If you've read the STUDENT SECTION thread you've already got an idea of what I'm looking to do. For those that haven't here's a little background on me.
Currently I am the Marketing Intern with the Athletic Department and was looking to assemble some students to brainstorm ideas for starting new cheers in the student section and potentially starting a new tradition for the students on game day that could help better distinguish ourselves as a student fan base and instill some pride in student body as well.
I am currently in charge of the Marquette Superfan Flyers distributed on gameday (look for the first one this Saturday) so we have a vehicle to try and teach the masses but I need students both to help think of ideas that would work and implement them if and when the time comes.
If you'd like to contribute or get involved at all please message me. I am looking to set up a really short get together in the brew this weekend for a half hour just to get the ball rolling.
Thanks if you've read this far and I really hope we can make our student section a real group to be reckoned with!
BBG
PS: If the owner of http://marquettesuperfans.com/ reads this I would really appreciate you contacting me as well!
I believe Gwaki owns it. Bowsher can put you into contact with him.
Something that is simple and effective would be to start coordinating the student section on free throws. There are studies out there that show when people just wave their hands, yell, and act crazy, it becomes noise and doesn't impact the shooter.
However, if the student section coordinates and simultaneously moves from left to right, right to left, or from bottom to top, that can impact a shooter. The large scale movement shifts the background perception of the player at the line. There are a few fan bases that already do this (GU does for sure).
Simple and effective. If you can mobile the student section to do that, it's a good first step towards other things.
When it comes to intimidating a free throw shooter, there's also always...this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PEXG0mZKcw&feature=related
Good luck in your efforts, bleedbluegold03!
I'd love to see something like this really take off. MU's student section has long been pretty weak. A few guys that I know tried to get chant sheets/flyers going during my senior year ('01-'02) but there was very little interested from the student body so they gave up after about 5-6 games.
IMO, the sale of alcohol has a lot to do with the student section being disengaged from the game. It's basically like going to a bar and getting to watch a live sporting event for "free." A majority of the students seem more interested in getting drunk than anything else, not to mention the constant back-and-forth from their seats to the concession stand and bathroom. They miss so much of the game that it's hard to stay engaged. Admittedly, the 21-year-old me would have been PO'd if they stopped selling beer and I definitely had more than my fair share of Miller Lites at MU games, but I really do think that it's a big contributor to the overall disinterest from the student section.
EDIT: For the record, I'm not suggesting they stop selling beer during games.
This is your Yankee Doodle Dandy theme song but as you listen to this start it out with: GOLDEN EAGLES WE WILL WIN whoa oh O oh O oh O.... GOLDEN EAGLES we will WIN whoa oh O oh O oh O... Whoa oh O, etc............. instead of Glascow Rangers... Would be FANTASTIC during warm ups or really anytime you could get the whole student section to do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSPiQqD9ApQ&playnext=1&list=PL4963ACCCFDD9301A&index=4
Thought if I posted anything to do with football / soccer no one would even look at it. There is no question that the best fans / ideas come from overseas. I have a ton more ideas like this. Many are really simple.
At some point, I think you need to get the band to do something that isn't 20 years out of date too.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on December 07, 2010, 10:27:33 AM
At some point, I think you need to get the band to do something that isn't 20 years out of date too.
+1,000,000
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on December 07, 2010, 10:27:33 AM
At some point, I think you need to get the band to do something that isn't 20 years out of date too.
I'm almost remiss to post this because of the last time a band thread was started, but they have to pay for their own sheet music which is very expensive. As a club, they've got a limited budget. If people want new songs bad enough, donations would be an easy way to get it started.
No soccer chants please.
This is America
Quote from: Henry Sugar on December 07, 2010, 08:03:59 AM
However, if the student section coordinates and simultaneously moves from left to right, right to left, or from bottom to top, that can impact a shooter. The large scale movement shifts the background perception of the player at the line. There are a few fan bases that already do this (GU does for sure).
