Rolo’s turn to ask questions

Am I first?

Not sure why everyone wasn’t dancing, but the chee hoo’s were echoing.
Loved the ha’a!
Hard hitting defense puts locals in da seats!

Thanks Coach!
Go Warriors!

1.I was enjoying the view of Gaylord having fun dancing.

2.I like the Ha’a being done before kick off it would be even cooler if they faced the Mauka sidelines next time

3.Just Win…I think the word is gonna get out about the excitement of what we are doing offensively I think that’ll help also

To answer #3:

Can they turn down the volume of the PA system during the game? Makes my ears hurt. Does the stadium get paid by the volume of their ads?

And can the PA system not compete with the UH band during the breaks? With UH band playing and the PA system going full blast, all you hear is noise.

Sorry for the senior citizen rant.

1. Not enough beers

2. Enjoyed the Ha’a being done when it was done. Perfect timing.

3. Winning will bring the Hawaii fans back. Unfortunately a lot of bandwagoners and front runners, and not enough die hards. Saw the same thing at UH basketball. Amazing how crowded the SSC got toward the end of last year. Keep up the exciting defense/offense and fans will be back. Previous regime just made it really painful to be a UH football fan.

3. (cont.) Enjoyed the huge on-field loudspeakers that used to play conch shell and E’OOO chant on 3rd and 4th down during the Colt Brennan years. I know some fans didn’t like it, but it gave me goosebumps every time.

Yes, I think ha’a right before the game is the best time to do it. I just know in previous years, they said it took a lot of energy out of some of the players, which is understandable. As far as more fans, winning is what it’ll take. You saw it with men’s basketball, although that’s a little easier because SSC is right on campus and they had those theme nights.

“What can we do to bring more fans to the game and make the game experience better?”

Black jerseys and helmet stickers! An offense that is pass first and a hard hitting defense. And go back to just “Warriors”.

To bring fans to the game 1st I would offer family packages in a family area. 2nd I would have a outside concert with popular local bands to bring the students and younger crowds to the stadium

will the ha‘a being done before kickoff this Sat in San Jose–my wife, attending her first college football game, is so excited to see it firsthand; as the other 1000 Hawaii fans sitting at the 50 yd line right behind your bench will be!

Make attendance by UH students mandatory to graduate…

Maybe make a “basket weaving” type class called
“Football 101” where students can get an easy A
for attendance and publishing papers on how the
game went and how it could improve. And Put it all
on the internet.

More Fans? Put a stop to the pat-down bag searches. A man in front of me was chased down and had to hand over his binocular case, which when opened, had binoculars in it. My wife bought a clear bag to make it easier for the security to look into it. They still made her take everything out, which revealed her jacket and two ponchos. I thought they were trying to be more fan friendly. If aunty like bring one bento inside, and some boiled peanuts for uncle too, let um. If security were truly an issue, there should be metal detectors and x-ray machines.

Students? Work with a car dealership/moped, etc. to give a new car or moped to a student who attends all of the home games, to be awarded at the last home game. On-campus pep rally on game-day, with free food and drinks. The students can be herded directly from the pep rally onto waiting buses for transport to the stadium. Prizes to be awarded on the bus ride to the stadium. I dunno.

Rolo: Please teach Gaylord how to shoulder roll. It pains me to see him flop on the ground and then roll.

Not Nasti…what gate you enter on.? Go through our gate (5) they barely even look in our bag, they give the ol’ two hand side tap and off we go….of course we got nothing to hide, but at least they not doing the search and siege of the deadly binocular pouch.

First, keep doing what you and your staff are doing, Coach! Mahalo for all of your efforts in restoring “hope” and “pride” back into the program, along with changing the culture up there!

Do away with PPV when the contract is up. Too easy for go your neighbor’s garage (with some Zippy’s chicken) and watch the game. Organize an official student section like Utah’s MUSS:

http://ulink.utah.edu/s/1077/16/interior.aspx?sid=1077&gid=1&pgid=941

Eventually, build a 40,000 stadium on campus with luxury boxes.

To get more game fans you need to present and market your team. Winning is a huge part of it, but there are many more ways to fill the stadium. You need someone who has common sense marketing and is willing to do it for free. You can ask your coaches, players,na Koa, or any interested Warrior fan for their input. My own input is to use 30 seats in section which has not been sold to bring in for free, kids and parents or chaperones from organized youth leagues. You will need new ticket holders in the near future so why not recruit future ticket holders.

Coach Rolo:

#1: speaker system in our section has not been working for over 5 years — we hear the music, but I had no idea what the song was nor the musician.

#2: we look forward to seeing the Ha’a performed before every game – looked for it in Sydney and Ann Harbor.

