Greetings Badger Fans!
From UW Band Director Mike Leckrone
As we build welcoming new traditions at Badger sports events, both Wisconsin fans and those who have traveled from across the nation are taking advantage of the campus' red carpet treatment.
Our volunteer Fan Ambassadors are hitting the streets on game day to distribute stadium information and giveaways, and to simply offer a warm welcome to Madison and Camp Randall Stadium.
Visiting fans continue to be impressed by how outgoing Wisconsin folks are.
"I'd like to sincerely thank you for all your hospitality and kind words," one visitor wrote in a fan forum. "Walking back from the stadium took forever, because we were stopped by multiple tailgaters, asking us to join them for a drink. Everyone asked about our homes and families. You guys are a class act!!!"
"Your stadium traditions (with the exception of the profanity flying back and forth between the student sections) are FANTASTIC! The slow wave was a total blast, and the controlled mayhem between the third and fourth quarters was fun! The fans were very friendly, and the greeters in the blue shirts who acted like we were long-lost friends were fantastic."
The message continued: "Kudos to your band, kudos to your fans, kudos to your stadium security folks and everyone we've encountered. ... Your city is beautiful, your fans are gracious, generous and classy, and your game traditions (except for the start time) are fantastic!"
Wow. That's the kind of feeling we want everyone to take away from Camp Randall Stadium - one that makes people want to come back to our city, our campus and our terrific new-look stadium.
So, show your Badger pride. Party responsibly. Keep Camp Randall loud and enthusiastic - and help make game day great for everyone.
See you in the Fifth Quarter,
Mike Leckrone
