and here is the second:
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For the same reason that standing up in a crowd is annoying to some people. Some people will simply complain about ANYTHING.
Because when you were a knight, you took off your helmet at the door to show respect and it was a sign that you come in peace, not ready for battle.
At least that's what my high school chemistry/physics teacher told me in 1994.
Most people seem to think that KU is a pretty intimidating place to play and I have yet to here "because they sing the national anthem really loud" as one of the things that rattled the opposition. I was happy when Self put out a statement asking people to no longer add "the Chiefs" to the anthem at AFH. No problem at all with our anthem or any other part of the in-game festivities.from twocoach: I am fine with singing the Anthem loud and proud but I would be concerned about people getting carried away and becoming a distraction from the moment and what is intended for. There's always at least a few thousand idiots in a crowd of 15,000 people. That's all. By the way - not every sings at Jack Trice OR Hilton (although many of us do). However, hats are off, and people show respect. Are you projecting a foggy problem onto our fans?
Which was my point from the beginning; there are lots of modifications to make. Louder singing of the national anthem seems to be about 38th on the list of "Things that Make Basketball Arenas Intimidating Places to Play".Oh for crying out loud. Are we debating this? Why don't we go ahead and talk about how it is against etiquette to clap after the Star Spangled Banner? Real ways to improve the atmosphere: Bring lights down and spot light player entrances, change from jock jams for the love of God. Not only is it from '95 it is cliche as ****. Bring back hit tapes. Introduce a visually effective and intimidating action in the student section. Maybe something like the student section moving upper torso in a circular motion (imitating that of a cyclone?)? It seems cheesy, but it would be cool to see visually. I am sure there are other ideas out there that would be really cool to see, it just takes someone to get the body organized.
I'll never understand the deal about wearing a hat. Before I get ridiculed, yes I do that off my hat like I'm supposed to for the national anthem. I'm curious for the reasoning behind it. What started people doing it? What makes me taking off my hat a sign of respect?
Most people seem to think that KU is a pretty intimidating place to play and I have yet to here "because they sing the national anthem really loud" as one of the things that rattled the opposition. I was happy when Self put out a statement asking people to no longer add "the Chiefs" to the anthem at AFH. No problem at all with our anthem or any other part of the in-game festivities.
Which was my point from the beginning; there are lots of modifications to make. Louder singing of the national anthem seems to be about 38th on the list of "Things that Make Basketball Arenas Intimidating Places to Play".
You're trying too hard.Not a response to my comment in the slightest. from twocoach: I am fine with singing the Anthem loud and proud but I would be concerned about people getting carried away and becoming a distraction from the moment and what is intended for. There's always at least a few thousand idiots in a crowd of 15,000 people. That's all. Really? So where are you finding these few thousand idiots that don't know how to be respectful of the National Anthem? I had to assume it was at foggy bottom, but maybe it's at your football stadium. Of course, you would need to actually have 15,000 fans in it to fit the equation, wouldn't you?
Which was my point from the beginning; there are lots of modifications to make. Louder singing of the national anthem seems to be about 38th on the list of "Things that Make Basketball Arenas Intimidating Places to Play".
Or just roll with all of the other good ideas about better video, lighting, sound systems, etc and let this whole stupid side conversation about the national anthem go. I am sorry I brought it up and I'm rarely sorry about anything I say. This is mind bogglingly stupid.Yeah and this isn't directed solely at you. It is directed at the discussion in general. Could it be a neat thing to do? Absolutely. Star Spangled Banner being sung aloud by the entire arena would be very cool, but its effect as an intimidation technique would be strictly a by-product of the entire arena uniting in a song.
You're trying too hard.
I didn't misspeak, I just assumed you were talking about a problem with crowd behavior during the anthem. And I assumed that a person of your experience would be aware that, like it or not, there are a few thousand idiots in a crowd of 15,000 people at EVERY arena. At KU, at ISU. EVERY arena. It's simple math. There is no cross section of this country where you can gather up 15,000 people and not have a few thousand that will get carried away in a group if given the opportunity.Nah...not really making much of an effort. You put your foot in your mouth all by yourself, but you can't admit you misspoke.
Or just roll with all of the other good ideas about better video, lighting, sound systems, etc and let this whole stupid side conversation about the national anthem go. I am sorry I brought it up and I'm rarely sorry about anything I say. This is mind bogglingly stupid.
Nah...not really making much of an effort. You put your foot in your mouth all by yourself, but you can't admit you misspoke.
1. End Jock Jams
2. No spirit fingers on end of court that we shoot into
3. There should be no gap in bleachers (behind the basket on one end)... Need full bleachers on both ends
For my suggestion I think we should have a second mascot....CyWolf, which is a TeenWolf rip-off, that comes out and does trampoline dunks and jumps through fire hoops, repels from the rafters on to the court and immediately does a standing backflip, scares opposing fans when they go to the bathroom, etc... Cool stuff like that.