Co-signed.

Adjacent over Hypotenuse.

I'm curious what you guys think about the supposed expansion of the south endzone stands and how it will make the stadium louder, as Murphy I believe explained it. Is there any truth to this "loud" factor or is it simply an avenue of revenue?

I really think the blandness of entertainment and the 1993 gameday soundtract being used goes as far hindering the homefield advantage for the players and the team as a whole. It pisses me off that the stadium isn't louder than it is, and above all, the Packers don't do shit to persuade more enthusiasm, and more noise. I'm done blaming this on the fans because I think the crowds are getting younger and are enthusiastic. Somthing needs to be done.

Like you mentioned last night Alex, it can be done without losing the family slant or whatever you want to call it. Hell, when NE plays "Elevation" at Gillette that place goes nuts. It's somthing.

completely agree. i always used the excuse of lambeau being in small town green bay wisconsin - and just maybe being a little bit behind the times. but...the packers have the kind of clout to bring in someone who can make the updates and make the entertainment relevant. we need something like the Steelers "Renegade" - Heinz Field goes absolutely crazy when they play that shiz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irWFrU7LjWw - the packers are a world class organization but the entertainment feels a little high school-ish.

We go to away games every year and are amazed at the lollapalooza every other stadium puts on for their team. Then I attended a game in Lambeau thinking how even more awesome it would be being on home turf...but there was very little fanfare or celebration for our team. I was very disappointed with the whole Lambeau experience. The seats were hard and it was difficult to maintain space next to very large adults. (I am only 5'3). I understand the whole traditional football thing, but why can't we have some hype and celebration with it?

"I can name ten people without even thinking that could do a better job than the Packers are doing. You see them around the blogosphere everyday."

I disagree, but I definitely think the organization should value the input of the blogsphere to a reasonable extent.

I've seen similar productions with the eagles and bears and I'm not sure what else could have been done.

I definitely agree that music selection could be better. The friendly tail-gate atmosphere of the stadium and neighborhood already mirrors that of college football. Almost every stadium in the Big Ten utilizes music extremely well to raise crowd moral. Not saying play jump-around or zombie nation because it will never be the same. Find a niche for Lambeau.

"But in truth, the view isn’t always great"

Comparatively, there isn't a bad seat in the house. The only problem I find is when people stand-up...which is almost never a problem (too many old ladies yelling at them!).

Perfect mix is to get to one or two games a year, anything over that becomes a hassle. That's what Sunday ticket, big-screens and Lazy-boys are for! Woot.

GBP 4 LIFE

Alex,

First, Lambeau is always at the top of the stadium experience rankings and the waiting list for season tickets is 30 years long. If you don't want to go, there are plenty of others who do.

Quit acting like a fag, Alex. "Thank god for Twitter and LIVE blogging". You sound like a sassy teenage chick.

Bucky

I noticed that the preseason games are scheduled to appear on channel 5 in Green Bay, but I have not found any Milwaukee market channels that are carrying the 8/15 game. Are they airing the preseason games in the Milwaukee market? I have been searching around, but haven't found anything.

Also, tonight the NFL network is air an "Intrasqaud Scrimmage" of the Packers from 7-9 central.

Alex, do you actually believe "the stadium experience sucks, period"?

Is it not enjoyable watching a top-tier team in a stadium that housed the Ice Bowl and legends like Bart Star, Paul Hornung and Don Hutson?

Are you a Packer fan or more of a fan of blogging and bitching?

I admit I've only been to four NFL games - two at Lambeau, one at the Humpty Dump (back when BLF wasn't on the wrong side of the stadium) and one in Seattle (vs. Jax) when they were at UW while Qwest Field was being built (that sucked - no beer). But I love Lambeau. I just do, especially after the remodel. I agree, there are things they could do better. But they have a great place to start improving in. It will be interesting to go to Seattle in two weeks and see what the difference is between it and Lambeau in 12/07 (last game attended).

I've never attended a game at Lambeau but I will say they probably need to have a new (and really nice) sound system and bring in a new D.J. or something (the music I hear is all '87-'94 Jock Jams and I find that so lame. Song's like that are cool when they're intended to be a retro-throwbacks not when they're the only things playing. And they need two big nice HD screens with good camera crews working them. And perhaps start phasing out the Rail-benchs somewhat. The Organization has some problems, but they are truly just a business and if the fans keep paying them they won't really change much. I attended an Oregon Duck game in Eugene last year and it was freaking LOUD!!!! I mean loud rock concert loud. couldn't hear myself talk. If they could encourage more noise from the crowd that would really help home-field advantage, but no vuvuzelas.

Well I hear what a lot of youguys are saying-about hype & entertainment. Thing is, the Lambeau experience so far outclasses any other NFL stadium I've been to that I just don't miss anything of what youguys are whining about. Might be nice to have a better theme song, and it wouldn't be hard for the organization to put in motion a few new cheers. But I'd much rather have the constant roar of the crowd on every damn play, and the onslaught of clever one-liner jeers launching from the crowd around me than music, bigscreen replays, and the more frequent commentator remarks you find at other stadiums. IMO Lambeau doesn't need a damn thing. The overall spirit/experience of the crowd wouldn't change a bit with the addition of Mickey Mouse cheers and Hip-Hop-or-whatever-shit blasting from a big new soundsystem. For me that stuff is a turn-off, even a distraction when I go to other stadiums. Much classier/enjoyable the Lambeau way. Youguys stay home then, I'll go to Lambeau. BTW, the avatar's my Dad(great pic), I'm 42-so I'm not an old fucker.

SpiderPack is spot on. I go to Lambeau to sit my bony ass on a metal bench and watch my favorite team play football on grass outside. If you are worried about other people thinking you're a "hick" than follow the Cowboys or the the Vikings. The last time I went to the Metrodome I thought my head was gonna explode. I've been to LP field in Nashville and they are appealing to the "hick" mentality by satisfying the people who don't understand football and blasting bullshit between every play. I suppose Alex wants to update the uniforms too? Yeah I've grown weary of the Rolling Stones and John Mellencamp, and the male cheerleaders with giant G flags, but c'mon. eat a brat, drink some beers and have fun. Go Pack! BTW I'm 39 not an old fuck*r either.

They play the G-Force song at Lambeau? That's too bad.
Aside, how great would it be cranking out some Divinyls (thank you Alex, Jersey Al) over the PA when Minnesota visits? "He doesn't look bothered to me at all, Troy. Amazing." "No, this guy's been around awhile and can obviously stand up under any kind of pressure."
Off topic, pardon.