Currently buying student tickets and there is an option to suggest a name for the student section. Finalists will be revealed and voted on in October. Suggestions?
The Golden Horde.
The MUtants.
What does the USU student section call themselves....maybe we can use that
The Aerie or Eagles Nest
It could be fun to call the section the golden Avalanche. I mean it's like a massive mountain of gold looking over the court.
Eagles nest or The Birdcage.
The Wigwam.
Or the Best Student Section in the Nation.
The Student Section.TM
Dorkwads
or
Warriors
I like the Aerie actually. Golden Horde or Avalanche could be fun as well.
The sweater vests.
I think Golden Avalanche is perfect.
1) It ties into our current nickname with use of "Golden"
2) It ties into our past with our old football moniker
3) When 4,000 strong show up it does actually look like an Avalanche of Gold coming down from the rafters
4) It allows many of us the opportunity to think about the Avalanche Super Bar.
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on September 22, 2015, 10:40:20 AM
It could be fun to call the section the golden Avalanche. I mean it's like a massive mountain of gold looking over the court.
Great choice!
Quote from: GooooMarquette on September 22, 2015, 11:21:31 AM
The Student Section.TM
Very, very well done.
Wojo's Dojo.
The Bloated Bleuteauxs
The Warriors
Test takers, non è?
Dad's Little Tax Deductions
Al's Antagonists
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on September 22, 2015, 10:12:58 AM
The Golden Horde.
How long do you think it would take some Badger Fan to change it to "The Golden Whored"?
The Flames -- after St. Joan of Arc Church, where they all go to pray (and ask forgiveness for what they did at the basketball game). As in "Up in Flames" Badgers.
Quote from: warriorchick on September 22, 2015, 02:12:12 PM
How long do you think it would take some Badger Fan to change it to "The Golden Whored"?
Even better.
They named the student section when I was in school - think it was the 05-06 season -- anyone else remember that? I know Crean's Crew and Golden Avalanche were options, Golden Avalanche won and was announced as such ... for awhile. There didn't seem to be any plan or equity built into the name and it just faded away (obviously). Hopefully this time around there is a plan in place to keep it going.
The Golden Avalanche!
Jumping Jesuits FTW!
The No Shows
The jumping Jesuits could be funny too
Campus Copulators, hey?
Quote from: DienerTime34 on September 22, 2015, 02:38:00 PM
They named the student section when I was in school - think it was the 05-06 season -- anyone else remember that? I know Crean's Crew and Golden Avalanche were options, Golden Avalanche won and was announced as such ... for awhile. There didn't seem to be any plan or equity built into the name and it just faded away (obviously). Hopefully this time around there is a plan in place to keep it going.
Yep, they called it the Gold Rush. They should not use that one again.
Quote from: BagpipingBoxer on September 22, 2015, 10:40:20 AM
It could be fun to call the section the golden Avalanche. I mean it's like a massive mountain of gold looking over the court.
I confer my blessings.
Get ready to take flight with the Birds of War. Stomp, clap! Stomp stomp, clap!
The Gramercy Riffs, just so we can play that clip from The Warriors.
Quote from: Warrior Code on September 22, 2015, 04:44:24 PM
Get ready to take flight with the Birds of War. Stomp, clap! Stomp stomp, clap!
Awesome reference!
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on September 22, 2015, 10:20:51 AM
What does the USU student section call themselves....maybe we can use that
The Beliebers?
Quote from: The Lens on September 22, 2015, 11:39:49 AM
I think Golden Avalanche is perfect.
1) It ties into our current nickname with use of "Golden"
2) It ties into our past with our old football moniker
3) When 4,000 strong show up it does actually look like an Avalanche of Gold coming down from the rafters
4) It allows many of us the opportunity to think about the Avalanche Super Bar.
Exactly this. There is no other acceptable name.
The Best Student Section in the Nation™
The Stewdent Section.
Now all we need is to fire Wojo and hire a coach named Stew.
Quote from: Eldon on September 22, 2015, 10:04:47 PM
The Stewdent Section.
Now all we need is to fire Wojo and hire a coach named Stew.
Morrill Less
Quote from: Litehouse on September 22, 2015, 09:56:17 PM
Exactly this. There is no other acceptable name.
