Comments on: Shamrock Series: Deep in the Heart of Texas https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/ A Notre Dame Football Blog Wed, 09 Oct 2013 01:53:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.3 By: trey https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255633 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 01:53:10 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255633 Count me among the many who actually loves Jerryworld and everything about it including the torn. It’s so tremendous that it’s fast becoming the most replicated stadium feature in the country.
I’m with you on everything you posted. Game was great, atmosphere was outstanding. Only wish i could have partied more with HLSers. Next time, we really should do an official meetup for the gm

]]> By: MDM https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255632 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 01:04:24 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255632 In reply to NDtex.

I’ll admit that it was awhile ago, but I recall thinking it ( and others ) was an advertisement. It was not over the top. Some stadiums ( Iowa State as an example ) does have ads for everything. Loud and obnoxious. My parents still receive, annually, donation requests from ND, after 32 years of their not sending any money to South Bend ( after the tuition…). I’m sure “tastefully done” would be their goal, but…
What happens after the BK era and another Willingham (God, and the BVM, forbid) causes consternation in ND Nation? I’m not a complete stick in the mud, but I’m not sure everything needs to be video game central.

]]> By: NDtex https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255630 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 23:05:31 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255630 In reply to MDM.

Was it an actual video ad for Mercedes or just a message that Mercedes was a Shamrock Series sponsor?

Those are two very different things.

The Shamrock Series itself has always had sponsors to my knowledge, but I am not aware of any that have gotten an actual video ad to run during the game.

Edit: Also, can we drop the “ND can’t resist additional revenue streams” argument? There is plenty of evidence that they can: not joining a conference. The money is far better than the NBC contract and ND has stated that multiple times.

Edit 2: I went and asked FIDM. Mercedes sponsored the “Great Moments in ND History” video. I’d hardly call that an ad, especially considering the money left on the table by ND for not running a full-blown Mercedes commercial instead.

]]> By: MDM https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255629 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:52:42 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255629 Hmmmm……
We were at Soldier Field against Miami and the Jumbo Tron was ( I am assuming ) run by ND and it was Mercedes sponsors – well – everything.
Not convinced ( that they can resist the revenue stream ).

]]> By: NDtex https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255623 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 19:12:59 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255623 In reply to Charles.

You must have been. That was definitely us! I was the guy manning the very, very tiny grill.

]]> By: Charles https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255622 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 17:29:45 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255622 Was I at your tailgate? North side of Lot 12? The Giggity Ribs were indeed outstanding. Best iteration I’ve ever had of them.

]]> By: NDtex https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255621 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 17:28:20 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255621 In reply to Pat.

Somehow this doesn’t surprise me in the least.

]]> By: Pat https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255619 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:52:09 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255619 My only gripe – a minor one, at that – relates to the parking lot staff at Jerryworld. Those poor folks had no clue what was happening. The ticketperson at the lot entrance told me (a) lots opened at noon (In which time zone?, I asked) and that (b) I needed a separate, $150 “tailgating pass” if I planned to drink the beer and eat the food in the back of my truck, or I would be shut down by police. After 5 minutes of absolutely freaking out, frantically searching Ticketmaster, and consulting with other Domers, we determined they didn’t know squat.

Nonetheless, a great time, a great game, and a great excuse to see friends and family.

]]> By: NDtex https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255612 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 14:50:03 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255612 In reply to NDEddieMac.

Many thanks, sir.

]]> By: NDEddieMac https://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/2013/10/08/shamrock-series-deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/#comment-255611 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 14:34:45 +0000 http://www.herloyalsons.com/blog/?p=22016#comment-255611 Good stuff Tex. I had a blast as well, especially thanks to the fact that we pulled out a win. Plus, you are underrating your tailgate I think. Our fearless poster knows how to do the damn thing.

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