Is it just me, or is the noise level @PAS not as high this year? So many slackers in the stands, can't even make a peep on some critical 3rd down gamble or similar?
As always, I'm the loudest in my section. So many around me (90%?) not doing anything.
I don't think teams fear coming into our stadium anymore, and not just because we currently suck. I think we're letting our team down with our apathy.
Everyone needs to amp up those around them: shame them for being librarians. I want more noise next game, even if we still suck. We can't just save the real noise for the Banjo Bowl!
AMP UP THE NOISE
It is always the 10% that make most of the noise. The others only get into it after a big play, something there wasn't much of last time.
Lets get some sacks, turnovers, and TDs. You'll see the crowd get loud.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 29, 2025, 08:01:57 AMIs it just me, or is the noise level @PAS not as high this year? So many slackers in the stands, can't even make a peep on some critical 3rd down gamble or similar?
As always, I'm the loudest in my section. So many around me (90%?) not doing anything.
I don't think teams fear coming into our stadium anymore, and not just because we currently suck. I think we're letting our team down with our apathy.
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Everyone needs to amp up those around them: shame them for being librarians. I want more noise next game, even if we still suck. We can't just save the real noise for the Banjo Bowl!
AMP UP THE NOISE
The crowd is there. The team is not. There has to be some symbiosis for it to work at or near peak levels. If the team doesn't respond to the noise, it's going to have an impact on the level of enthusiasm. It's just human nature. I do think our crowd did very well last game though, considering how it went.
However..... I would really, really like to see the crowd noise on defence start
as soon as the previous play is over. We still wait too long to get it started. I'm usually the only one in my section ringing my bell for about 5 seconds before others finally start joining in. By the time peak level has been reached, the offence is already at the line. Teams have for the most part figured how to get around noise at the line. Don't get me wrong, line noise itself is still fairly effective, but it's old school. It's noise in the huddle that counts now. There is some noise at the huddle, but not enough. You have to start it sooner. It will make a big difference. That's my beef.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 29, 2025, 03:03:52 PMIt is always the 10% that make most of the noise. The others only get into it after a big play, something there wasn't much of last time.
Lets get some sacks, turnovers, and TDs. You'll see the crowd get loud.
If they lay another egg this weekend I fear the response they're going to get from the fans. Wpg. football fans have always been the quickest to turn on their team, you rarely hearing booing in any other stadium were apathy reigns.
Crowd has been fine imo. I love that we are not afraid to show support or disapproval. I would say crowd noise is average, the roar for Stegall was legendary. As we build momentum, so will the crowd.
Would be nice if we kept stats on crowd noise. I have some ear issues and have been wearing ear plugs when we are on D. The crowd has certainly been better in the past.
I'll try to find my noise meter for next game!
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 29, 2025, 03:54:35 PMIf they lay another egg this weekend I fear the response they're going to get from the fans. Wpg. football fans have always been the quickest to turn on their team, you rarely hearing booing in any other stadium were apathy reigns.
I don't blame them. The team needs to know that we're unhappy with a crappy effort at home.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 29, 2025, 03:54:35 PMIf they lay another egg this weekend I fear the response they're going to get from the fans. Wpg. football fans have always been the quickest to turn on their team, you rarely hearing booing in any other stadium were apathy reigns.
Winnipeg and Toronto sports fans turn on there teams quickly.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 29, 2025, 04:12:17 PMWinnipeg and Toronto sports fans turn on there teams quickly.
Turn yes but we support our clubs regardless, not a good comparison imo
Quote from: DM83 on July 29, 2025, 09:39:40 AMMaybe it's because the starting quarterback throws more TD passes to the opposition, than his own team mates.
Ouch!! But a little true!
Quote from: Pigskin on July 29, 2025, 04:12:17 PMWinnipeg and Toronto sports fans turn on there teams quickly.
Winnipeg football fans are very passionate and committed to their football team. They cheer loudly when they make a good play, and boo when they need a kick in the pants, doesn't mean we turn on them, we're still in the stands, whereas Toronto is lucky to get 10k to its games.
The problem from a fans perspective, is you need something to cheer for and we've been too busy cursing horrible mistakes , interceptions, blow coverages etc. Give us something to cheer for and you'll hear it!!
Quote from: Pigskin on July 29, 2025, 04:12:17 PMWinnipeg and Toronto sports fans turn on there teams quickly.
