game during break).


RHODE ISLAND HOME ATTENDANCE 2023-24
OPPONENT | ATTENDANCE | TO DATE | AVERAGE | LY AVG YTD | DIFF
Central Ct State | 4,118 | 4,118 | 4,118 | 5,501 | (1,383)
Fairfield | 4,155 | 8,273 | 4,137 | 5,056 | (919)
Wagner | 3,795 | 12,068 | 4,023 | 4,865 | (842)
Johnson & Wales | 3,584 | 15,652 | 3,913 | 5,564 | (1,651)
Yale | 3,511 | 19,163 | 3,833 | 5,347 | (1,514)
Brown | 4,475 | 23,638 | 3,940 | 5,329 | (1,389)
New Hampshire | 3,300 | 26,938 | 3,848 | 5,114 | (1,266)
Northeastern | 4,311 | 31,249 | 3,906 | 4,935 | (1,029)


The game today versus Northeastern concluded the OOC portion of the schedule. The 2023-24 Ryan Center OOC home average of 3,906 was the worst in the last decade since I have been tracking the individual game attendance. The OOC average had never been below 4k before with the previous low being 4,527 in the 2016-17 OOC season.

RYAN CENTER URI HOME ATTENDANCE BY YEAR
OOC SEASON | GAMES | TOTAL | AVERAGE
2023-24 | 8 | 31,249 | 3,906
2022-23 | 7 | 35,800 | 5,114
2021-22 | 6 | 28,731 | 4,789
2020-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A
2019-20 | 6 | 33,610 | 5,602
2018-19 | 5 | 26,730 | 5,346
2017-18 | 7 | 38,609 | 5,516
2016-17 | 7 | 31,686 | 4,527
2015-16 | 8 | 36,409 | 4,551
2014-15 | 6 | 30,509 | 5,085

[Iggy1979]

Archie needs to get the fans back. Just win baby. Today was the most fun at RC in 2 seaaons.

[Jdrums#3]

A crowd of 4,311 came out today to see URI defeat Northeastern at the Ryan Center. Rhody through eight games at home has now drawn a total of 31,249 for an average of 3,906. This average is off some 1,029 per game or 21% from the numbers through the first eight home games last year (which had one less OOC game and included one A-10 game during break).


RHODE ISLAND HOME ATTENDANCE 2023-24
OPPONENT | ATTENDANCE | TO DATE | AVERAGE | LY AVG YTD | DIFF
Central Ct State | 4,118 | 4,118 | 4,118 | 5,501 | (1,383)
Fairfield | 4,155 | 8,273 | 4,137 | 5,056 | (919)
Wagner | 3,795 | 12,068 | 4,023 | 4,865 | (842)
Johnson & Wales | 3,584 | 15,652 | 3,913 | 5,564 | (1,651)
Yale | 3,511 | 19,163 | 3,833 | 5,347 | (1,514)
Brown | 4,475 | 23,638 | 3,940 | 5,329 | (1,389)
New Hampshire | 3,300 | 26,938 | 3,848 | 5,114 | (1,266)
Northeastern | 4,311 | 31,249 | 3,906 | 4,935 | (1,029)


The game today versus Northeastern concluded the OOC portion of the schedule. The 2023-24 Ryan Center OOC home average of 3,906 was the worst in the last decade since I have been tracking the individual game attendance. The OOC average had never been below 4k before with the previous low being 4,527 in the 2016-17 OOC season.

RYAN CENTER URI HOME ATTENDANCE BY YEAR
OOC SEASON | GAMES | TOTAL | AVERAGE
2023-24 | 8 | 31,249 | 3,906
2022-23 | 7 | 35,800 | 5,114
2021-22 | 6 | 28,731 | 4,789
2020-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A
2019-20 | 6 | 33,610 | 5,602
2018-19 | 5 | 26,730 | 5,346
2017-18 | 7 | 38,609 | 5,516
2016-17 | 7 | 31,686 | 4,527
2015-16 | 8 | 36,409 | 4,551
2014-15 | 6 | 30,509 | 5,085

Excellent breakdown, RF1. Much appreciated.