#3: the offensive and defensive show brought back memories from the 70’s when UH had such a great defensive strategy/execution [ attacking defense ] — ditto the offense – there were NO “stars” assigned to any player, but they played well – lots of heart, never give up believing in themselves — last game was EXCITING to watch!!!!

I understand that Coach Lempa decided to ATTACK Reno’s offense, but it was a controlled aggression – I have NEVER seen a UH DL composed of LBers only. I have never seen UH use so many true freshmen in a game on defense.

exciting as it was, I was more excited to anticipate what will be in 2 or 3 years!!!

The student section looks sad. All I see is orange seats. There has to be more of an emphasis on programs or promotions during the week to get students more excited about going to the games. UH basketball team has theme nights and that seems to get the students excited but then again SSC is on campus so makes it easier for students to go.

Coach Rolo, give this to the UH School of Business.
Goal…to get more butts in thee stadium. Give them the reins to market and create enticements. Give the students credits for working on the project.
Obviously, promos aren’t the total answer. There needs to be much more together with corporate sponsorship and involvement.
Please don’t let the credit union have all their people on the field for presentations! I’m not sure about others but it bugs the heo out of me! Who da heck are these peeps anyways!?? Do they really need to be on the field or court to shake hands and hug our athletes? Can’t they be satisfied with just one person?,,,I digress…….

> “Why wasn’t the whole stadium up and dancing to Kapena’s ‘Masese’ in the fourth quarter?”

> “Did you appreciate the ha‘a being done before kickoff?”

> “What can we do to bring more fans to the game and make the game experience better?”

1. It will take time since it’s something kinda new.

2. Really appreciate the ha’a before kickoff. It would be nice for the crowd to participate in the ha’a by chanting E KU! E KU! along with the team. Get the word out to the crowd, via a flyer as you enter the stadium or via the big screen during the chant. Tell the crowd specifically what to do or chant.

3. Just keep winning and being competitive!

3. What can we do to bring more fans to the game and make the game experience better?

Bring down the cost!

Option 1: attend home games
Cost to attend home games (per game):
i. 29 x 2 = 58
ii. 20
Sub Total = 78
plus food $30
Total = $ 108 per home game

Option 2: PPV
Or, watch the game on PPV at a relatives house with friends and family and just worry about the food.

Easy choice for a lot of people.

UH Federal Credit Union involved with backing UH athletics. Also, Hawaiian Tel FCU Field at Aloha Stadium.

1. Sorry, I dozed off after the fans started to leave before the 3rd quarter ended. Lack of fans dancing or napping when we have a huge lead is a problem I hope to see often.

2. Ha’a before kick off was good to see. But would that draw a penalty on the road?

3. Ever been to carnival at 4:00 pm and then at 8:00 pm? The atmosphere of the carnival changes when the sun goes down. Aloha stadium had a carnival-like atmosphere in the 1980’s when the games started at 7:30 pm under the lights. Tailgate, have dinner at more usual time, and head into the stadium when it gets dark. I recall a lot of activities for fans and children were held on the concourse or S entry gate area. A game time after sunset should help.

Just keep doing what you are doing and they well come

Do away with PPV?

If you see less interest now, wait until there is no PPV. The neighbor islands will be left in the dark. Those that do follow via PPV because of the cost will find something else to do attend home games. The money spent on UH football is discretionary money. Interesting concept!

Let’s see if UH Rainbow Warrior football will draw any fan interest if it is my way or the highway approach.

It’s hard to get the students involved because UH Manoa is a commuter school and the stadium is not on campus. Upgrade Ching Field to a 25K – 30K stadium then maybe there will be more student support.

Posted this on SH before this new post was up…
BigWave96744 wrote:
Observations
– Ha’a done after running out of the tunnel got he crowd going, more than when they do it 20 minutes before kickoff in a mostly empty stadium
– Gaylord still got a way of getting the crowd excited after kickoffs
– Lots of Alum in the stands or on the sideline
– At the end of the 3rd Qtr, Kapena’s Masese & Cheehoo cam is way better in getting the crowd going than take me home country road
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I like what Bryson wrote in #5, bring back the introduction of the starting defense.
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After the game, allow the players a little more time to great family, friends & fans on the sidelines. Skoshi more would go a long way in building a fan base.
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Need to get fans in the stadium before kickoff. Suggest a happy hour price on select food and drinks before 5:30pm
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Free yellow section tickets to military personnel & family for all games

I didn’t even notice “Masese” being played in the 4th quarter…Kapena was never one of my favorite groups and think more contemporary Hawaiian music would get more fans interested. Also somewhat traditional “cheer music” such as Queen and other music usually helps to change the atmosphere…

I did like the ha’a being done on the sidelines and prior to kick-off…I was surprised the referees allowed it, but I think it got the team and fans on the “same page” to get prepared “to battle”. Those are the types of things that get fans involved and enthused.