I remember a Duke game once where the entire student section stood behind the basket hands raised and stock still, and as the shooter was coming up into his shooting motion, the entire student section moved their raised hands simultaneously all the way to the left. It gave the optical illusion of the entire basket stanchion moving about a foot to the shooter's left and the shooter airballed the shot.
Quote from: DJO's Pump Fake on December 07, 2010, 10:45:01 AM
No soccer chants please.
This is America
America's fan sections STINK and have forever.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on December 07, 2010, 10:27:33 AM
At some point, I think you need to get the band to do something that isn't 20 years out of date too.
They do play "Holiday" by Green Day and "Sell Out" by Reel Big Fish (although I don't know if I've heard it this year). Personally, though, I prefer a classic like "Carry On My Wayward Son" to something current like Lady Gaga.
Please do something. Marquette students can surely do better than the cameron crazies. Drives me nuts, which I suppose is their point.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on December 07, 2010, 10:27:33 AM
At some point, I think you need to get the band to do something that isn't 20 years out of date too.
Do they still play Enter Sandman? I seem to recall them actually doing it really well back in the early nineties.
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on December 07, 2010, 08:39:36 AM
A majority of the students seem more interested in getting drunk than anything else, not to mention the constant back-and-forth from their seats to the concession stand and bathroom.
This is never going to happen.... but it sounds like an opportunity to create beer price incentives that are tied to the state of the game. Marquette ahead at half time = $0.50 off beer or something like that. Increased sale volume should be allow the BC to break even. You could also work with the bars on campus because Cafferty's used to do $2 pitchers if you turned in your student ticket - that could be tied to team performance as well.
Also, why are students buying anything at the game in the first place? Just go in with a flask, buy a coke or sprite, and mix it up. Or just load up with the beer - a couple years ago I watched a kid run in with a 12 pack on his shoulder during the sprint to the seats.
Quote from: warriors1991 on December 07, 2010, 10:47:22 AM
I remember a Duke game once where the entire student section stood behind the basket hands raised and stock still, and as the shooter was coming up into his shooting motion, the entire student section moved their raised hands simultaneously all the way to the left. It gave the optical illusion of the entire basket stanchion moving about a foot to the shooter's left and the shooter airballed the shot.
Saw something similar last year or so from a smaller school . . the students behind the basket swayed to and fro with kind of a white noise "ooooh", then right before the free throw, they shouted the school's letters did that tilting kind of thing discussed above. Interestingly, as the game went on, the students varied it, taking it longer and longer until you could see the free throw shooter was kind of waiting for it. You could see it really got into the shooter's head. They almost held up their shots trying to time it and it really was upsetting their rhythm.
we totally should play Jump Around at the 10 minute mark of the 2nd half. then everyone could jump up and down.
Good idea to get organized. At this point, whatever you do make it simple and do it well. You don't have to have 10 different chants. The point is to make progress this year and make it better each year so that in 3 or 4 years you have a solid "tradition" that gives us more of a home court advantage. It's a lot to ask for in a huge NBA arena, but anything at this point would be progress. Good luck.
When Vander Blue comes off the bench???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZTIsbsYmVE
Quote from: chren21 on December 07, 2010, 10:47:45 AM
America's fan sections STINK and have forever.
+100
Fan support in this country is crappy and disorganized at best. That's what makes places like Cameron and Utah State that much more impressive. As though just making noise is going to ever accomplish anything. All of these players are used to hearing noise, it is easy to tune that out.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 07, 2010, 01:07:20 PM
+100
Fan support in this country is crappy and disorganized at best. That's what makes places like Cameron and Utah State that much more impressive. As though just making noise is going to ever accomplish anything. All of these players are used to hearing noise, it is easy to tune that out.