[RI_Bred]

Even though it wasn't a huge crowd today, and no students to speak of due to break, I have to say I was relatively pleasantly surprised at the turnout. And most stayed to the end and gave a great standing O to the team, which was well-deserved.

Also, I counted 35 cheerleaders on the squad, not counting the Ramette team. That has to be some sort of record number of them. They put in a lot of work on that stuff and it's nice to see it. Makes a difference when the band is there or not too (not there today).

[Billyboy78]

Even though it wasn't a huge crowd today, and no students to speak of due to break, I have to say I was relatively pleasantly surprised at the turnout. And most stayed to the end and gave a great standing O to the team, which was well-deserved.

Also, I counted 35 cheerleaders on the squad, not counting the Ramette team. That has to be some sort of record number of them. They put in a lot of work on that stuff and it's nice to see it. Makes a difference when the band is there or not too (not there today).

Didn't we used to get the SK High band during break? Better than nothing.

[rhodyrudder]

They played gary glitter (well, a tape of the pep band playing him) through the PA. It worked.

I still can’t help thinking it’s time to move on from that though.

Hate to see him getting any royalties when there is so much else that they could play.

[reef]

The attendance in conference should go up but will be down from the last few seasons I’m thinking

[Billyboy78]

Yeah, lots of kids there today. I'm betting there won't be as many people there next Wednesday night.

[reef]

I think we should avg about 4500 for the rest of the conf home games

[McRam]

I was intrigued on a Davidson marketing plan that we are part of.

A three game package of VCU men, VCU woman and is for a total price of 10 bucks! Looks as if center court about half way up the top tier( really not bad seats and a lot better than end seats ) PLUS a BOGO beer offer. Buy one, get one free.

It is previous obvious that Davidson wants a large and maybe boisterous crowd and is willing to be creative to maximize the attendance.


Have we ever done something like this?

Any Rhode Islander’s going to be at the game ? I was fool enough to buy tickets at full price earlier in the season. Not sure if I get the beer BOGO anyhow.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I was intrigued on a Davidson marketing plan that we are part of.

A three game package of VCU men, VCU woman and is for a total price of 10 bucks! Looks as if center court about half way up the top tier( really not bad seats and a lot better than end seats ) PLUS a BOGO beer offer. Buy one, get one free.

It is previous obvious that Davidson wants a large and maybe boisterous crowd and is willing to be creative to maximize the attendance.


Have we ever done something like this?

Any Rhode Islander’s going to be at the game ? I was fool enough to buy tickets at full price earlier in the season. Not sure if I get the beer BOGO anyhow.

You're talking about BOGO's? For beers? We're still trying to get over the idea that you can buy a beer and take it to your seat instead of having to quaff it in a petri dish...and already you're talking about deals on beers? Yeah, maybe in a few years? (I'm just glad they have a palatable selection)

[McRam]

Get your point! Should I send onto Thorr and Parlange?

[Taylor Swift]

Get your point! Should I send onto Thorr and Parlange?

Well, it’s not like it’s Carothers

[reef]

3252 announced tonight ugh !

[Blue Man]

3252 announced tonight ugh !

Honestly that’s the accurate number, seemed like everyone who possessed a ticket was there. No students on campus - so add 1000-1500 to that for comparisons sake.

90% of the teams in the NCAA will experience some semblance of the same over the next 2 weeks before classes come out.

Get off to a good start in conference play and you’ll have fans back.

[rhodysurf]

I am worried about the UMASS game being basically all UMass fans if they stay good tho. 10 dollar tickets etc

[RF1]

I am worried about the UMASS game being basically all UMass fans if they stay good tho. 10 dollar tickets etc

UMass, now 10-3, had just 2,561 show up last night to see them put a beat-down on Duquesne. URI, with an NET in the 200's drew 3,252 last night for St Joe's. UMass average attendance YTD is 3,008 and Rhody is at 3,833. While there will be some UMass fans for the game in Kingston, I highly doubt they will dominate the crowd.

