I hate the Cyclone Power chant
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The Roll Clones thing is definitely a new Cyclone era thing and even though I graduated two years ago, I cringe at it...like can we be original in something? lol
I have no idea, but I'm assuming it's because Gary Glitter is a pedophile.
I'm guessing they didn't care for "We're gonna beat the **** outta you, and you, and you", but damnit McDermott was terrible, all we had was swearing
Can't wait to see what we copy next...
"Go Big Cardinal"?
"Spin'em Cyclones"?
"The Eyes of Ames are Upon You"?
"Rock Chalk Cyclone"?
Mitch 'Chuck' McGary stepped on somebody, Ejim? I doubt it was intentional but he started playing like crap once that chant started so the students poured it on
I agree the Cyclone power chant is lame, but it is what it is. Juicy wiggle is also derogatory towards women.
I also don't like Sweet Caroline, never have.
I also don't like Sweet Caroline, never have.
1. The phrase “get juicy” in the chorus of Juicy Wiggle is cringe and kinda creepy. Beat drop is awesome, lyrics are so bad.
2. Get rid of the random EDM/Techno music at Jack Trice. It’s a football game in central Iowa, not a rave with LSD. It’s also the worst possible music selection within EDM/Techno.
3. Black jerseys for night games only. Most of the people who hate black jerseys are old or think Iowa owns the color black.
4. Hakeem Butler and other players used to Naruto run which was hilarious. I miss it.
5. I like the tornado siren but add in a second siren noise to it so it sounds more realistic.
6. Why has Nike still not come out with black jerseys? Iowa State would make a killing on black jerseys for sale. I’d buy one so fast.
2. Get rid of the random EDM/Techno music at Jack Trice. It’s a football game in central Iowa, not a rave with LSD. It’s also the worst possible music selection within EDM/Techno.
3. Black jerseys for night games only. Most of the people who hate black jerseys are old or think Iowa owns the color black.
4. Hakeem Butler and other players used to Naruto run which was hilarious. I miss it.
5. I like the tornado siren but add in a second siren noise to it so it sounds more realistic.
6. Why has Nike still not come out with black jerseys? Iowa State would make a killing on black jerseys for sale. I’d buy one so fast.
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Back in the day we used to play Happy Trails when an opposing player fouled out.
Yeah, the band was backing off of playing the Hey Song for this exact reason in the early 2000s.
Because people chant non-family friendly stuff during it. Same reason why Go Cyclones Go (Don't Know the Words) has been on the chopping block of football pregame many times.
Hey now just because everyone is jealous of those of us blessed enough to go to Linn-Mar...
There are no coordinated chants from the student section on than the new kill thing.
1. "Cyclone Power" sounds like every high school chant. So unoriginal. I've even seen OSU and Tech say, "Cowboy Power, Raider Power" in their games. Even other schools around the country say their nickname, followed by POWER.
Honestly, we should say "Cyclone Warning!" This would sound so much better and would be unique. I like the student section's enthusiasm when they get it going, but just change the word Power to Warning and we'd have something better.
2. The Tornado Sirens are awesome. They've been a very nice touch the last couple of years. I have had many Big 12 brethren state down here in KC that it is pretty cool that we have incorporated that into our games. Touch Downs, big plays, the start up to the game.... the siren just works. We're the Cyclones and it makes sense. They (Big 12 brethren) always say when you hear that sound, you know you're playing ISU.
3. Sweet Caroline I feel is a great tradition now. I know it brings a smile to my face in the moment because it is the sound of ISU winning. Still, there are rules with it. The song should ONLY be played following a VICTORY. Never before, (like in the 3rd quarter for FB, or even before the game is even played, etc...) Also, I can't believe the Athletic Department can't cue special moments of the song to make it more "Iowa Statey" via utilizing the video board for all to see.
(Instead of saying the part 'ba - ba - ba!' It needs to be prompted on the video board as 'I - S - U!' .... and the other part; 'Good times never feel so good' - instead of 'so good! so good!' it should be chanted: 'GO STATE! GO STATE!') This is simple stuff that the video board could easily capture and the crowd would join in unison. These little elements would change the song for the better, dramatically. Thus, many more ISU fans will enjoy it more.
Honestly, we should say "Cyclone Warning!" This would sound so much better and would be unique. I like the student section's enthusiasm when they get it going, but just change the word Power to Warning and we'd have something better.
2. The Tornado Sirens are awesome. They've been a very nice touch the last couple of years. I have had many Big 12 brethren state down here in KC that it is pretty cool that we have incorporated that into our games. Touch Downs, big plays, the start up to the game.... the siren just works. We're the Cyclones and it makes sense. They (Big 12 brethren) always say when you hear that sound, you know you're playing ISU.
3. Sweet Caroline I feel is a great tradition now. I know it brings a smile to my face in the moment because it is the sound of ISU winning. Still, there are rules with it. The song should ONLY be played following a VICTORY. Never before, (like in the 3rd quarter for FB, or even before the game is even played, etc...) Also, I can't believe the Athletic Department can't cue special moments of the song to make it more "Iowa Statey" via utilizing the video board for all to see.
(Instead of saying the part 'ba - ba - ba!' It needs to be prompted on the video board as 'I - S - U!' .... and the other part; 'Good times never feel so good' - instead of 'so good! so good!' it should be chanted: 'GO STATE! GO STATE!') This is simple stuff that the video board could easily capture and the crowd would join in unison. These little elements would change the song for the better, dramatically. Thus, many more ISU fans will enjoy it more.
Because people chant non-family friendly stuff during it. Same reason why Go Cyclones Go (Don't Know the Words) has been on the chopping block of football pregame many times.
Hey now just because everyone is jealous of those of us blessed enough to go to Linn-Mar...
Maybe someone should send Jeff Johnson out with the microphone to teach everyone the words to this stupid ******* song.
Some good ideas. I especially like the "Warning" instead of "Power." The basic chant isn't unique and wouldn't "sound" any better, but at least it puts a twist(er) on it.