This happens in every sports city. Fans don't like watching their teams lose.
Team has to give the crowd something to cheer for.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 29, 2025, 08:01:57 AMIs it just me, or is the noise level @PAS not as high this year? So many slackers in the stands, can't even make a peep on some critical 3rd down gamble or similar?
As always, I'm the loudest in my section. So many around me (90%?) not doing anything.
I don't think teams fear coming into our stadium anymore, and not just because we currently suck. I think we're letting our team down with our apathy.
Everyone needs to amp up those around them: shame them for being librarians. I want more noise next game, even if we still suck. We can't just save the real noise for the Banjo Bowl!
AMP UP THE NOISE
I don't know what you're talking about it has been quite loud at the sellout crowd games. Lol
This topic borders on insanity at this point.
This topic is ridiculous
I do not believe that any poster or legitimate topic should be roasted for simply stating their opinion. The thread is welcome and people can chime in on their thoughts. Don't like it, simply ignore and move on.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 30, 2025, 12:44:54 AMI don't know what you're talking about it has been quite loud at the sellout crowd games. Lol
They've all been sellout games... and there were a few loud points like vs EDM when it was close for a little while, vs BC too. I was proud of the fans then.
To be clear, I'm really only talking about D noise, which is our "job" as fans. Of course the crowd cheers when we get TDs, etc. But that doesn't help us win like D noise does.
But the overall level of noise, averaged over the whole game, seems less than previous years. And the engagement in my section alone (admittedly a slightly older STH section -- but not the geriatric golf-clapper section) is remarkably weak.
Your section may be more consistent with good noise, Goldie. And good for them.
During games when I have to go to the concourse mid-plays (darn kids!) I always try to stop and stand and listen at certain points where I know it seems louder, and in the last game the noise level was weak (and no, not in the 4th when everyone left).
Quote from: bomb squad on July 29, 2025, 03:23:09 PMThe crowd is there. The team is not. There has to be some symbiosis for it to work at or near peak levels. If the team doesn't respond to the noise, it's going to have an impact on the level of enthusiasm. It's just human nature. I do think our crowd did very well last game though, considering how it went.
Ya, that's why I'm trying to draw attention to it. We need to fight the human nature here. I too feel downbeat and not interested in being loud when we get down big. But that's actually when we need to be the loudest, so I try to overcome the funk and be loud anyway.
Quote from: bomb squad on July 29, 2025, 03:23:09 PMHowever..... I would really, really like to see the crowd noise on defence start as soon as the previous play is over. We still wait too long to get it started. I'm usually the only one in my section ringing my bell for about 5 seconds before others finally start joining in.
Preach brother. Even I need to pay attention. My general rule, unless it's some crazy critical series, is I'll start making noise as soon as the 20s clock starts. They are usually still in the huddle. But you're right that some teams seem to try to huddle well before that so they can eliminate the PAS noise problem.
I'll try to do better and go nuts when I see them entering the huddle, regardless of the 20s clock.
It will mess up my system though: I've trained myself to be able to yell a very loud boo on one breath for 20s... To increase that to 25 or 30 might kill me!
Who remembers 2013-2015? We weren't great, and we lost a LOT of games at home. Some games we had zero chance and zero hope. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but the noise on D was often LOUD. Like louder than it was vs CGY. Oh ya, and usually there was 3k-8k unsold seats those years...
It's a huge part of what got me into going to games regularly again. If there wasn't that noise and excitement, I may not be a fan and STH today.
Am I just misremembering?
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 30, 2025, 03:32:45 AMWho remembers 2013-2015? We weren't great, and we lost a LOT of games at home. Some games we had zero chance and zero hope. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but the noise on D was often LOUD. Like louder than it was vs CGY. Oh ya, and usually there was 3k-8k unsold seats those years...
It's a huge part of what got me into going to games regularly again. If there wasn't that noise and excitement, I may not be a fan and STH today.
Am I just misremembering?
I don't remember those years too well. I remember the old stadium student section was ridiculous. Best time ever and $20 per game for lower bowl. Can't beat it. The game Hogan ( look a like) got arrested will gone down as an all time great moment.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 30, 2025, 03:36:47 AMI don't remember those years too well. I remember the old stadium student section was ridiculous. Best time ever and $20 per game for lower bowl. Can't beat it. The game Hogan ( look a like) got arrested will gone down as an all time great moment.