[RhowdyRam02]

Also, the UMass game is a Saturday afternoon in January, when locals will be looking to get out of the house with their kids. If there is no snow we'll have a very good, and very pro URI, crowd

[Blue Man]

I am worried about the UMASS game being basically all UMass fans if they stay good tho. 10 dollar tickets etc

UMass, now 10-3, had just 2,561 show up last night to see them put a beat-down on Duquesne. URI, with an NET in the 200's drew 3,252 last night for St Joe's. UMass average attendance YTD is 3,008 and Rhody is at 3,833. While there will be some UMass fans for the game in Kingston, I highly doubt they will dominate the crowd.

I'd also like to point out, that crowd last night was great. Engaged, loud...I mean that horrible call on Zek led to a reaction that caused another referee to blow a make up call on the ensuing inbounds play. I've never seen that before.

The crowd really came to life during those runs in the 2nd half. Honestly a great showing. If we can rattle off a couple here and go like 3-2/4-1 coming into Fordham on 1/24, that's probably a solid 5500-6k crowd for the first week back.

[ramster]

I am worried about the UMASS game being basically all UMass fans if they stay good tho. 10 dollar tickets etc

Going back the last 15 years I don’t recall many UMASS fans ever at the URI home game. Has not mattered with school was in or out. They usually congregate behind the UMASS bench in 103, 104. Not many and even with a good team this year I don’t think they travel well - games at UMASS are sparsely attended too.

[ramster]

I am worried about the UMASS game being basically all UMass fans if they stay good tho. 10 dollar tickets etc

UMass, now 10-3, had just 2,561 show up last night to see them put a beat-down on Duquesne. URI, with an NET in the 200's drew 3,252 last night for St Joe's. UMass average attendance YTD is 3,008 and Rhody is at 3,833. While there will be some UMass fans for the game in Kingston, I highly doubt they will dominate the crowd.

I'd also like to point out, that crowd last night was great. Engaged, loud...I mean that horrible call on Zek led to a reaction that caused another referee to blow a make up call on the ensuing inbounds play. I've never seen that before.

The crowd really came to life during those runs in the 2nd half. Honestly a great showing. If we can rattle off a couple here and go like 3-2/4-1 coming into Fordham on 1/24, that's probably a solid 5500-6k crowd for the first week back.

My favorite last night was when it was fairly quiet a guy yelled “that’s why they fired you at Indiana”. It was a URI fan.

Don’t imagine he slept too well last night.

[Blue Man]

UMass, now 10-3, had just 2,561 show up last night to see them put a beat-down on Duquesne. URI, with an NET in the 200's drew 3,252 last night for St Joe's. UMass average attendance YTD is 3,008 and Rhody is at 3,833. While there will be some UMass fans for the game in Kingston, I highly doubt they will dominate the crowd.

I'd also like to point out, that crowd last night was great. Engaged, loud...I mean that horrible call on Zek led to a reaction that caused another referee to blow a make up call on the ensuing inbounds play. I've never seen that before.

The crowd really came to life during those runs in the 2nd half. Honestly a great showing. If we can rattle off a couple here and go like 3-2/4-1 coming into Fordham on 1/24, that's probably a solid 5500-6k crowd for the first week back.

My favorite last night was when it was fairly quiet a guy yelled “that’s why they fired you at Indiana”. It was a URI fan.

Don’t imagine he slept too well last night.

Didn't hear that, probably for the best. Didn't say all our fans were the best and brightest

[rhodysurf]

I am worried about the UMASS game being basically all UMass fans if they stay good tho. 10 dollar tickets etc

Going back the last 15 years I don’t recall many UMASS fans ever at the URI home game. Has not mattered with school was in or out. They usually congregate behind the UMASS bench in 103, 104. Not many and even with a good team this year I don’t think they travel well - games at UMASS are sparsely attended too.

My childhood was haunted by UMASS fans screaming in my ear everytime brauer hit a three so my worries may be related to my corner cheap seats haha

[RI_Bred]

I am worried about the UMASS game being basically all UMass fans if they stay good tho. 10 dollar tickets etc

UMass, now 10-3, had just 2,561 show up last night to see them put a beat-down on Duquesne. URI, with an NET in the 200's drew 3,252 last night for St Joe's. UMass average attendance YTD is 3,008 and Rhody is at 3,833. While there will be some UMass fans for the game in Kingston, I highly doubt they will dominate the crowd.

