Purdue writer: "Never been in louder venue in my life."

[Capt. Tuttle]

John Thompson's triple technical game

 

[Ragman2000]

Loudest I can remember the Dome, even louder than VTech 98 etc was Dan Conley's interception early in the game against #1 Miami in (?)'92. My brother and Dad were screaming at me and all I saw was their mouth moving. It was ear ringing hurt your ears loud.

 

[Jake]

It’s louder with the new roof. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind. Noticed it the first time I was in the new dome last year.

45k is going to be deafening.

 

[Cusester]

Pearl's buzzer beater against BC was different in that it was extremely quiet but when the shot went in there was an unbelievable explosion of noise which I had never heard before or since. Unforgettable!

 

[oldpinepoint]

Loudest I can remember the Dome, even louder than VTech 98 etc was Dan Conley's interception early in the game against #1 Miami in (?)'92. My brother and Dad were screaming at me and all I saw was their mouth moving. It was ear ringing hurt your ears loud.

this right here

 

[MSOrange]

 

[OrangeDW]

VT in 2000 when we sacked Vick 8 times and hit two long bombs for TDs.

3rd downs when the place is already rocking before the play, finishing with a sack or a pick often seem louder than big offensive plays to me. It’s the anticipation of a big play while it’s already loud that does it IMO.

Back in the 90s, the place used to get deafening when we blocked a punt….because everybody would already be up and going nuts anticipating that we were coming after it and had a great chance at getting it.

 

[rrlbees]

1973 at Manley when SU upset St John’s and you couldn’t even hear anyone screaming when we built a 20 point early lead. You could only hear a ringing in your ears. None of these others even compare.

 

[SUFan44]

Need 45K Friday night to test it out.

And if we win and get to 5-0 for NCSU, please make it a night game. And please pack the place.

 

[OrangeDW]

Need 45K Friday night to test it out.

And if we win and get to 5-0 for NCSU, please make it a night game. And please pack the place.

Speaking of which, that 2011 Friday night West Virginia game has to be one of the louder games of the last 15 years. Maybe the loudest?

 

[upperdeck]

All this really pts to where in the dome is it loudest now.. It would be great down on the field but it may well be someplace in the stands who knows.. you need multiple pts of reference and a decent crowd to test it out. if nothing else you would think with all the references to how loud it is you would get an ESPN crew to bring a meter in.. You see it at other venues being done.

 

[SUFan44]

Speaking of which, that 2011 Friday night West Virginia game has to be one of the louder games of the last 15 years. Maybe the loudest?

I was there - WE WERE BACK was uttered afterwards, amidst shots of Jaeger at Harry’s. We then proceeded to lose every game after. We were not back.

 

[pattycuse]

this right here

100%.

 

[Finwad32]

I was there - WE WERE BACK was uttered afterwards, amidst shots of Jaeger at Harry’s. We then proceeded to lose every game after. We were not back.

That was the most deflating end to a season… so much promise.

Thumping of WV to get to 5-2 followed by 5 straight L’s… and outside of UConn, none of them were really all that tight either.

Whelp, the year after worked out fine!

 

[Dick_in_MI]

1973 at Manley when SU upset St John’s and you couldn’t even hear anyone screaming when we built a 20 point early lead. You could only hear a ringing in your ears. None of these others even compare.

I believe that was the game that a frustrated Mike Lee kicked the ball up into the crowd, a ball boy calmly rolled another ball back onto the court, the refs miraculously swallowed their whistle, and Louie C went nuts.

Later, as SU was bringing the ball up, Louie scampered onto the court and moved his guys around like chess pieces before scampering off again. Again, no whistle. I was probably screaming for a T but in hindsight it was hilarious.

BTW great to see you again Rick this past Saturday. You thought the last time was in the backcourt of the Dome during our AOL days. I do remember that, but I think we also saw each other at a board event that Joyce put on at the Sheraton maybe 20 years ago. Anyway, it has been too long.

 

[690West]

I believe that was the game that a frustrated Mike Lee kicked the ball up into the crowd, a ball boy calmly rolled another ball back onto the court, the refs miraculously swallowed their whistle, and Louie C went nuts.

Later, as SU was bringing the ball up, Louie scampered onto the court and moved his guys around like chess pieces before scampering off again. Again, no whistle. I was probably screaming for a T but in hindsight it was hilarious.

Yes! Wow. St. John’s coach was pissed.

Mulzoff was quite upset at the end Saying, “The officals didn't have the guts to call a technical on me when. I was on the floor.”

