No Re-entry

[Cataholic]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

[wbtfg]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

easy there bud. no need to tell people they are dumb or that their perspective is dumb just because it doesn't align with yours. let's be respectful to our fellow MSU Alumni/Fans

[damnyoutuesday]

If we were to ban re-entry, the entire stadium would have to be remodeled. Wider concourses, more concessions, more bathrooms, stadium wide beer access, more area in general for fans. Can you imagine the goddamn zoo the concourses would be if they just started doing no re-entry this weekend? I truly don't think they can even implement it without a complete infrastructure overhaul for the stadium

[tetoncat]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

easy there bud. no need to tell people they are dumb or that their perspective is dumb just because it doesn't align with yours. let's be respectful to our fellow MSU Alumni/Fans

Time fair that type of comment has been made by both sides of this argument

[Bocephus]

I didn’t attend the Quarterback Club meeting this Monday. I did just receive an email from QBC with a special message which is not normal. The email brought me to the QBC website with a 30 second video clip of Coach Vigen. It was a message that this is a big game and we need everyone to be back in your seats before the 3rd quarter starts. He asked to spread the word. His comment was that crowds right after halftime can feel like the ICCU dome with nobody in their seats.

When the head coach asks for something to help the team, fans are usually quick to react. I think this is small ask.

Yup saw this too. Bottom line is get our asses back in by kickoff.

Yep. Gonna have to drink the halftime beers from the bottom of the can this weekend.

Throw a tall boy down while walking to the pi**er and get back to the seats!

[AFCAT]

Bobcat fans when the no re-entry policy is implemented.

[nanacat]

Bobcat fans when the no re-entry policy is implemented.

I don't have a dog in this fight since I don't tailgate, but I wonder, of the 21-22,000 fans that attend home games, how many do tailgate? Is no re-entry really going to damage the game day experience? Seems like many on here are getting a bit whiny. If every other FCS school has no re-entry, clearly their fans have learned to suck it up. If the DSU's do infact have that policy in place, do they have less attendance because of it? Seems this has turned into a mountain/mole hill discussion.

[Cataholic]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

easy there bud. no need to tell people they are dumb or that their perspective is dumb just because it doesn't align with yours. let's be respectful to our fellow MSU Alumni/Fans

Time fair that type of comment has been made by both sides of this argument

And quite honestly, Vigo has not been the most respectful poster in various conversations over the years. I have no problem returning the treatment to him. And wbtfg also doesn’t like me.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Some of us act like we’re back in grade school.

“But he’s soooo mean to me!”

[The Butcher]

It's interesting how some people get bothered when fans head to their tailgate at halftime. I don't quite understand why it matters to those who choose to stay. It's a strange thing to be concerned about.

[DMMDCats]

Is it okay if I use 2 tickets, one for each half?

[Lord Vigo]

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

I am sincerely sorry that I see this differently than you. Your anger is totally justified.

[cat22[2010]]

It's interesting how some people get bothered when fans head to their tailgate at halftime. I don't quite understand why it matters to those who choose to stay. It's a strange thing to be concerned about.

No one would be bothered and this would not be a topic of discussion if people would be back in for the start of the 3rd quarter. No one cares that you want to stay, that you want to go. You do you. What people are bothered ( apparently not as many as I assumed) by is how empty the stadium is at the start of the 3rd quarter. Whether people agree or not, the crowd can and does have an impact on the game ( especially in close games).

[cat22[2010]]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

easy there bud. no need to tell people they are dumb or that their perspective is dumb just because it doesn't align with yours. let's be respectful to our fellow MSU Alumni/Fans

Time fair that type of comment has been made by both sides of this argument

And quite honestly, Vigo has not been the most respectful poster in various conversations over the years. I have no problem returning the treatment to him. And wbtfg also doesn’t like me.

Silly @Cataholic ... don't you know by now that you are not allowed to have a different opinion ( and voice it) than the masses on here. If you do, you see what happens.

I still agree and support your opinion!

[BleedingBLue]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

easy there bud. no need to tell people they are dumb or that their perspective is dumb just because it doesn't align with yours. let's be respectful to our fellow MSU Alumni/Fans

Time fair that type of comment has been made by both sides of this argument

And quite honestly, Vigo has not been the most respectful poster in various conversations over the years. I have no problem returning the treatment to him. And wbtfg also doesn’t like me.

Silly @Cataholic ... don't you know by now that you are not allowed to have a different opinion ( and voice it) than the masses on here. If you do, you see what happens.

I still agree and support your opinion!

Is this a real statement? You are both being gatekeepers on how to best be a fan. You are right, everyone can have their own opinion, and clearly all of us do. Let people have that opinion, even if you don't like it. That's life. The fact is there will be people that don't get back right away after half, and there will be people who don't usually make it back that do because of the opponent. Re-entry is a thing, and it's not going away any time soon. Being angry about those that don't make it back isn't going to do anything, and it's a waste of your time.

[Cataholic]

Some of us act like we’re back in grade school.

“But he’s soooo mean to me!”

You show your true colors every time you post Seriously, who names themselves Belligerent and thinks it’s cool. Time to grow up little man!

[Cataholic]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

easy there bud. no need to tell people they are dumb or that their perspective is dumb just because it doesn't align with yours. let's be respectful to our fellow MSU Alumni/Fans

Time fair that type of comment has been made by both sides of this argument

And quite honestly, Vigo has not been the most respectful poster in various conversations over the years. I have no problem returning the treatment to him. And wbtfg also doesn’t like me.