For the purposes of this thread, to keep things focused, only consider IGF-era noise levels.
I'm not sure the old barn could get anywhere close to IGF noise levels, mainly because it lacked the noise-concentrating roof.
I'm so old I seem to recall old barn selling family fun zone seats for like $5 or $10. At safeway? I don't know the details, as I didn't buy anything when I was that young: my parents had to sweat the details :D
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 30, 2025, 03:32:45 AMWho remembers 2013-2015? We weren't great, and we lost a LOT of games at home. Some games we had zero chance and zero hope. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but the noise on D was often LOUD. Like louder than it was vs CGY. Oh ya, and usually there was 3k-8k unsold seats those years...
It's a huge part of what got me into going to games regularly again. If there wasn't that noise and excitement, I may not be a fan and STH today.
Am I just misremembering?
I swear the Riders pump up the crowd noise, when the camera sweeps the stands you rarely see any fans standing and cheering like they do at Bomber games, and yet the volume seems deafening on TV. Even though Riderfans are mostly sitting there staring bleakly at the action on the field, the majority of them are golf clappers.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 30, 2025, 04:33:55 AMI swear the Riders pump up the crowd noise, when the camera sweeps the stands you rarely see any fans standing and cheering like they do at Bomber games, and yet the volume seems deafening on TV. Even though Riderfans are mostly sitting there staring bleakly at the action on the field, the majority of them are golf clappers.
I dunno. I've been to maybe 6 games at New Mosaic now... and they get very loud. The last couple of games I swear were louder than IGF, except maybe the Banjo Bowl.
It's a drone-ier noise than ours, and it seems louder. And I've sat in the more-$ golf-clapper sections there sometimes and there were points in games where
every single fan in my section was standing and making big noise. That virtually never happens @ PAS.
I have no doubt we have the max peak dB for the Banjo Bowl. But for general noise level over the whole season I think SSK beats us. And that's with a stadium where the upper bowl is 70% empty these days!
We really need to up our game.
Oh ya, if you don't like to make noise, please don't discourage or make faces at the fans who are. There's some in every section. (And I'm not talking about the guy taking a horn or cowbell directly to the ear in the seat in front of you, although even they should lump it.)
If you don't like the noise, bring the ear protectors. The orange squishy airplane type are cheap and fit right in your pocket!
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 30, 2025, 04:39:49 AMI dunno. I've been to maybe 6 games at New Mosaic now... and they get very loud. The last couple of games I swear were louder than IGF, except maybe the Banjo Bowl.
It's a drone-ier noise than ours, and it seems louder. And I've sat in the more-$ golf-clapper sections there sometimes and there were points in games where every single fan in my section was standing and making big noise. That virtually never happens @ PAS.
I have no doubt we have the max peak dB for the Banjo Bowl. But for general noise level over the whole season I think SSK beats us. And that's with a stadium where the upper bowl is 70% empty these days!
We really need to up our game.
Jesse's point is it is loud at Mosaic as they pump in the noise. Do you understand? I've been there to 6-7 times and building is 3/5 full and yes it is loud but for sure they pump it in at the toilet bowl.
Rider fans are no more louder than us. It is stupid to think they are somehow louder. :D
Come on Tecno pull your head out of the weeds.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 30, 2025, 04:39:49 AMI dunno. I've been to maybe 6 games at New Mosaic now... and they get very loud. The last couple of games I swear were louder than IGF, except maybe the Banjo Bowl.
It's a drone-ier noise than ours, and it seems louder. And I've sat in the more-$ golf-clapper sections there sometimes and there were points in games where every single fan in my section was standing and making big noise. That virtually never happens @ PAS.
I have no doubt we have the max peak dB for the Banjo Bowl. But for general noise level over the whole season I think SSK beats us. And that's with a stadium where the upper bowl is 70% empty these days!
We really need to up our game.
Correct me if I'm wrong but are most of the games you attend at Mosaic not sellouts, as in LDC, playoff or GC related? Talking in the last 2-3 years their stadium is half empty, no way they produce as much noise as a sellout at PAS.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 30, 2025, 09:28:34 PMCorrect me if I'm wrong but are most of the games you attend at Mosaic not sellouts, as in LDC, playoff or GC related? Talking in the last 2-3 years their stadium is half empty, no way they produce as much noise as a sellout at PAS.