I'd also like to point out, that crowd last night was great. Engaged, loud...I mean that horrible call on Zek led to a reaction that caused another referee to blow a make up call on the ensuing inbounds play. I've never seen that before.

The crowd really came to life during those runs in the 2nd half. Honestly a great showing. If we can rattle off a couple here and go like 3-2/4-1 coming into Fordham on 1/24, that's probably a solid 5500-6k crowd for the first week back.

For all the complaining we do about the Ryan Center, one thing it definitely has going for it is great crowd acoustics. There was no band, no students, and mostly an older (season ticket holder) crowd there last night. And it still can get pretty damned loud. Noticeable for sure. Well-designed building from a cheering standpoint.

[Blue Man]

UMass, now 10-3, had just 2,561 show up last night to see them put a beat-down on Duquesne. URI, with an NET in the 200's drew 3,252 last night for St Joe's. UMass average attendance YTD is 3,008 and Rhody is at 3,833. While there will be some UMass fans for the game in Kingston, I highly doubt they will dominate the crowd.

I'd also like to point out, that crowd last night was great. Engaged, loud...I mean that horrible call on Zek led to a reaction that caused another referee to blow a make up call on the ensuing inbounds play. I've never seen that before.

The crowd really came to life during those runs in the 2nd half. Honestly a great showing. If we can rattle off a couple here and go like 3-2/4-1 coming into Fordham on 1/24, that's probably a solid 5500-6k crowd for the first week back.

For all the complaining we do about the Ryan Center, one thing it definitely has going for it is great crowd acoustics. There was no band, no students, and mostly an older (season ticket holder) crowd there last night. And it still can get pretty damned loud. Noticeable for sure. Well-designed building from a cheering standpoint.

Agreed. When it’s packed it’s one of the loudest venues anywhere.

Probably why they could stand to TURN DOWN THE SPEAKERS AND PA.

[RF1]

A fairly decent crowd of 4,703 came out on a rainy Wednesday night to see URI play Fordham. This increased the YTD average to 4,064. This average is however some 20% off from the YTD average at the 11th home game of last year.

RHODE ISLAND HOME ATTENDANCE 2023-24
OPPONENT | ATTENDANCE | TO DATE | AVERAGE | LY AVG YTD | DIFF | %
Central Ct State | 4,118 | 4,118 | 4,118 | 5,501 | (1,383) | -25.1%
Fairfield | 4,155 | 8,273 | 4,137 | 5,056 | (919) | -18.2%
Wagner | 3,795 | 12,068 | 4,023 | 4,865 | (842) | -17.3%
Johnson & Wales | 3,584 | 15,652 | 3,913 | 5,564 | (1,651) | -29.7%
Yale | 3,511 | 19,163 | 3,833 | 5,347 | (1,514) | -28.3%
Brown | 4,475 | 23,638 | 3,940 | 5,329 | (1,389) | -26.1%
New Hampshire | 3,300 | 26,938 | 3,848 | 5,114 | (1,266) | -24.8%
Northeastern | 4,311 | 31,249 | 3,906 | 4,935 | (1,029) | -20.9%
St Joe's | 3,252 | 34,501 | 3,833 | 4,912 | (1,078) | -22.0%
UMass | 5,496 | 39,997 | 4,000 | 5,012 | (1,013) | -20.2%
Fordham | 4,703 | 44,700 | 4,064 | 5,079 | (1,015) | -20.0%

[RF1]

With the performance of the last four seasons, I think it is going to be extremely difficult to maintain decent attendance numbers next year unless there is a very dramatic improvement. As would appear with this season, I think next year is going to see a further erosion of season ticket sales. This will really hit URI in the pocketbook at a bad time as Miller's compensation levels are set to significantly increase. He is to get a $500,000 retention bonus in September (second and last due a year later) and his guaranteed annual compensation increases by $500,000 for years 3-5 of his contract. Making financial matters worse, I believe that the NCAA units earned in the last two seasons of Hurley (2016-17 and 2017-18) will be fully paid out under the rolling six year distribution process.