Rome wasn’t built in a day…I think you (Nick) need to “rebuild” a culture around the team and extend it to the fans. You have to admit that JJ did a lot of that by changing the music (remember 10 Feet), having a Warrior Mascot (Vili), music piped in to get the fans involved, changed the Uniforms to the distinctive metallic green helmets and black uniforms with “tattoos” on it, and made the stadium an “experience” for the fans. On the backside, we need to revisit the whole “pay per view” issue and get rid of it or delay broadcasts to increase attendance. The old “HOME TEAM” concept exposed the State to 24-7 programming of UH Sports that was easily accessible. Also, they should make road game broadcasts free, to include more fans versus exclude them due to costs or limited cable access.

I like the hopeful improvement on the field, now we have to build around that…

My two cents:

I like NotNasti’s idea of a game-day pep rally for students, then bussing them directly to the stadium. Student apathy is a problem (and so is the distance from campus to Halawa), so it needs some work and attention.

“Sweet Caroline” is kind of lame/dated, but the song has crossed generations and Pitt has turned it into a “Let’s Go Pitt!” fight song. Maybe … “Let’s Go ‘Bows!” Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0GskeQs5V0

PPV should be for football programs that consistently sell out, which wasn’t the case here. But the guaranteed money was too good to pass up, and now it’s here to stay. I’d like to see a return of the late-night replay instead of live PPV, but I doubt that will ever happen.

Parting thought: I saw highlights of Viane Moala in an all-star game against Hawaii players earlier this year. He was gangly, and raw. I noticed him Saturday against Nevada, and his transformation is impressive. On one play, he grabbed the OG, tossed him aside and assisted on a backfield tackle. Wow! Love his potential.

“Why wasn’t the whole stadium up and dancing to Kapena’s ‘Masese’ in the fourth quarter?”
Older, more reserved crowd is the problem.

> “Did you appreciate the ha‘a being done before kickoff?”
It was the best time. Pumps up the players and fans and gets everyone UP for the kickoff. Doing it right after warmups was OK…IMO that is too much time before gametime so not as effective.

> “What can we do to bring more fans to the game and make the game experience better?”
We need to start a tradition of cheering/chanting in the crowd. I know some people think it’s irritating, but I think our PA announcer needs to go step-by-step and tell everyone what to do throughout the entire game. Like have everyone yell “FIRST DOWN”. Lots of stadiums do it, it can be irritating, but at least we are getting more fan involvement. It will make it more “fun” and everyone will feel more involved in the game experience.

Easy to boost attendance….no PPV on Oahu.

I don’t believe that you’re going to pry many of the PPV folks away from home a nd back to the stands. If they’ve had it for a few years, they’re probably in a routine and are comfortable.

Got to work on a new audience and if you’re looking to hook the students, you can’t look at old thing/promotions to entice them. Free busses is a good thing but there needs to be something more, something that they find selfishly their own, to engage them. The NFL figured out quickly that “old rockers” wouldn’t help build that young fan base they wanted (during the Super Bowl) so they wised up and switched to Bruno Mars, Lady B, and now Gaga.

To get the kids to ride the free buses and have them feel that their student’s activity fees are not a rip off, give them a pre-game activity (mini concert) that they would want. Alternative rock, hip hop, whatever. Would make the old folks tailgate a bit longer as they may see that as only noise but hey, you want more young people to rebuild the base, don’t plan for an old crowd.

I also believe that UH is missing something if they are not making free busses available from the CC campuses for those students and from West Oahu.

There is opportunity to get new fans in the stands. The game is better, but young people today are different. The stadium experience needs to change to accommodate that population if they want them to participate.

#3. Winning and a keg = Students in seats

…seriously (hehe)

Buffo: pass on free admission to CC students? My nephew attends HCC, but lives in a UH Manoa Dorm. He does not get free admission to UH sporting events.

Love the Ha’a done right before kickoff.

Winning will take care of the short term increase in attendance. Long term, I feel the athletic department should set aside a large amount of tickets in the upper north endzone to the various pop warner leagues throughout the state each game. Those seats are always empty. I can remember as a keiki, sitting up there every game and that planted the seed for me to bleed green and continue to support the team to this day!

1.Why wasn’t the whole stadium up and dancing to Kapena’s ‘Masese’ in the fourth quarter.

1. Sound system not too good in our area.

2.“Did you appreciate the ha‘a being done before kickoff?”

2. Yes, more fans in the stand right before the game. We look forward to it.

3.What can we do to bring more fans to the game and make the game experience better.

