Opinion: Kinnick Crowd getting too old to be a Force anymore.
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I'll admit, I was pretty sure this was a joke thread, but maybe these guys are serious? Tickets are stupid expensive, but the crowd still pulls through fine. The NEZ remodel went a long way in that regard.
Yes, the HMB, as well as most bands-and most radio stations!- are playing the same songs they have for decades. I'm sure you can deduce why. Also new music is not written in a way that translates to a band arrangement. When marching bands have tried to play some newer hits, they tend not to work. It's an instrumentation/balance thing.
Hey Jude was on its way out over a decade before LKK was, just so you know.
I'm not sure who else you're referring to? Dr. Jones? He lasted a long time and took the HMB to the Sudler, FWIW. The name I always saw on every arrangement was Ken Dye, and he was never at Iowa.
I'm surprised you heard the band play anything. They have the PA run nonstop these days and shove the band further and further into the periphery.
Yes, the HMB, as well as most bands-and most radio stations!- are playing the same songs they have for decades. I'm sure you can deduce why. Also new music is not written in a way that translates to a band arrangement. When marching bands have tried to play some newer hits, they tend not to work. It's an instrumentation/balance thing.
Hey Jude was on its way out over a decade before LKK was, just so you know.
They've done that for years, too. It's a godsend vs wearing those wool blankets they call uniforms.
Hey Jude was a blast, but it was for the HMB, not for the crowd. It was fine for the pregame show (why'd they stop that anyway?) and the Extravaganza, but the gameday crowd didn't go for it. Kastens was middling, I must agree. He had strange ideas of what makes a marching band good. But I'd take him over the new guy, personally. I just don't see what he's contributed.
I'm not sure who else you're referring to? Dr. Jones? He lasted a long time and took the HMB to the Sudler, FWIW. The name I always saw on every arrangement was Ken Dye, and he was never at Iowa.
This topic is like locusts. Lies dormant for a long time, but it sure as clockwork to arise every so often.
What a coincidence, all the people I know are getting older as well. Weird.
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I haven't done a scientific study because, well, a significant number of today's Iowans don't give a damn about facts, but I will say this:
The average age of a Kinnick crowd is well below that of the Hawkeye head coach.
The average age of a Kinnick crowd is well below that of the Hawkeye head coach.
You seem to be in the know...are you a fossil? The guy who should have been hired instead of Kastens was David Woodley. Outstanding arranger, director, leader and all-around person. He excelled at Indiana and sadly passed of cancer recently.
Dr Jones is a legend. Last I knew they still do a pregame show in the Rec Building. Of course they were much better in the Field House when you could get away with a lot more.
Why not. The dumb asses can't drive their cars without holding their phones (so they can video chat I guess) since pretty much all cars have bluetooth hookups now so you should be able to talk without holding the phone.
So fire them and replace them with younger, louder fans.........
Thought the atmosphere for a non con game was pretty good. Also a 11:00 start
I think if we have a top 50 offense with this defense it will be plenty loud.
I think if we have a top 50 offense with this defense it will be plenty loud.
Loudest event I've ever been to and I went to the White out game last year. We trumped that IMO. That game at Kinnick is probably going to be my barometer for loudness for the rest of my life.
Weather plays a factor in the crowd involvement. 84 degrees with no shade and sun on top of you isn't a good combination for a loud environment.
And an opponent like illinois state doesn't excite many people.
And an opponent like illinois state doesn't excite many people.
You should feel honored to share in the joy of a Hawkeye victory with a Raider fan. Bow Down.
But torbee, you have been here long enough to understand that according to some here, “boomers” are the root for all that is wrong in this world….
I know people who are not getting older, but can’t say I’ve seen them at the games lately.
Although, I swear I saw Elvis, so there’s that.
Still some who haven't completely figured out you do need to be quiet when we have the ball and are at the line.
