SU/Carrier Dome try a new tactic to make the fan experience at the Dome miserable...

[Crusty]

We had to take our jackets off. It was fine and comfortable.

 

[SmilinBob]

The cool air y'all felt was the bowl opportunity leaving the dome. It has a cold chilling effect as it exits.

 

[bnoro]

I remember camping out for a game in 2010 for basketball, and there was a huge snowstorm. They had us inside because of it, and they also had the heat pumping to melt the snow on the roof. It was close to 90 in the dome, incredibly hot and uncomfortable.

That being said, you're going to a football game. You don't need heat. Grow a pair.

 

[Cusefan95]

That being said, you're going to a football game. You don't need heat. Grow a pair.

The bigger issue is the lack of ability to prepare. If I'm going to a game outside and it's ten degrees, I know I need to bundle up. I went to the Pinstripe Bowl last year with my skiing clothes and was warm the entire game.

If you're going to a game at the Dome in November, you've got no idea what to wear to be comfortable because it apparently will be anywhere between 40 and 90 degrees. That is pathetic, and telling people to man up and accept that you have absolutely no idea what to expect at the Dome temperature wise is ignoring the actual issue.

 

[storange]

i was fine didnt notice anything

 

[All4SU]

The bigger issue is the lack of ability to prepare. If I'm going to a game outside and it's ten degrees, I know I need to bundle up. I went to the Pinstripe Bowl last year with my skiing clothes and was warm the entire game.

If you're going to a game at the Dome in November, you've got no idea what to wear to be comfortable because it apparently will be anywhere between 40 and 90 degrees. That is pathetic, and telling people to man up and accept that you have absolutely no idea what to expect at the Dome temperature wise is ignoring the actual issue.

Didn't your mother ever teach you to dress in layers?

 

[OrangePA]

I was fine.

Still the best football venue I've attended.

 

[OttoMets]

I'm warm all the time. Hate the heat, love the cold. It was frigid in 331. Probably 45 or 50 degrees with a strong draft coming up from where the wall meets the stands. Everyone had a jacket on.

Didn't affect my enjoyment (or lack thereof), but I don't think anyone disputing this fact was there to experience it.

 

[rrlbees]

I was fine because I like cold better than hot. But I just kept on the sweatshirt and coat I wore at the tailgate. But people did notice how cold it was, most in my section kept their winter gear on. It was just SU going on the cheap. Didn't bother me though.

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[Trueblue25]

I'd brave freezing temperatures if it meant a W.

 

[TOL22]

It was cold in our section; everyone commented on it. But the beer stayed cold, too.

 

[cpatrocks]

OK my original post come off much more whiny than I had intended. There was alot of talk recently on here about things that SU could do to improve the fan experience at the Dome to attract more fans. After experience the frigid temps in the dome on Saturday, it just seemed like an easy fix...but when it comes to stuff like this, it seems they usually just cheap out.

 

[Pyle]

i sit in 113, the baton girl kept her warmups on all day. First time I've ever seen that. It was a tad chilly.

 

[Rocco]

I was fine because I like cold better than hot. But I just kept on the sweatshirt and coat I wore at the tailgate. But people did notice how cold it was, most in my section kept their winter gear on. It was just SU going on the cheap. Didn't bother me though.

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I went shirtless in 301. I noticed how refreshing it was that we weren't dying of the typical rainforest-like weather in there.

People complain all the time about it being too hot in the Dome (and also complain how ironic that it's named after an air-conditioning company), but being upset it was too cold is a first for my ears.

Just never going to satisfy everyone. Wow.

 

[rrlbees]

I went shirtless in 301. I noticed how refreshing it was that we weren't dying of the typical rainforest-like weather in there. People complain all the time about it being too hot in the Dome (and also complain how ironic that it's named after an air-conditioning company), but being upset it was too cold is a first for my ears. Just never going to satisfy everyone. Wow.

Well because there is no AC there is nothing they can do there. But it does have heat. So, they could have taken care of that. Just because the cold didn't bother you or me, it bothered plenty of others. And it's an easy fix, unless you just don't want to pay the heat bill.

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[Chip]

So judging by the responses, this is a real thread?

I was completely comfortable the entire game. Jacket off. And was thankful, because I'm an incredible sissy when it comes to cold weather.

This thread is an all-timer.

 

[JKinPhilly]

Maybe they were expecting about 10K more fans in there, yelling, standing, actually moving around during the game. I know, crazy talk.

I was there, had no issues with the temps in the Dome. Are we just inventing things to complain about these days? Help us all if we ever get 49K in that place again and everyone complains about how cramped it was and how hot they were.

 

[Chip]

Maybe they were expecting about 10K more fans in there, yelling, standing, actually moving around during the game. I know, crazy talk.

I was there, had no issues with the temps in the Dome. Are we just inventing things to complain about these days? Help us all if we ever get 49K in that place again and everyone complains about how cramped it was and how hot they were.

If they were expecting it they should have marketed it. Fans don't come to games just because there's a game on the schedule. They have to see it on a billboard first. Or have Donovan McNabb at QB.

 

[Chip]

OK my original post come off much more whiny than I had intended. There was alot of talk recently on here about things that SU could do to improve the fan experience at the Dome to attract more fans. After experience the frigid temps in the dome on Saturday, it just seemed like an easy fix...but when it comes to stuff like this, it seems they usually just cheap out.

In all seriousness, the Dome has a reputation (and we've all experienced it) of being a microwave for football games. Especially for noon(ish) starts. I would imagine climate control in that building isn't as easy as just turning the thermostat to 70. Heat is on, suddenly the sun pops through those clouds, and everyone is dying. The sun did pop through a few times, before the apparent whiteout started, I'm assuming around halftime. Didn't expect that type of drive home.

 

[cpatrocks]

In all seriousness, the Dome has a reputation (and we've all experienced it) of being a microwave for football games. Especially for noon(ish) starts. I would imagine climate control in that building isn't as easy as just turning the thermostat to 70. Heat is on, suddenly the sun pops through those clouds, and everyone is dying. The sun did pop through a few times, before the apparent whiteout started, I'm assuming around halftime. Didn't expect that type of drive home.

I understand it's probably not that easy, but they knew it was going to unseasonably cold well in advance - so they could have planned ahead a little better...and they don't seem to have any problem with the temp during BBall games.

 

[retro44]

When I played the DVR sunday one the first things they said was it's 55 degrees in here and calling for snow outdoors. I thought it was fairly cool in there,more so than in years past. And Boeheim would never accept 55 degrees as a gameday temp.

Maybe they are saving $$$$$$ for the IPF or new assitants

 

[Pat Kelly]

15 degree wind chill in Foxborough the other day, quit complaining, jeez

 

[retro44]

15 degree wind chill in Foxborough the other day, quit complaining, jeez

you are wrong if you think I was complaining as I first read this thread days ago said nothing. just was pointing out what the announcers said.

It was cool in my section and that is a fact,can't speak for the others.First time in 27 seasons that I left my hoodie on for a game.

 

[cpatrocks]

15 degree wind chill in Foxborough the other day, quit complaining, jeez

umm...there is a reason we have dome...

 

[billorange44]

...it was about 40 degrees in the dome today. The cheap bastards didn't bother to turn the heat on. I thought the whole point of having the dome in the first place was so that we didn't have to brave the elements?

Sometimes its just embarrassing being a fan of this university.

Hey here's an idea. It is going to be a lot colder Saturday. Stand outside the dome and listen to the game on the pa system for the first quarter. I guarantee you will love the Dome experience for the next three quarters!