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Where's Dr. Vroman?

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I applaud your enthusiasm AMCKILLIP. However, I think you're missing the boat.

By being loud and excited when they don't get to play only encites the "white collars" to keep doing it. If they want to get their playing time back they need to stick to their guns.

LET THE BAND PLAY!!!!

It shouldn't even be a question.
 
GObravesGO1981 said:
I applaud your enthusiasm AMCKILLIP. However, I think you're missing the boat.

By being loud and excited when they don't get to play only encites the "white collars" to keep doing it. If they want to get their playing time back they need to stick to their guns.

LET THE BAND PLAY!!!!

It shouldn't even be a question.
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Exactly.

Outside of the timeouts, we're as into the game and as much about supporting the team as anyone! But if they don't see that they CD music isn't getting the crowd into it, they're not going to stop using it.
 
i just think its kinda stupid to play cd music when the other team is calling a time out. that usually means they are frustrated so keep the band playing for more energy and the student section will continue to go nuts
 
I like the idea of the band protesting in whatever fashion they want. You're in college ... have fun. You don't always have to listen to what the adults say.

I just wish there was more student backlash on the "no mascot" decision. I'm little saddened that the youth doesn't have more old fashioned, non-violent rebellion in them. You'll be adults out working for the man pretty soon - take advantage of your college years.
 
First of all The band does a great job. They should play much more during timeouts and at halftime. There are far too many commercials, CDs, announcements, and other activities at Carver that take the focus away from the games. I agree with others that the band seems too scripted and should go more with the flow of the game but I don't know of any fans that wouldn't rather hear the band than the PA announcer or CD music.

That being said amckillip is right on point. With all due respect the time to be sitting is not when your team is trying to make it to back to back NCAA tournaments for the first time in over 50 years. That may be gone after last night. Could the band have made a difference by cheering when they weren't playing? Maybe not. But if not all of this discussion doesn't matter. The point is I think there are better ways to get your point across. The band has alot of support and we could probably get this done by working together. Which brings me to my last point (finally). We're all in this together - students, alumni, parents, fans, players, coaches. There are enough people from the outside all too willing to throw stones at Bradley. We need to work together and not be divided by stuff like this.
 
I've been complaining about the stupid promotions that take the crowd out of the game for years. But when the band does play they don't play the fight song as much as they should. For a while I thought Splish Splash I was Taking a Bath was the fight song. I heard that as much as Charge On. At least we got the cheerleaders to stop the stupid pyramids which really quieted the crowd.
 
Make it a battle of the bands..uh er...cd's. When Zombie or something else is on start pounding those drums....and LOUDLY to drwon out the piped music. :lol:
 
Chico said:
I've been complaining about the stupid promotions that take the crowd out of the game for years. But when the band does play they don't play the fight song as much as they should. For a while I thought Splish Splash I was Taking a Bath was the fight song. I heard that as much as Charge On. At least we got the cheerleaders to stop the stupid pyramids which really quieted the crowd.
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Sir, there's really no need to criticize us as well. Pyramids are an integral part of cheerleading - which is an integral part of the basketball game experience. There are a lot of people disappointed about us not being able to do pyramids any longer, not only cheerleaders but fans as well. I understand your ability to express your opinion - but I don't agree that pyramids "quieted the crowd". The band and the cheerleaders would really appreciate your support rather than your criticism.
 
"Make it a battle of the bands..uh er...cd's. When Zombie or something else is on start pounding those drums....and LOUDLY to drwon out the piped music."


I agree with DRU... Since when couldn't a live band drown out piped in music? A little horn a little drum .... unless of course the powers that be have taken your mouthpieces and sticks and only give them back when they will "allow" you to play. I seem to remember times in Robertson <yup I too am an old guy> when the band kept at it even when the players came back on the floor. Now that really isn't a good idea but what the hey. Band is supposed to be fun... sitting at the ball game isn't my idea of fun but to each his own.
 
BUCheer07 said:
Chico said:
I've been complaining about the stupid promotions that take the crowd out of the game for years. But when the band does play they don't play the fight song as much as they should. For a while I thought Splish Splash I was Taking a Bath was the fight song. I heard that as much as Charge On. At least we got the cheerleaders to stop the stupid pyramids which really quieted the crowd.
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Sir, there's really no need to criticize us as well. Pyramids are an integral part of cheerleading - which is an integral part of the basketball game experience. There are a lot of people disappointed about us not being able to do pyramids any longer, not only cheerleaders but fans as well. I understand your ability to express your opinion - but I don't agree that pyramids "quieted the crowd". The band and the cheerleaders would really appreciate your support rather than your criticism.
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And if you didn't notice, the band still played while pyramids and stunts were being performed. The crowd was just as loud, if not more. It just added to the game atmosphere. That unfounded comment above was entirely uncalled for. Let's not be ignorant here, let's keep on topic with the band.
 
You are wrong BUredandwhite. The crowd was quiet and the band didn't start until your pyramid was over. Halftime was a great time to show us your ability. That was long a complaint of mine, even back in the Fieldhouse. I don't know how many times right during a noisy timeout we all had to stop because of pyramid building. Even though Indiana St usually didn't have the crowds we did I was always impressed with their cheerleaders. During every timeout they ran through the crowd cheering while the band played. Was I right or wrong about playing the fight song more?
 
I'm gonna catch all kinds of flack here, but here it goes. I don't know if I really want the fight song played when the opposition takes a timeout. I don't think it packs enough energy. I think the band should play, but come with something more upbeat, or more intimidating. I just don't think our fight song is intimidating, it's more like you are at a festival or something. Play the fight song during media timeouts, and at the start of the second half, but I want something else when the opposition calls time outs. Nothing was better than the Tribal sound we use to play when we had the
Brave. That was exciting and the drumbeat was intimidating as well. Too bad its gone forever. :cry:
 
The band should be playing though, no question. The cd music is fine for starting lineups, but should end there.
 
Chico said:
You are wrong BUredandwhite. The crowd was quiet and the band didn't start until your pyramid was over. Halftime was a great time to show us your ability. That was long a complaint of mine, even back in the Fieldhouse. I don't know how many times right during a noisy timeout we all had to stop because of pyramid building. Even though Indiana St usually didn't have the crowds we did I was always impressed with their cheerleaders. During every timeout they ran through the crowd cheering while the band played. Was I right or wrong about playing the fight song more?
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Nope...I'm afraid you are mistaken. The cheerleaders don't do any skills unitl the band starts playing. That's a sure fact, including pyramids. Also, you said "your pyramid"....who said I was a cheerleader? Topic done.
 
here, before someone starts killing someone else. Chico, we can't start to stunt or pyramid build until the band starts. The band keeps the crowd going, we just add to the visual. i'm sorry that you don't appreciate what we do as much as others, but i can watch the crowd applaude and we do get complimented by our fans. We haven't performed at halftime during a game is God knows how long, thats usually for the dance teams or some other entertainment.
 
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