The last 3 LDC games minimum I've gone to were no where near sellouts. I think they might have mentioned "sellout" on the PA but there were loads of empty seats everywhere last year, I don't remember.
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 30, 2025, 09:52:12 PMThe last 3 LDC games minimum I've gone to were no where near sellouts. I think they might have mentioned "sellout" on the PA but there were loads of empty seats everywhere last year, I don't remember.
Seriously? I thought travelling Bomber fans sold out their stadium for the last few LDC.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 30, 2025, 03:41:08 AMFor the purposes of this thread, to keep things focused, only consider IGF-era noise levels.
I'm not sure the old barn could get anywhere close to IGF noise levels, mainly because it lacked the noise-concentrating roof.
I'm so old I seem to recall old barn selling family fun zone seats for like $5 or $10. At safeway? I don't know the details, as I didn't buy anything when I was that young: my parents had to sweat the details :D
Sorry you made me nostalgic ok lol
I'll leave the old barn out of it. Too funny because originally I had referred to it as that and changed it to old stadium, love that man!
Yes $5 safeway end zone seats, remember the family fun no booze zone?
If there was a love button on here my post would have gotten one ;
Good point about the roof
I remember one game at the old barn, mtl I think. Such a close game and back and forth, crowd was insane, mtl got ball last and did a quick pass on sidelines, at the time we all thought time had expired but they left a second on and kicked the game winner, that energy was so great that day, no idea on the year, fairly sure it was mtl..... here I go again will you report me for that story :)
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 30, 2025, 03:41:08 AMFor the purposes of this thread, to keep things focused, only consider IGF-era noise levels.
I'm not sure the old barn could get anywhere close to IGF noise levels, mainly because it lacked the noise-concentrating roof.
I'm so old I seem to recall old barn selling family fun zone seats for like $5 or $10. At safeway? I don't know the details, as I didn't buy anything when I was that young: my parents had to sweat the details :D
Back when Canad Inns had benches for all the seats that place would get pretty darn loud.
I just remember always having a sore hand from banging on the seat in front of me.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 30, 2025, 03:28:36 AMYa, that's why I'm trying to draw attention to it. We need to fight the human nature here. I too feel downbeat and not interested in being loud when we get down big. But that's actually when we need to be the loudest, so I try to overcome the funk and be loud anyway.
Preach brother. Even I need to pay attention. My general rule, unless it's some crazy critical series, is I'll start making noise as soon as the 20s clock starts. They are usually still in the huddle. But you're right that some teams seem to try to huddle well before that so they can eliminate the PAS noise problem.
I'll try to do better and go nuts when I see them entering the huddle, regardless of the 20s clock.
It will mess up my system though: I've trained myself to be able to yell a very loud boo on one breath for 20s... To increase that to 25 or 30 might kill me!
That's where the bell comes in handy. Don't tell me you don't have one?!
Quote from: gobombersgo on July 31, 2025, 12:52:37 AMBack when Canad Inns had benches for all the seats that place would get pretty darn loud.
I just remember always having a sore hand from banging on the seat in front of me.
Canadinns was very good for noise. Yes, those benches and the roofs really echoed as well. PAS is louder, but there were more Procedure and Time Counts caused at Canadinns. And why? Because line noise was more effective back then.
Quote from: gobombersgo on July 31, 2025, 12:52:37 AMBack when Canad Inns had benches for all the seats that place would get pretty darn loud.
I just remember always having a sore hand from banging on the seat in front of me.
the metal backing would thunder! We would whack those pretty good.
We bang the top metal sheet in the upper deck very top row walkway with shoes
Yes hurts the hand lol
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on July 30, 2025, 06:40:55 PMJesse's point is it is loud at Mosaic as they pump in the noise. Do you understand?
a) This is EXACTLY what they say about IGF/PAS on their forum! Like every single Banjo Bowl! How can both fanbases believe this, and both fanbases be right?
b) Noise pumping is 100% illegal within-whistle in the CFL. I don't think any team would risk it. Booth guys, or TSN crew, or visiting fans might catch on.
I've been to both stadiums a lot when they are loud, and the noise seems totally organic to me. For some reason the SSK noise is just different. Maybe all that stubble jumping does something to their vocal cords?
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 30, 2025, 09:28:34 PMCorrect me if I'm wrong but are most of the games you attend at Mosaic not sellouts, as in LDC, playoff or GC related? Talking in the last 2-3 years their stadium is half empty, no way they produce as much noise as a sellout at PAS.
