Roy Hibbert Trying To Fire Up The Fieldhouse With Area55

by Tom Lewis on Sep 1, 2010 9:46 PM EDT in Indiana Pacers News

Roy Hibbert and the Indiana Pacers are following the lead of Andrew Bogut and the Squad 6 section he funded at the Bradley Center last season for Milwaukee Bucks games. Bogut's crazies were credited with amping up the atmosphere at home games, contributing to the Bucks' success, at least until injuries slowed them down.

Today Hibbert and the Pacers announced the creation of Area55 at the Fieldhouse, a section where the Pacers' center will give 55 fans a chance to audition for tickets to cheer on the blue and gold.

Roy Hibbert has purchased 55 season tickets that he will give away to 55 loud and crazy fans in Area 55. Roy is looking for fans that will be loud, crazy, energetic, die-hard Pacers fans, Roy Hibbert fans, fans who will dress the part, fans who will lead chants during the game and fans that aren’t afraid to be seen on the video board.

Here's a link to a few videos explaining what the big fella is looking for from his crew. Video submissions will start the process, so here's the link to the audition page. Now fire up the camcorder and earn those tickets

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An up and coming talent that Roy Hibbert.

Hopefully fans will appreciate him.

by lakecountycolt on Sep 1, 2010 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

Loved it when Bogut did it

love it now, especially coming from perhaps my favorite guy on the team at the moment.

"If you don't [draft me], I promise you I'll come back and kick your ass for the next 15 years."

by psvirsky on Sep 1, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions

I really liked watching Bucks games last year

Given the semi-college atmosphere with the cheering. This is a great movement from probably the most conscious guy in the franchise. Hope it pans out, hope all 55 season tickets are gone, and hope those 55 fans get some life into the Fieldhouse.

by Nathan S. on Sep 1, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

he seems to be taking the restoring the pride and igniting the passion thing seriously

by dbcb on Sep 1, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

too bad Brandon Rush's passion is somewhere else

by latrell spreewel on Sep 2, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

HHH is epic.

by dbcb on Sep 1, 2010 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

I’ve already sent in my video. I’m pumped.

by B-Huse on Sep 1, 2010 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

NICE!

Keep us posted.

Indy Cornrows

by Tom Lewis on Sep 1, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh yea I forgot to tell you Tom that I got a call from one of the Pacers employees trying to sell tickets and he said he knew you, really nice guy.

by B-Huse on Sep 1, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Man Roy hibbert has been doing a lot of things this summer

I’m most intrigue by his boxing lessons. Next season dirty scum like Matt barnes or Melvin Ely of the world are going to think twice before getting in Hungry Roy’s mug.

by latrell spreewel on Sep 1, 2010 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

Can we get that picture of HHH posted

once a week? It’s full of win!

by jantz101 on Sep 1, 2010 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe under the caption

“Just a Reminder:
We Still have Roy.”

“In 49 states, it’s just a center… but this is Roy Hibbert!”

I kind of like where this is going.

by Nathan S. on Sep 1, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

^lovin it.

by infinityzero.systemerror on Sep 2, 2010 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m thinking about personalizing a number 55, Indiana Pacers jersey with the name as “GOD”

by B-Huse on Sep 1, 2010 11:44 PM EDT reply actions

Hibs

Hibbert just gets it. He cares deeply about getting better on the court, and he cares deeply about his off-the-court persona as well. There isn’t a player on the roster who does a better job of mixing basketball related activites and engaging the community/fans. If he takes another step forward this season, he could very well earn the title of “favorite Pacer” that Reggie held for so many years. Despite Granger’s pretty stat lines, he doesn’t quite have Hibbert’s persona.

by Hinrich10 on Sep 1, 2010 11:50 PM EDT reply actions

The best part is

I don’t think it’s him “caring” so much as just “being.” Not to get all philosophical. None of it comes off as forced or like he’s asked to do it by someone in the organization. He just actually likes it. Based on his tweets Magnum Rolle seems to be a lot like that, it’s my number one reason that I really hope we can find a roster spot for him.

٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ The sky is falling!

by IndyPacers on Sep 2, 2010 2:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Roy Hibbert

I think I love you.

٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ The sky is falling!

by IndyPacers on Sep 2, 2010 2:33 AM EDT reply actions

I really hope this is the season that Roy takes over and becomes the leader on the court. He has the personality for it he just needs to up the production some. Hopefully JOB sees this and actually starts calling some plays for the big man.

by ThirtyOne on Sep 2, 2010 7:12 AM EDT reply actions

I'm hoping so

While I didn’t agree with it last year, I could understand focusing on Murph over Roy given Murphy’s consistency and the mismatched play of the two. No excuse this year to not run the offense inside to Roy on most plays. We should be tired of watching Roy throw up the baby hook or show his passing skills. Just sayin. Make it so, Obie.

by Nathan S. on Sep 2, 2010 8:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions