State Farm Center
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Just curious for some of you who are knowledgeable about this kind of thing, but is there anything that could be done to SFC to make it louder that wouldn't involve some drastic measure (e.g., having a lower ceiling, lol...)? I'll first say that I actually think SFC is plenty loud, at least when the crowd is into it ... I've been to some games where I felt it was as loud as anywhere else. However, people often comment on how it is significantly quieter than a similarly shaped arena like Mackey due to the more gradual slope of the stands and higher ceiling.
Are there like "little tricks" we could do to even help amplify the noise a tiny bit? Maybe switch the student section seating to metal benches? I mean, they stand all game anyway, right...?
Are there like "little tricks" we could do to even help amplify the noise a tiny bit? Maybe switch the student section seating to metal benches? I mean, they stand all game anyway, right...?
Move doors open up by an hour and offer dollar beers!
Bring back the Chief!
Have the entire 100 level section be students with a cheer class prerequisite. Orange crush used to be a real serious gauntlet to be a part of in the 90’s and was always loud (Not /s).
Require a 2 drink minimum for all 200 levels.
300 level seating preference based on how loud you can yell. /s
I'll scream my lungs out to create the most intimidating atmosphere possible if they don't bring that MC back
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
My biggest complaint (as old man yelling at cloud) is that the Krush seems more preoccupied with their phones than with being loud and crazy. In just about any shot of the Krush cheering, you see several students holding up their phones either recording the action or themselves cheering about it.
Put the phones down, kids! I get it… I’m lost without my phone too. But you’re robbing yourselves of a true moment of excitement when you try to capture it on video.
If Krush cheered and created an environment close to what MSU or Purdue regularly has, we’d increase our annual win total by an average of 2-3+ games. Generous whistle aside, I’m convinced MSU over-performs their talent not just in part because of good coaching, but because the crowd creates a jarring hostile environment that requires the opposing team to be 7-10 points better than MSU to overcome.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Looked at the past 3 seasons. Losses at home by 5 points or less where the crowd could reasonably impact the game. There were 3. Roughly 1 per year.
This past year, TeamRankings.com ranked MSU #14 at home and #11 overall despite being about 1 pt/gm better at home than overall (there were a handful of teams that had an even larger home boost). We were #9/#6, with essentially identical adjusted scoring margin. It says the nationwide home advantage was 3.3 points, and I think that's already baked into the "home" scoring margin ratings.
In 2024-25, we were #15/#16 and 2.5pts/gm better at home. MSU was #19/#12 and essentially the same at home as overall.
In 2023-24, we were #21/#12 and 1.5pts/gm worse at home. MSU was #18/#17 and 0.7pts better at home.
So over three years, we've had barely above "average" home court advantage, but when compared to 365 teams in the country, I'd like to think we should be better. MSU had a just a bit more, but not nearly as much as you're saying.
Hessel Blvd
stop listening to sleepers
- the desert
chicken or egg?
Give them something to be passionate about.
Honestly fair, I think a couple caveats can be (with at least regards to last year) that the only teams they lost to at home were Duke and Michigan, arguably far better teams than them. But I will withdraw my statement based on stats. Though I do standby the Izzone and Breslin looking far more alive and suffocating with how the crowd lies on top of the court almost. Krush has some areas that could be improved imho
How about the last 8 years of illinois basketball? That's a lot of wins and a lot of chances for the Krush to come back to glory after the abysmal Groce years.