UAZip0510 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Seriously Akron? Thunderstruck (which is a football, not basketball song) again? I know...it's not that serious...but an intro does set the tone for the beginning of the game. The 2010-2011 edition is too long, boring, and lacks any kind of excitement. It's a pretty simple formula for a great intro: (Optional) Footage from landmarks around the city of Akron PLUS Memorable highlights (McNees' MAC Tourney Three, Zips winning the MAC Tourney, any dunk over Can't, etc) PLUS Music that pumps up the fans AND players (don't forget the players...I'm certain they didn't pick Thunderstruck) EQUALS Good Intro This one was pretty good...loved the music: Or if you're going to already copy the "Witness" thing, why not go with: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpsjugglerdude Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 There will be multiple intro videos throughout the year. Also the video has different music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootforRoo44 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 There will be multiple intro videos throughout the year. Also the video has different music. Yeah , it seemed like last night's video didn't sync with the music so it makes sense that another song goes with it. We really need to have the footage of mcnees hitting the big three vs EMU with Reghi's call and the three he hit to tie Ohio in the championship and French's call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 There will be multiple intro videos throughout the year. Also the video has different music. Hopefully they'll be good ones...and if you know the people that make them and/or arena people, please tell them Thunderstruck is not a basketball song lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 There will be multiple intro videos throughout the year. Also the video has different music. Hopefully they'll be good ones...and if you know the people that make them and/or arena people, please tell them Thunderstruck is not a basketball song lol They should play the original intro music from NBA JAM. That always gets me pumped up for basketball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 they play thunderstruck before almost every Akron athletics event. Especially both women's and men's bball, volleyball, and of course football for at least the past 5 years...they ALWAYS play it before tipoff or kickoff...you could call it tradition I suppose not just a football song, there are no references in it about football so I'm not sure why you guys think that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Is it because AC/DC is from Australia, like Zippy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Is it because AC/DC is from Australia, like Zippy? that seems reasonable enough. I like that they try to keep something like an intro song consistent among all sports. Like I said, it starts a tradition, they NEED to keep it around. Now the video was so so. My favorite was the intro video they used in 2007-2008 season...I think it had the requiem for a dream theme in the background. I think we need to bring something like that back. Special effects, loud music, shots of akron, then highlights....that's what makes a good video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafner4430 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I like thunderstruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Where do you get the idea that Thunderstruck is a basketball or football song? It's a helicopter song. for proof click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f1cwycSWq0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I too love Thunderstruck. Gets me pumped up for the game. Plus the crowd seems to respond. Hated the choice of GNR'S "Welcome to the jungle." Too quiet. On the thunderstruck note, when I hear that in the off season it gets me pumped for bball. Plus it sounds good on the JAR PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I'd be willing to bet that 0 of the players like Thunderstruck...and that matters. It also doesn't seem to pump the crowd up at all to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Always liked the the Metalica one the best. High energy... Got me pumped up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 My $0.02: I don't get into Thunderstruck much. I didn't even like the song much when it was released, in what, the early 90's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxZIP Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 At least the dance team and band haven't been dancing to/playing the same songs since 1975 like over at Can't. Making Ringo Star a happy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Maybe because the players and most of the crowd weren't even alive when AC/DC was last relevant. I'd be willing to bet that 0 of the players like Thunderstruck...and that matters. It also doesn't seem to pump the crowd up at all to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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