Kirk Wessler has a column about Bradley's new ideas to increase "crowd excitement"--
http://pjstar.com/stories/111006/KIR_BBFV3HQD.073.shtml
http://pjstar.com/stories/111006/KIR_BBFV3HQD.073.shtml
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BU fans asked to stand until first media timeout
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I couldn't agree more with KW. I noticed some on the PJStar fourm took exception to his article, but you know what, the same people they are defending are the ones who yell at the students to sit down. I have no sympathy for these people. If I pay money to go and cheer on my team, I'll stand when I darn well want to!
One poster even sited the Bradley/Tulsa game from 1994 when they were down by 18 and came back to win. Most of the fans, myself included, were standing most of the second half, cheering Bradley back over a team that would make the Sweet Sixteen that year. There's a reason the crowd was standing that day, and it worked.
I'll do my part tomorrow to make sure we can recreate that atmosphere, hopefully without falling behind by 18 points!
One poster even sited the Bradley/Tulsa game from 1994 when they were down by 18 and came back to win. Most of the fans, myself included, were standing most of the second half, cheering Bradley back over a team that would make the Sweet Sixteen that year. There's a reason the crowd was standing that day, and it worked.
I'll do my part tomorrow to make sure we can recreate that atmosphere, hopefully without falling behind by 18 points!
Braves4Life
New member
Old days
Old days
I remember the old days at the Field House (ephasize Reverence
) when the fans stood clapping until the visitors scored.
Who remembers standing and clapping BU to a 28-0 lead against New Mex. St.?
We lost the game..................... :roll: :-o
Old days
I remember the old days at the Field House (ephasize Reverence
) when the fans stood clapping until the visitors scored.Who remembers standing and clapping BU to a 28-0 lead against New Mex. St.?
We lost the game..................... :roll: :-o
Bravesfan said:I couldn't agree more with KW. I noticed some on the PJStar fourm took exception to his article, but you know what, the same people they are defending are the ones who yell at the students to sit down. I have no sympathy for these people. If I pay money to go and cheer on my team, I'll stand when I darn well want to!
One poster even sited the Bradley/Tulsa game from 1994 when they were down by 18 and came back to win. Most of the fans, myself included, were standing most of the second half, cheering Bradley back over a team that would make the Sweet Sixteen that year. There's a reason the crowd was standing that day, and it worked.
I'll do my part tomorrow to make sure we can recreate that atmosphere, hopefully without falling behind by 18 points!
Bfan.....you and I have the "right" to sit or stand. I was the one that mentioned the Tulsa game. You are correct...many stood for a long time, out of choice. The game dictated we do so NOT an article in the paper or a "shame cam".
I want an increase in the excitement level as much as anyone but to shame, embarass or call out those that might not share your or my passion/fevor is wrong IMO.
Why "divide" the fanbase? Why do I have anymore "right" if I choose to stand then someone who chooses to sit?
I applaud what BU is trying to do....less commercials, Red outs, more band......I don't like Wesslers calling others out. You DON'T get people to join in through threats and ridcule..PERIOD.
I love my section....no one cares if I stand. If they did (a majority) I would find another seat. Its about mutual respect NOT Civil war.
MacabreMob
New member
Re: Old days
Re: Old days
I DO!
:wink:
I recall the band used to be able to keep playing during the play of the game - didn't they?
Re: Old days
Braves4Life said:Who remembers standing and clapping BU to a 28-0 lead against New Mex. St.?
We lost the game..................... :roll: :-o
I DO!
:wink:
I recall the band used to be able to keep playing during the play of the game - didn't they?
MacabreMob
New member
dogsrus said:
You just don't like KW.
:lol:
dogsrus said:Bravesfan said:I couldn't agree more with KW. I noticed some on the PJStar fourm took exception to his article, but you know what, the same people they are defending are the ones who yell at the students to sit down. I have no sympathy for these people. If I pay money to go and cheer on my team, I'll stand when I darn well want to!
One poster even sited the Bradley/Tulsa game from 1994 when they were down by 18 and came back to win. Most of the fans, myself included, were standing most of the second half, cheering Bradley back over a team that would make the Sweet Sixteen that year. There's a reason the crowd was standing that day, and it worked.
I'll do my part tomorrow to make sure we can recreate that atmosphere, hopefully without falling behind by 18 points!
Bfan.....you and I have the "right" to sit or stand. I was the one that mentioned the Tulsa game. You are correct...many stood for a long time, out of choice. The game dictated we do so NOT an article in the paper or a "shame cam".
I want an increase in the excitement level as much as anyone but to shame, embarass or call out those that might not share your or my passion/fevor is wrong IMO.
Why "divide" the fanbase? Why do I have anymore "right" if I choose to stand then someone who chooses to sit?
