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Post by seeingthewholefield on Dec 17, 2021 3:19:32 GMT -5
Hi All,
Long time reader of the board here. Found the discussions about growing the fandom fascinating and inspiring, and wanted to start a thread dedicated to that end. I'm not in California these days, but I'm trying to do my part by attempting to get a group together in Seattle to watch a game at a bar together. Happy to backchannel or publicly discuss any networking we can do to help grow the Pride.
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Post by lionpride19 on Dec 17, 2021 13:35:52 GMT -5
That’s an awesome idea! Would definitely be cool to have an lmu bar across cities to meet up with other lions and watch basketball
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Post by seeingthewholefield on Dec 17, 2021 14:36:43 GMT -5
Agreed! I reached out to the alumni association and the alumni Facebook group up here to see what I can find. Might just have to start taking over a bar on game days lol.
By the way, I'm not expecting any anonymity here since I'm trying to start some in-person events, but I understand that might matter to others. I'm Connor, class of 2015. If I find a place in Seattle, I'll post the location on the board and other places - if you're local, feel free to show up, no questions asked about who you are on this board.
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Post by lionlife on Dec 17, 2021 14:40:45 GMT -5
This is a great idea! The culture stills needs to change around campus and the students first, but an alumni network is very interesting...
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Post by LIONS90045 on Dec 17, 2021 21:18:22 GMT -5
If Coach Johnson ever leaves LMU (and I hope he is the next "Mark Few" and stays long term) it will be for the lack of fan support, in particular in the stands. Unfortunately we are in a COVID era which does discourage attendance at home games. Let's get thru this era and help Coach Johnson succeed.
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Post by dedicatedlionfan on Dec 18, 2021 13:30:40 GMT -5
Alumni ROAR???!!! Enough said
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Post by seeingthewholefield on Dec 18, 2021 19:19:06 GMT -5
Alumni ROAR???!!! Enough said Can we start an official alumni network for fans of the basketball team? |
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Post by seeingthewholefield on Jan 14, 2022 12:52:37 GMT -5
Tough loss last night, but I've got a few positive developments on this end.
1. Found a bar that will fulfill the needs of LMU fans in Seattle. I'll post the name here for the next game broadcast in Seattle.
2. I made contact with the university about alumni watch parties. We'll see what happens.
3. I connected with the writer of the Loyolan article about the lack of excitement for the program. It sounds like they're interested in doing what they can to help the fanhood grow, as well.
Is anyone out there interested in striking up a relationship with the athletics department, either to help get tailgates set up or be an advisor to a new ROAR (although ROAR might be student affairs)? Are any of the other out-of-towners interested in connecting with the athletics department, as well, about watch parties in their city?
Thanks, all.
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Post by cs17 on Jan 17, 2022 17:10:53 GMT -5
Tough loss last night, but I've got a few positive developments on this end. 1. Found a bar that will fulfill the needs of LMU fans in Seattle. I'll post the name here for the next game broadcast in Seattle. 2. I made contact with the university about alumni watch parties. We'll see what happens. 3. I connected with the writer of the Loyolan article about the lack of excitement for the program. It sounds like they're interested in doing what they can to help the fanhood grow, as well. Is anyone out there interested in striking up a relationship with the athletics department, either to help get tailgates set up or be an advisor to a new ROAR (although ROAR might be student affairs)? Are any of the other out-of-towners interested in connecting with the athletics department, as well, about watch parties in their city? Thanks, all.
Thanks for taking the initiative! Much appreciated.
Any word back from the University?
In theory it would be awesome to start some kind of tailgating/ROAR scene, I just don't know how.
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Post by seeingthewholefield on Jan 20, 2022 13:48:30 GMT -5
Tough loss last night, but I've got a few positive developments on this end. 1. Found a bar that will fulfill the needs of LMU fans in Seattle. I'll post the name here for the next game broadcast in Seattle. 2. I made contact with the university about alumni watch parties. We'll see what happens. 3. I connected with the writer of the Loyolan article about the lack of excitement for the program. It sounds like they're interested in doing what they can to help the fanhood grow, as well. Is anyone out there interested in striking up a relationship with the athletics department, either to help get tailgates set up or be an advisor to a new ROAR (although ROAR might be student affairs)? Are any of the other out-of-towners interested in connecting with the athletics department, as well, about watch parties in their city? Thanks, all.
Thanks for taking the initiative! Much appreciated.
Any word back from the University?
In theory it would be awesome to start some kind of tailgating/ROAR scene, I just don't know how.
I'm set to have a conversation with the assistant director of Alumni Affairs this week. While the primary focus of the conversation is watch parties for alumni, I'll ask about tailgating and ROAR and whether we can help. He might redirect me to a different branch of the university for that, though. Was there anything else members of this board want to know? I'm happy to ask questions and pitch suggestions on behalf of our little unofficial fan club here. |
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Post by dedicatedlionfan on Jan 20, 2022 22:12:00 GMT -5
Why we can’t get better play by play and radio coverage? I try to listen here in so cal, but it’s never good enough reception.
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Post by seeingthewholefield on Jan 27, 2022 16:41:50 GMT -5
Conversation with the alumni association has been delayed until next week. I'll keep the board updated.
In the meantime, if any PNW alumni are reading this, I'll be watching the LMU vs Gonzaga game at Uptown Hophouse in Seattle with a few friends tonight!
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Post by LIONS90045 on Jan 27, 2022 21:09:40 GMT -5
Why we can’t get better play by play and radio coverage? I try to listen here in so cal, but it’s never good enough reception. Dedicated do you listen to the streaming audio or broadcast version Streaming has been pretty reliable in my experience although with significant delay |
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Post by dedicatedlionfan on Jan 27, 2022 21:25:20 GMT -5
I don’t, but honestly for what the university tuition is, you would think that they could make that a better broadcast and increase the proximity. Plus if I want to catch the game in the car, I should be able to turn to 88.9 and hear the game. Not sure how anyone else feels.
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Post by LIONS90045 on Jan 27, 2022 23:28:24 GMT -5
Radio only works near campus
It’s a low power broadcast
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