Maximize Your Gameday Volume

[Jeremy Igo]

 

With the most important game in Bank of America Stadium history coming up on Sunday, we thought we would ask Zack Lutrell, friend of the Huddle and founder of the Roaring Riot, for a few tips on maximizing your own personal volume this Sunday. 

Here is what he had to say.....

 

Step One: Stand and Cheer for the Panthers…

It says it right there in the fight song:

 

 

Be respectful and polite to those around you…but come on! Get on your feet, and make some noise.

 

Step Two: …But not on offense.

Yes, this includes the wave. Do not do the wave when the offense has the ball. With Cam under center it’s time to reflect in deep, abiding, uninterrupted silence. Perhaps ponder on your life choices, think back to the one that got away, or best yet, do an internal top ten list on your favorite Panther players, Panther plays, Panther games, Cam Newton dances, Panther gear that you own. You get the idea. 

 

Step Three: Get to your seat early, get back to your seat on time, and stay in your seat to the end.

We get it, security lines are too long and tailgates are too short. You gotta use the facilities, you need to stock up on “refreshments”. Trust me, we get it. But there are some critical times you need to be in your seats:

Player entrances. Get there before kickoff. Whatever time you think you need to leave for the game, take 15 minutes off it. 
The start of the 3rd quarter. We’ve heard a lot about the Panthers coming out flat after half time…take a look around the stadium as the 3rd quarter kicks off. We, as fans, need to do our part. Try leaving during the first timeout of the second quarter, or during the kickoff and timeout between scoring plays.
The end. It’s going to be cold. Wrap up for the elements. When you dress think about how you will feel if the game goes to overtime. Don’t worry about traffic, don’t try and beat the crowd. Stay until the bitter end…no matter how much you think the game is over. 

 

Step Four: Keep Participating in Keep Pounding

We can’t lie, we originally thought the “Keep Pounding” chant might be a little corny. It’s not. It sounds great on TV and helps pump the crowd up at the right times. Jump on the bandwagon with us and let’s make “Keep Pounding” rattle through the concourses.

 

Step Five: Be louder than the person to your right

Look right. Is that person louder than you? Then step it up! If they aren’t then inform them of the “be louder” challenge. Get that opposing QB’s teeth rattling in his head.

 

Step Six: Layer Up, Son

Panthers Hat, Panthers Gloves, Roaring Riot Scarf, Panthers Snuggie (they are real), Panthers thermals, Leicester City jersey, Panthers undies, Panthers hoodie, Panthers sweatpants. This will prepare you for the elements and keep you warm into the fourth quarter when the team needs you most. 

 

Step Seven: Defense best practices

A few notes on when to make noise:
All downs matter, not just the 3rd.
Start when the other team hits that huddle and stop when the play is over. Noise disrupts huddles, audibles, hot routes, on-field awareness. Everything. Don’t give them a second’s peace.

 

Step Eight: Unify Your Voice

A cacophony of sound is great at times, especially on defense, but the real impact (especially for the TV audience) is a good old unified chant. If you hear the beginnings of a “Let’s Go Panthers” make it your personal aim to ensure every voice in that stadium ROARS (see what we did there) in unison.

 

Step Nine: Secure your libations.

Nothing is more of a downer than spilling your drink. The only comparable feeling is having a drink spilled on you. Keep those refreshments secure. Soggy feet are for amateurs.

 

Step Ten: Remember, we are all in this together.

There will be people around you griping. There will be people with ridiculous opinions. There will be people who don’t know any of the players. The game will be intense and high pressure. There will be opposition fans sitting in Panther PSL seats. Don’t lose sight of the main goal. Support the team as best you can. Stay united and put petty things to one side….and let’s do our part to get this team to the Super Bowl.

 

For more information on the Roaring Riot visit www.roaringriot.com

 

 

And remember folks, this Sunday.. 

 

GET LOUD and KEEP POUNDING!

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[UnluckyCharms]

Step 12: Acquaint yourself with your drink of choice, and plenty of it before kickoff to amplify volume.

[Growl]

I want a roaring riot scarf

[Growl]

And a ticket to the game for that matter

[chknwing]

my voice hasnt fully recovered from last weeks game.

[ThPantherFan]

My wife just slung the office door open and asked if I was alright.  I was practicing my ROOOOAAAAARRRRR.

[ThPantherFan]

I will yell loud enough for you to hear it from the mountains.

[Skydivingcows]

32 minutes ago, chknwing said:

my voice hasnt fully recovered from last weeks game.

Yes, we need some experts to teach us the best way to stay consistent with voice and with seat noise.  I'll see if I can find it.

Great post.  That step 3 is important.  Figure out before the kickoff where your beverage of choice is sold at.  If it's a beer it can probably be bought quickly on the sides.  I think Seattle had life because half our stadium was in line last week when it started back.  We stop that drive and the game may have been long over.

Step 9 happens to us every single year.  Be nice about it, offer your towel and to help clean up the seat.  Also offer to buy them something if you soak them in the cold.  I wasn't too happy to be drenched cold with a beer one time when I was also the DD.  It's not a good feeling.  For the person behind me to wipe my seat, as well as they could, and buy me some peanuts made life better.

Edited January 22, 2016 by Skydivingcows

[Jangler]

I promise to be yelling at the TV, it will be on a 3-5 second delay, but my neighbors will hear me.

[Riverboat Ron]

I'll be yelling loudly even with my home being under 100 feet of snow.

[Skydivingcows]

57 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Step Six: Layer Up, Son

Panthers Hat, Panthers Gloves, Roaring Riot Scarf, Panthers Snuggie (they are real), Panthers thermals, Leicester City jersey, Panthers undies, Panthers hoodie, Panthers sweatpants. This will prepare you for the elements and keep you warm into the fourth quarter when the team needs you most. 

 

No Panther jackets??? ;)

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Edited January 22, 2016 by Skydivingcows

[RoaringRiot]

A few of my main dudes and I collaborated on the list so I won't take the credit. 

We all definitely agreed on being in your seat by the start of the 3rd quarter. We need that kickoff to feel like the opening kickoff. We have a tendency of coming out flat and as fans we need to get that energy level back up on Sunday. 

[MCCNASTY]

I have the ability to whistle so damn loud I have been warned by security before because of people complaining.  I almost passed out last week doing it.  I plan on doing it more this week.  

[CubsWin]

What is missed out on this is what your volume does for those of us who are at home.. It is absolutely depressing to watch a Panther game and you can hear one of the coaches drop his surface tablet or Coach Rivera sneeze..

 

Ya'll mother fuggers GET UP AND GET LOUD!!!