3. Have game sponsor’s sponsor dollar days on game nights.
Each home game have a different item on sale for one dollar.
Have the concession mark the ticket for only one purchase.
example: for 6 home games………..
1. Pepsi Night.
2. Hot Dog Night.
3. Spam Musubi Night.
4. Pizza Night.
5. Chili and Rice Night.
6. Saimin Night.

also,
The Orange End Zones look empty on TV. Fill them up.
Give away 100 tickets to each Military Branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard). North End Zone can be Alcohol Free Zone.

Select one or two High School teams for Yellow Zone free tickets each game.

Once they get used to a great game atmosphere experience, it may lead to future ticket purchases.

Over the years one of the main things that fans look forward to for UH Football Games was the Tailgates Parties with Family and Friends when the games used to start at 7:00pm and 7:30 pm.

It was moved up to help publicize th UH game results to people and media on the Mainland. With today’s social media, the results are almost instantly on the internet.

Moving the starting time for the games back to 7:00pm would allow more people (like me) who work on Saturday days to attend Tailgate Parties with Family and Friends.

Also, how about bringing back a former Warrior Player to be the new Team Mascot. This person and the crowd and players could relate well to each other.
I don’t know if he would do it, but I would like to suggest the next Warrior Team Mascot be Leonard Peters. I think he would make a perfect Warrior Mascot.
If not available, then open it up to former players and see what happens.

Bottom line, keep winning and the fans will find their way back.

Go Bows!

1. I’d prefer C&K’s “Friends”. It’s one that people of all ages sing along to without even realizing it.
2. I appreciated the Ha’a before Kickoff.
3. Have UH take over operations from the Stadium Authority. By having full control on gamedays at Aloha stadium, UH can work on the price points of tickets, concessions, merchandise, and parking to ensure maximum attendance and revenue. I have always felt like UH and the Stadium Authority were competing entities. It gets even worse when UH is losing a lot or winning a lot.

I heard Rolo on ESPN Radio asking for the fans to come out, and I made sure I did. The cheapest tickets were $29 per person. That’s $58 JUST for 2 people to show up. Not including any parking fees or consessions….and it seemed like it was only about half full. Maybe the statium could do a ticket sale promotion where all the yellow seats at the top are only $10. If anything you’ll sell more seats and with more body’s at the game, it makes it a better atmosphere, the sales at the consession will increase, perhaps people would be more willing to spend on UH Clothing at the game as well. If there’s more people at the game, it creates a greater energy for the team…and if the stadium begins to consistantly get filled, then it creates a demand for people wanting to be where the action it. It would also be great if they could do something to make a greater student section at the games. I’m sure Rolo’s focus is on the game plan and probably not so much on the promotional aspect, but if you see the hype of the pre-game that went into the Clemson v.s. Louisville game on TV this past weekend…it truely embodies the excitement of a College Football Game. Perhaps we need to create a production around the game atmosphere. What about a pre-game concert as well?

Here’s a crazy idea on a promotion. Get Red Bull to sponsor a halftime “air marching band” contest amongst the CC’ s with them putting up a prize to the campus winning th e contest. There would need to be a minimum number of participants, say 70, to make up a marching band. They would pick and perform go any one song they choose and since they don’t play an instrument, it would all be choreographed movement and faking the playing, like air guitar. Set aside seats for the student body of the performing campus and provide buses. Part of the criteria for winning would be “fan support” how many students, faculty show up.

Red Bull would be asked to provide the prize to the winning campus, say $10,000 for student activities. They would also provide samples at the games. If Red Bull isn’t interested, ask the Mountain Dew folks or whoever’s going after that population of young people.

I saw where the graduating class from Kahuku did a flash mob thing. Really cool and stuff young people seem to like doing. This just gives the young people bigger stage and could bring a new kind of fun to an old half time show and possibly interest a new sponsor into supporting the students.

Former UH student here who attended same time Rolo was QB. I also threw the biggest house party in Hawaii in 2001.

To get the students back then:

– Good tailgating social atmosphere with the students. So be easier on them in the parking lot. Remember the students boycotted in the last two years if Coach Mac.

– Hot Chicks. Believe me, if the game on the field is not that interesting, can always look in the stands.

– Win. I called it right after the Hawaii basketball OT win over Nevada last year. This team is going to be good. It took until conference play, but win and people will be there. Sad, but true. Took them a awhile. So, maybe make the schedule easier.

– Dorms. Get them young. When the students are freshmen and sophomores, get them involved and capture their attention for UH athletics.

– Student Athletes: get then out of lower campus and friends with the general student pop. Encourage say the business majors who are players to participate with the business clubs.

– Community: keep doing what you are doing (Costco, helping out little old ladies). That how you rebuild grass roots support.

