BobcatAttack.com - For Fans of Ohio University Sports

Welcome Guest!
Create an Account

site search

where to watch

about us

advertise with us

help

BobcatAttack.com Message Board

Ohio Basketball

Topic: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Topic: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Author

Message

RPKirtland
General User

Member Since: 10/14/2012
Location: San Jose, CA
Post Count: 233

Status: Offline

Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/2/2018 6:19:29 PM

Got a tip off about a new initiative that the AD is launching to honor the memory of Daniel Lowe while also giving the O Zone a much-needed bit of refreshing.

I am sure this will go public soon, but wow. Big fan of the idea.

Went a little too far west, let's go SJ Earthquakes!

bornacatfan
General User

Member Since: 8/3/2006
Post Count: 5,711

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/2/2018 8:29:34 PM

That's kind of exciting. I sat at the game witha former player who pointed out that the ozone had sat through a good portion of the first half.

never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer.....

The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game

RPKirtland
General User

Member Since: 10/14/2012
Location: San Jose, CA
Post Count: 233

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/2/2018 9:02:24 PM

Here�s the full release!

Bobcats,

We all know Bobcat basketball games are much more fun with a loud crowd. One that makes the Convo a tough place for an opponent to play and gets all the fans in the Convocation Center into the game.

With that in mind, we bring to you D-Lo�s Crew. Named after an OZone legend, Daniel Lowe, (learn about Dan here, here and here) D-Lo�s Crew will be the group that sparks the OZone. It does not replace the OZone but it is a core group of 100 that commit to attending games, being loud and promoting OHIO men�s basketball to the campus.

We have selected you as a potential D-Lo�s Crew member based on your support over the past year through attendance at our games or as a member of the OZone. We very much appreciate that support and would love to have you as part of the original D�Lo�s Crew. The details are below.

If you would like to be a part of this exciting new group, please click here to add your contact info to the Google Doc. You can email Justin, our Ohio University student leader, if you have any questions. His email is jw739715@ohio.edu . The first 100 that show interest will be invited to a tip off meeting here at the Convo in December so we can discuss the mission and purpose of the group and answer any questions.

Get your friends and be a founding member of D-Lo�s Crew!

D-Lo�s Crew Mission

� Have fun while creating a strong home court advantage for the OHIO men�s basketball team!

D-Lo�s Crew Purpose

� Be the fire that sparks the energy of the OZone and the Convocation Center crowd.

D-Lo�s Crew Expectations

� Committed to having fun and creating an exciting atmosphere at OHIO Bobcats men�s basketball games.

� Attend at least 90% of the non-holiday break home men�s basketball games and sit in the courtside OZone bleachers.

� Attend monthly D-Lo�s Crew meetings � we will feed you at these meetings.

� Promote OHIO Bobcats men�s basketball on campus to increase student attendance.

D-Lo�s Crew Rewards

� Free D-Lo�s Crew t-shirt.

� Pre-game food and Pepsi at each home men�s basketball game.

� $5 Chipotle gift certificate.

� Satisfaction of being in a group that brings school spirit to OHIO men�s basketball games.

Michael Stephens, Sr. Associate AD � External
Ohio University Athletics I Convocation Center I Athens, Ohio 45701-2979

Went a little too far west, let's go SJ Earthquakes!

boydhallbobcat
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 277

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 7:59:27 AM

Let's hope this works...Lord, this O Zone might be the worst I've ever seen. The numbers were there, but they SAT the entire game vs Marshall. How discouraging to see a student section sit during a game.

GoCats105
General User

Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,070

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 8:07:10 AM

I hope that older gentleman who was there on Saturday got an email.

Andrew Ruck
General User

Member Since: 12/22/2004
Location: Columbus, OH
Post Count: 4,887

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 8:33:01 AM

I like the idea...They are correct in thinking all it takes is a small group of dedicated passionate students to help create a great atmosphere. You would think with 20 some thousand students to pick from on campus, this shouldn't be that hard to fill...