+1000
This one is so simple and could be fantastic. Obvious change to ..... GOLDEN EAGLES, here we go... A minute or two of this during warmups would do wonders for the fans, (realizing we are here to cheer) our players (gets the adreline going), and the opponents who will be thinking "are they going to be this loud all game?"
http://www.soccercityusa.com/timbers/chants/Portland_Timbers_here_we_go.mp3
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 07, 2010, 01:07:20 PM
+100
Fan support in this country is crappy and disorganized at best. That's what makes places like Cameron and Utah State that much more impressive. As though just making noise is going to ever accomplish anything. All of these players are used to hearing noise, it is easy to tune that out.
One of the best pro sports chants I remember was in Seattle in the late 90s. Karl Malone was notorious for taking an extremely long time to shoot his FTs and the 10-second limit was never called on him. Therefore, when Utah was playing in Seattle during the Playoffs and Malone went to the line, the building went quiet except for seemingly everyone in the standings counting, "1...2...3..." etc until he actually shot the ball. It was outstanding!
RIP, Sonics!
As players, and I am not one, I would venture that the fight song followed by the music being pumped throughout the Bradley Center gets them pumped up just fine.
I would probably vomit in my seat if I heard that soccer chant at a basketball game.
Quote from: DJO's Pump Fake on December 07, 2010, 01:39:39 PM
As players, and I am not one, I would venture that the fight song followed by the music being pumped throughout the Bradley Center gets them pumped up just fine.
I would probably vomit in my seat if I heard that soccer chant at a basketball game.
I can't change your mind, but I can tell you that if you had ever been in a stadium where the entire crowd chants or sings the entire time you would have a different opinion. Believe it or not there actually is a reason that it is done almost everywhere but the US. Emotions can (does) feed the energy of the players.
If creating constant, continuous, real energy in the BC caused you to vomit, (which I would rather it not) then so be it.
Quote from: chren21 on December 07, 2010, 01:57:03 PM
I can't change your mind, but I can tell you that if you had ever been in a stadium where the entire crowd chants or sings the entire time you would have a different opinion. Believe it or not there actually is a reason that it is done almost everywhere but the US. Emotions can (does) feed the energy of the players.
If creating constant, continuous, real energy in the BC caused you to vomit, (which I would rather it not) then so be it.
The crowds need to chant and sing at soccer games in order to stay awake because there's nothing exciting happening on the field.
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on December 07, 2010, 02:03:13 PM
The crowds need to chant and sing at soccer games in order to stay awake because there's nothing exciting happening on the field.
I guess if you've never been to a
real soccer game, in Europe, then you just won't understand it...
QuoteThe crowds need to chant and sing at soccer games in order to stay awake because there's nothing exciting happening on the field.
I'd rather watch paint dry.
Quote from: DJO's Pump Fake on December 07, 2010, 02:18:32 PM
I'd rather watch paint dry.
+1. I'd rather watch Frozen-A's hair grow.
OK, then do me a favor and just watch this. Since it's soccer you are hung up on, watch this basketball clip.
-0:10 ...no idea what they are saying but it is directed at another player I would guess.
-0:17 ....little over the top, but thats how to celebrate a first basket. (if it stayed in the seats)
-0:55 ....how would you like to shoot a free throw into that?
-1:25 .... I thought those stupid europeans didn't watch the game and just made up chants cause it is boring?
- 1:34 that's pretty cool for a time out. Just as good as jump around?
- 1:50 just really happy to win.
Honestly, tell me that's not a home court advantage. I bet if you asked some of the americans that have played in games like this they will tell you it gives the home team a HUGE advantage.
Now obviously this kind of stuff takes years to develop but they are on to something. Just cause it is a soccer chant does not mean some of the basics they use would not be effective, and tons of fun for the students.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDGwLi7RAsI&feature=related
I was trying to stay away from the Real Americans vs. Football argument but I had to give in. Football (or soccer if you must) is the consensus global sport. Those here that don't enjoy it are entitled to their opinion, but insulting the game just makes Americans look stupid and arrogant to the rest of the world (I'm talking generally about the viewpoint many people in the US have, I realize what is said on this forum doesn't have much global effect). IMO, football is a beautiful game and in any top-level match you'll see a much greater exhibition of skill than in any of the American sports.
