How can we acknowledge Jake on saturday

**Cycsk** · 10-29-2012, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by CyDude16

The Jake Knott chant or any variation is one of the dumbest ideas I've ever seen on this board...

If anyone knows Jake personally, you'd come to the conclusion that all he'd want is for ISU to win. Not all the attention from embarrassing chants, etc.

I think Jake would probably like anything that pumps up the crowd and helps the team get fired up for a win against Oklahoma. The level of emotional support that he has brought to the team and the crowd is amazing. This sort of thing is just the natural result of the impact he has had on our program.

**Prone2Clone** · 10-29-2012, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Cycsk

I think Jake would probably like anything that pumps up the crowd and helps the team get fired up for a win against Oklahoma. The level of emotional support that he has brought to the team and the crowd is amazing. This sort of thing is just the natural result of the impact he has had on our program.

Exactly.

**CYme** · 10-29-2012, 09:45 PM

Two touchdowns, two pat's and two field goals. Shutout OU. 20-0.

**cycloneike001** · 10-29-2012, 09:47 PM

How about before the game when they announce the starters on the big screen.. Whoever is starting in Knott's place we just boo the crap out of them???

**CycloneErik** · 10-29-2012, 09:50 PM

A big part of the idea here isn't placing one guy above the team to indicate that the team doesn't matter. It's indicating the massive respect that we have for that one guy. He's earned some kind of respectful tribute. Just a matter of figuring out how to do it.

**cycloneike001** · 10-29-2012, 09:53 PM

In all seriousness, Jake wouldn't want us to treat him any differently now than if he were still healthy. I think he feels the love from cyclonenation. Let's just go out and get a W.

**InCytful** · 10-29-2012, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by CyDude16

The Jake Knott chant or any variation is one of the dumbest ideas I've ever seen on this board...

If anyone knows Jake personally, you'd come to the conclusion that all he'd want is for ISU to win. Not all the attention from embarrassing chants, etc.

This.

The man came to practice last year after he was hurt before the spring game. He played with injuries almost all last year and the last two games. He's all about the team, which is why he's a captain. I think he'd say to save it for the team, not for him. There will be plenty of time to cheer for him on Senior day in a few weeks. We need to be in the Jack early and seated to cheer for that...

**cstrunk** · 10-29-2012, 10:02 PM

I don't think a chant is necessary. #20 signs would be cool though.

**hardy12** · 10-29-2012, 10:09 PM

Play a Jake Knott best hits video on the jumbotron . . . all week long!

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**InCytful** · 10-29-2012, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by hardy12

Play a Jake Knott best hits video on the jumbotron . . . all week long!

I don't think the jumbotron could take all that punishment. Better have the engineers work on strengthening it first...

**Cycsk** · 10-29-2012, 10:12 PM

It is going to be impossible for the crowd not to erupt when he comes on the field for the coin toss.

**CycloneErik** · 10-29-2012, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by InCytful

I don't think the jumbotron could take all that punishment. Better have the engineers work on strengthening it first...

As long as there isn't wind, it should be OK.

**CycloneErik** · 10-29-2012, 10:31 PM

Where is labontefan31, and why doesn't he have a Jake Knott highlight video put together already?

**InCytful** · 10-29-2012, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneErik

As long as there isn't wind, it should be OK.

No wind in November in the Jack? That's rare

**tee1up** · 10-29-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by bgprest

YES, Jake Knott needs to be acknowledged on Saturday. I'm in Texas so won't be able to help but I fully support the idea - and have some suggestions.

Is it too out there to consider having the number "20" on all of the team's helmets, or is that reserved for dead guys?

And how about big colored squares held up to create a giant "20" in the stands. I presume since we're playing OU that gold may be the recommended color of attire. So some big cardinal squares might just make an impressive "20" for everyone - and ABC tv viewers - to see. Talk about the PR that could also give the university - we could make Sports Center...

And... let's win the game - I'm sure Knott would consider that an honor in itself!

Just win the damn game.