– Televise: UH football games need to be available to a broad audience and saturate them. PPV can kiss my okole.

Mainland fan here. Figure out how your players families are going to watch the games. PPV is digging it’s own grave as it’s a war on the fan and program by not steaming to the mainland. Won’t end well the way this is going

1. I remember a long time ago at a game where I heard a little yelling at us to get up and cheer. One of the cheerleaders had come up to us in the stands to lead us in a cheer. I sat in the yellows at the time.

2. To me it is a team thing.

3. If fans could bring in their own food it might help.

Here is my 2 cents on how to make the atmosphere better at Aloha on game days.
1. Have the band play different fight songs. Every year its the same thing. It gets real boring. Why is so hard to learn and play something new. Listen to Oregon’s band and that makes you excited.
2. Have a real warrior mascot, like how Vili was and have the drum rollers out again. But it has to be someone loyal to the program. Not another Vili who would steer his kids to the mainland to play ball.
3.Let the outside tailgaters take 2 or more stalls for their tents. We have more than enough space. Let the kids throw footballs. I remember this during the Wagner area.
4. Recruit more enforcers on the team. Ex. David Maeva, Mike Tresler, Nate Jackson, The Noga brothers. These guys were crazy and would lay the hat on you.

We also need to figure out a way to create a family atmosphere if we do the youth team promos. I know it’s tough to ban alcohol (money talks) but maybe at least section the stadium to keep the hooligans away from families, lol.

Homecoming is next week. At the Big Ten schools, even iolani, they have a tradition of burning something. The night before the game. Gets the alums to return to campus.

Students are prob different today then 10-15 years ago. I remember folklore of parties at UH before my time, but rules get stricter every year. My perception is the students these days generally speaking more work hard and less play hard. I don’t know, but that’s boring

Rolo, you are on the right track. It’ll just take time. Chow’s greatest sin wasn’t losing games. It was boring fans to death. People left in droves without looking back. Unfortunately, that is part of the “legacy” that you are going to have to overcome.

Remember, the stage for 2007 was set in 2006, and even then, we didn’t sell out the stadium in 2007 until the last three games. But then, BOOM, critical mass and EVERYBODY had to be on the bandwagon. There were LINES at Rainbowtique to buy t-shirts and stuff! That can all come back, but it’ll take some time. Keep pushing.

WarriorMojo…Long time no see….

#83….and even those last three games were not true sellouts….I think BOH had to purchase 1,000 tickets to make them sellouts…. 🙂

We already have fans that frown upon people standing and cheering, so hoping they get up and dance is not likely.

Push the game back an hour or so. And follow up with free bussing for all UH students. UH is pretty much a commuter school, but so is U of Houston and they have attacked that problem, and probably have some great best practices.

Oh, had dinner with John Ursua and his pops on Sunday with the rest of their Ohana. Such a nice polite kid, you would never believe the trouble his pop and I use to get into in Halawa.

1. Why no dancing? I only dance naked so the police wouldn’t allow it.
2. Haʻa: we watch on PPV so didn’t see it. My opinion: dance the haʻa after you win. These dances are meant to intimidate your opponent. The NCAA won’t allow that, so you ain’t following the cultural reason for the dance anyway. You win: dance like there’s no tomorrow. You lose: shut it and go home.
3. What can you do to bring more fans? Stop selling alcohol in the stadium. Make the games more family friendly. Have that blimp go around like at the Sheriff and pass out Korean bar gift certificates. Put in a kiss cam. Play Hawaii 5-0 more often. Set up a boxing ring so the dumb guys that go to the games looking for trouble can beef and we can watch – a toughman competition. Recruit some strippers to dance scantily clad with the Rainbow dancers. Have field goal kicking halftime competition. More than anything, win.
Congrats Rolo how refreshing it is to see good guys coaching UH again, not grumpy old men. Keep recruiting good guys with good hearts. Have good values. Good values – live aloha, play warrior, attract good people.
Final suggestion to attract fans: pass out 10,000 Rolos candy bars to the first 10,oo0 fans to enter the stadium. If we win, we eat ’em. If we lose, we throw them at the other team.

We were dancing and absolutely appreciate the new music during the game. Thanks coach Rolo.

We need to get students in the stands. They bring the spirit. Too many of them stay in the parking lot after tailgating. Offer packages to families so it doesn’t cost a family of four $100+ just to get in without food, parking, etc. seems like the stadium demographic is kupuna who have had season tickets for years. We love our kupuna but we need to get kids in the seats.

#72, I like the way you are thinking 🙂

For selfish reasons for us mainlanders, a Hawaiian air RT weekend turnaround including 2 football tickets, for dirt cheap, like $200. I get place to stay with my folks but cost of airfare costs too much.