Syracuse Ends St. John's String, 80‐70 (Published 1973)

www.nytimes.com

 

[Dick_in_MI]

Yes! Wow. St. John’s coached was pissed.

Mulzoff was quite upset at the end Saying, “The officals didn't have the guts to call a technical on me when. I was on the floor.”

Syracuse Ends St. John's String, 80‐70 (Published 1973)

www.nytimes.com

I thought it was Louie coaching at the time, so my mistake. He was really pissed though. The time that Louie moved his guys around must have been at a different game. The Mike Lee kick was a great memory and a great bit of SU hoops lore.

 

[Trueblue25]

It’s louder with the new roof. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind. Noticed it the first time I was in the new dome last year.

45k is going to be deafening.

My friends and I had this conversation.

The roof’s a weapon for us.

 

[CuseIn282xx]

I don't think SU wants studies to be performed. There are liability issues which could arise from well documented studies. Don't forget, there are hundreds of employees in the Dome for many games. Plus, tens of thousands of visitors.

SU would not want anything showing sound levels at two jets, or more, taking off. See the following link from the CDC, there is a chart with noise levels.

What Noises Cause Hearing Loss? | NCEH | CDC

Noise is a significant source of hearing loss, but you can protect your hearing. An important first step is to understand how noise causes hearing loss.

www.cdc.gov

Note that the average noise of a sporting event is 100 dB. Decibels are logarithmic, for each increase of 3 dB, the sound level is approximately doubled. For every 10 dB, the sound level is increased 10 fold. Based on readings provided by one poster, we have had readings in excess of 120 dB, or 100X louder than the average sporting event. (100 dB + 10 dB + 10 dB = 120 dB or 100 X 10 X 10).

Anyway, from what others say, SU used to measure the noise and has since stopped. I believe it was a wise decision to do so. I believe those who believe the noise levels to be in excess of the 120 dB+ they have measured on their own devices.

When fans buy a ticket online, make them sign an agreement that they won't sue for any damage caused by any excessive noise in the Dome.

Legally it would be pretty much BS, but it would create great PR, and be a great recruiting tool.

"It's true son, we make the fans sign a waiver like that. Come and be a part of that. Sign your Letter of Intent right here!"

 

[rrlbees]

I believe that was the game that a frustrated Mike Lee kicked the ball up into the crowd, a ball boy calmly rolled another ball back onto the court, the refs miraculously swallowed their whistle, and Louie C went nuts.

Later, as SU was bringing the ball up, Louie scampered onto the court and moved his guys around like chess pieces before scampering off again. Again, no whistle. I was probably screaming for a T but in hindsight it was hilarious.

BTW great to see you again Rick this past Saturday. You thought the last time was in the backcourt of the Dome during our AOL days. I do remember that, but I think we also saw each other at a board event that Joyce put on at the Sheraton maybe 20 years ago. Anyway, it has been too long.

You are correct Dick. That was the game Mike kicked the ball into the stands. You’re also correct that we saw each other at Joyce’s gathering. I had forgotten about that.

 

[690West]

When fans buy a ticket online, make them sign an agreement that they won't sue for any damage caused by any excessive noise in the Dome.

Legally it would be pretty much BS, but it would create great PR, and be a great recruiting tool.

"It's true son, we make the fans sign a waiver like that. Come and be a part of that. Sign your Letter of Intent right here!"

Yup. Any waiver when it comes to entertainment creates demand. Artificial or not.

Lol. Could be marketing brilliance actually

 

[OrangeXtreme]

My friends and I had this conversation.

The roof’s a weapon for us.

The ceiling is the roof.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

We are 5k casual fans away from having a great home field advantage again. Students in the lower tiers really get Into the game. Agree the new roof makes it louder.

 

[CuseIn282xx]

Yup. Any waiver when it comes to entertainment creates demand. Artificial or not.

Lol. Could be marketing brilliance actually

We could even hand out the little foam earplugs to anyone who wants them.

Or have a phony vendor walk up and down the aisles selling them. Orange ones. Tape it. A great clip for ESPN to show, or include in a recruiting video.

"Eeeeeeear plugs!!! Get your life-saving ear plugs right here!!! Eeeeeeear plugs!!!!"

 

[bballbeadle]

Is there some way to measure this?

That was the first SU football game I ever saw. We sat right behind Don McPherson’s parents, although we didn’t know it until he came up in the stands to hug them.

Best football game ever in terms of importance and excitement. Bar none.