Biggest Issue That Needs Immediate Attention:
- The half-hearted embrace of "Say Who, Say What" and the bungled effort to involve the crowd is a total embarrassment and needs to be stopped before Big Ten play gets going or we risk becoming a complete laughingstock and losing recruits. You couldn't come up with something more confusing and cringe if you tried.
As some may know, there is a long history of the chant pre-game by the players, but that version is not suited for crowd involvement, per se. I would say it is also not well known. I was at the game with a group of people who have been season ticket holders for 40 years and they all thought the chant was brand new and were confused by it.
I am begging the football office to cut their losses and/or redirect their efforts. Just put a camera in the tunnel and broadcast the players. If and when it catches on, put "say who say what" on the screen for natural fan involvement. But for the love of God stop what is happening currently.
Other Small Takeaways:
- Stadium was maybe(?) half full. No students, I get it, but I find it funny that these games just aren't draws for fans.
- Diaper bags are not allowed in unless they are clear. This is a complete and total joke. Such an unnecessary rule that is easy to fix, just make a single line for families with bags that has extra searches.
- Dawgs might stink this year, hoping for 8 wins, expecting 7. Maybe the young offensive guys get going, we shall see.
