Our student section was half empty for decades before Pike arrived.The RU student section is more than solid right now and deserves its ranking.
With that said, it doesn't compare favorably to the 1978-83 and 1989-1992 periods when ALL THREE sections were absolutely bonkers. Currently, only the center section and small portions of the end sections are totally into it from tipoff to final buzzer. Back in the day, it was a zoo throughout.
I know. I sat in them once as a FB recruit. Long time ago. Let’s just say there was plenty of room slide around. lol.Our student section was half empty for decades before Pike arrived.
We’ve come a very, very long way.
Can attest to the late '80's early '90's since there was a marked difference from the Littlepage debacle to when Wenzel took over and the Bobsicles, the band, the students, were totally bonkers....having been in the Pep Band from '85-'90 I can tell you first hand....and actually, the student section was pretty nuts for Grentz's squads when we had Sticks and Wicks....The RU student section is more than solid right now and deserves its ranking.
With that said, it doesn't compare favorably to the 1978-83 and 1989-1992 periods when ALL THREE sections were absolutely bonkers. Currently, only the center section and small portions of the end sections are totally into it from tipoff to final buzzer. Back in the day, it was a zoo throughout.
“Half price shoes!!!” —One of the better chants I’ve ever heard.....and actually, the student section was pretty nuts for Grentz's squads when we had Sticks and Wicks....