And yet, I am skeptical they'll be able to make this group materialize. Also how will they police it when someone joins and reaps the perks then doesn't hold up their end of the deal with attendance and participation?

Andrew Ruck
B.B.A. 2003

shabamon
General User

Member Since: 11/17/2006
Location: Cincinnati
Post Count: 6,439

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 8:38:51 AM

Nice idea, but those students have to meet this halfway.

Andrew Ruck
General User

Member Since: 12/22/2004
Location: Columbus, OH
Post Count: 4,887

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 8:41:36 AM

boydhallbobcat wrote:

Lord, this O Zone might be the worst I've ever seen. The numbers were there, but they SAT the entire game vs Marshall. How discouraging to see a student section sit during a game.

There were more than a few kids and other what appeared to be non-students down there...and the enlarged Ozone took another full section, so I am not sure I would say the numbers were there. Honestly it looked to me like most sitting there were close friends/family of the players.

Andrew Ruck
B.B.A. 2003

shabamon
General User

Member Since: 11/17/2006
Location: Cincinnati
Post Count: 6,439

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 8:48:04 AM

Looked like a bunch of jersey chasers there on Saturday, if you know what I mean.

Andrew Ruck
General User

Member Since: 12/22/2004
Location: Columbus, OH
Post Count: 4,887

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 8:52:33 AM

shabamon wrote:

Looked like a bunch of jersey chasers there on Saturday, if you know what I mean.

I was being a little more PC and calling it friends & family.

Andrew Ruck
B.B.A. 2003

SBH
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 3,946

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 10:13:04 AM

GoCats105 wrote:

I hope that older gentleman who was there on Saturday got an email.

Who is that guy? I love his passion. He's also a big presence at Peden.

bobcatsquared
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 5,215

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 10:45:24 AM

SBH wrote:

GoCats105 wrote:

I hope that older gentleman who was there on Saturday got an email.

Who is that guy? I love his passion. He's also a big presence at Peden.

He's been part of the "o-zone" since last December, when I started noticing him at the Convo during Christmas break.

How large would have Saturday's crowd look like if the 110 took up its usual one section instead of the 4 sections it took up Saturday?

Speaking of t-shirt chasers, anyone else notice Paul Baron enthusiastically, albeit unsuccessfully, trying to get a freebie shirt?

boydhallbobcat
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 277

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 10:51:06 AM

I'm to the point where I would rather the 110 stretch "long ways" instead of vertical in the bleachers. Let them take up the entire section. At least they'll be rowdy. I used to think it was dumb when there were ushers checking tickets at the entrance of the Ozone, but now I think they should be there and you need to be a member that signs up for Ozone occupancy.

.
General User

Member Since: 2/3/2005
Post Count: 2,969

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 12:35:06 PM

Thumbs up on this initiative. It's worth a shot.

GoCats105
General User

Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,070

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 3:35:37 PM

This is kind of straying away toward a different topic, but I think it bears discussion here.

When OUCountry and I were walking into the Convo on Saturday, we were talking about how silly it is to only have the one entrance for students. The ushers were kindly telling them that they had to walk all the way around to the other side.

But here's my thing: whyyyyyyyyyy?? Why are they doing this? If you're coming from West Green its not a big deal. But if you're walking in the rain, cold, snow from South or East Green during basketball season only to have to walk to the complete other side is a freaking joke.

The look of dejection on the kids' faces left an impression on me. It was rainy and gross outside and they walked all the way to the Convo to the game only to be told "no, you have to walk back down the ramp, around, then back up." They don't get to use the sidewalk that encircles the Convo doors.

While a small thing, I've seen that look before. The "are you serious with this crap?" look. And that's the kind of stuff that hurts this fan base. Those kids might never come back to a game again. It may not be because of that one thing, but that and other things added together? We're only hurting ourselves.