Howzit Tsaikos,

Coach awesome game last week. I appreciated and I think most of us here appreciated the way the guys made a huge turn around against Nevada. Offense we knew what we could expect. But the defense surprised me with their will to play as hard as they could for their teammates and not give up. But I thought special teams made the biggest turn around outside of the return before the half.

But when the San Antonio Talons were playing they had a concert a couple times a season. Those nights were always sold out. Probably wont be able to happen this year. But maybe next season with home coming or senior night have some local bands play on the field after the game.

Oh also. I honestly believe Oceanic has it backwards. Being in San Antonio us transplant fans should not be blocked from the game. The live stream should be accessible to the parents of mainland and intl players and the Hawaii fans abroad.

Oceanic should blackout on Oahu until a set amount of tickets are sold and then open it back up to the ppv guys. Probably wont happen but it should go down that way.

-I think the ha’a was done at the right time.
– the simple answer is to keep winning… and if u guys keep playing to win instead of playing not to lose
-A few things that could be addressed to help the attendance ppv, marketing/advertising, traffic/parking, atmosphere at the stadium (concession, security)
– find a way to connect to the students at UH manoa or even west oahu (shuttle buses, discounts)
– all the things u do in the community will come back to u it just takes time. Hopefully u guys can do a family deal especially for the kids heck maybe even look into doing something with the armed forces in mind.

Coach, a ? for you. What’s the possibility of adding 30 to 60 minutes to your call the coach show. Sixty minutes isn’t enough to satisfy the interest your show generates. Maybe a longer show will motivate listeners who don’t attend games to actually but a ticket and show up.

Coach Rolo:

place your 3 questions in the Kaleo and see what response you get from the student body – i would be surprised if you receive even 30 comments — that’s how much apathy exists

place the same 3 questions in the Star-Advertiser and see how the general public responds

these 2 will answer show how much either really thinks about your team.

don’t be disappointed in the lack of response – gives you a good base to work with — may even cause you to wonder why you ever came back

> “Why wasn’t the whole stadium up and dancing to Kapena’s ‘Masese’ in the fourth quarter?”
Didn’t even know it was playing. Was still focused on the game, believe it or not.

> “Did you appreciate the ha‘a being done before kickoff?”
Absolutely. It would have been even better if the players had been facing the mauka stands. Direct eye contact with fans in closer proximity would have created a stronger reaction and more energy in the crowd. If the goal is to have the fans join in during certain points of the chant that’s the way to go. (And if it means Oceanic has to cover the ha‘a with a sideline camera, no big deal, it’s not as if the PPV fans are the main target audience.)

> “What can we do to bring more fans to the game and make the game experience better?”
Make Aloha Stadium the place to be on Saturday nights for kids and their families. That means:
– converting an entire end zone section to a designated family-friendly zone where alcohol is not served or permitted;
– lowering ticket prices in that section for kids under 12 to $1 and under 18 to $5;
– starting the games at 7:00 p.m. so there’s time to finish all of the Saturday kid activities and get the family fed and dressed up in their UH gear before heading to the stadium;
– finding a way to make parking easier for families with kids (I don’t know how to do it, but it would help);
– setting up a process that allows kids/parents to take selfies of themselves and their families during the game and email them to a “Live at Aloha Stadium!” mailbox where someone will sort through them as they arrive and pick out the best ones to post on the stadium jumbotron during timeouts;
– bringing back the beach ball (with a big UH Warrior logo on it!); and
– sending players out to elementary and especially middle schools during the off-season to give talks about teamwork, preparation for success, the importance of doing well in school, and how much of difference kids can make by showing up to games in person to support their hometown heroes!

The music on the public address system before the games is terrible. Perhaps I am too old to appreciate what is now called music?

Another suggestion is to improve the food experience by bringing in food trucks and merging an event like “eat the street”, or “taste of Hawaii.”

My whole section was dancing to masese. I loved it.

the reason no one is dancing is because the student turnout is so poor right now. Chow scared them away, but it could get better with some work.

those of you who criticize the older fans for not doing this or not doing that… don’t bash anyone that buys tickets, especially right now. if they want to sit and watch, so be it.

#46
Japan = Japanese
China = Chinese
N. and S. Korea = Koreans
Philippines = Filipinos

> “What can we do to bring more fans to the game and make the game experience better?”

CROWD HA’A from the Student Section. Reserve a certain portion of the student section that is strictly for Ha’a. Perhaps, before the game to join the team and again at the end of the 3rd Q, like “Jump Around” at Wisconsin. Kids in the general crowd can join in as well.

That could be a really fun way of bringing some fun into actually attending the game… Wait, are they doing that already? I heard something about crowd participation during the ha’a.

