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Can the freaking band...

A lot of schools do this... the clap comes a moment after the foul shooter receives the ball. It really shouldn't affect him at all since he hasn't gotten into his set position yet.
 
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A lot of schools do this... the clap comes a moment after the foul shooter receives the ball. It really shouldn't affect him at all since he hasn't gotten into his set position yet.

Really don’t care what other schools do. It’s ****ing stupid. Everyone in my section was turning to the right shaking their heads every time they did it. We’re bad enough shooting fouls as it is!! Ugggh Lol!!

It’s supposed to be:

- hands up
- swoosh (on a Make)
- clap

...as it’s been done since the early 90’s, not “clap” As the shooter is getting ready to take his shot. It’s stupid beyond all belief.
 
yes its stupid....there does not really seem to be one good reason to do this other than break up the silence of the crowd and then possibly effecting the player shooting..please stop band, you do a great job with everything this year...song selection is better and you are loud and cheer but please retire to clap
 
Other items the band should stop: Counting down the opponent's shot clock.

Yes, I get that the theory is it causes the opponent to rush his shot. But that almost never happens. What happens in reality is it alerts the opponent that the shot clock is winding down. Then they glance at the basket and see how much time is left.
 
Other items the band should stop: Counting down the opponent's shot clock.

Yes, I get that the theory is it causes the opponent to rush his shot. But that almost never happens. What happens in reality is it alerts the opponent that the shot clock is winding down. Then they glance at the basket and see how much time is left.

They should only be doing that if they are counting the wrong seconds. Start at 5 when there are 8 seconds left. And only do it on real important possessions
 
They should only be doing that if they are counting the wrong seconds. Start at 5 when there are 8 seconds left. And only do it on real important possessions
No. They shouldn't do it at all. If they start at 5 when there are 8 seconds left, they count 5...4...3 and the opponent realizes that time is running out. So when the band says 3, the opponent looks at the basket and realizes he really has 6 seconds left to find his shot and shoot. He isn't going to look at the basket, see 6, and think he only has 3 seconds left because the band has counted down to 3.

If the shot clock is running down, the band should not alert the opponent.
 
...as it’s been done since the early 90’s

AHEM.....’80’s my friend...

The band seemingly lost a lot of tradition due to the last regime...can’t speak for the current one. Gone are playing Yankee Doodle during parts of Colonel Rutgers and all the little add-ons we did to The Bells Must Ring (the RU RAH RAH song...)

Plus, back in the day we, the band, got pretty nasty with opposing players and especially enemy mascots....
 
Can, anyone in the rest of the RAC, make a sound besides the band? Right now if not for the band, the RAC atmosphere would be worse than a high school. Old folks like RUnuts can’t hardly stand up or clap once when on defense so that’s understood. Riot squad looks to be about 7 people strong right now. Lots to complain about in the atmosphere compared to the “good ole days” but the band isn’t one of them
 
When I was in the Riot Squad, we tried taking over the chanting from them but they wouldn’t give in. It would be nice if the team could run a few sets on offense without the band chanting some nonsense at them. Save your breathe for defense! The team can’t communicate over you!
 
The student section was loud and obnoxious 02' - 09' when I was there. Coleman Shields Herve Wooten Douby bombing threes. We would beat good teams at the RAC.
 
When I was in the Riot Squad, we tried taking over the chanting from them but they wouldn’t give in. It would be nice if the team could run a few sets on offense without the band chanting some nonsense at them. Save your breathe for defense! The team can’t communicate over you!
The problem with the riot squad, and you may not realize this, is that Rutgers actually also has a women’s basketball team, and they need someone to cheer them on as well. But the riot squad can’t be bothered to go to any women’s games. Even today at the men’s game, there were maybe 6 “riot squad” people in the front standing. This was from the most recent women’s game, Cviv’s 1001 win. Quite a riot
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The problem with the riot squad, and you may not realize this, is that Rutgers actually also has a women’s basketball team, and they need someone to cheer them on as well. But the riot squad can’t be bothered to go to any women’s games. Even today at the men’s game, there were maybe 6 “riot squad” people in the front standing. This was from the most recent women’s game, Cviv’s 1001 win. Quite a riot
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Not a ton of womens basketball fans
 
The problem with the riot squad, and you may not realize this, is that Rutgers actually also has a women’s basketball team, and they need someone to cheer them on as well. But the riot squad can’t be bothered to go to any women’s games. Even today at the men’s game, there were maybe 6 “riot squad” people in the front standing. This was from the most recent women’s game, Cviv’s 1001 win. Quite a riot
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Wasn't that game on Thanksgiving?
 