And as a signature move, how about an actual golden avalanche? It would be a similar concept as The Wave, except it would start at the top row and cascade down to the front.
The Angry Birds,
or The Rude Birds
Murray, you can do better man, hey?
Quote from: warriorchick on September 23, 2015, 07:29:23 AM
And as a signature move, how about an actual golden avalanche? It would be a similar concept as The Wave, except it would start at the top row and cascade down to the front.
Yes!!! I've always thought that too, the top to bottom Avalanche wave. How has this not been put in place yet?
Quote from: Litehouse on September 23, 2015, 10:15:41 AM
Yes!!! I've always thought that too, the top to bottom Avalanche wave. How has this not been put in place yet?
And have the Fanatics shirts be long-sleeved, so that all the arm motions would be part of the golden wave.
If we did anything half as cool as this "Parting of the Red Sea", we'd be in business:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuBiGuNbLfo
Considering that people on TV won't see the student section, so they won't see a Golden Avalanche, if it's said on the air, the name won't make much sense.
So I like the Eagle's Nest and the Birdcage.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on September 22, 2015, 12:01:31 PM
Wojo's Dojo.
My favorite one so far, even if it is in teal.
Quote from: The Lens on September 22, 2015, 11:39:49 AM
I think Golden Avalanche is perfect.
1) It ties into our current nickname with use of "Golden"
2) It ties into our past with our old football moniker
3) When 4,000 strong show up it does actually look like an Avalanche of Gold coming down from the rafters
4) It allows many of us the opportunity to think about the Avalanche Super Bar.
Sounds almost like a shower of gold raining down on you, thus my vote for "The Golden Shower"
Come on people....how long were you going to let this one hang out there...
Golden Shower?
Future Sweater Vests.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on September 23, 2015, 09:58:48 AM
Murray, you can do better man, hey?
Not every day can be an "A" day, bro.
This is still my vote. It bridges present (Eagles) to past (Warriors). Plus it has its own built-in chant. I give you: The Birds of War
https://youtu.be/UOoFqbdr-XY (https://youtu.be/UOoFqbdr-XY)
I really hope its nothing bird related at all.
Quote from: warriorchick on September 23, 2015, 07:29:23 AM
And as a signature move, how about an actual golden avalanche? It would be a similar concept as The Wave, except it would start at the top row and cascade down to the front.
I always liked tossing the paper after the first score. Maybe they could do the same thing...start at the top and toss all the way down. If they had yellow / goldenrod paper, that'd be best.
I think I may have finally found something to sponsor as an alumni.
I think they should repurpose the dice as boulders/snowballs that are gold. Give them to people in the top rafters and throw them down the entire crowd.
That would be a very funny golden avalanche. That drop from the balcony down to the lower level might cause some damage, though! Heh
Quote from: Utile et Dulce on September 24, 2015, 08:22:04 AM
I always liked tossing the paper after the first score. Maybe they could do the same thing...start at the top and toss all the way down. If they had yellow / goldenrod paper, that'd be best.
I think I may have finally found something to sponsor as an alumni.
Maybe give 'em a piece of the crag, hey?
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I believe one of the previous administration's refused to allow any reference to the Avalanche because of its association with the former glorious watering hole.
Could we possibly sell the naming rights?
*The Direct Supply of Marquette Students
*The Baird's Nest
*Kohl's Kids
*The Rockwell AU-TO-MAT-IC Student Section
*Ernie Von Schlaedorn's Rowdy Crowd
Snapchat/Selfie/Instagram zone.
The Armarquetton.
The Jump Around Kids.
https://twitter.com/Michael34T/status/657260385830084610
Final choices...hoo boy...
Birds of Prey
Eagles's Nest
Flight Zone
Marquette Maniacs
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on October 22, 2015, 01:36:27 PM
https://twitter.com/Michael34T/status/657260385830084610
Final choices...hoo boy...
Birds of Prey
Eagles's Nest
Flight Zone
Marquette Maniacs
All about as inspired a choice as Golden Eagles.
I really hope they don't go with Eagles's Nest. I mean, really? Eagles's?
Quote from: brewcity77 on October 22, 2015, 01:46:55 PM
I really hope they don't go with Eagles's Nest. I mean, really? Eagles's?
