(Radio Iowa) – When Cyclone football players make big plays during today’s (Saturday’s) season opener, they’ll hear fans cheering, even though Jack Trice Stadium will be nearly empty because of the pandemic. A web-based platform is being used that will allow the voices of fans at home to be heard through the stadium’s P-A system. Nathan Terry, associate marketing director at Iowa State University, says it’s an incredibly simple, clever app.

The application will also work from a laptop or tablet, as long as there’s a microphone attached. The venue normally seats more than 61-thousand people, so he hopes thousands of loyal Cyclones will log in and use the free app to fill the stadium with their cheers.

Imagine making a touchdown on your home field and not hearing any reaction from the empty stands. It would be a bit disheartening for the players, so Terry says this app will serve a dual purpose.

The Canadian company behind “Hear Me Cheer” is able to use algorithms so no single fan’s cheers — or comments — will be heard. The speakers at the stadium will broadcast only the combined shouts, gasps and even boos of everyone using the app. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 AM as Iowa State meets the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, carried live on ESPN.
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