Yes, most games are the LDC and playoffs, where it should be louder. But I've also been to 2 non-LDC vs Bombers games too. Yes, those should be louder too because of the rivalry. It's usually pretty similar.
I know I noticed, and someone else commented on, a SSK game the other day/week (BC?) how the crowd seemed to be getting REALLY loud. That's the noise I remember from my visits there.
Quote from: bomb squad on July 31, 2025, 12:56:21 AMThat's where the bell comes in handy. Don't tell me you don't have one?!
1 large bell, 1 medium bell, 1 clapper (the only one that didn't disintegrate yet) and my Big Gun: my 20s boo. The kids & I trade off on duties.
Sometimes I can get the quiets around me to do a 10s boo and there is no noise in the world like 2-3 of us doing full-on boo that long. That's where the ears start distorting. Good stuff!!
Even if you bell, try the boo.
Not like I wanted this thread to in any way look like a "SSK is louder/better" thread! To heck with the greenies, I hope they lose the next 9.
But comparisons can be useful, and it's good to stay on our toes so we don't lose our "loudest fans" moniker.
My main goal is to get more people involved in being louder more often. So far I've gotten some great tips I will incorporate into my noise game.
The product is sub par from the top down. The long time knowledgeable fans see this and the newer fans who have just started going can sense it. Going to be an interesting game tomorrow night. For many reasons.....
Quote from: Strevy on July 31, 2025, 02:13:16 PMThe product is sub par from the top down. The long time knowledgeable fans see this and the newer fans who have just started going can sense it. Going to be an interesting game tomorrow night. For many reasons.....
Are you going tomorrow?
Sask fans only get loud for us, lol
IGF is loud for any game.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on July 31, 2025, 09:58:25 AMNot like I wanted this thread to in any way look like a "SSK is louder/better" thread! To heck with the greenies, I hope they lose the next 9.
But comparisons can be useful, and it's good to stay on our toes so we don't lose our "loudest fans" moniker.
My main goal is to get more people involved in being louder more often. So far I've gotten some great tips I will incorporate into my noise game.
I think a good tip is for people to start making noise when the 20 second clock starts.
Sure, fan noise would be beneficial when the other team is in the huddle but it's harder to sustain until the snap of the ball.
Looking like a sellout. Guessing they'll announce it soon. Could be wrong but I don't think there's ever been a CFL team to ever sell out every game.
The crowd gets into it situationally. If I were to guess, the time when fans are into it will be second and long (or third and long and they're going for it), and the game is close. If we are letting them march at will constantly, including getting 10+ yards on their first downs, and the game is nearly out of reach from that happening previously too many times, the D isn't giving the fans much reason to support them. And that's exactly what happened during the previous game.
Our first game against BC we controlled it and the noise wasn't "needed" as much (as in, there wasn't the sense of urgency that riles up the crowd). Against EDM, I think there was frustration from the crowd that they were even keeping it close. I realize these sound like excuses (and they kinda are) but I am a loud fan who cheers on D all game long. I noticed these circumstances that dictate how hard I go and didn't feel the impetus to get as loud as I can go many times. When the conditions described above are met, myself and those whole stadium take it up to 11.
In any case, I actually agree with Tecno on this as I noticed the crowd more quiet than usual, but I instantly could attribute it to these differences as I felt it myself. Overall of course, the sellout crowds have been great and supportive. After losing 3 in a row, a rare loss and poor last game at home, and on the precipice of going below .500 after a 3-0 start, if we are coming after Arbuckle and causing pressure and mistakes, putting them in 2nd and long and have a general mojo, expect some serious volume. If we are letting this career backup march at will against us, expect the crowd to get deflated and spend more time at the Rum Hut.
Quote from: Strevy on July 31, 2025, 02:13:16 PMThe product is sub par from the top down. The long time knowledgeable fans see this and the newer fans who have just started going can sense it. Going to be an interesting game tomorrow night. For many reasons.....
If we put together a good game and win tomorrow, I'm really excited to see a positive post out of you. If you're nowhere to be found, we will know for sure.
Quote from: BomberFan73 on July 31, 2025, 04:06:16 PMSask fans only get loud for us, lol
IGF is loud for any game.
it will be LOUD tomorrow!
