bobbyake Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The samba band is one thing, but what we had today was awful. Every time a chant got started, the band kicked in and drowned out the chant. It's nice that they came out to support the soccer team but I prefer the chanting over a loud drum squad any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 It's crap. The band should never set foot within the soccer stadium. Every single time they play at a soccer game, the Zips play terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yazan07 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I talked to the band director and he said he saw Porter at the Diamond Deli and Porter asked him to come...I think...or he asked Porter if Porter would like to have the band at the game, to which Porter said yes. Not sure which one it was haha. But really you can list a bunch of external factors on why we lost this game, and it's really easy to point to the band, but they didn't cause the loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyake Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I talked to the band director and he said he saw Porter at the Diamond Deli and Porter asked him to come...I think...or he asked Porter if Porter would like to have the band at the game, to which Porter said yes. Not sure which one it was haha. But really you can list a bunch of external factors on why we lost this game, and it's really easy to point to the band, but they didn't cause the loss.of course not, but they ruined the atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips DM Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I think the atmosphere has been on the decline since the weather started to cool down… at least the band is actually showing up and cheering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew8 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I think the atmosphere has been on the decline since the weather started to cool down… at least the band is actually showing up and cheering.Sorry, I would disagree, the pep band ruined a soccer atmosphere, its not basketball or football. 2 or 3 drums is all that's needed, maybe one horn. Chants, singing, drowned out by the pep band. I have nothing against the pep band, but it doesn't fit in soccer. FIRST DOWN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips DM Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just chant louder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew8 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just chant louderSorry my voice can only carry so much over a freakin pep band. I'm not here to argue. We have 5000-10,000 soccer fanatics chanting and singing in unison, the pep band is welcomed back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips DM Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 yeah, thats the real problem.... put on a coat and grab some starbucks, its not that cold people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 From the grandstands, the band sounds great. I like it. There just needs to be more coordination between the band playing and the chanting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 the band annoyed the hell out of me. itd be one thing if they were off in one of the corners or at least there to complement the cheering, but they overpowered what little chanting we had going on. idk why but im getting really annoyed by a lot of things with this team and atmosphere this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just chant louderSorry my voice can only carry so much over a freakin pep band. I'm not here to argue. We have 5000-10,000 soccer fanatics chanting and singing in unison, the pep band is welcomed back.Did you just wake up from a really good dream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just chant louderSorry my voice can only carry so much over a freakin pep band. I'm not here to argue. We have 5000-10,000 soccer fanatics chanting and singing in unison, the pep band is welcomed back.Did you just wake up from a really good dream?Yes. It lasted for about 4 years. Call me Buffalo Van Winkle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejcool27 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 it seems to me that you guys complain that there is not enough cheering then when the band was asked to attend and help cheer you guys jump on there case....we are all rooting for the same team last I checked.......GO ZIPS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The band was annoying.Worse still was the band freaking playing when ever our playerswere attacking the opponent in the box. Communication is lost.Leading to missed opportunities.Time the racket for when play is not close to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The band was annoying.Worse still was the band freaking playing when ever our playerswere attacking the opponent in the box. Communication is lost.Leading to missed opportunities.Time the racket for when play is not close to them.whats the difference between the band and 1000 students with noisemakers on corner and free kicks close to the box? Isnt fan support via making tons of noise part of the game? Im against the band playing while we're on defense, but when we're attacking, we need to make tons of noise so the defense cant communicate... thats just my opinion since thats essentially what we do already sans the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamCherry Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I am Sam. Technically we only make noise while attacking in the box and we are quiet when defending in the boxes at the pouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZipster0305 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The entire basis of this thread is ridiculous, and I'm taking you to the wood shed for it! Big deal, the band drowned out a few chants...don't complain! Instead, work with the director and coordinate.The presence of the band is a unique part of the culture of soccer at UA. Embrace it! It is cool because it's part of who we are. It is a tradition that schools like OSU have in football and whom we are so jealous of. It is this exact type of thing that OSU soccer is jealous of us for. Yet, when we have the band volunteering to perform at soccer games, people resent it? WTF?!I may sound like our quintessential pacifist, DiG, but we should be promoting a culture of inclusion, not exclusion in everything that is UA. This should be especially true of attendance at soccer games. Don't complain that the band is there, don't complain that students come and don't participate as rabid fans. Appreciate that UA soccer is so good that people want to come and volunteer to cultivate the atmosphere. If such an attitude is universally adopted, the upper limit of growth of UA soccer is huge. Otherwise, we will have a great schedule and team and blame relatively mediocre end-of-the-season attendance against quality opponents on trick or treat, high school football games, and the weather. Give me a break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fknbuflobo Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Right On, Trimmy10!Shame on all of us should the Akron Pep Band no longer feel welcome! Yes, they need to coordinate with the AK Rowdies. Easily done! And yes, it can be very loud when right next to them. Work with these people. Incorporate their enthusiasm. Agree on something bigger and better. 99% NCAA Soccer programs would kill to get such support! The Pep Band needs educating; the rhythm is different for soccer. They need to be taught when to play. Which of you sluggards are the officers of AKR? Oh yeah, right now is time for your leadership!!!!Sorry, Bobby, but telling anyone that they should not attend because it cramps our particular style is just wrong. Especially right now, we need everyone we can get. Hard times are ahead for this program. The fashionable soccer fan will soon be tested. The going is getting tough and we are about to see who the faithful really are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Snyder Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The entire basis of this thread is ridiculous, and I'm taking you to the wood shed for it! Big deal, the band drowned out a few chants...don't complain! Instead, work with the director and coordinate.The presence of the band is a unique part of the culture of soccer at UA. Embrace it! It is cool because it's part of who we are. It is a tradition that schools like OSU have in football and whom we are so jealous of. It is this exact type of thing that OSU soccer is jealous of us for. Yet, when we have the band volunteering to perform at soccer games, people resent it? WTF?!I may sound like our quintessential pacifist, DiG, but we should be promoting a culture of inclusion, not exclusion in everything that is UA. This should be especially true of attendance at soccer games. Don't complain that the band is there, don't complain that students come and don't participate as rabid fans. Appreciate that UA soccer is so good that people want to come and volunteer to cultivate the atmosphere. If such an attitude is universally adopted, the upper limit of growth of UA soccer is huge. Otherwise, we will have a great schedule and team and blame relatively mediocre end-of-the-season attendance against quality opponents on trick or treat, high school football games, and the weather. Give me a break!+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zips DM Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Does anybody know the team's record over the past six years when the pep band is in attendance? I believe that it is significantly worse than our regular winning percentage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbozeglav Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Does anybody know the team's record over the past six years when the pep band is in attendance? I believe that it is significantly worse than our regular winning percentage.quote of the night from the band: "damnit every game we go to the team loses!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Snyder Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Does anybody know the team's record over the past six years when the pep band is in attendance? I believe that it is significantly worse than our regular winning percentage.quote of the night from the band: "damnit every game we go to the team loses!"How many home games a year are there?? 8 to 10?? Then this kid has been going to school for langer than 5 years. Maybe we should write off his cooments to "frustration". ...or does the band travel with the team?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew8 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I just thought last night was a little chaotic sounding and unorganized. You can have a fairly large band involved with a supporters section, but everyone needs to be in unison. Simple rhythms, beats, and it probably helps to have some familiarity of the chants and songs. Leadership, organization, and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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