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The crowd was great, really into the game. Once the game was rolling it seemed the sunny side looked pretty full, the shady side not so much. That evened out toward the end, place looked full enough with the crowd really loud especially on defensive 3rd downss. Last few drives everyone were on there feet screaming. It's totally awesome to be high-fiveing every stranger around you as the game is enfolding.
 
my wife took this pic, I'm somewhere in the middle of the crowd. Loudest 2nd half crowd in a long time, awesome feeling!
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Hadn't been to a game in a couple of years and the first few minutes of the game looked like the spring game but it really filled in...now I see why there's a lot of complaints about people coming in late
 
Made it despite many obstacles, got my tropical flower wife geared up for the cold, and I can tell you that we were the Mojo tipping point- I'm sure of it. Screamed and stomped like mad, as well as the rest of our section. One of the best sporting events I've ever been to, voice gone. We were proud to be a part of it. Stormed the field, got a high five from Arkeel and nice shot of him with fans.
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For the first time my wife and I bought lower bowl seat backs for this game. The crowd noise sounded pretty darn good on third downs and on all defensive plays in the fourth quarter. I've been to the Rent for sell outs so I was not very impressed with the appearance of the crowd, but we sounded good. Last year I finally got my wife interested in attending games. This was her fifth game. She had shown interest in the bait (live game experience) before but this game really set the hook!
 
Ozone21 said:
I swore and got yelled at by an elderly lady late in the 4th quarter. I felt like a jerk and apologized to her. . Then I stormed the field.
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Must've been a Houston fan. Did you trample her on the way to the field?
 
Almost bailed on this game when none of my usual crew wanted to go. Bit the bullet Thursday and checked out discount tix but didn't want to sit up top. Snagged a single seat in 103 and it was rockin for the whole game.
Cheering and stomping every 3rd down D play turned into insane cheering on every D play in the second half.

Great day. Great win.
 
The gray lot was fuller than any other game this season, so I had some hope for a fair crowd. The Rent was embarrassingly empty for the Senior Day ceremony and well into the first quarter. It looked too much like this week's UCF game for a little too long. The crowd filled in during Q1. Security at the entrances didn't seem any more intense than previous home games, so that shouldn't have delayed fans.
 
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uconnkelly said:
The gray lot was fuller than any other game this season, so I had some hope for a fair crowd. The Rent was embarrassingly empty for the Senior Day ceremony and well into the first quarter. It looked too much like this week's UCF game for a little too long. The crowd filled in during Q1. Security at the entrances didn't seem any more intense than previous home games, so that shouldn't have delayed fans.
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I walked in from the gray lot just before kickoff as I came from the basketball game on campus. I am usually in my seat 15 minutes prior to the game starting so I was somewhat disappointed at the amount of folks that simply didn't care what time they went in. They were not there for football at all. I love tailgating but I am there for the game. There were hundreds of fans just playing cornhole, hanging around, etc. I don't think that will change and it is too bad for the kids on the field
 
Vuce said:
I walked in from the gray lot just before kickoff as I came from the basketball game on campus. I am usually in my seat 15 minutes prior to the game starting so I was somewhat disappointed at the amount of folks that simply didn't care what time they went in. They were not there for football at all. I love tailgating but I am there for the game. There were hundreds of fans just playing cornhole, hanging around, etc. I don't think that will change and it is too bad for the kids on the field
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The players will remember the end of the game, not the start.

Winning matters.
 
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Vuce said:
I walked in from the gray lot just before kickoff as I came from the basketball game on campus. I am usually in my seat 15 minutes prior to the game starting so I was somewhat disappointed at the amount of folks that simply didn't care what time they went in. They were not there for football at all. I love tailgating but I am there for the game. There were hundreds of fans just playing cornhole, hanging around, etc. I don't think that will change and it is too bad for the kids on the field
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Quite frankly, I get it. However, as I said numerous times, we also need the casual fan. The serious fanbase is not big enough by itself in CT.
 
It looked okay on TV. Alabama had empty corners in the end zone.
 
Dooley said:
That was one of the best games ever in our stadium. I have no idea how many fans wound up showing up but the fans who did, really turned it into a true home field advantage.
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This. It was not the same as the whole stadium being involved when it was full. But those who were there were incredibly involved from start to finish. And even in 241, a lot of folks were just standing on every defensive snap the fourth quarter.
 
businesslawyer said:
This. It was not the same as the whole stadium being involved when it was full. But those who were there were incredibly involved from start to finish. And even in 241, a lot of folks were just standing on every defensive snap the fourth quarter.
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And nobody even yelled at me to sit down.
 
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uconnkelly said:
The gray lot was fuller than any other game this season, so I had some hope for a fair crowd. The Rent was embarrassingly empty for the Senior Day ceremony and well into the first quarter. It looked too much like this week's UCF game for a little too long. The crowd filled in during Q1. Security at the entrances didn't seem any more intense than previous home games, so that shouldn't have delayed fans.
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Don't forget the security manager with zero concept of the moment who moved everyone who was on the concourse above the lower bowl and cheering for the seniors back behind the red line when there was still 15 minutes to kick off.
 
The crowd looked decent on TV and sounded good. Bring back the days of 40k screaming fans - Pitt, Baylor, WVU etc. Our attendance is really all about season tickets due to the weather. If we can boost the base we'll be okay next year. We don't have strong sales in the week or so prior to the games - maybe 3-5k.
 
Totally drained by game's conclusion. Outstanding performance both on the field & in the stands. Haven't felt so euphoric after a game since that OT win against West Virginia followed by going for it on 4th down against PITT. That double pass play was genius. When I coached midget football, my team ran that play in every scrimmage for fun, but we NEVER used it in a game. That was definitely thinking outside the box.
 
ScottBonz said:
Don't forget the security manager with zero concept of the moment who moved everyone who was on the concourse above the lower bowl and cheering for the seniors back behind the red line when there was still 15 minutes to kick off.
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This guy was a clown. He did the same to people who watch the band pregame show.
 
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