Automatic?

[MilWarrior]

So by the logic of some on here:

"Jake told some of my buddies that we need to start chanting 'MVP!' when he's at the free throw line because it pumps him up and gives him confidence."

"Well Jake says he likes it - we gotta do it!!!"

I get it that Ox has said he likes it. I guess it's the students' preference if they want to come off as morons or not.

Not worked up - just my view. And I'm fully expecting this chant to continue.

[CTWarrior]

The only thing automatic tonight seemed to be his disinterest in the game. 

"Disinterested" is exactly the word I was thinking of when I watched Gardner tonight.  It was probably frustrated more than anything.  I think it may be time for him to share the floor with Otule and play some high post.

[tower912]

"Fifty-fifty" would be a good replacement.   Same cadence. 

[jficke13]

Motivate him by shelving the chant until he starts making his FTs again?

(any reason to get the automatic bros to stop that nonsense works for me)

[4everwarriors]

Maybe he just needs to get a little before the games?

[ATL MU Warrior]

The past has shown us that if his offense isn't working, he disappears...a total non-factor.  Why does this surprise anybody 3/4's of the way through his career?

[brewcity77]

"Fifty-fifty" would be a good replacement.   Same cadence. 

I actually think that might help. Davante looks like he needs to loosen up a bit out there. Doesn't seem to be having fun. A "fifty-fifty" chant would probably at least get him laughing.

[Bocephys]

Maybe he just needs to get a little before the games?

Better hope the new Silk offers student discounts.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm not sure why people are so critical of the chant. I think it is fun and as esard pointed out, it pumps Gardner up. It does seem a little silly now but I think Davante's free throws will come back to him. Stopping it may be more of a blow.

I really didn't see anything to make me think Gardner was "disinterested." I think he was frustrated because New Hampshire was able to play three guys in the paint at all times. Hard to maneuver in the post when defenders don't have to worry about an outside shot