LOL, well, that might have been me.
Zizzo Group hard at work again :P
Our marketing folks seem clinically incapable of doing anything decently.
Remember, don't criticize any Eagle based options. We'd hate to hurt the young alums.
Does the intro change from "best student section in the land" to "best student section with the awesomest name in the land"....ya know, to be consistent
Wojo's Warriors would be sooooo good....
Quote from: mubb3434 on October 22, 2015, 02:38:22 PM
Wojo's Warriors would be sooooo good....
Maybe they could put it to a vote among alumni and season ticket holders.
Ill fight strong for the establishment if I get selected for the "fan committee" :)
If there is going to be any zone, it better be the Danger Zone
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Too bad they couldn't simply rename the student section each game, ala lead in to David Letterman.
"From the City of Milwaukee, that's not just hops I smell" ...
and now...
...."we don't Jump Around, might spill our beer"...
it's the worlds greatest student section."
However, that may be too creative for us. That's for another school to be renowned for.
FYI, if they go with Eagle's nest are they prepared for the Hilter comparisons?
Goldmembers.
Very toit. Toit like a toiger.
Quote from: mu03eng on October 22, 2015, 03:05:47 PM
FYI, if they go with Eagle's nest are they prepared for the Hilter comparisons?
But that reference is more than 20 years old. In the Marquette community we need to learn to "just let it go" and "move past that symbolism".
Quote from: MUfan12 on October 22, 2015, 02:05:18 PM
Remember, don't criticize any Eagle based options. We'd hate to hurt the young alums.
Nah, mock away. These names are terrible. Just don't mess with Goldy.
Wojo's Warriors, Al's Army, The Aerie. Much better names.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on October 22, 2015, 04:04:55 PM
Nah, mock away. These names are terrible.
Now perhaps you understand why Warriors still mock the Golden Eagle. It's terrible.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on October 22, 2015, 02:49:28 PM
If there is going to be any zone, it better be the Danger Zone
(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/tghf.gif)
Wrong gif:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d2/fb/83/d2fb839d1d308cde33a6720454b210b7.jpg)
Quote from: warriorchick on October 22, 2015, 04:26:45 PM
Wrong gif:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d2/fb/83/d2fb839d1d308cde33a6720454b210b7.jpg)
::)
If the student section has to have a name, why not just go with "Al"?
Quote from: warriorchick on October 22, 2015, 04:26:45 PM
Wrong gif:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d2/fb/83/d2fb839d1d308cde33a6720454b210b7.jpg)
Is soft-core gay porn allowed on Scoop now?
Quote from: StillAWarrior on October 22, 2015, 05:56:31 PM
Is soft-core gay porn allowed on Scoop now?
Your time has come!
Quote from: StillAWarrior on October 22, 2015, 05:56:31 PM
Is soft-core gay porn allowed on Scoop now?
I'm not gay.
::)
It's clear that coming up with nicknames is not a strength of our University the past 22 years.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on October 22, 2015, 04:07:09 PM
Now perhaps you understand why Warriors still mock the Golden Eagle. It's terrible.
Nope, not at all. Its our school's mascot. And if one of the names in this contest wins and sticks for 22 years, it will be the name of our student section and shouldn't be mocked. What does mocking ourselves get us?
Quote from: warriorchick on October 22, 2015, 06:32:44 PM
I'm not gay.
::)
Clearly. But apparently you enjoy gay porn.
Quote from: ChocolateSauce on October 22, 2015, 02:55:46 PM
Too bad they couldn't simply rename the student section each game, ala lead in to David Letterman.
"From the City of Milwaukee, that's not just hops I smell" ...
and now...
...."we don't Jump Around, might spill our beer"...
it's the worlds greatest student section."
However, that may be too creative for us. That's for another school to be renowned for.
That might work...
"If cheering were a pizza, they'd come in a box! It's the world's greatest...."
MU's PR arm could eff up a wet dream.
Quote from: mubb3434 on October 22, 2015, 02:38:22 PM
Wojo's Warriors would be sooooo good....
BINGO! Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Quote from: mu03eng on October 22, 2015, 01:50:02 PM
Zizzo Group hard at work again :P
The case studies keep on building.
