Student Section Question

[THRILLHO]

Scoop only has three types of post about the home crowd.

Not enough people go to the games

The sweater vests sit on their hands

The kids don't have coordinated. Cheers.

Bitch bitch bitch

What you should have said was nothing

[Pepe Sylvia]

One thing I've wanted for years now is the "I believe that we will win" chant but instead say "warriors come out to play" like the movie. It's the same amount of syllables. Wish I'd thought of it while I was still in school.

[Newsdreams]

You guys can all keep making fun but it doesn't change the fact that it's a much quieter student section than it used to be. Yo confirm I went back and watched some beginnings of games over the years on YouTube.

Welcome to the student section suxs bandwagon, vests section suxs, the whole MU fan nation suxs.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Welcome to the student section suxs bandwagon, vests section suxs, the whole MU fan nation suxs.

SunBed Alumni sux too!

[Newsdreams]

SunBed Alumni sux too!

Babbler & I are part of MU nation fans so yes

[YaBlueIt]

When I was a student during the Buzz era, we would have some "superfan" seniors who would organize chants among themselves. There would be a game early in the season where the student section (mostly underclassmen if I'm being honest) were asked to show up early to a game. Then the superfans would teach them some new chants they wanted to try for the year. The more routine cheers we would just learn by going to the games and following the lead of older students.

7+ years of mediocre/bad teams later, it's no wonder why the chants died. If you can go all 4 years without having a whole lot to be excited about, you're not going to participate in cheers, and you definitely aren't going to teach them to underclassmen. Winning cures all.

[TipToe Incognito]

Fan since I could comprehend + current student here... its the lack of organization

Sure there are students there only to get pictures and stuff but people are generally loud, engaged and following the game

There's not really a "student pep club" or anything that gets everyone on the same page for chants

I would be up for one especially if it was not attached to the university, more of an underground type thing as YaBlueIt experienced during the Buzz era

[Skatastrophy]

Maybe some sweater vests rent a uhaul and bring their recliners down to Freshmen Orientation next year and teach those kids some cheers.

[YaBlueIt]

Fan since I could comprehend + current student here... its the lack of organization

Sure there are students there only to get pictures and stuff but people are generally loud, engaged and following the game

There's not really a "student pep club" or anything that gets everyone on the same page for chants

I would be up for one especially if it was not attached to the university, more of an underground type thing as YaBlueIt experienced during the Buzz era

I'm pretty sure the "superfans" had some sort of affiliation with Marquette Athletics, a few of them did recordings for the jumbotron. Those in the class of '13 might remember.

[YaBlueIt]

Maybe some sweater vests rent a uhaul and bring their recliners down to Freshmen Orientation next year and teach those kids some cheers.

They need to bring Bill Scholl Larry Williams back so he can send a mass email to the student body telling them not to do the You Suck chant. I've never seen the student section louder or more synchronized than when they did that chant the very next game... while pointing directly at his box seats.

[The Lens]

Fan since I could comprehend + current student here... its the lack of organization

Sure there are students there only to get pictures and stuff but people are generally loud, engaged and following the game

There's not really a "student pep club" or anything that gets everyone on the same page for chants

I would be up for one especially if it was not attached to the university, more of an underground type thing as YaBlueIt experienced during the Buzz era

When I was a student at MU I wrote a letter to Mike Deane about the lack of Midnight Madness.  He followed up with a 3 page hand written letter explaining why and an invitation to his office to discuss it further.  5 months later we hosted a 2pm Madness in the Old Gym and created the Spirit Committee which became SAB (Student Athletic Board).  If you want change, be the change.  If you want to be official...reach out to Shaka, Barb Kelleher or Mike Broeker.   Or keep it underground, get to the games early, come up with a QR code for students to see what's the chant etc for that game. 

[TipToe Incognito]

I'm pretty sure the "superfans" had some sort of affiliation with Marquette Athletics, a few of them did recordings for the jumbotron. Those in the class of '13 might remember.

Fair, and I understand that organization not being attached to the university is probably impossible for many reasons

Just feel it should be more student driven than university driven, which means I've got some work to do lol

[Dr. Blackheart]

They need to bring Bill Scholl back so he can send a mass email to the student body telling them not to do the You Suck chant. I've never seen the student section louder or more synchronized than when they did that chant the very next game... while pointing directly at his box seats.

