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I was randomly approached by someone today who said they know I 'blog'.

After trying to explain the difference between a blog and a message board... I was asked to make it clear:

THAT HORRIBLE SOUND BITE THAT IS PLAYED ON THIRD DOWN IS AWFUL. PLEASE FOR EVERYONE'S SANITY STOP.

FINGERNAILS OVER A CHALKBOARD SOUNDS BETTER.

IT IS SO BAD IT MAKES PEOPLE WANT TO LEAVE THE STADIUM.

Hopefully that was clear enough.
 
Cannot like this post enough. It's like they cannot figure out the in game experience. A couple years ago the PA guy would voice over America the Beautiful while the band pre-gamed - they are amazing BTW. Then there was DJ Joey and now it almost sounds like tires squealing on a bad video game instead of a mean dog barking. Bring back Welcome to the Jungle and get rid of that....whatever the hell it is on 3rd down
 
jdb50 said:
Liked the old tradition, this is an epic fail IMHO.
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If they don't get how bad it sounds and rectify it soon... the entire program deserves a vote of no confidence. It is embarrassing. It's the worst thing they have ever done.
 
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Welcome to the Jungle became tiresome. The dog barking is absolutely terrible. At least they turned to volume down in the second half. They'd be better off having the band play something every 3rd down. At least that feels college footbally and also plays to the Pavlovian response the fan base apparently needs to have a clue it's 3rd down.
 
mets1090 said:
Welcome to the Jungle became tiresome. The dog barking is absolutely terrible. At least they turned to volume down in the second half. They'd be better off having the band play something every 3rd down. At least that feels college footbally and also plays to the Pavlovian response the fan base apparently needs to have a clue it's 3rd down.
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They did turn it down in the second half and skipped the minor league video where the Husky's eyes change colors.

So we are halfway home - 7 days to retire it.
 
I think the concept is fine and actually cool.

The extra computerized sounds that accompany the one noise that sounds like a dog is the problem. They need to just make it an actual dog growling and barking.
 
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zls44 said:
That was hiring PP
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Yeah if it cost the same to stop playing that audio as it does to fire a coach I could agree. This is a simple fix.
 
whaler11 said:
I was randomly approached by someone today who said they know I 'blog'.

After trying to explain the difference between a blog and a message board... I was asked to make it clear:

THAT HORRIBLE SOUND BITE THAT IS PLAYED ON THIRD DOWN IS AWFUL. PLEASE FOR EVERYONE'S SANITY STOP.

FINGERNAILS OVER A CHALKBOARD SOUNDS BETTER.

IT IS SO BAD IT MAKES PEOPLE WANT TO LEAVE THE STADIUM.

Hopefully that was clear enough.
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On the sunny side of the field it sounds like turning a garbage disposal on and it is filled with plastic. What is it, the HUSKY howl or what? The sound system sucks!!!!
I noticed the speakers on the press box side are aimed down at the fans and not out at the field or the UCONN bench side. Is that the way it is suppose to be? Well fix it Damn it!!
 


I posted this last week. Would sound much better than the crap they have now.
 
Any recording of the sound? From an outside-US fan it would be lovely to hear what you are suffering from ;)
 
Was it just me, or was the.third down sound cue even LONGER this week? When I hear the dog bark/chain saw buzz/disposal grind, I am equally distracted and embarrassed because of the horrible sound. What does it sound like on TV? Does it make the program seem more/less lame than GnR? My guess is more lame.

I'll be clear: MAKE. IT. STOP.
 
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bigAbruns said:


I posted this last week. Would sound much better than the crap they have now.
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I agree and while we're at it, lose the girl commentator on the sidelines permanently. She's just plain annoying. UConn football needs her like they need
a hole in the head. Lose the GD carnival games during commercial breaks as well. Please let the UCONN BAND play during these breaks instead.
 
I told my wife during the game that the dog growling bit will keep me away from going to the games and would make me give up our four season tickets that I have had for quite a few years. That is how horrible I think it is.
 
Hopefully UConn is reading. It's a long time before you can sell people an actual football product to watch (thanks Paul and Jeff). Here is a chance to not aggressively turn away customers. A nice easy fix: do it.
 
LasseDK said:
Any recording of the sound? From an outside-US fan it would be lovely to hear what you are suffering from ;)
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No. Nobody do this. As bad as we're making it sound.....it's worse.

Seriously if they ditched it and reverted back to Welcome to the Jungle it would pop the crowd beyond belief and may actually make it tougher for the opposing team.

Tone deaf athletic dept (looking at you Enright)........Make. This. Stop.
 
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whaler11 said:
I was randomly approached by someone today who said they know I 'blog'.

After trying to explain the difference between a blog and a message board... I was asked to make it clear:

THAT HORRIBLE SOUND BITE THAT IS PLAYED ON THIRD DOWN IS AWFUL. PLEASE FOR EVERYONE'S SANITY STOP.

FINGERNAILS OVER A CHALKBOARD SOUNDS BETTER.