I doubt the Zizzo group had anything to do with this. My guess is that this was pretty much an athletics internal decision.
Might as well make some money on it and be The Student Section brought to you by BMO Harris and MUScoop.com.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on October 23, 2015, 09:19:21 AM
Might as well make some money on it and be The Student Section brought to you by BMO Harris and MUScoop.com.
Yes! Let's sponsor it!
"The MUScoop.com Meme Tournament Student Section!"
Quote from: Skatastrophy on October 23, 2015, 09:41:34 AM
Yes! Let's sponsor it!
"The MUScoop.com Meme Tournament Student Section!"
I would definitely put in at least a dollar to make this happen
See, I don't like Wojo's Warriors. It shouldn't be tied to the coach.
That is why I thought Golden Avalanche was brilliant. Tied to our past. A non-controversial nickname. Reflect our primary school color. And provides a description of the students in gold shirts from the floor to the rafters (on a few nights.)
Like it or not, that is why "Grateful Red" is brilliant. It is unique. Ties to the University's "hippie" past (and present). Incorporates their color in a unique way. And let's you use all sorts of imagery that's fun.
Bird's Nest...Flight Zone...Marquette Maniacs are just cliches that could be applied to most schools. No originality. Nothing about them are unique.
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on October 23, 2015, 10:08:49 AM
See, I don't like Wojo's Warriors. It shouldn't be tied to the coach.
That is why I thought Golden Avalanche was brilliant. Tied to our past. A non-controversial nickname. Reflect our primary school color. And provides a description of the students in gold shirts from the floor to the rafters (on a few nights.)
Like it or not, that is why "Grateful Red" is brilliant. It is unique. Ties to the University's "hippie" past (and present). Incorporates their color in a unique way. And let's you use all sorts of imagery that's fun.
Bird's Nest...Flight Zone...Marquette Maniacs are just cliches that could be applied to most schools. No originality. Nothing about them are unique.
I agree it shouldn't be tied to the coach unless its a past coach like McGuire. Look at the whole Paint Touches blog thing, they're sticking by it(which they should) but in 10 years it probably won't have any relevance.
I'd really like to see something go back to Hilltoppers for the student section....plus there could be some good King of the Hill (cartoon) tie ins.
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on October 23, 2015, 10:08:49 AM
See, I don't like Wojo's Warriors. It shouldn't be tied to the coach.
That is why I thought Golden Avalanche was brilliant. Tied to our past. A non-controversial nickname. Reflect our primary school color. And provides a description of the students in gold shirts from the floor to the rafters (on a few nights.)
Like it or not, that is why "Grateful Red" is brilliant. It is unique. Ties to the University's "hippie" past (and present). Incorporates their color in a unique way. And let's you use all sorts of imagery that's fun.
Bird's Nest...Flight Zone...Marquette Maniacs are just cliches that could be applied to most schools. No originality. Nothing about them are unique.
Like Golden Avalanche as well. Grateful Red has zero connection with the vast majority of MU fans.
Quote from: Nukem2 on October 23, 2015, 10:25:56 AM
Like Golden Avalanche as well. Grateful Red has zero connection with the vast majority of MU fans.
Grateful Red is UW's student section name. Sorry I should have been more clear. I was using it as a comparison.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on October 23, 2015, 09:19:21 AM
Might as well make some money on it and be The Student Section brought to you by BMO Harris and MUScoop.com.
Exactly. That's why I suggested Baird's nest. It works quite well.
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on October 23, 2015, 07:43:41 AM
I doubt the Zizzo group had anything to do with this. My guess is that this was pretty much an athletics internal decision.
Or maybe they did. The Zizzo group has a bunch of Badger alums working there....
The choices are terribly generic.
how bout Guardians of the Lair, lol
We're missing the obvious one, given MU's student body...
The Traditionals.
Quote from: MUfan12 on October 23, 2015, 01:04:03 PM
We're missing the obvious one, given MU's student body...
The Traditionals.
Awesome!
I was going to suggest...The Birds of Pray
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on October 23, 2015, 01:15:08 PM
Awesome!