Quote from: blue_or_die on July 31, 2025, 06:52:48 PMIf we put together a good game and win tomorrow, I'm really excited to see a positive post out of you. If you're nowhere to be found, we will know for sure.
The changes on D are encouraging minus Thomas but that won't change for awhile yet. Streveler starting and getting first team reps is also nice. The receivers are barely U-Sport quality. Mitchell should be on there. That said I think we squeeze out a tight one. If they even play with the smoke. Fingers crossed.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 31, 2025, 06:43:12 PMLooking like a sellout. Guessing they'll announce it soon. Could be wrong but I don't think there's ever been a CFL team to ever sell out every game.
Maybe not with crowds over 30k but Montreal did sell out for 105 games in a row when the stadium held 19.5k
Quote from: gobombersgo on July 31, 2025, 07:26:23 PMMaybe not with crowds over 30k but Montreal did sell out for 105 games in a row when the stadium held 19.5k
lol, didn't count then and it doesn't count now.
lol
OK, how about the Riders having 17 straight sell outs from 2007-2008 (including the 2008 season being sold out)
Not sure if there are longer ones than that one other than Montreal's.
SECOND POINT:
Don't do the "Let's go Bombers" chant when we're on O! Ya, I know this is just the noobs and fairweather fans (usually drunk). But it really irks me, and I can tell it does Zach too.
We saw some of this in the BC & EDM games, and sometimes last season too.
What do we do about this? Do the ol' "standing up waving arms down be-quiet thing"? Remind them this ain't a hokey game? Vet fans who see this need to quell it!
P.S. I'm fine with the wave, even with it's little "ooooooooOOOOOOOOOO" noise. Makes the fans happy.
Yeah, if you want the sell outs, you have to deal with new fans who are there to party. Drunks aren't going to pay attention to a player they're not watching wave his arms around.
The wave upset me once this season when it happened on offence and they're cheering with it. Be quiet.
Quote from: Jesse on August 01, 2025, 12:46:13 PMYeah, if you want the sell outs, you have to deal with new fans who are there to party. Drunks aren't going to pay attention to a player they're not watching wave his arms around.
The wave upset me once this season when it happened on offence and they're cheering with it. Be quiet.
Ya, the wave while we're on O irks me too
Quote from: BomberFan73 on August 01, 2025, 01:51:32 PMYa, the wave while we're on O irks me too
Attendance comes in "waves". Sooner or later we'll be back to 26,000 average and there won't be wave, they'll be an empty seat beside you. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on August 01, 2025, 03:08:46 PMAttendance comes in "waves". Sooner or later we'll be back to 26,000 average and there won't be wave, they'll be an empty seat beside you. Enjoy it while it lasts.
still 26,000 ain't bad for a shyte football team. :D
Crowd did me proud tonight. Some of the noise in the last 4:00 was BB-level. And I think it really got to Arbuckle, and really helped quash those drives.
They took a while to get into it, and if Vaval hadn't answered that ugly early TOR score, they may have been left for dead.
And everyone was quiet on O. And I think we may have more forum readers than I thought, because many more people were starting to make noise in the huddle rather than wait for the 20s or huddle-break. I find this interesting...
And there was a couple of really riled up crazies in my area with bells and horns going, trying to get the crowd pumped in the 4th. Love to see it!!
Thanks crowd!
Crowd was as loud as ever last night where we sit.
Seemed real loud on TV too. 8)
It was LOUD, Streveler brings that energy and crowd/team feeds off of it. Most fun I have had at a game in a long time!
Quote from: Strevy on August 02, 2025, 02:01:19 PMIt was LOUD, Streveler brings that energy and crowd/team feeds off of it. Most fun I have had at a game in a long time!
Crowd was loud last nite, and I agree that was a fun game - two returns for TD's had a lot to do with that fun. Almost lost it with that stupid play call to throw into the end zone corner with minutes left instead of grinding it out on the ground and take the easy 3.
And Streveler usually does bring that energy with the crowd following and getting energized, but that
did not happen last nite. The crowd was into it
in spite of Streveler. He was not getting the fans going with his angry pacing, screaming swears at the top of his lungs as he comes off the field as he has in the past.
Quote from: Big Daddy on August 02, 2025, 04:47:55 PMCrowd was loud last nite, and I agree that was a fun game - two returns for TD's had a lot to do with that fun. Almost lost it with that stupid play call to throw into the end zone corner with minutes left instead of grinding it out on the ground and take the easy 3.