Quote from: w0bbie on December 07, 2010, 03:32:18 PM
I was trying to stay away from the Real Americans vs. Football argument but I had to give in. Football (or soccer if you must) is the consensus global sport. Those here that don't enjoy it are entitled to their opinion, but insulting the game just makes Americans look stupid and arrogant to the rest of the world (I'm talking generally about the viewpoint many people in the US have, I realize what is said on this forum doesn't have much global effect). IMO, football is a beautiful game and in any top-level match you'll see a much greater exhibition of skill than in any of the American sports.
I could not disagree with this statement more...but what I can do, is agree to disagree with you and your opinions of soccer. To each his own.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 07, 2010, 06:04:02 AM
I believe Gwaki owns it. Bowsher can put you into contact with him.
That would be correct.
Quote from: w0bbie on December 07, 2010, 03:32:18 PM
I was trying to stay away from the Real Americans vs. Football argument but I had to give in. Football (or soccer if you must) is the consensus global sport. Those here that don't enjoy it are entitled to their opinion, but insulting the game just makes Americans look stupid and arrogant to the rest of the world (I'm talking generally about the viewpoint many people in the US have, I realize what is said on this forum doesn't have much global effect). IMO, football is a beautiful game and in any top-level match you'll see a much greater exhibition of skill than in any of the American sports.
+1
While I do think that there is fantastic skill in American sports as well, and at the top level guys like Jordan, Kobe, Payton, Sanders, and others have just as much talent and ability, the difference is that there's never so much quality at the same time. So many people play football compared to any of the sports over here that you regularly have all-time greats on display all around the world. Just in the past decade, guys like Messi, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Buffon, Kaka', Xavi, Henry, Maldini, Zidane...the list goes on and on. All of those guys are the honest equivalent of someone like Jordan, and that's a list of ten that have played just in the past decade.
Yes, American sports have people with equal skill, but there is never even remotely the quantity of quality that is on display in football stadiums across Europe on a weekly basis.
This is not a soccer v. football debate so back to the point of the thread...
Anyone familiar with Wu-Tang Clan? More specifically, the track "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthin ta F*ck Wit?
Although it involves shouting f*ck (something college students would never do) which I'm sure MU would condemn...
I think it would be immensely spectacular to enact the chant, "D-J-O ain't nuthin ta f*ck wit!!!" If you know the tune of the song it makes sense. Also, we're playing Wisconsin this weekend so I say bring on the f-words. Sorry to offend.
I think you'd get a much more favorable response from the University if you went with my suggestion from the other thread, based on the Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop"
Hey, Ho! D-J-O!
Hey, Ho! D-J-O!
I personally have no problem with the Wu-Tang idea, but I don't think Marquette would agree, and the last thing you want to do when you're trying to build a rowdy, coordinated student section is to have University officials, potentially guys like Buzz and Father Wild, condemning your actions right off the bat.
Quote from: chren21 on December 07, 2010, 03:30:25 PM
OK, then do me a favor and just watch this. Since it's soccer you are hung up on, watch this basketball clip.
-0:10 ...no idea what they are saying but it is directed at another player I would guess.
-0:17 ....little over the top, but thats how to celebrate a first basket. (if it stayed in the seats)
-0:55 ....how would you like to shoot a free throw into that?
-1:25 .... I thought those stupid europeans didn't watch the game and just made up chants cause it is boring?
- 1:34 that's pretty cool for a time out. Just as good as jump around?
- 1:50 just really happy to win.
Honestly, tell me that's not a home court advantage. I bet if you asked some of the americans that have played in games like this they will tell you it gives the home team a HUGE advantage.
Now obviously this kind of stuff takes years to develop but they are on to something. Just cause it is a soccer chant does not mean some of the basics they use would not be effective, and tons of fun for the students.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDGwLi7RAsI&feature=related
thats an awesome video..and ya, waaaaay over the top for the first basket, but still awesome. Do they even throw that much confetti for the super bowl champs?
right before 'the streets have no name'... 'Warriors, come out and play...!"