Know your ADs.  That was Larry "Why did MU add LAX" Williams.

[cheebs09]

When I was a student during the Buzz era, we would have some "superfan" seniors who would organize chants among themselves. There would be a game early in the season where the student section (mostly underclassmen if I'm being honest) were asked to show up early to a game. Then the superfans would teach them some new chants they wanted to try for the year. The more routine cheers we would just learn by going to the games and following the lead of older students.

7+ years of mediocre/bad teams later, it's no wonder why the chants died. If you can go all 4 years without having a whole lot to be excited about, you're not going to participate in cheers, and you definitely aren't going to teach them to underclassmen. Winning cures all.

I was around that time and think it was a small group of passionate people that drove it. Do students have to wait outside long for seats? I remember needing to be there an hour or so early for most Big East games to get lower bowl.

Also, I'm guessing the two separate student sections makes it more difficult to coordinate cheers.

Lastly, I think a lot of it was hype of the Cameron Crazies. I feel our generation probably watched more ESPN and the Cameron Crazies were always on. The jumping and yelling on defense was something they were known for.

I think it's a different era, but with a winning team, they have been pretty loud. Just not coordinated. Which is fine. Still making FF a tough place to play.

[Miss Katie’s]

Fair, and I understand that organization not being attached to the university is probably impossible for many reasons

Just feel it should be more student driven than university driven, which means I've got some work to do lol

Assemble a small group that knows some cheers/chants or is willing to put a few  together and teach them. 

Request a meeting space on campus (at the union or wherever) and use social media to get the date/time out to come and learn. Those who come can then teach others until it spreads.  Could even make fun Tik Toks demonstrating them as well. 

[Galway Eagle]

I'm pretty sure the "superfans" had some sort of affiliation with Marquette Athletics, a few of them did recordings for the jumbotron. Those in the class of '13 might remember.

I was class of 13 (till I wasn't) I know Jim, Kyle and the other guy whose name I forget were always front row leading it but I don't recall them on the Jumbotron.

[withoutbias]

Any of the sweater vesters who refuse to wear anything that says "Golden Eagles" on it want to get the Golden State Warriors "WAAAARIOOOOORS" chant going?  That's pretty bada$$ when Steph and Klay are rolling and you hear that chant blaring throughout the stadium.

https://twitter.com/TheAthleticSF/status/1139336821253402624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1139336821253402624%7Ctwgr%5E62b1a925c14cdd778a2545ca21dc0328dcf0531b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.12up.com%2Fposts%2Fvideo-fans-final-pregame-warriors-chant-at-oracle-arena-will-give-you-chills-01dd9rra860b

[rocky_warrior]

"WAAAARIOOOOORS" chant going? 

Real SweaterWarriorVests would make sure Stadium Pow Wow is played...and chanted.
https://www.youtube.com/v/eAEmjW9J3_o

[We R Final Four]

Fan since I could comprehend + current student here... its the lack of organization

Sure there are students there only to get pictures and stuff but people are generally loud, engaged and following the game

There's not really a "student pep club" or anything that gets everyone on the same page for chants

I would be up for one especially if it was not attached to the university, more of an underground type thing as YaBlueIt experienced during the Buzz era

Ive been at every game this year. The student section tickets sold out quickly this past summer. There is a secondary market for student tickets. The student section has been loud and engaged all year. I agree that the students are into the games and yell at the appropriate times during the game.
True, there are not organized cheers, but next year I expect even more excitement.
I have family who attended MU during Dukiet years......went to 1 or 2 bug games in four years.

[The Sultan]

Three words: Spanish Oh Donnell's

[We R Final Four]

Three words: Spanish Oh Donnell's

Haha—yes. Getting cameos from Steve Novak in their videos.

[rocky_warrior]

went to 1 or 2 bug games in four years.

Even more menacing than a bat game!

[YaBlueIt]

Know your ADs.  That was Larry "Why did MU add LAX" Williams.

Yes, of course... not sure how I made that mistake. My mind thought Williams but my fingers typed Scholl.

[romey]

Real SweaterWarriorVests would make sure Stadium Pow Wow is played...and chanted.
https://www.youtube.com/v/eAEmjW9J3_o

Hey, I just gotta say - this is pretty cool.

[rocky_warrior]

Hey, I just gotta say - this is pretty cool.

It'll likely never happen.  But I'd love the Fiserv crowd to get into the tune.