[LoveThoseRams]

I know that Rothstein says "a game at the Seigal Center is life changing" or some crap like that.

I have to say, I was at the Dayton game and it was like nothing I have ever experienced. The arena was so LOUD, you couldn't speak to the person next to you. The band was huge...the students knew all the songs, chants, and hand motions for all their songs. (And yes the students were behind the basket, closest to the visitors)It was deafening. I was really surprised at the capacity, because the arena felt small. Every seat was full.

Guess what? The announcer wasn't overbearing and trying to be the show.

[section(105)]

I know that Rothstein says "a game at the Seigal Center is life changing" or some crap like that.

I have to say, I was at the Dayton game and it was like nothing I have ever experienced. The arena was so LOUD, you couldn't speak to the person next to you. The band was huge...the students knew all the songs, chants, and hand motions for all their songs. (And yes the students were behind the basket, closest to the visitors)It was deafening. I was really surprised at the capacity, because the arena felt small. Every seat was full.

Guess what? The announcer wasn't overbearing and trying to be the show.

“Go Dayton Flyers”. With arms out in wing span float?

[LoveThoseRams]

I know that Rothstein says "a game at the Seigal Center is life changing" or some crap like that.

I have to say, I was at the Dayton game and it was like nothing I have ever experienced. The arena was so LOUD, you couldn't speak to the person next to you. The band was huge...the students knew all the songs, chants, and hand motions for all their songs. (And yes the students were behind the basket, closest to the visitors)It was deafening. I was really surprised at the capacity, because the arena felt small. Every seat was full.

Guess what? The announcer wasn't overbearing and trying to be the show.

“Go Dayton Flyers”. With arms out in wing span float?

That and more... rows and rows and rows of band members

[section(105)]

If I recall correctly from an NIT game at MSG, the band conductor was adult dressed all in white grab, many band members appeared to not be students, quite impressive.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Guess what? The announcer wasn't overbearing and trying to be the show.

That's not what we do here

[RI_Bred]

Guess what? The announcer wasn't overbearing and trying to be the show.

Must be nice. He was TERRIBLE last night. Cringe, and f'd up several times with the calls.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Guess what? The announcer wasn't overbearing and trying to be the show.

Must be nice. He was TERRIBLE last night. Cringe, and f'd up several times with the calls.

What would be awesome is...if that was the biggest problem with the whole experience these daze....

[ramster]

I know that Rothstein says "a game at the Seigal Center is life changing" or some crap like that.

I have to say, I was at the Dayton game and it was like nothing I have ever experienced. The arena was so LOUD, you couldn't speak to the person next to you. The band was huge...the students knew all the songs, chants, and hand motions for all their songs. (And yes the students were behind the basket, closest to the visitors)It was deafening. I was really surprised at the capacity, because the arena felt small. Every seat was full.

Guess what? The announcer wasn't overbearing and trying to be the show.

I’ve been there a couple times when Jim Baron was Coach
It was sold out and I was amazed at the beer consumption. Long lines for beer and everyone was buying one for each hand. Was there a lot of beer consumption at this game?
Were there many URI fans? Very few when I went. I sat right behind the URI bench. Once sat next to Jim Baron’s brother who was a good guy and very energetic and outspoken.

I saw Sean Miller in the stands right behind the URI bench for the game. He

Was the music loud and the announcer loud to where they made it difficult to hear the person next to you talk? Or was it loud because of the voices of the fans themselves?

How about halftime and games to entertain like kids games at halftime, bowling, etc? Anything URI should copy from your experience? Anything URI should drop?

[section(105)]

I hear once EZ Buckets “retires”(after this year?) the RC hype person will be by committee from the Ruckus…….we/ll see how that works out.

[ElmCityRhody]

nothing like a fired up band for a college game

these are easy fixes really

we should have a huge band prescience

rows and rows of band members

if you have to bribe them then bribe them

if it enhances the experience then enhance it for goodness sake

[NYGFan_Section208]

nothing like a fired up band for a college game

these are easy fixes really

we should have a huge band prescience

rows and rows of band members

if you have to bribe them then bribe them

if it enhances the experience then enhance it for goodness sake

Or, at least fill a few more seats