auburn4ever 1,266 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I'm listening to SportsCall about people who got there early and have to wait in that HOT SUN and those who got there late also had to wait in that HOT SUN and they didn't get in. This should have been a better game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telling tiger 156 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Turn off the radio. Unless you're wearing your foil hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 There's been a lot of callers talking about how poorly this was played. If I had gone, I would not be able to wait in line in that heat then I get to the door and find it's been locked their not letting anyone else inside. I never have been able to take this kind of heat at all. Didn't they know there would be a large group of fans showing up? Who was the person who thought up of this game plan? Was it JJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthyfan 124 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Let's see, 8500 attending - capacity for hte arena is . . . . let them in an sit in the indoors for their turn!!!! Warts and All - It was stifling hot and the wait in the heat was too much for many folks - they left upset. Need a better plan for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 I would have been really upset too. In fact, I might have left after waiting in the heat and then find out they locked the doors and wouldn't let any more fans in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telling tiger 156 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Look at the month of the year. It's August. It's hot. That's 8500 people with 8500 different needs. There is no way possible to make that many people happy. We can't always do what we would like to do. If we could, I would be sitting in Maui right now instead of reading this. If you have heat limitations and many people do, it is no ones responsibility to make sure an open event is capable of accommodating you. How would you suggest people do that. Any event in history could always be better organized and hindsight is perfect. So is the single sight of only focusing on yourself like most of this thread is doing. It's just a fact of adult life, you can't do everything you would like to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadechristopher 0 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I would have been really upset too. In fact, I might have left after waiting in the heat and then find out they locked the doors and wouldn't let any more fans in. What would they have done without you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 22,040 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I would have been really upset too. In fact, I might have left after waiting in the heat and then find out they locked the doors and wouldn't let any more fans in. Well a4e I see your working on that post count again. This thread is a waste of time and energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA 1 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I would have been really upset too. In fact, I might have left after waiting in the heat and then find out they locked the doors and wouldn't let any more fans in. Well a4e I see your working on that post count again. This thread is a waste of time and energy. On top of that, if they did lock the doors and you couldn't get in, you would have had no choice but to leave. I don't see the point in criticizing what our University does. Nothing good can come from this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker77 0 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Captian Critical strikes again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telling tiger 156 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Captain Critical strikes again Excellent moniker walker77. I nominate we adopt that as it's new screen name. Middle name whiner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA 1 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Captain Critical strikes again Excellent moniker walker77. Inominate we adopt that as it's new screen name. Middle name whiner weiner. Fixed that for you tt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleFlight34 101 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 You can't please everyone all the time, and you can never please a4e. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffensiveAlchemy 6 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I was there. It was hot, it was crowded, and I didn't make it in the arena. However, I left Auburn with a smile on my face and pride in my heart because I spent the day in God's country. WAR EAGLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA 1 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I was there. It was hot, it was crowded, and I didn't make it in the arena. However, I left Auburn with a smile on my face and pride in my heart because I spent the day in God's country. WAR EAGLE. Nice post and great attitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 22,040 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I was there. It was hot, it was crowded, and I didn't make it in the arena. However, I left Auburn with a smile on my face and pride in my heart because I spent the day in God's country. WAR EAGLE. Thank you Alchemy. WDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleFlight34 101 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I don't understand it. We should be happy and excited about the turnout. It shows the anticipation we all have for the upcoming season and the general direction that Auburn's athletic programs are heading. Could things have gone over better? Probably. I am pretty sure these issues will help make the next Fan Day even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUAeroEngineer 0 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I drove by the arena around 11:30 that morning and there was already a huge line. How could they have made it any better? When that many people are so excited about this program that you have to get there over two hours early just to have a chance of getting in, that get's me excited, not angry. For anyone who didn't get an autograph I have a consolation prize for you. This is straight off of the university bookstore website. They can help you out tremendously How can I order autographed merchandise? 1) There is no charge for the autograph 2) Limit 1 football, 1 helmet, or 1 t-shirt per person or organization per year 3) Customers must fill out the Authorization form online at http://auburntigers.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/aub/genrel/auto_pdf/autographs-policy 4) Once the request has been approved, place your order with the AU Bookstore, and email the approval with your order number to the AU Bookstore at aubsonl@auburn.edu or fax it to (334) 844-1372. We will then send the item along with a copy of the authorization to the Athletics office. 5) The turnaround time is about 6 weeks. The Athletics Department will limit how many items they will accept during certain time frames (i.e. holidays). http://www.aubookstore.com/mainfaq.asp?mscssid=E30D837A663F455186636909CF92759B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffensiveAlchemy 6 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 that is what I'm screaming 4Ever. Plus, I bought a trooper towel and put that baby to work at the office this afternoon. I live in Atlanta, so there were not as many Bammers around as I would like, but hey. I enjoyed it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest In the Village Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I think most fans were upset for having to wait outside the Auburn Arena. Fan Day was advertised as being "in" the Auburn Arena. Alot of people also wanted to see the Auburn Arena. Myself, I have been to a few Auburn Fan Days and have never waited in line for an autograph. Other fan days you could see players faces without having to wait in line, this fan day there was no access to players unless you stood in line (that is the difference that upset me a little, although I was very happy about the turnout). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA 1 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Sounds to me then, that there is fan excitement out there that hasn't been in a while. Not a bad thing. I guess waiting out in the heat would suck, but its cool to hear how good the turnout was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMtnTiger 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Here is how I look at it. They could have done as they alsways had, but they wanted to open the arena to the fans and give them some cool air once they made it in and also see the facility. It is what it is in the month of August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleFlight34 101 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I drove by the arena around 11:30 that morning and there was already a huge line. How could they have made it any better? When that many people are so excited about this program that you have to get there over two hours early just to have a chance of getting in, that get's me excited, not angry. For anyone who didn't get an autograph I have a consolation prize for you. This is straight off of the university bookstore website. They can help you out tremendously How can I order autographed merchandise? 1) There is no charge for the autograph 2) Limit 1 football, 1 helmet, or 1 t-shirt per person or organization per year 3) Customers must fill out the Authorization form online at http://auburntigers.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/aub/genrel/auto_pdf/autographs-policy 4) Once the request has been approved, place your order with the AU Bookstore, and email the approval with your order number to the AU Bookstore at aubsonl@auburn.edu or fax it to (334) 844-1372. We will then send the item along with a copy of the authorization to the Athletics office. 5) The turnaround time is about 6 weeks. The Athletics Department will limit how many items they will accept during certain time frames (i.e. holidays). http://www.aubookstore.com/mainfaq.asp?mscssid=E30D837A663F455186636909CF92759B Wow. I didn't know that. Thanks buddy! You made up for your post on that other thread earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUAeroEngineer 0 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Not a problem bud anytime. i just stumbled across it today. I'm def. going that route to get my autographed football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandelay 5 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I think it's safe to say that will be the first and last fan day I go to. It would have been much better if they had a line for people who wanted autographs and then left enough room for people to get by who just wanted to look around and see the inside of the coliseum. Overall, the trip wasn't a bad experience, but I end up waiting in line for autographs I hadn't intended to get (which now I know is what fan day is all about). Just a waste of time. Lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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