All articles tagged with #crowd noise
A Defector writer celebrates Minnesota’s fourth-seeded win on a last-second buzzer-beater, sending them to the Sweet 16, and argues the live crowd’s roar is so electric that even TV mixes or shaky cell videos can’t do it justice.
Hideki Matsuyama’s bid for a third WM Phoenix Open title collapsed in a final round plagued by his wayward driver and disruptive crowd noise, which forced him to back off a potential winning par on the 18th. Matsuyama failed to hit a fairway on the front nine, and Gotterup seized the moment, winning on the first playoff hole after Matsuyama’s miscue in regulation. The raucous atmosphere and at least one loud distraction added to the drama at TPC Scottsdale as Matsuyama fell short of the playoff and Gotterup claimed victory.
CBS News gets an exclusive tour of the Bills' new roughly $2.1 billion stadium, an open-roof venue designed to boost crowd noise with a 360-degree canopy, close-to-field seating, and extra subwoofers, plus real grass kept green by lights and the largest snow-melt system, with construction funded largely by taxpayers to improve Buffalo's home-field advantage.
Ravens fans' loud crowd noise in Miami contributed to a false start by the Dolphins, impacting their offensive drive, as noted by Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, highlighting the influence of visiting fans on the game.
Lions coach Dan Campbell credited traveling Lions fans for their role in the team's comeback victory against the Texans in Houston. He highlighted a crucial fourth-quarter false start by the Texans, which he attributed to the noise from Lions supporters. This penalty led to a Texans punt, allowing the Lions to tie the game with a field goal and eventually win 26-23 with another field goal as time expired.
Patrick Mahomes anticipates a raucous atmosphere at M&T Bank Stadium as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game. Ravens fans are known for creating a deafening homefield advantage, and both Mahomes and Ravens players are expecting the crowd noise to play a significant role in the game. With the stakes high, the Ravens are counting on their fans to bring the energy and make it difficult for Mahomes and the Chiefs to communicate on the field.
San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Trent Williams, who previously played for the Washington Commanders, shared his insights with his teammates ahead of their game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Williams emphasized the importance of working through the hostile crowd noise early in the game to take the crowd out of it. He compared the Philadelphia crowd to Seattle's, noting that they can turn on their team quickly and have a short attention span. Williams was pleased to see the 49ers' fans slowly take over the stadium during their previous game against the Eagles.
The retractable roof at Globe Life Field remained closed for Game 3 of the AL Championship Series between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros, as both teams preferred it that way. The decision suggests that the roof is unlikely to be open for any of the games in Arlington. The Rangers are expecting a record crowd at the stadium and want it to be as loud as possible. The roof at Houston's Minute Maid Park also remained closed for Games 1 and 2.
Some Minnesota Vikings fans who attended Taylor Swift's concert at US Bank Stadium claim it was louder than some of the biggest and best Vikings moments in the new stadium. However, the stadium has been one of the loudest venues in the NFL since it opened, with critical 3rd downs on defense and games against division rivals like the Green Bay Packers being particularly loud. While Swift's fans may have been loud, the music she had to pump in everywhere for fans to hear was probably a significant part of the "crowd" noise.