I was going to suggest...The Birds of Pray
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Quote from: elephantraker on September 22, 2015, 10:23:04 AM
The Aerie or Eagles Nest
I could give my vote to The Aerie, The Roost or simply The Nest.
Even 70 years after WWII, I don't like The Eagle's Nest for the Hitler association. It's the very first thing that comes to mind for me. "The Eagle's Nest" also isn't as simple or strong as the above three options. I hope Marquette avoids this one.
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on October 23, 2015, 10:08:49 AM
See, I don't like Wojo's Warriors. It shouldn't be tied to the coach.
That is why I thought Golden Avalanche was brilliant. Tied to our past. A non-controversial nickname. Reflect our primary school color. And provides a description of the students in gold shirts from the floor to the rafters (on a few nights.)
Pretty much sums up my feelings exactly. I think Wojo is great. But history shows us that it is a near certainty that he'll either leave Marquette for another program or be fired. Obviously, the first is much more likely. So, we shouldn't name the student section after him...unless, of course, we do so in 30 years in honor of his retirement.
Love Golden Avalanche. It seems so completely obvious to me for all the reasons you state. Which is why it'll never happen.
The scoop should pool together some money and have a giant banner printed off for the first few games for the students to unroll over them that says "the Golden Avalanche." Like at a soccer game.
Crean sucks
Quote from: fjm on October 24, 2015, 09:12:08 AM
The scoop should pool together some money and have a giant banner printed off for the first few games for the students to unroll over them that says "the Golden Avalanche." Like at a soccer game.
I would throw in a couple of shekels for that.
Quote from: warriorchick on October 24, 2015, 11:18:33 AM
I would throw in a couple of shekels for that.
If my conversions are right, a half-shekel is approximately $5, so you're in for $20. Great!
I'd put in $20 for that.
To play devil's advocate but why do we need to 'name' our student section?
What's wrong with calling it, "The Student Section?"
We could call them "The Future Alumni"
Quote from: Skatastrophy on October 24, 2015, 05:58:07 PM
We could call them "The Future Alumni"
...or the "Not Yet Vested".
"The Few, The Proud"
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on October 24, 2015, 05:00:33 PM
What's wrong with calling it, "The Student Section?"
The Nightmare nails it once again in his patented acerbic yet wry manner
I'd chip in on a Golden Avalanche tifo as well. Connects to our history, has a nice link to the idea of a cascading wave of gold, and not something that will never be outdated.
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on October 24, 2015, 05:00:33 PM
What's wrong with calling it, "The Student Section?"
Should it be THE Student Section?
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on October 25, 2015, 12:24:30 PM
Should it be THE Student Section?
No. THE Ohio State University is one of the most annoying monikers in college sports. Last thing I want MU to copy.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on October 25, 2015, 03:26:03 PM
No. THE Ohio State Universityis one of the most annoying monikers in college sports. Last thing I want MU to copy.
Alright, cross that one off the list boys. Lenny isn't behind it.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on October 25, 2015, 04:26:14 PM
Alright, cross that one off the list boys. Lenny isn't behind it.
Don't cross anything off a list because of me. Like "THE" Student Section, fine. I just think it sounds pretentious. I prefer Rican's The Student Section. Sue me.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on October 25, 2015, 04:26:14 PM
Alright, cross that one off the list boys. Lenny isn't behind it.
I was hoping my statement was sarcastic enough not to need teal.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on October 26, 2015, 01:22:03 AM
I was hoping my statement was sarcastic enough not to need teal.
Lenny doesn't believe in sarcasm.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on October 25, 2015, 12:24:30 PM
Should it be THE Student Section?
Too funny! I was thinking the same thing.
Just, "The Student Section."
Quote from: Skatastrophy on October 26, 2015, 07:02:31 AM
Lenny doesn't believe in sarcasm.
OK, I'm officially an idiot - again.
In keeping with the fact that they are students first, then basketball fans (aka student-athlete, that are student-fans): Al's Academicians (and MU BB fan).
I'm joking..... Lol!
How about "The Scrambled Eggs?"
The golden color kinda fits as well
Quote from: Eldon on October 27, 2015, 03:58:38 PM
How about "The Scrambled Eggs?"
The golden color kinda fits as well
Can't have it, two really cool guys already took it ;)