Quote from: 1001 N. 4th St. on December 07, 2010, 07:07:54 PM
right before 'the streets have no name'... 'Warriors, come out and play...!"
Dude, I just got goosebumps imagining that.
Quote from: 1001 N. 4th St. on December 07, 2010, 07:07:54 PM
right before 'the streets have no name'... 'Warriors, come out and play...!"
If every student had glass bottles they could clank together? Man that would be cool. I don't think enough students have seen that movie to make it work, though.
The warriors idea is a pretty great idea. Not sure if this video has been posted, but this is a pretty great example of European-fanship. A lot of colleges invoke some of the European soccer (and some basketball) style chants, but a lot of those schools have football programs that roll over into basketball season. I still think the atmosphere of the BC is very difficult to try and get a "true" college basketball atmosphere for such a small school.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beDg2Iy_mSQ
So I went to a soccer game the other day and cabaret practice broke out during the boring parts
Quote from: SacWarrior on December 09, 2010, 09:23:59 PM
So I went to a soccer game the other day and cabaret practice broke out during the boring parts
Even zee orchestra ees beautiful!
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 07, 2010, 05:42:59 PM
I think you'd get a much more favorable response from the University if you went with my suggestion from the other thread, based on the Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop"
Hey, Ho! D-J-O!
Hey, Ho! D-J-O!
I personally have no problem with the Wu-Tang idea, but I don't think Marquette would agree, and the last thing you want to do when you're trying to build a rowdy, coordinated student section is to have University officials, potentially guys like Buzz and Father Wild, condemning your actions right off the bat.
Going along with a DJO cheer... As soon as I saw that his initials were DJO, I instantly thought Rufio from the movie Hook... So after a DJO basket, I thought someone yelling out "DJO-DJO... D-J -OHHHHHH" (with the rest of the crowd joining in on OH, similar to Rufio chant in Hook) would be pretty awesome...
Quote
Going along with a DJO cheer... As soon as I saw that his initials were DJO, I instantly thought Rufio from the movie Hook... So after a DJO basket, I thought someone yelling out "DJO-DJO... D-J -OHHHHHH" (with the rest of the crowd joining in on OH, similar to Rufio chant in Hook) would be pretty awesome...
A small section of kids tried that at the game on Tuesday night. It took off to some extent, but at that point late in the second half there weren't enough people there for it to work. I definitely agree with you on this one though, it's perfect. My friends and I have been doing that for the last two seasons, although quietly, to ourselves.
Quote from: MU HelixAir on December 10, 2010, 12:32:32 AM
Going along with a DJO cheer... As soon as I saw that his initials were DJO, I instantly thought Rufio from the movie Hook... So after a DJO basket, I thought someone yelling out "DJO-DJO... D-J -OHHHHHH" (with the rest of the crowd joining in on OH, similar to Rufio chant in Hook) would be pretty awesome...
I like that but the whole crowd should chant the entire thing. If that was printed on the sheet I think it could catch on. And go straight into the jumping up and down oooooo on D.
Quote from: Shanunu on December 10, 2010, 12:44:35 AM
A small section of kids tried that at the game on Tuesday night. It took off to some extent, but at that point late in the second half there weren't enough people there for it to work. I definitely agree with you on this one though, it's perfect. My friends and I have been doing that for the last two seasons, although quietly, to ourselves.
Nice, yeah, I actually thought that I heard it last year too while watching on TV, that was probably you. I know there are a few of my buddies out there that would definitely join you, if they don't already... (you guys know who you are)
Quote from: jono21 on December 10, 2010, 12:47:33 AM
I like that but the whole crowd should chant the entire thing. If that was printed on the sheet I think it could catch on. And go straight into the jumping up and down oooooo on D.
