Anderson Arena Cheering

pdt1081 · Post by **pdt1081** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:29 pm

The Niz wrote:I was actually thinking about writing Man in the Box out for the pep band to play. Guess I'll keep that one to myself.

It's not the "Man in the Box" part that is horrible. It's whatever it is they play afterwards. The PA system is horrible. I actually think the band playing it would be really cool.

Peregrinner · Post by **Peregrinner** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:38 pm

As far as things to play to get the crowd involved, I think there was plenty of that tonight. The cheers were well timed and not over-done, and during the 2nd-3rd period intermission, the whole student section sang along to "Hey Baby" as well as responding well to "Sweet Caroline". I plan on requesting that they play it again next game around the same time. I'm no expert on bands, or if this is even feasible, but is that a song the band could look into?

The Niz · Post by **The Niz** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:06 am

I've been saying since my freshman year of high school that someone needs to play Sweet Caroline in marching band. Maybe its time I look into scribbling that one down as well.

Peregrinner · Post by **Peregrinner** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:59 am

I know at least 5 people who would love you for it, and from the sound of it, many more would be pretty happy.

pdt1081 · Post by **pdt1081** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 3:52 am

I thought the band actually did a pretty good job tonight. Now, for someone to go smack the "DJ" around a little bit to get rid of the last thing they play after the opposing team gets a penalty (the "Wah, wah, wah".....or however it goes)...it sounds like absolute crap on the PA and actually hurts to listen to. Now, a band member playing it clearly would be cool

realmenskip · Post by **realmenskip** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:09 am

well we actually do play it real quietly(since we're technically suppose to play it) after its played on the craptastic PA system. But im sure if it were communicated properly the band could take it over, its fairly simple to play. Just half steps down with a litle shake on the last note.

And i actually heard one or two of the trumpets playing man i n the box. Maybe if they wrote it down, we could do it as a whole trumpet section or even band cheer.

Falcons4Life · Post by **Falcons4Life** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:49 am

Hey A-Band you want some cheese!!!
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You make more excuses as a group as to why you shouldn't have to cheer....PLAY IN CONCERT BAND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO CHEER....better yet....GO TO TOLEDO!!!!

If you are there to support our team GET THE F§(k OUT!!!! Thats all there is to it!!!

Whiny little kids.....now you know why people call us band geeks!!!

Bleeding Orange · Post by **Bleeding Orange** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:33 am

Falcons4Life wrote:Hey A-Band you want some cheese!!!
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You make more excuses as a group as to why you shouldn't have to cheer....PLAY IN CONCERT BAND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO CHEER....better yet....GO TO TOLEDO!!!!

If you are there to support our team GET THE F§(k OUT!!!! Thats all there is to it!!!

Whiny little kids.....now you know why people call us band geeks!!!

Preach it, brotha. I never had a problem with bandos...until this whole conversation got started. I'd rather see an A-band comprised of 6 people who truly care rather than see 30 people who could really give a crap and are spending the game time planning their career in some municipal symphony.

This has been a somewhat disgusting conversation to witness.

FMBfan07 · Post by **FMBfan07** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:36 am

Falcons4Life wrote:Hey A-Band you want some cheese!!!
(
You make more excuses as a group as to why you shouldn't have to cheer....PLAY IN CONCERT BAND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO CHEER....better yet....GO TO TOLEDO!!!!

If you are there to support our team GET THE F§(k OUT!!!! Thats all there is to it!!!

Whiny little kids.....now you know why people call us band geeks!!!

for the last men's game at home i'd say 95% percent of the Aband was cheering most of the game for the team. After all this discussion on here things seemed to change. hope it continues to games this week. It is a different a-band then the last men's game so i am also hoping they are loud and cheerful like the one this past wednesday.

The Niz · Post by **The Niz** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:19 am

Dick; at least they are all still allowed to be in the band

billchase2 · Post by **billchase2** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:44 pm

everyone better be cheering at the women's game next sunday! not only is it against the school up north... but it's also going to be on ESPN.

so stand up, be as loud (and appropriate) as you can, and show some falcon spirit, a-band!

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:09 pm

billchase2 wrote: but it's also going to be on ESPN.

Hmmm? I know it'll be on FSN Ohio and some other networks as the MAC game of the week, but I don't see anything about it being on ESPN. Where'd you see this? I need to set the Tivo if it's on ESPN.

SaxyIrishTenor · Post by **SaxyIrishTenor** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:41 pm

Bleeding Orange wrote:
Falcons4Life wrote:Hey A-Band you want some cheese!!!
(
You make more excuses as a group as to why you shouldn't have to cheer....PLAY IN CONCERT BAND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO CHEER....better yet....GO TO TOLEDO!!!!

If you are there to support our team GET THE F§(k OUT!!!! Thats all there is to it!!!

Whiny little kids.....now you know why people call us band geeks!!!
Preach it, brotha. I never had a problem with bandos...until this whole conversation got started. I'd rather see an A-band comprised of 6 people who truly care rather than see 30 people who could really give a crap and are spending the game time planning their career in some municipal symphony.

This has been a somewhat disgusting conversation to witness.

To their defense, I think some people are simply playing devil's advocate. I love that game.

Falcons4Life · Post by **Falcons4Life** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:42 pm

Preach it, brotha. I never had a problem with bandos...until this whole conversation got started. I'd rather see an A-band comprised of 6 people who truly care rather than see 30 people who could really give a crap and are spending the game time planning their career in some municipal symphony.

This has been a somewhat disgusting conversation to witness.

Thanks for the support I thought I would be taking it raw on the responses for that!

Dick; at least they are all still allowed to be in the band Wink

I am too....they call that A-lumni Band

Bleeding Orange · Post by **Bleeding Orange** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:12 pm

SaxyIrishTenor wrote:
Bleeding Orange wrote:
Falcons4Life wrote:Hey A-Band you want some cheese!!!
(
You make more excuses as a group as to why you shouldn't have to cheer....PLAY IN CONCERT BAND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO CHEER....better yet....GO TO TOLEDO!!!!

If you are there to support our team GET THE F§(k OUT!!!! Thats all there is to it!!!

Whiny little kids.....now you know why people call us band geeks!!!
Preach it, brotha. I never had a problem with bandos...until this whole conversation got started. I'd rather see an A-band comprised of 6 people who truly care rather than see 30 people who could really give a crap and are spending the game time planning their career in some municipal symphony.

This has been a somewhat disgusting conversation to witness.
To their defense, I think some people are simply playing devil's advocate. I love that game.

That is true. I hadn't considered that. I truly hope it is the case.

And F4L, I'm not trying to come down on any one person in particular. I guess it is just the overall attitude that I am disappointed in. In my time at BG, the A-bands were always, loud, proud, and involved. It made games in the Ice Arena and Anderson EXTRA special. It saddens me that things seem to have changed, but, I am relying on second-hand accounts, too.