Wanted to post some observations from the historic home opener of Cedar Rapids Rampage SC. Let's run down the best and worst...
The Good:
The attendance- Close to 4,000 in the crowd and often provided a tremendous atmosphere. No doubt it was the crowd that lifted CR to a three goal surge at the end of the first quarter. The energy in the building was palpable.
The accessibility of the field/players after the game- They should ALWAYS do this.
The Security- Having heard about incidents of overzealous security at Titans matches, it was a pleasant surprise that no such issues were reported at the Rampage.
The Merchandise- The jerseys, hoodies, and hats were all slick.
The Concessions- VERY good nachos and refreshing drinks.
MOST of the game- Showed Coach Kraft which positions needed to be upgraded (which he has) while remaining competitive into the 4th.
The Bad:
The music: Just that it was pretty much CONSTANT. Allowing the music to die once in a while allows the crowd to lend their voices. Don't underestimate the CR crowd. In the two moments the music did stop during play, organic chants DID emerge.
No giveaways for a souvenir- Even a small pocket schedule card would have been nice and given people something to think about for buying tickets next time.
The Ugly:
Those football lines- MLS learned this after a few years. Part of what soccer fans love is the aesthetics of a ball on a clean, solid surface. I HOPE the Rampage find either a new rug OR a way to cover/dim the football lines. The look of say the Comets turf is so much better: crisp and clean.
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