Silly @Cataholic ... don't you know by now that you are not allowed to have a different opinion ( and voice it) than the masses on here. If you do, you see what happens.

I still agree and support your opinion!

Is this a real statement? You are both being gatekeepers on how to best be a fan. You are right, everyone can have their own opinion, and clearly all of us do. Let people have that opinion, even if you don't like it. That's life. The fact is there will be people that don't get back right away after half, and there will be people who don't usually make it back that do because of the opponent. Re-entry is a thing, and it's not going away any time soon. Being angry about those that don't make it back isn't going to do anything, and it's a waste of your time.

PLEASE FOCUS ON THIS SIMPLE FACT. COACH ASKED EVERYONE TO BE BACK IN THEIR SEATS FOR KICKOFF. You are so worried about being dissed that you fail to see the whole point of the discussion. Get over yourself.

[msugr8]

Here it is, the middle of the week, halftime if I may say so. Sorry to be late to the conversation I was out having a beer. Lot’s of differing opinions here which is fine. Personally I wish a few more of us got back sooner but it’s not really a problem. Old saying, If it ain’t broken don’t try to fix it!

[BleedingBLue]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

easy there bud. no need to tell people they are dumb or that their perspective is dumb just because it doesn't align with yours. let's be respectful to our fellow MSU Alumni/Fans

Time fair that type of comment has been made by both sides of this argument

And quite honestly, Vigo has not been the most respectful poster in various conversations over the years. I have no problem returning the treatment to him. And wbtfg also doesn’t like me.

Silly @Cataholic ... don't you know by now that you are not allowed to have a different opinion ( and voice it) than the masses on here. If you do, you see what happens.

I still agree and support your opinion!

Is this a real statement? You are both being gatekeepers on how to best be a fan. You are right, everyone can have their own opinion, and clearly all of us do. Let people have that opinion, even if you don't like it. That's life. The fact is there will be people that don't get back right away after half, and there will be people who don't usually make it back that do because of the opponent. Re-entry is a thing, and it's not going away any time soon. Being angry about those that don't make it back isn't going to do anything, and it's a waste of your time.

PLEASE FOCUS ON THIS SIMPLE FACT. COACH ASKED EVERYONE TO BE BACK IN THEIR SEATS FOR KICKOFF. You are so worried about being dissed that you fail to see the whole point of the discussion. Get over yourself.

I totally understand the point, you seem to have lost it. You made the original post saying a change needed to be made because it affects the game. Many have agreed, some have disagreed. Fact - it is what it is and isn't going to change. Fact - You and another poster are questioning people's fandom because some don't get back in the gate in time for Q3. That's ridiculous, you are not the fandom police (even if you think you are). Football games aren't only about football for everyone. The fact Vigen asked everyone to get back in doesn't make anyone's opinions on the matter right or wrong. I never leave my seat, and would love if all 22K were back at the beginning of Q3, but don't see the need to change the policy.

I know it won't happen, but you really should reflect on your posts here. You often have discussions like a child and refuse to accept other people have different opinions and viewpoints - see the bolded above, but act like others are the problem. Mirrors are good tools for self-reflection.

[cats2506]

I think the solution is better educated fans who make it a point to get back on time rather than restricting their choices in order to control their behavior. People pay a ton of money to go to Cat games and they put a lot into their tailgates. They don't deserve to have their options taken away because of a Jason Eck interview.

I've been in the Kibby Dome at halftime. It sucks.

People pay a lot of money at other stadiums as well. Why do you think MSU fans have the “right” for re-entry when it is not the industry norm?

I don't believe I said they have a right to re-entry; it's just the current rule. My opinion is that it should remain the rule to maintain a great fan experience for people who shell out tons of money to support the team and enjoy the product. Worsening the fan experience in an effort to enhance an already considerable homefield advantage is the tail wagging the dog.

Like I said before, it is no reentry every place else - even places they spend more money than us on tickets and travel. I didn’t realize a 10 minute social break was such an important component of the “fan experience”. And let’s quit spending money on stadium improvements because we already have a “considerable home field advantage”. What a dumb position.

easy there bud. no need to tell people they are dumb or that their perspective is dumb just because it doesn't align with yours. let's be respectful to our fellow MSU Alumni/Fans

Time fair that type of comment has been made by both sides of this argument

And quite honestly, Vigo has not been the most respectful poster in various conversations over the years. I have no problem returning the treatment to him. And wbtfg also doesn’t like me.

Silly @Cataholic ... don't you know by now that you are not allowed to have a different opinion ( and voice it) than the masses on here. If you do, you see what happens.

I still agree and support your opinion!

Is this a real statement? You are both being gatekeepers on how to best be a fan. You are right, everyone can have their own opinion, and clearly all of us do. Let people have that opinion, even if you don't like it. That's life. The fact is there will be people that don't get back right away after half, and there will be people who don't usually make it back that do because of the opponent. Re-entry is a thing, and it's not going away any time soon. Being angry about those that don't make it back isn't going to do anything, and it's a waste of your time.

PLEASE FOCUS ON THIS SIMPLE FACT. COACH ASKED EVERYONE TO BE BACK IN THEIR SEATS FOR KICKOFF. You are so worried about being dissed that you fail to see the whole point of the discussion. Get over yourself.

I feel its an important game against a top BSC team so I will be there for the second half kickoff. But I fully intend to exit the stadium at halftime and drink a beer and RE-ENTER the stadium.

(unless we are up by 20+ points and/or MSU gets the ball first in the second half, then I might be a few minutes late)