audacious_aficionado
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i don't understand what your point is. it seems to me that you two are saying we shouldn't be so loud because it will "alienate" other fans who don't like to be loud. please explain.
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Red Sea Cheers
- Thread starter amckillip
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numbr_9
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I think what they're saying is, be as loud as you want, but don't look down on other students who choose not to be so loud.
I think what they're saying is, be as loud as you want, but don't look down on other students who choose not to be so loud.
Bingo.
BUBraves06
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I think what they're saying is, be as loud as you want, but don't look down on other students who choose not to be so loud.
Exactly. Obviously, I'd love it if everyone had a painted-face and was going crazy, but some people just won't do that, no matter what. I think we should look at those people as a good thing that they are there to fill up the section and clap whenever they clap, other then that, there's no need to yell or berate them for not being as vocal as the rest of us.
audacious_aficionado
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i think there's a difference between yelling at them and encouraging them. the latter is the better choice. i'd love for everyone to be roudy and crazy but for some people it takes some pushing. i think it's necessary to push and encourage but not get mad at them for not going crazy.
i think there's a difference between yelling at them and encouraging them. the latter is the better choice. i'd love for everyone to be roudy and crazy but for some people it takes some pushing. i think it's necessary to push and encourage but not get mad at them for not going crazy.
Exactly, anytime we're saying stuff to other students we should be trying to encourage the and get them on the same page, not yelling at them. I know I've been able to get people excited by telling them how much fun it is to get into the game and help the team out, and using the same approach will hopefully garner some more die hard BU fans over the season.
BTW I've been researching FGC, anyone else found anything?
ser_solace
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FYI--Those big heads were produced by the athletic department and cost about $60 a piece--not cheap--so a hundred would be a little much. A "Glasser Head" was made as well and ready to be used but before the game she said it didn't make her look good so the athletic department couldn't pass it out.
I'm sure some alums or fans would be willing to donate a little bit to make some new heads. At least, I would. Maybe we could do a collection and have like a vote for the next heads to be made? Of course, we'd have to validate the money gets to the athletic department or whatever.
just putting my quick two cents in...I sit in the student section as well. I believe the hardest part is trying to keep both sides of the student section in on the action due to the split because of the band. The problem is we have the cheerleaders on one side starting the typical old chants, and then we have you guys (you guys are great) starting other more fun chants. However, like the others, lets find a more meaningful time for the "This is Bradley." I think a great time for it is after a run when we force the other team to call a timeout to settle the crowd down.
(the one who ran around the arena with the wave?)
Wasn't he the same dude that set the record today for most missed FT's in the free pizza shooting contest?
He was cracking me up.
You mean someone beat my mark that I tried to post up from the last exhibition game at the fieldhouse? I didnt even want to make the lay-up and was disappointed when I let the one fall through. I just didnt embellish enough to really be funny with my free throws, should have thrown up a couple backwards(facing away from the hoop) or something.
just putting my quick two cents in...I sit in the student section as well. I believe the hardest part is trying to keep both sides of the student section in on the action due to the split because of the band. The problem is we have the cheerleaders on one side starting the typical old chants, and then we have you guys (you guys are great) starting other more fun chants. However, like the others, lets find a more meaningful time for the "This is Bradley." I think a great time for it is after a run when we force the other team to call a timeout to settle the crowd down.
Suggestions noted, and I talked to the cheer coach and we now have cheerleaders on both sides, which is a huge score.
longshot33
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When the refs are making horrible calls like they have been, the students can begin to chant the tune "3 blind mice, 3 blind mice, see how they run........" Instead of the boring old booo, or bull **** that is given most of the time.
We could try one that Duke does,and change "Lets go Duke" to "lets go Braves," clapping on "lets" and "go", and putting a fist in the air on "Braves".
I thought the "this is Bradley" cheer was good, but done way too many times
i will NOT do something that was used by Duke...that's just not cool
I think we should make something our own
that's why me and some buddies started the "this is Bradley"
its fun and i haven't heard people do it (outside of quoting 300)
in hindsight I agree that "this is BU" was used too much. So we'll cut it down.
prolly when the guys return from a time out.
how do people feel about it?
longshot33
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Well hope to hear the student section start it tonight then! Something a little new is always nice to hear, especially to harrass the refs a bit without being vulgar.
free throw chant
free throw chant
Ten years ago the SIU students had a VERY effective way to throw off opposing teams during free throws. The students were directly behind the basket. As the freethrower was eyeing the basket getting ready to release the ball the students would, in unison scream "you suck". As they did so they would all point at the shooter. This It was incredibly effective until the refs started giving T's to the crowd for vulgarity. After which the students chanted "AIIIIIIIIIIIM LEFT!" right before the shooter released the ball. They still pointed and this worked pretty well too.
I would love to see the students use "AIIIIIIIIIIIM LEFT!" and waive in the same direction together. I know you may be adverse to using something that started in Carbondale, but it worked, and the point is to get the opposing team to miss their FT's. The biggest obstacle may be the band. Why are they behind the basket? When I was a BU student the band was next to the bench. Anyway... I think the band director has tighter restrictions on what the band may chant at opposing players, which I respect. But I do think the band should be next to the opposing team's bench making it very hard for them to communicate.
"AIIIIIIIM LEFT!!!!" is my suggestion.
free throw chant
Ten years ago the SIU students had a VERY effective way to throw off opposing teams during free throws. The students were directly behind the basket. As the freethrower was eyeing the basket getting ready to release the ball the students would, in unison scream "you suck". As they did so they would all point at the shooter. This It was incredibly effective until the refs started giving T's to the crowd for vulgarity. After which the students chanted "AIIIIIIIIIIIM LEFT!" right before the shooter released the ball. They still pointed and this worked pretty well too.
I would love to see the students use "AIIIIIIIIIIIM LEFT!" and waive in the same direction together. I know you may be adverse to using something that started in Carbondale, but it worked, and the point is to get the opposing team to miss their FT's. The biggest obstacle may be the band. Why are they behind the basket? When I was a BU student the band was next to the bench. Anyway... I think the band director has tighter restrictions on what the band may chant at opposing players, which I respect. But I do think the band should be next to the opposing team's bench making it very hard for them to communicate.
"AIIIIIIIM LEFT!!!!" is my suggestion.
By the way, I know it's early, but if you guys don't get a "DUI!, DUI!" (pronounced: Dewey! or spelling out the ol' D.U.I.! D.U.I.! would work or a "Don't DrinkandDrive! Don't DrinkandDrive!) cheer for the IlSU game, I'm gonna be real disappointed in you guys and gals.....
You could also get everyone in the student section to get their car keys out and shake them when that player gets to the free throw line.,..
You could also get everyone in the student section to get their car keys out and shake them when that player gets to the free throw line.,..
Yup. I remember doing that for ol' Jamar Smiley of IlSU after he got pinched for Auto Theft/UUV.
Hey guys I'm new to this site, a friend of mine told me about it, but after reading a bunch of these posts, I was just wondering how difficult it would be for the band to switch sides with the student section by the bench? This would put the two parts of the student section together so we can keep everyone on the same page, including the cheerleaders who can stay at their usual spot. Also for during free throws, it puts the students right there behind the backboard which would open up a bunch of opportunities for us to come up with some creative distractions. Just a thought.
Wish I could be at the game tonight though. I have friends at Iowa and I would love to be there when the Braves top the Hawkeyes and then rub it in their face because they weren't there. You can bet that I'll be at BWW watching the game tonight though and cheering on our Braves. Go Bradley!
Wish I could be at the game tonight though. I have friends at Iowa and I would love to be there when the Braves top the Hawkeyes and then rub it in their face because they weren't there. You can bet that I'll be at BWW watching the game tonight though and cheering on our Braves. Go Bradley!