Then after the game, the ramps are barricaded (at least the one we walked down) so there is only one small opening on the ramp once you get out of the Convo? WHAT IS THAT? I'm pretty sure I learned that in Risk Management 101 taught by Dr. Higgins. You leave as many exits as wide open as possible for egress in case of an emergency.

Maybe they have legitimate reasons for these things and maybe they can explain them to me in a way that makes sense. But I don't see it.

Last Edited: 12/3/2018 3:36:20 PM by GoCats105

bobcatsquared
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 5,215

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 3:47:30 PM

Couldn't agree more, GoCats105.

My daughter, a sophomore at Ohio, had that same experience. She looked dejected when told she had to walk around before realizing that her dad had extra tickets (family pack tix not being used) and suggested she just use one of my mine. Brilliant thinking (she's smarter than her dad)

Last Edited: 12/3/2018 3:47:45 PM by bobcatsquared

Ohio69
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 3,023

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 3:48:46 PM

Seems to me there should be an entrance in the front and back. For anyone and everyone. Why not?

Can somebody hit a pull up jumper for me?.....

Andrew Ruck
General User

Member Since: 12/22/2004
Location: Columbus, OH
Post Count: 4,887

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 4:11:37 PM

This may sound like I am exaggerating, but I'm not...There is literally nothing about Ohio Athletics that angers me more than the ridiculous practice of blocking off the walkways surrounding the Convo. It infuriates me. And I don't generally anger easily.

Andrew Ruck
B.B.A. 2003

SBH
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 3,946

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 4:19:36 PM

Ohio Athletics plays no part in these restrictions. They are forced upon them by the Athens police.

Last Edited: 12/3/2018 4:20:16 PM by SBH

GoCats105
General User

Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,070

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 4:25:34 PM

SBH wrote:

Ohio Athletics plays no part in these restrictions. They are forced upon them by the Athens police.

*Blankly stares into the abyss*

GoCats105
General User

Member Since: 1/31/2006
Location: Seattle, WA
Post Count: 7,070

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 4:27:48 PM

Andrew Ruck wrote:

With good reason. I used to think it was the most accessible arena I've ever been to. Multiple entrances, multiple exits, its round, etc.

Not anymore.

Ohio69
General User

Member Since: 12/20/2004
Post Count: 3,023

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 7:11:03 PM

Andrew Ruck wrote:

All solved by having two entrances. Any arena that size has more than one entrance.

Can somebody hit a pull up jumper for me?.....

Alan Swank
General User

Member Since: 12/11/2004
Location: Athens, OH
Post Count: 7,074

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 11:03:49 PM

SBH wrote:

Ohio Athletics plays no part in these restrictions. They are forced upon them by the Athens police.

But not in the case of where students can enter. Why can't they come in the front door like everyone else?

RSBobcat
General User

Member Since: 8/22/2010
Location: Columbus, OH
Post Count: 4,408

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/3/2018 11:29:33 PM

Athens Police - Or OHIO Police the issue here?

The whole thing is ridiculous.

What other arena ANYWHERE blocks off the Entire outer walkway?

I am Totally convinced this is a security firm/OHIO admin sweetheart corruption deal.....or just downright "play it safe and cover my ass" incompetency

RS Bobcat

spongeBOB CATpants
General User

Member Since: 8/16/2016
Post Count: 989

Status: Offline

RE: Props to the OUAD - O Zone

Posted: 12/4/2018 10:26:23 AM

GoCats105 wrote:

This is so spot on. Its already a huge battle to get kids from that side of campus to the convo for a game. Only to be told by an authoritative figure (college kids hate being told what to do) that they need to walk an additional thousand feet to the back entrance. That's the kind of stuff that reminds students why they shouldn't attend the next game.

Showing Replies:	1 - 25 of 39 Posts
Jump to Page:	1 \| 2 Next >

View Other 'Ohio Basketball' Topics

There are 327 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com

322 Guests
5 Registered Users:
	Scott Woods, El Gato Roberto, Morris Mound, Ted Thompson, Deciduous Forest Cat

There are no other users looking at this page.