And Streveler usually does bring that energy with the crowd following and getting energized, but that did not happen last nite. The crowd was into it in spite of Streveler. He was not getting the fans going with his angry pacing, screaming swears at the top of his lungs as he comes off the field as he has in the past.
It was ALL Streveler. The Strevy Tide rises all boats!! So refreshing to see. Dude is the best! And yes, Hogan is in over his head. Horrible call. Run the ball, take the 3.
Quote from: Strevy on August 02, 2025, 04:56:41 PMIt was ALL Streveler. The Strevy Tide rises all boats. So refreshing to see. Dude is the best!
::)
It was quite loud lest night!
Tecno :D
Quote from: Big Daddy on August 02, 2025, 04:57:27 PM::)
Strev was the only one that quieted me down. Everyone/thing else had me pumped up.
That was more like it. You could definitely see the difference. You could tell some of the Argos were confused about what the play call was. The crowd was a big factor in the outcome of this game. Yes, very interesting the power and reach of social media. Great work Manitoba! Let's do it even better next time.
Jackson Jeffcoat was in the house last night, maybe Willy was showing off for him or trying to convince him to come back. Willy also showed up for a few minutes on the Bonfire After Dark Podcast after the game.
Quote from: Jesse on August 02, 2025, 05:17:37 PMStrev was the only one that quieted me down. Everyone/thing else had me pumped up.
I agree. First game in a long time where I was more excited to have the defense or returning team trot out than the offense. There was a sense that nothing good was likely to happen on O.
Quote from: bunker on August 02, 2025, 05:37:42 PMI agree. First game in a long time where I was more excited to have the defense or returning team trot out than the offense. There was a sense that nothing good was likely to happen on O.
Reminded me of games 2017-2019 when the Bombers would sometimes win on the back of huge contributions from the ST or Defence.
Quote from: Strevy on August 02, 2025, 04:56:41 PMIt was ALL Streveler. The Strevy Tide rises all boats!!
LOL. BTW Strev's mom, Strev says he needs his clean laundry back, and would like another care package with some homemade oatmeal cookies. He said make sure you don't forget the raisins like last time!
Quote from: GOLDMEMBER on August 02, 2025, 05:15:53 PMIt was quite loud lest night!
Tecno :D
That's because everyone in MB read the thread and felt ashamed!
Job done. You're welcome!
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on August 02, 2025, 05:50:29 PMReminded me of games 2017-2019 when the Bombers would sometimes win on the back of huge contributions from the ST or Defence.
Yup, but maybe more '15-'18. '19 we could win legit. Before that we had to scheme the big takeaways and returns. And tricks. Lots of tricks.
The problem with the above is you can win, but not consistently, and almost never in the post-season.
But if it helps us win a couple while the O plays catch up, great! O has to improve every week though if we want hope by the end of the season.
Quote from: TecnoGenius on August 03, 2025, 02:58:09 AMYup, but maybe more '15-'18. '19 we could win legit. Before that we had to scheme the big takeaways and returns. And tricks. Lots of tricks.
The problem with the above is you can win, but not consistently, and almost never in the post-season.
But if it helps us win a couple while the O plays catch up, great! O has to improve every week though if we want hope by the end of the season.
You could be right, once they acquired Medlock, Nichols and Harris, the offence became pretty consistent.
My buddy was impressed the crowd and reactions to plays.
We were the losing section in the Pizza pass. Still everyone seemed jazzed.
Then he went on about how he had seasons tickets when the team went 0-18, and even went to the Golf Tourney that year...
There is no doubt that there are a hardcore group of fans that are here whatever. The 9 sellouts are based on 5 GC appearances, for sure. But I can't see us dropping back to 25k crowds, regardless results.
The team has never had a season with no wins. Since the advent of the 18-game regular season (1986), their worst record was 3-15 (twice: 1998 & 2013).
Quote from: Slimy Sculpin on August 03, 2025, 07:18:41 PMThe team has never had a season with no wins. Since the advent of the 18-game regular season (1986), their worst record was 3-15 (twice: 1998 & 2013).
But were there ever any HOME winless seasons?
Hey, I saw Donny C sitting the next aisle over from 55. I thought he had worked his way to 55? Now he's more like 48? How did that happen? Or am I misremembering the past?
I wonder how many decades it takes on the upgrade list to get yourself the exact 55YL seats...