How annoying is the band?
- Thread starter Frak
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Also take away those kid's instruments and free tickets to the game, think any of them would show up for games? Make them pay to get in? Ya i could see some showing up to ku or iowa. But showing up for oklahoma? baylor? tech? No, they would not. They are loyal because they are required to stay. I was in the football band when we played texas 2 years ago and there were plenty of us in the stands complaining because we wanted to leave. And given the choice, most if not all of us would have
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Big shout out to the cheerleaders and pep band on this trip! Played a huge part in our success!! Much appreciated
Big shout out to the cheerleaders and pep band on this trip! Played a huge part in our success!! Much appreciated
Why are our fans so awful? I'm tired of these fans who nitpick and have nothing to complain about but the officials and the band. They've got nothing but positive reviews from reporters and TV personalities. It's either the chants or dead silence during free throws. If you don't like it, realize that the band, and Iowa State basketball, is not all about you.
The reporters dont have to hear the same tired, unfunny chants every game for the whole season.
Im not a band basher (im a band alum) but the chants are pretty damn lame.
they seemed better for these games then the home games. can't ever hear them at the home games, but could pretty clearly hear them on tv. if you hadn't witnessed it all year, i could see how you would find it humorous.
Not saying the chanting is annoying or not but I think the chanting does the opposite of the intention. Since the chants produce a steady pulse (or beat) just like a metronome that helps musicians play rhythms accurately, they help the free throw shooters. As many golfers have learned rhythm in their swing, the band's chanting in rhythm is helping the opposition free a rhythm at the foul line.
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KFitzy87
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This site needs to bring back the jimlad.
And if it wasn't a jimlad, then... just... ....
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KFitzy87
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Yes, the band's cheering needs to stop. They should sit quietly with their hands folded in their hands in their laps. And all those ISU fans that travel to the tournament games need to shut up as well. And sit down. An NCAA tournament game is no place for loud yelling and clapping. And leave all the cardinal and gold clothes at home. It looks silly when the entire crowd wears unified colors in support of their team. Knowing all those fans are rooting for them puts too much pressure on the players. It's better if it's quiet so they don't think we care whether they win. Less pressure that way. And after big wins instead of rushing the court or screaming and jumping around, ISU fans should give the team an approving nod and head for their cars. That's a much more civilized action.
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KFitzy87
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This. It's not getting into anyone's head, it just makes the band and by association the university look dumb. Some here have said that people "complaining" are against college kids having fun...well, how cool or fresh is it when their parents could do the same chants if they were in the band 20 years ago? It's not fun or clever, it's lame and annoying. That said, I love everything else that the band does and think that they add a ton to the atmosphere at FB and BB games. But the free throw chants? Just stop it.
OK, why is it either chants or dead silence? Wouldn't it be possible to just yell? Or, I don't know, come up with something new?
