So what level of attendance will make the Spring game a success? I've never attended a Spring game at UC so I really don't know how many have attended in the past.

I recall having over 10k at least once or twice during the BK years. That was a lot of fun. I recall in Butch's early years having some really bad weather which put a hurt on attendance (one year they even moved it into the bubble) and then we really de-emphasized the spring game altogether. I seem to recall one year it wasn't even a game but just basically a practice. The last few years Sheakley has been pretty full but it has become much less of an 'event' as it was during the BK years. Always look forward to the spring game. One day of football in an oasis of otherwise non-interesting (to me anyways) sports seasons.

(04-11-2017 10:38 AM)Racinejake Wrote:  I recall having over 10k at least once or twice during the BK years. That was a lot of fun. I recall in Butch's early years having some really bad weather which put a hurt on attendance (one year they even moved it into the bubble) and then we really de-emphasized the spring game altogether. I seem to recall one year it wasn't even a game but just basically a practice. The last few years Sheakley has been pretty full but it has become much less of an 'event' as it was during the BK years. Always look forward to the spring game. One day of football in an oasis of otherwise non-interesting (to me anyways) sports seasons.

Yep, that was recollection as well. It really started to build some momentum and then it due to weather and how the event was run it all fell apart.

I like the idea of bringing in the high school teams and to have a fish fry (although I would prefer a day other than Good Friday due to the fact some people, including myself, will be out of town).

Speaking of the Spring Game, Coach Fickell talks about the Spring Game (and today's practice):

While listening to the video it sounds like Fickell has really worked hard to learn the players names and he sounds like he has been here for years.

(04-11-2017 12:57 PM)bearcatfan Wrote:  While listening to the video it sounds like Fickell has really worked hard to learn the players names and he sounds like he has been here for years.

Anyone remember Bearcat great Brandon Key?

I recall He Who Shall Not Be Named referring to players by their jersey number for about a season and a half.

This is great....

https://twitter.com/GoBearcatsFB/status/...4500921345

My phone yesterday had rain Friday, now it has sunny and 81 - 60

No excuses not to come. I doubt the Club will have food but $7 for a Cod sandwich, chips and a side is a price that folks can afford to bring the whole family and eat. Add a $2 cookie, sweet.

Even I prefer a cold beer with a fried fish sandwich than wine, especially the rot gut they sell as wine in the Club. They sell in a plastic pre package glass something called Copa de Vino, a more accurate name would be Copa de Vinegar.

10k would be sweet. Any chance?

Edit: Damn I just realized the 1st place Reds will be in town that night....Who'd a thunk?

(04-12-2017 11:59 AM)doss2 Wrote:  My phone yesterday had rain Friday, now it has sunny and 81 - 60

No excuses not to come. I doubt the Club will have food but $7 for a Cod sandwich, chips and a side is a price that folks can afford to bring the whole family and eat. Add a $2 cookie, sweet.

Even I prefer a cold beer with a fried fish sandwich than wine, especially the rot gut they sell as wine in the Club. They sell in a plastic pre package glass something called Copa de Vino, a more accurate name would be Copa de Vinegar.

Ticket office said the Club will be selling food.

(04-12-2017 12:39 PM)DownOnRohs Wrote:  10k would be sweet. Any chance?

Edit: Damn I just realized the 1st place Reds will be in town that night....Who'd a thunk?

It's April. No one attends Reds games unless it's opening day. Of course might be nice to watch them in 1st place before the free fall.

Wife, myself, and the 2 little ones will be there. In-laws might come down because of the fish fry. Should be a good time.

(04-12-2017 11:59 AM)doss2 Wrote:  My phone yesterday had rain Friday, now it has sunny and 81 - 60

No excuses not to come. I doubt the Club will have food but $7 for a Cod sandwich, chips and a side is a price that folks can afford to bring the whole family and eat. Add a $2 cookie, sweet.

Even I prefer a cold beer with a fried fish sandwich than wine, especially the rot gut they sell as wine in the Club. They sell in a plastic pre package glass something called Copa de Vino, a more accurate name would be Copa de Vinegar.

Will be at the spring game. Hoping the weather is good.

There was one red black game during the BK days when there was men's soccer game after and a baseball game before the football scrimmage. You could make a whole day of seeing sports on campus. Weather really cooperated too. UC had dollar dogs, drinks and snacks. Great attendance for that one.

Kind of hoping donators might be there offering cheese pizza. Not a big fan of fish sammiches so I find alternatives to handle meatless fridays in Lent.

(04-07-2017 05:01 PM)crex043 Wrote:  

(04-07-2017 12:03 PM)TubaCat Wrote:  

(04-07-2017 11:30 AM)crex043 Wrote:  Reading about the band makes me wonder - I know the previous director is retiring or in the process of retiring. Many have discussed a potential new direction for the band as a result. When will that start to become apparent?

I've been talking with some people. Over the next 2 weeks, several candidates for the director position will be on campus with the band to see how they perform as a director with this band. I imagine the decision will probably be made soon after that.

As far as a new direction becoming apparent, it really depends on how the next director wants to run the band. Better music selection will probably be immediate, but other matters like marching proficiency, retaining better talent, adjusting instrumentation, etc. can take one or several years to fully implement.

Awesome, thanks for the insight. Looking forward to what's next.

I just got word about who the three final candidates for the job are. I'm not mentioning names, of course. All three are very qualified, and I believe would do a great job.

One candidate is a given, and I have a lot of faith that he would make great strides with this band.

Another candidate is already a marching band director of a very large P5 marching band, one of (if not) the largest in the country in terms of number of members.

Another candidate is also a college marching band director, at a school well known for football (and not too far from here). He seems like a fantastic candidate as well.

I've been checking out some of their work and have a lot of confidence in the future of the marching band, regardless of who is chosen. We will definitely hear more exciting music. Best of luck to all three of them, it looks like a tough decision.

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footb...17aaa.html

Fickel talks spring game.


mc

is anybody planning on recapping for us out of towners?

Posting up.at the club bar... doss buying me rounds?

We'll get there if we can get out of AAC. Hope Fickel isn't disappointed in the attendance tonight.

Ohio State to be at capacity for spring game

Looks like about 12 students decided to show. Impressive.