Definitely, i really like the idea of going into the oooo on D
Quote from: MU HelixAir on December 10, 2010, 12:32:32 AM
Going along with a DJO cheer... As soon as I saw that his initials were DJO, I instantly thought Rufio from the movie Hook... So after a DJO basket, I thought someone yelling out "DJO-DJO... D-J -OHHHHHH" (with the rest of the crowd joining in on OH, similar to Rufio chant in Hook) would be pretty awesome...
This is exactly what i thought: DJO DJO D-J-O...
and then he rides in on the bow and arrow skateboard!
Can someone tell me the name of the song they play at the BC early in the game.... waoh oh oh oh oh ohhhh, repeat.... Listen to this for melody of what it sounds like..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWIUJLoQ2HY
from 0:00 to 0:18 seconds, not whatever is after 0:18...
Why not do this cheer rather than just yelling OHHHH every once and a while? You can still jump and yell ohhh but it is actually syncronized.
Quote from: chren21 on December 10, 2010, 08:49:24 AM
Can someone tell me the name of the song they play at the BC early in the game.... waoh oh oh oh oh ohhhh, repeat.... Listen to this for melody of what it sounds like..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWIUJLoQ2HY
from 0:00 to 0:18 seconds, not whatever is after 0:18...
Why not do this cheer rather than just yelling OHHHH every once and a while? You can still jump and yell ohhh but it is actually syncronized.
I think it's called Zombie Nation?
Quote from: w0bbie on December 10, 2010, 09:05:29 AM
I think it's called Zombie Nation?
Yes.
http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=12736.0
MU was the first to use it (it's a staple at every sporting event now).
Quote from: w0bbie on December 10, 2010, 09:05:29 AM
I think it's called Zombie Nation?
That video was Seven Nation Army. MU plays the remix of it that the Bucks use.
Zombie Nation is this one- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6hIQiDkz6s&feature=related (go to the 0:20 mark).
Quote from: MUfan12 on December 10, 2010, 09:26:32 AM
That video was Seven Nation Army. MU plays the remix of it that the Bucks use.
Zombie Nation is this one- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6hIQiDkz6s&feature=related (go to the 0:20 mark).
Yeah I didn't listen to it, just assumed it was Zombie Nation. Forgot about Seven Nation Army
Quote from: LancesOtherNut on December 10, 2010, 09:28:45 AM
Yeah I didn't listen to it, just assumed it was Zombie Nation. Forgot about Seven Nation Army
Oops. I didn't listen to it either. My work blocks youtube so I was just going off the description.
Quote from: MUfan12 on December 10, 2010, 09:26:32 AM
That video was Seven Nation Army. MU plays the remix of it that the Bucks use.
Thanks MUFan, it is Seven Nation Army. The students should use it more as a syncronized chant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Nation_Army
"The song is also very popular in European soccer stadiums even becoming the anthem of the the Italians' world cup win in 2006 and of the Euro 2008.[9]"
Ooopps. Nevermind. Should we stop playing it then? DJO do you puke when you hear it?
Everywhere......uncontrollable puke
Do they play Usher, "Oh My Gosh" during MU games ever?
Forgot the thread so I'll post it here...
That whole "I Believe" Utah St YT video...
well, the chant is spreading...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwvhoGAiwOQ
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on December 19, 2010, 01:45:29 PM
Forgot the thread so I'll post it here...
That whole "I Believe" Utah St YT video...
well, the chant is spreading...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwvhoGAiwOQ
Yup
First time I remember it was last year's Army Navy game pregame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThKKSFor458
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrfK0xIxoGA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EmesKpGM4E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH-4XveKYhA
Utah State surely has it down the best at this point (legendary performance), but someone will eclipse them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44YUnOoye58
Quote from: 1001 N. 4th St. on December 10, 2010, 01:28:06 AM
This is exactly what i thought: DJO DJO D-J-O... and then he rides in on the bow and arrow skateboard!
So, very similar to the Rufio chant...
The season ticket holder that sits behind me started doing this last night:
Every time DJO launches a 3 he yells: D! J!
And when it goes in he's already set up for the: Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!