I wouldn’t know because we on the mainland can never see inside of Aloha Stadium! (I know I’m beating a dead horse)

#100, #101 – we want Rolo to wonder why he came back?

Aloha All – wonderful to “I Believe” again…
Great Comments — all — even those I didn’t, necessarily agree with…
Coach – Great Job! Love the Ha’a! Love YOU and your spirit, commitment, and dedication! Love the show! SO GLAD you are here and praying for you, staff, and OUR TEAM! #PrideRock #PlayWarrior
Agree with what others said re: continuity when having a “regular” dance (AND -SONG – for that matter).
GOTTA BE REGULAR – meaning should be used at every game – more than ONCE every game! Think ‘gators; Think Sweet Caroline – so many examples one could give.
We, as fans, WANT that – HAVE wanted that – even those of us from neighbor islands watching at home – we WILL participate from home – but we sojourn over for at least one game a season…and would LOVE to participate IRL!
Which brings me to last request : PLZ try make it easier for neighbor island fans – SO appreciate you coming over here, but…SteveM spoke (a while ago) of neighbor island pkg deals from before time. I tweeted you about this at Pigskin time – maybe get corporate sponsors for an entire pkg or just hotel, or just car rental, or just airfare – having ANY of those NOT be an expense would make me come over for more than ONE game – and I promise you, while I’m NOT Rubberman calibre, I WOULD most certainly be dancing at seat, AND in aisles (unless as was reported earlier, the ushers tell me to sit down! THAT practice, if happening, needs to immediately be addressed – and stopped – and I’m over 50!)
Finally, totally unrelated to your Qs (and I think it’s SO great you are reaching out – keep it up!), but…many fans who know what is going on at and with Aloha Stadium and UH are DISGUSTED with the contractual arrangements (beyond poorly and beyond inexcusably) made / negotiated in the past! UH DESERVES A BIGGER CUT. Plain and Simple! UH DESERVES CONCESSION MONEY. Plain and Simple. Perhaps YOU can arrange – or GET SOMEONE to arrange – ONE concession where proceeds GO TO UH. I, for one, would ONLY BUY from THAT concession – and I would encourage others to do the same, verbally and via social media. It is unbelievable to us how long this situation has been going on!
Then, once you are able to FINALLY and EQUITABLY address that, move on to Rainbowtique and licensing deals (ALSO beyond poorly and beyond inexcusably negotiated). Bring back retro – they always seem to go over BIG – ASK US what we WILL BUY! I already bought my 3-year-old mo’opuna a shirt for Christmas! Perhaps Na Koa should start producing shirts – ANYTHING which is going to result in UH Athletics – and specific teams – getting $. You want to talk about the UH Athletics deficit?!? Mahalo!

Why “Comment Awaiting Moderation” when I formerly posted AND am a paid subscriber ?!? hmmmmm….Although admit you haven’t heard from me in a long time and the two comments WERE lengthy…e kala mai (but GOOD to be back – waving hello in the Clubhouse – won’t jump on beds!)

Bring back the Warrior Walk before the game for the diehards that come early no matter how we play

*I suck at dancing

*yes

*be in games against the best teams on the schedule and occasionally win those games. Just win and be bowl eligible most years

3. I don’t know why coach has to ask this question. To me it not Rolos job to worry about this. His job is to get wins. Seems like someone is not doing their job? Not doing it well enough? Ran out of ideas? Have no clue? I don’t know. I think coach should not have to worry about this. He has enough to do.

Maybe-
Contact all former season ticket holder special rate with last 4 games-they commit sort of to renew next year-

All corporate sponsors with large employee base a family nite deal

First responders night family driven

Students get in free-how bout bring a friend special deal or bring the family deal

It is total nonsense study load is reason for lack of student support unless UH is so different from most other schools during FB season

Could have a town by town blitz starting with communities closest to stadium with special pricing using high schools as launch point-

We NEED a more football-intelligent crowd (i.e. being quiet when we have the ball, making noise when the other team is on 3rd or 4th down, etc.). This starts with a competent video board operator who knows when to put up graphics or videos encouraging the crowd in crucial situations.

Back in the day, when the scoreboard was just black and white, there were well-timed graphics showing when to make noise and when to be quiet, or even when to yell, “first down!”, and it seemed the operator at the time knew when each was appropriate.

At the last game I noticed a graphic to make noise, but that hasn’t been consistent the past few years. To improve this, I suggest we record players telling the crowd what to do and play it when needed. For inspiration watch the Uptown Funk dance video in the locker room from last year starring RJ Hollis. Maybe there could be two versions of each video, a longer and shorter one. Play the first one the first time it’s needed during the game with the player explaining something like, “We have the ball on offense, shhhhhhhhh.” Later in the game the shorter version could be played with just that player saying, “Shhhhhhhhh.” Of course you could substitute coaches or local celebrities instead of the players if you wanted.

