imex99
Posts: 4,927
Sep 8, 2010 10:22am
http://www.fanfeedr.com/ncaa-football/2010/09/08/t he-horseshoe-is-hardly-hostile
My ears dont agree with his article..... michigan 06, texas and usc at times killed my ears!!!
My ears dont agree with his article..... michigan 06, texas and usc at times killed my ears!!!
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 10:24am
Were I part of an opponent of Ohio State I would be worried if anyone said that it was intimidating.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Sep 8, 2010 10:35am
^^^huh ? anyway, let 'em think it's not intimidating, that's okay--just wait 'til they get here 
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 10:40am
If I was a player on Miami's team I would be concerned if anyone thought an opponents stadium was intimidating. I would expect all my teammates and outside supports to say exactly what the reporter stated.vball10set;475729 wrote:^^^huh ?...
Does anyone really have a choice?vball10set;475729 wrote:... let 'em think it's not intimidating,...
osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Sep 8, 2010 10:46am
Last year Vs. Iowa in Overtime was the loudest I've ever heard one particular place ever be.... I couldn't even hear the person a couple seats down from me. They'll realize how loud and intimidating the Shoe' can be come Saturday
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 10:47am
I think it can be a very big part of the game. It certainly will be fun to watch.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Sep 8, 2010 10:50am
This game should be at 8.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Sep 8, 2010 10:52am
Miami will be in for a rude awakening if they don't think 105,000+ screaming their brains out isn't intimidating. This ain't your local high school football stadium, this is one of the premier football stadiums in the country. The pulse of the stadium will make you sweat bullets, your heart will beat faster, and you will make mistakes, bank it.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 10:54am
...especially if you think that coming in.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Sep 8, 2010 11:00am
Con_Alma;475750 wrote:...especially if you think that coming in.
They will definitely think that coming out.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 11:02am
Maybe so but the point of the article wasn't the expected mindset after the game but rather what the writer believes now, before the game.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Sep 8, 2010 11:17am
Basically his entire article is unsubstantiated. If he said, "I've been to games in Columbus, big games, like Michigan and USC, and it wasn't as loud or intimidating as games I've been to in Tallahassee, and Gainsville, and Blacksburg," that would have been fine. That's an informed statement based on personal anecdotal experience. However, it sounds like this guy is just saying stuff, but has never been to a game at the Horseshoe. Honestly, I don't care what this guy says, I'll take the dozens of players, coaches, and commentators who have stated that this place is one of the loudest and most difficult places to stay. As Vince Young put it, Ohio Stadium was by far the loudest stadium he ever played in.
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Sep 8, 2010 11:17am
Ohio Stadium is probably not too intimidating..........
For a newspaper.
For a newspaper.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Sep 8, 2010 11:18am
Miami has played in big enough games, where they won't be "intimidated". That doesn't mean that there isn't a home field advantage, but why be "intimidated" of playing in front of anyone. If anything, they would be intimidated of Cam Heyword, or Tressel's coaching or Pryor, but not the fans.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 11:21am
I agree. I'm not saying they won't be intimidated but asking why is relevant. There's no good answer.thedynasty1998;475770 wrote:M... but why be "intimidated" of playing in front of anyone. If anything, they would be intimidated of Cam Heyword, or Tressel's coaching or Pryor, but not the fans.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Sep 8, 2010 11:27am
Con_Alma;475737 wrote:If I was a player on Miami's team I would be concerned if anyone thought an opponents stadium was intimidating. I would expect all my teammates and outside supports to say exactly what the reporter stated.
Does anyone really have a choice?
I don't think it's a big deal to admit that an opponents stadium is a tough place to play. I think everyone knows that Wisconsin's crowd can be very roudy and it doesn't bother me that people (even players and coaches) admit it.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Sep 8, 2010 11:28am
Okay, so I just looked at this guy's Twitter and he said that Miami is "simulating crowd noise at OSU by blaring two loud speakers during practice."
He also said "Will be making my first trip to the Horseshoe"
So basically this guy is just talking out of his ass. Gives no facts to back up his claim that the Horseshoe isn't intimidating and has no personal experience to go on either.
He also said "Will be making my first trip to the Horseshoe"
So basically this guy is just talking out of his ass. Gives no facts to back up his claim that the Horseshoe isn't intimidating and has no personal experience to go on either.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Sep 8, 2010 11:31am
krambman;475778 wrote:Okay, so I just looked at this guy's Twitter and he said that Miami is "simulating crowd noise at OSU by blaring two loud speakers during practice."
He also said "Will be making my first trip to the Horseshoe"
So basically this guy is just talking out of his ass. Gives no facts to back up his claim that the Horseshoe isn't intimidating and has no personal experience to go on either.
Sounds about right. He's trying to make a ridiculous statement so people pay attention to him.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 11:38am
I don't think it's a big deal either. I would, however, be concerned if I ever had teammates that thought it was intimidating. I understand that this is a reporter as opposed to players. Reporters have no impact in my eyes. It's simply one man's opinion.FatHobbit;475777 wrote:I don't think it's a big deal to admit that an opponents stadium is a tough place to play. I think everyone knows that Wisconsin's crowd can be very roudy and it doesn't bother me that people (even players and coaches) admit it.
krambman
Posts: 3,606
Sep 8, 2010 11:46am
I just read through the comments and the author had this to say in response to comments made by Buckeye fans:
A few quick points: Yes I’ll be there Saturday. No I haven’t been to the Horseshoe before. Yes I’m hoping I’m proven wrong about the noise, but doubt I will be. No, I never said Sun Life Stadium was a better crowd or even near as good as that weekly at Ohio Stadium. Sun Life Stadium crowd for ‘Canes games in general is quite disappointing. My personal opinion: college teams shouldn’t play their games in pro stadium. As I mentioned in my blog, Yes I agree, University of Michigan’s crowd is sad. Finally, I find it quite ridiculous when fans from the Midwest, or even Midwest residents (I lived in Lansing, Mich. for six years), claim toughness based on how you can handle the cold. It’s like making fun of northern teams and how they handle suffocating saturdays in the south in september. How you handle weather is a horrible measuring stick for toughness.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Sep 8, 2010 11:54am
you always have a choice...and remember, these are 18-22 year old kids who have never played here before, and it's it's natural to fear the unknown--so it WILL be intimidating!!!Con_Alma;475737 wrote: Does anyone really have a choice?
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 12:04pm
We don't have a choice in what they think. We can't either allow it or disallow it. It won't matter.
You stating, "let them think ....", as if we can permit their thoughts or not was why I asked if anyone had a choice.
You stating, "let them think ....", as if we can permit their thoughts or not was why I asked if anyone had a choice.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Sep 8, 2010 12:08pm
LOL--you're giving me a headache....GO BUCKS!!!!
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centralbucksfan
Posts: 5,111
Sep 8, 2010 12:37pm
thedynasty1998;475770 wrote:Miami has played in big enough games, where they won't be "intimidated". That doesn't mean that there isn't a home field advantage, but why be "intimidated" of playing in front of anyone. If anything, they would be intimidated of Cam Heyword, or Tressel's coaching or Pryor, but not the fans.
Agree. Not sure the word "intimidating" is the correct word to use in terms of playing in another stadium. But if they don't think the noise level/home crowd wont' affect things such as OSU energy level...then they are kidding themselves.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Sep 8, 2010 12:44pm
Seeing how the are piping noise into their practice I don't think they believe that at all.