The Husky fans were definitely loud early in the game. I was starting to get worried that the crowd noise would really have an affect on the O-Line and Martinez being able to call out audibles if needed. Even the commentators were commenting on how loud it was.Husky1192 said:
Props to UW for getting it loud, the combo of stadium design, and a student section flanking the 50 really made for a sonic assault.. Got to admit except for the booing when the Huskers took the field, most fans were really nice to talk to, even the night before really had fun giving some ribbing to each other... Thanks UW fans, I had a great time and cant wait to return...Husky1192 said:
Hey now she's not that bad on the eyes.California Husker said:
It's funny you say that. I can't google the article right now but there has been accusations that Washington has piped in extra noise in the past. I don't think it was ever proven, but it's not the first time I've heard that.
Even with headsets on and TVs nearby, those commentators mentioned on at least one occassion they didn't know what a certain penalty was b/c they couldn't hear the ref.
That wave went around 5 times. The funny part was when it hit the Husky fans, there were a few (maybe 10) speratically spred out husker fans and they were the only ones to stand up. LOL then it kept going after them. It was great. The only Husky fans I noticed standing were walking for the exits. LOL
And I wasn't trying to start any acusations. I was just a little miffed to hear that. I honestly didn't know what to think. We had a discusion about 5 rows around me about it. I thought maybe I was just hearing things but then again about 40 other fans had the same feeling? That was just wierd.
I was shocked at the noise levels too. Before the game someone started a "Go Big Red" cheer, and the student section started cheering and it was unreal. I dont think they pumped it in, its the canopy reflecting the sound back, just as your yell is louder when you cup your hands the stadium is louder due to the reflection, and that would also create the illusion of the sound coming from the speakers as they are located under the canopy.
And you may be right. I sit on the west side of Memorial and from time to time the sound coming from North stadium seems to just burst out over the field. On occasion I have wondered if someone just pumped noise through the PA. Either way I guess there really isn't any way to prove it. Check out this vid of the team leaving the field. Number one, if you didn't get to see it, it neat that the team did it for us, and second listen to the way some whistles etc seem to just boom. I didn't sit up there, so I cant second guess what you heard, I would hope to think UW is a class act and would not engage in activities like that.