IT IS SO BAD IT MAKES PEOPLE WANT TO LEAVE THE STADIUM.

Hopefully that was clear enough.
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More on tis in 241 later today, but let me just say this -- any person who works for UConn who did not immediately say "are you duck*ing kidding me" should not just be fired on the spot for being useless, but given the mental health treatment that they very badly need.
 
THE GROWL must go,welcome to the jungle has run it's course,the blonde must stay,but her mic must go.I need something to look at while watching these games.:p
 
They did fix her mic (or gave her a different one) after the awful opening. Thank god.
 
Kgun7 said:
I made this in response to the horrible 3rd down sound at the spring game. It took me about an hour to combine a few different songs and sound bytes.

Should I forward this to the UCONN AD?

Third Down Cochise
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Yes please... and include the numerous "we hate it threads" from here in your email!!
 
businesslawyer said:
More on tis in 241 later today, but let me just say this -- any person who works for UConn who did not immediately say "are you duck*ing kidding me" should not just be fired on the spot for being useless, but given the mental health treatment that they very badly need.
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Nope - they should be locked in an equipment shed and forced to listen to the sound for 3 1/2 hours!
 
Who can I email about this? Sick of everyone at the games complaining about the thing instead of cheering lol
 
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I heard the sound loud and clear on the SNY broadcast yesterday. It was HORRENDOUS! It sounded awful on the TV and my dog gave a sad howl because it was so bad. My wife made me mute the TV at one point.

End the suffering
 
"Welcome to the Jungle" got people on their feet and making noise. Isn't that what we're going for. Why has it run it's course? It was effective. I know it's done elsewhere, but at for a program as starved for traditions as ours, I thought that was a good 3rd down tradition to have.
 
I don't know how much a petition will get us, but if we all add our names to an email (some season ticket holders as well) threatening attendance because of the "noise" then it might get changed...
 
BlueWhiteKid said:
"Welcome to the Jungle" got people on their feet and making noise. Isn't that what we're going for. Why has it run it's course? It was effective. I know it's done elsewhere, but at for a program as starved for traditions as ours, I thought that was a good 3rd down tradition to have.
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Because I've heard it for 11 years.It's RUN IT"S COURSE .There are thousands of songs out there.Pick one.
 
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BlueWhiteKid said:
"Welcome to the Jungle" got people on their feet and making noise. Isn't that what we're going for. Why has it run it's course? It was effective. I know it's done elsewhere, but at for a program as starved for traditions as ours, I thought that was a good 3rd down tradition to have.
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welcome to the jungle works. it just reaks of 'things that were cool 20 years ago'...
how about a graphic on the screen that says 'RISE UP! Make some Noise!!!'... and then give a level meter that registers the fans getting louder, even if they're not. something original like that would be cool.
 
Would love to have our band lead some 3rd down noise. How's about a band version of "a little bit louder now" portion of the song Shout?

3:25 mark of the attached video:

 
CTBasketball said:
I don't know how much a petition will get us, but if we all add our names to an email (some season ticket holders as well) threatening attendance because of the "noise" then it might get changed...
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I for one have e-mailed Warde on this amateur hour embarrassment. I would like to see a good old college protest at our next game. Everyone get the word out to stand and cover your ears when or if it comes on. Do continue making noise for our boys though. He will get the point and see there is more than just a few upset with this.
For those that want to see the band whip something up.
david.mills@uconn.edu
I tried to post Warde, Susan & Dr Mills e-mail addies but the will not let me. They can be found by looking up UCONN faculty e-mail / phone book
 
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Woof 101 said:
I for one have e-mailed Warde on this amateur hour embarrassment. I would like to see a good old college protest at our next game. Everyone get the word out to stand and cover your ears when or if it comes on. Do continue making noise for our boys though. He will get the point and see there is more than just a few upset with this.
warde.manuel
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For those that want to see the band whip something up.
david.mills
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  1. Dooley ‏@DooleyMcStitch 29m
    @UConnFootball @UCMB UCMB - 3rd downs: can you play "a little bit louder now" portion of this: http://youtu.be/nEjLFpU2pJ4?t=3m27s… (3:25 mark of the vid)
@UCMB @UConnFootball That would be GREAT! Maybe if UCONN's D can get a stop, lead a "Hey hey hey hey!" so the crowd can cheer it.
 
CTBasketball said:
I don't know how much a petition will get us, but if we all add our names to an email (some season ticket holders as well) threatening attendance because of the "noise" then it might get changed...
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The one plus to a social media petition like Change is the easy on-line presence across many platforms (email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc...).
 
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The easy answer is to graft a legit husky howl onto the front of the opening of "Crazy Train" It would satisfy both the trads and the reformers.

FWIW the execution the "unintelligible noise" they've gone with is truly bad. It's as if they had Jonathan XIII get all worked up while someone recorded it on their phone or walked into a kennel and did the same thing.
 
Keep the red eyes, can the growling and replace with your favorite rock song...Welcome to the Jungle, Beginning of Hells Bells etc.
 
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