It was brilliant :)
The Gingerbread Man is becoming a cult hero. On the Kiss Cam with his Bromance....doing spirit fingers with cookie stubs...Jump Around. He/she had a line for a photo opp after the game.
Is there anyway they could stop calling it "the best student section in the country"? They should just say, "And the 6th Man of the Golden Eagles. The Marquette student section!" When they call it the best and there are 46 students there like last night, it's almost as embarassing as the big noggin of the game.
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on December 22, 2010, 12:09:47 PM
Is there anyway they could stop calling it "the best student section in the country"? They should just say, "And the 6th Man of the Golden Eagles. The Marquette student section!" When they call it the best and there are 46 students there like last night, it's almost as embarassing as the big noggin of the game.
+1
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on December 22, 2010, 12:09:47 PM
Is there anyway they could stop calling it "the best student section in the country"? They should just say, "And the 6th Man of the Golden Eagles. The Marquette student section!" When they call it the best and there are 46 students there like last night, it's almost as embarassing as the big noggin of the game.
Can we call it Crean's Corner?
mark this in the category of things you will never see in the MU student section: http://www.totalprosports.com/2011/02/08/kansas-fans-perform-flash-mob-dance-at-mens-basketball-game-video/ (http://www.totalprosports.com/2011/02/08/kansas-fans-perform-flash-mob-dance-at-mens-basketball-game-video/)
Quote from: jaybilaswho? on February 08, 2011, 06:50:32 PM
mark this in the category of things you will never see in the MU student section: http://www.totalprosports.com/2011/02/08/kansas-fans-perform-flash-mob-dance-at-mens-basketball-game-video/ (http://www.totalprosports.com/2011/02/08/kansas-fans-perform-flash-mob-dance-at-mens-basketball-game-video/)
MuAthletics tweeted the link and posed the challenge to MU tweetdom, more specifically the students
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on February 08, 2011, 07:12:23 PM
MuAthletics tweeted the link and posed the challenge to MU tweetdom, more specifically the students
did they really? surprised that they would even solicit the attempt to have a flash mob.
Quote from: jaybilaswho? on February 08, 2011, 07:22:02 PM
did they really? surprised that they would even solicit the attempt to have a flash mob.
Get ready for another pathetic attempt by MU students to find its way on Youtube, with most of us finding it shameful and embarrassing and about two people thinking it's "cool".
nothing like getting there second.
Quote from: jaybilaswho? on February 08, 2011, 07:22:02 PM
did they really? surprised that they would even solicit the attempt to have a flash mob.
Looking at the tweet again, they actually retweeted and posed a question to MU followers:
"Pretty sweet...Any suggestions from the Twitterverse? RT @matthewfjohnson: KU game flash mob (video url)- Can we top this at #mubb?"
So I guess they didn't directly ask students to do something, rather did a "What do you guys think?" response.
I'm a sophomore currently, and I have no problem with the volume of the students, for the most part. This may be because I'm generally in the main, lower center section which is basically the direction in which all other students yell.
But the lack of original cheers is pretty grotesque, particularly for a school that only has one popular sport. The pregame Thunderstruck arm waving seems to be original (correct me if I'm wrong), but other than that, everything is borrowed. A bit of that is fine, but an original chant is needed.
And opposing free throw tactics are DEFINITELY needed. If the BC reps would properly distribute the BigNoggins to fans behind the backboard, and there were more BigNoggins that spun/were hypnotic in some way, that would work. If not, Cameron Indoor type antics really should not be difficult to facilitate. It sucks in some respects that the BC is a crackerbox like Cameron Indoor, though, because the separation of students hurts communication, and the easiness to purchase tickets to every game doesn't separate fans from idiots.
Also, what happened to the Solid Gold's (the pregame newsletter distributed to students) Dog House section? That crap was hilarious, and easily the best part of that publication.
For those who are unaware, it basically pointed out arrests/other controversies that the opposing teams faced. Best of all, it was, apparently, actually sponsored by Dog Haus.