I applaud what BU is trying to do....less commercials, Red outs, more band......I don't like Wesslers calling others out. You DON'T get people to join in through threats and ridcule..PERIOD.
I love my section....no one cares if I stand. If they did (a majority) I would find another seat. Its about mutual respect NOT Civil war.
Excellent post dogs...couldn't agree more
Chucky T's
New member
Sit...Stand...I don't care...just make some noise!
The only "fans" that I don't understand are the ones that sit and do absolutely nothing. C'mon people...is it that hard to clap once in a while?....
The only "fans" that I don't understand are the ones that sit and do absolutely nothing. C'mon people...is it that hard to clap once in a while?....
As a "beer drinking card carrying AARP blue hair" I for one would stand THE WHOLE GAME, but There are FANS that have physical infirmities that cannot stand the whole game and when I take my 2 granddaughters ages 5 and 9, they could not see any of the game if the fans in front of them are standing.
Also, If you stand the whole game, does it not water down the reason you are standing ie: increase momentum, a defensive stand, saluting a paticularly exciting play.
I third DOGS standing. Stand stand stand, but use it wisely and with descretion to those who may be physically or height impaired behind you!
Also, If you stand the whole game, does it not water down the reason you are standing ie: increase momentum, a defensive stand, saluting a paticularly exciting play.
I third DOGS standing. Stand stand stand, but use it wisely and with descretion to those who may be physically or height impaired behind you!
If tonights game is like every other game, everytime the crowd wants to make noise there is a commercial on the scoreboard, or a stupid promotion like a student shooting for pizza or 2 youngsters running down the court trying to put on a uniform. That stuff should take place at halftime or before the game. When the crowd wants to make noise let them do it. As for the band, sometimes I think they forgot how to play the fight song.
Chucky T's
New member
THANK YOU P.G. I have been harping on this for years (see my signature!) Why does everything have to be so "scripted" when it comes to the band? They play our fight song EXACTLY four times every game. (When the team takes the court, at the 4 min. time out of each half, and at the end of the game.) This song should be beat into our oppenents heads IMO....
When BU goes on a run, the crowd is finally on its feet and cheering LOUDLY, and the other team is forced to call a time out...our band strikes up..... the theme from Austin Powers???....play the damn fight song VROMAN!!!! Every other band in the nation does this!! ISU, ILLINI, Notre Dame, MICHIGAN... and I bet none of these schools need the PA announcer to tell the crowd "this is our fight song..please stand and clap".......phewwww...I feel better now!
When BU goes on a run, the crowd is finally on its feet and cheering LOUDLY, and the other team is forced to call a time out...our band strikes up..... the theme from Austin Powers???....play the damn fight song VROMAN!!!! Every other band in the nation does this!! ISU, ILLINI, Notre Dame, MICHIGAN... and I bet none of these schools need the PA announcer to tell the crowd "this is our fight song..please stand and clap".......phewwww...I feel better now!
Thanks Chuckie T. I used to think Splish Splash I Was Taking a Bath was the Bradley Fight song, it was played so much. I'll have to watch tonight to see if they even play it 4 times. I have e-mailed Kirk Wessler the last 2 years asking him to watch what happens during time-outs. It's like talking to a stone wall. I wonder if he stands in his free pressbox seat.
The atmosphere tonight was much better than it has been for some time, but it can be even better.
The intro of the players was nice, I think the band is louder, less or no loud commercials on the scoreboard during timeouts. It can still improve. I agree the timeout competitions are stupid and take away from the atmosphere. These are done for money duh!!!!!!!! prefer that the band play the fight song or some other music that gets the fans in a frenzy and make it tough on the competition. Money should come from sellouts and concessions, for me beer from standing and yelling and trying to get the crowd going. I love atmosphere at college games.
I saw 2 young boys waving the rally towels out the car windows as I was driving home and Icouldn't help but think that they were like me 50 years ago, lifetime BU fans in the making.
A big koodos to the students who did a great job tonight and added a lot of noise and atmosphere to the game.
Congrats to everyone at BU for everything they did to make tonight a good night.
The intro of the players was nice, I think the band is louder, less or no loud commercials on the scoreboard during timeouts. It can still improve. I agree the timeout competitions are stupid and take away from the atmosphere. These are done for money duh!!!!!!!! prefer that the band play the fight song or some other music that gets the fans in a frenzy and make it tough on the competition. Money should come from sellouts and concessions, for me beer from standing and yelling and trying to get the crowd going. I love atmosphere at college games.
I saw 2 young boys waving the rally towels out the car windows as I was driving home and Icouldn't help but think that they were like me 50 years ago, lifetime BU fans in the making.
A big koodos to the students who did a great job tonight and added a lot of noise and atmosphere to the game.
Congrats to everyone at BU for everything they did to make tonight a good night.