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  1. Hi Zips Fans!So I know I'm not a frequent poster on the forum but when I see a topic about the band...I take interest. I am currently a member of Ohio's Pride...and I couldn't be prouder to be. I have read all the postings to this topic and I just want to say that I personally felt that I put everything I had onto that field on Saturday. I don't know what more I could possibly have done...I memorized, I sweat, I lost my chops, I hurt for several days, and I gave as much energy as I possibly could give. (But that's what being in Ohio's Pride is all about) I focused my all my attention into putting on the best performance that I could. Personally, I think we rocked. It wasn't perfect, but nothing is...and it will never be for every single person...performer or audience.I'm not saying this as a whiny band member who feels attacked...because that's not it at all. I would hate to think that any of our fans were offended by the band member's view. I realize that most comments were made to help, not to offend and you wouldn't have even bothered if you didn't think we were worth it. So we greatly appreciate it and hopefully we can only get better as the season goes on...and I'm sure we will.I guess I'm just trying to say that it's hard for band members, like myself, to work as hard and put as much heart and soul into a performance as we did on Saturday and then come back and hear, "but you're just not quite good enough"...."here are all these bands that are better than you that we'd like you to be more like"..."you didn't try hard enough"..."you guys were ok...but here's all the stuff you can do better". So I apologize on behalf of the band (I hope they would agree with me) for being angry or taking these criticisms personally. But we ARE the band. We put OURSELVES into the performance. That's the only way you can get the energy that everyone seems to want. So when you say the band was lacking...it's personal. (At least it is for me anyway) I'm not trying to sound sappy or whiny...I'm just putting this viewpoint out there. So don't stop the criticism! It may be hard to take...but that's how we get better. But maybe now everyone understands why we're a little resistant to adopt the changes right away. Thanks for respecting what we do and and appreciating us as a part of the gameday experience. Ohio's Pride is Ohio's Pride...there is no other ensemble out there that we are like or try to be like. I have a lot of respect for my fellow band members and if any of you are out there reading...thanks for doing what you do...don't get discouraged...in the words of Mr. Jorgensen...you rock! So...thanks to everyone for the suggestions and the (constructive) criticisms. I'm personally glad that there are even people who are paying attention enough to post stuff on here. Remember we are always working hard to make gamedays even more exciting and we'll do whatever we can to try to incorporate the good ideas. Oh and one more thing...GO ZIPS!!!
  2. Yeah, I thought it did seem like there were a lot more Zips fans at the Rubber Bowl on Saturday as opposed to past games this season. I know there were a lot more fans on the visitors side next to the band than there usually are. Very encouraging. I can't wait to see Can't State's stadium packed with Zips fans!
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    I think it's pretty hilarious...but I think some people might be a little slow on getting the joke. I would get a chuckle out of it though.
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