I’m not a fan of PPV as it has seriously killed the crowd over the years (as have other things), but a lot of people like it so I guess it’s here to stay. For those who want to do away with it completely, maybe UH could run a pilot program for one season where there is PPV for games where the crowd is expected to be large, but no PPV for games where the crowd is expected to be smaller, or vice versa. That way we could find out if PPV really diminishes the in-stadium crowd without alienating the PPV fans, and maybe more people would show up to the stadium if they couldn’t watch it any other way.

Another idea could be to simply increase the price of PPV so much that it would be equally or more financially prudent to buy tickets for a whole family to watch the game in person. This way we don’t eliminate PPV for those who cannot attend but encourage those who can to show up to support.

winning will bring back the fans Coach…What got the fans excited when JJ was there was the high flying offense, the feeling we could score on any play and a hard hitting defense ( i remember ESPN in 2005-06 commenting that Hawaii’s defense was the hardest hitting defense in the nation)..

Also I agree with #72, not much I can do in coming to the games (live in Georgia) but not being able to see the games on the mainland is EXTREMELY frustrating, loved staying up for a midnight kickoff for my warriors…..I dont know how much you have to do with getting this fixed but any pressure on the yahoos that do would be greatly appreciated.

Great job coach

Crazy idea-play the name game-if your name is Stephen or Brandy call the ticket office and get X number of tickets for X. Could promote on line radio and TV-hey just a crazy thought. I would set a goal to incrementally increase over time-learned in business “hope is not a plan and everything is a process”

1. They play Masese, but at the same time put a ridiculous “Chee Hoo Cam” on the screen. How can you have a “Chee Hoo Cam”? Chee hoo is a sound, not a visual. You want people to get up and dance during Masese? Put up a “Dance Cam” or “Slap Dance Cam”. The video board has to complement the music.

2. Ha’a is always appreciated, as long as it’s performed with energy, fervor and committment by all.

3. $$$$$$. Obviously, not a whole lot of fans committed to season tickets. And not many more are going to pay a minimum of $29 per seat for anything but the north end zone. Simple supply and demand. At the current tickets prices, you’ll only see a small incremental bump in attendance with each win. Want to see more okoles in seats? Better ticket deals for sidelines and south end zone. Seeing UH play live isn’t worth it for a lot of families, when you’re talking more than $100 for a family of four (not including food). North end zone is a non-starter for ticket deals. Who wants to not be able to see the video board without turning around each time?

I have some physical disabilities so I am unable to dance too much, besides I am really bad at it, you want people in the stands, Right?

Love the Ha’a.

I live on the mainland, I go to as many road game s as I can. Put Matt Norman #72 in, and please get the powers at be to straighten out the game streaming on the internet.

Thanks coach, great job! We believe in you!

3 things that Norm Chow left that I can respect is recruiting bigger/taller athletes, making the facilities a lot nicer and making the players memorize the alma mater song.

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He also graduated all of his players

Change the song. Why are we playing a Tongan song? Get something from Sudden Rush or Willie K if you want the fans to start jumping.

The Ha`a is cool and unique to UH (although other Pac-12 schools are doing it now).

If you want fans to come back, continue to improve and be competitive. You’re not going to win every game but you can be competitive. Be unpredictable in your play calling, teach your players to be disciplined. Lastly, have fun!!!

Keep working on creating a family atmosphere at the stadium.

Maybe set up pregame booths with games of the kids, manned by the scout team members and dancers? Can they set up one of those keiki trains to go around the stadium before the game for early arrivers with kids? $5 a ride? Some kind of pregame carnival like atmosphere for the keikis would hook the future fans forever. Or, how about those little rides where kids get on and push up and down to make the little vehicles move around?

1. I don’t live in Hawaii, but I definitely think picking another song that maybe has more upbeat or bass bumping would get people out of their seats or jacked for the 4th quarter.

2. Ha’a is always awesome. It signifies unity and gets the players and crowd pumped for the game. Maybe to get fans in earlier, have a Vili-style drum beat 1 hour before the game, kind of like how the 49ers do the fog horn to let the crowd know it’s 1 hour before kickoff. Went to a few games at the Stick and once that went off, people started to clean up their tailgates and went in.

3. I think the idea of having theme nights or family nights are a great idea, have a collectable that the first 2 or 3,000 can get. I agree with one of the earlier posts letting kids come for free is a great idea and builds the young fan base. People in Hawaii are already paying out of their ears for that crapshow of a rail, a discounted package price would probably entice more people to come to the games.