So here’s what went down with that Ravens coach visit to Anderson University. Got looped in through my buddy Dave who coaches the JV team there – said they needed someone to handle tech stuff for this big meet-and-greet event. Figured why not, sounds straightforward.
The Setup Disaster
First mistake was trusting the athletic department’s schedule. They sent over this shiny PDF itinerary claiming everything was 100% confirmed. Turns out the Ravens coach’s assistant hadn’t even seen it. Spent three whole days playing phone tag just to get the actual arrival time.
Day Of The Circus
Showed up two hours early to test mics. Surprise surprise – someone “borrowed” our audio mixer for a pep rally. Had to jimmy-rig a karaoke machine through the stadium speakers. Then coach shows up 40 minutes late with twelve extra people nobody told us about. Had to sprint to the cafeteria to grab folding chairs while Dave stalled with awkward football small talk.
The Actual Meeting (Finally)
When things finally started rolling, it actually worked surprisingly:
- Ravens coach blasted our field conditions – said our 30-yard line looked “prehistoric”
- Anderson staff started sweating when he asked about budget numbers
- That cheap karaoke mic kept cutting out whenever anyone moved
The Aftermath
Watched our head coach try to give Ravens guy custom Anderson merch after the meeting. Problem? Someone printed the logo upside down on all the polos. Whole box of shirts went straight into the dumpster after they left. Dave still texts me upside-down crying emojis whenever it rains – inside joke about that “prehistoric” mud pit we call a field.
Next week’s task? Find three quotes for turf replacement before the board meeting. Might just send them that photo of the upside-down logo shirts in the trash. Nothing like embarrassing souvenirs to motivate budget approvals.