No. They shouldn't do it at all. If they start at 5 when there are 8 seconds left, they count 5...4...3 and the opponent realizes that time is running out. So when the band says 3, the opponent looks at the basket and realizes he really has 6 seconds left to find his shot and shoot. He isn't going to look at the basket, see 6, and think he only has 3 seconds left because the band has counted down to 3.

If the shot clock is running down, the band should not alert the opponent.
What they should do is switch it up every possession
Start counting down 10, 9, 8 ,7..... but do it when when the clock is at 7 so it throws them off. Next time start early so it keeps them on their toes. This would confuse the hell out of the offense
 
What they should do is switch it up every possession
Start counting down 10, 9, 8 ,7..... but do it when when the clock is at 7 so it throws them off. Next time start early so it keeps them on their toes. This would confuse the hell out of the offense

NO!

What they should do is be quiet and not alert the opponent that they're running out of time.

Do you really think an opposing player is going to be confused because the band is yelling 7..6..5 while the actual shot clock reads 10..9..8 or 5..4..3? You must think the opponent's players are complete idiots if you think this will confuse them. The only way it could work is if the opponent is in a position where they can't see the shot clock (which is unlikely with the new shot clocks that are now visible from multiple angles).

If Rutgers is playing stifling defense, and the shot clock is running down, it is much better for our band to keep quiet and not alert the opponent. Then at least there is a chance they'll be focused on breaking the defense to get a pass, and not realize the shot clock is approaching zero.
 
Other items the band should stop: Counting down the opponent's shot clock.

Yes, I get that the theory is it causes the opponent to rush his shot. But that almost never happens. What happens in reality is it alerts the opponent that the shot clock is winding down. Then they glance at the basket and see how much time is left.

Completely agree.
 
Can, anyone in the rest of the RAC, make a sound besides the band? Right now if not for the band, the RAC atmosphere would be worse than a high school. Old folks like RUnuts can’t hardly stand up or clap once when on defense so that’s understood. Riot squad looks to be about 7 people strong right now. Lots to complain about in the atmosphere compared to the “good ole days” but the band isn’t one of them

“Old folks? You should probably watch what you’re saying buddy So sit back down at the kiddie table and let the adults talk. That being said, the band does a great job, but this is ****ing stupid. Period.

BTW - I completely agree that the band tends to be the best part of the student section these days. I’m not putting them down otherwise, don’t get me wrong, but this is just Makes no sense whatsoever.
 
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Another item the band should stop: When an opposing player fouls out, stop chanting "Left, right" once our player gets the ball to shoot free throws.

Every once in a while, you see an opposing player savvy enough to slowly walk by the bench, just to take his seat so the band yells "Sit Down" just as our player is taking the free throw. Pretty clever of them to get our band to distract our player. Our band should be smart enough not to do it.
 
“Old folks? You should probably watch what you’re saying buddy So sit back down at the kiddie table and let the adults talk. That being said, the band is a great job, but this is ****ing stupid. Period.

Agree that the band mostly does a great job. But there are some things they do in their enthusiasm that are actually counterproductive. Pointing those things out is not a criticism of the band. It is pointing out items they might not realize, that once addressed will make the band an even greater "6th man" weapon.
 
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Is it really just the band that does these things? At every CBB I've been to it is the entire student section
 
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NO!

What they should do is be quiet and not alert the opponent that they're running out of time.

Do you really think an opposing player is going to be confused because the band is yelling 7..6..5 while the actual shot clock reads 10..9..8 or 5..4..3? You must think the opponent's players are complete idiots if you think this will confuse them. The only way it could work is if the opponent is in a position where they can't see the shot clock (which is unlikely with the new shot clocks that are now visible from multiple angles).

If Rutgers is playing stifling defense, and the shot clock is running down, it is much better for our band to keep quiet and not alert the opponent. Then at least there is a chance they'll be focused on breaking the defense to get a pass, and not realize the shot clock is approaching zero.
I’ve actually seen it work numerous times. So yes
 
To add to a request like this, when games are close and us fans yell, should we yell when Rutgers is running their offense?
 
Pet peeve of mine is when we're shooting FT and the entire crowd goes dead silent, allowing 10-15 of the opposing fans to distract our shooter because it's the only noise being made in the building. Wish we could organize white noise during our FTs
 
When I was in the Riot Squad, we tried taking over the chanting from them but they wouldn’t give in. It would be nice if the team could run a few sets on offense without the band chanting some nonsense at them. Save your breathe for defense! The team can’t communicate over you!
The problem with the riot squad, and you may not realize this, is that Rutgers actually also has a women’s basketball team, and they need someone to cheer them on as well. But the riot squad can’t be bothered to go to any women’s games. Even today at the men’s game, there were maybe 6 “riot squad” people in the front standing. This was from the most recent women’s game, Cviv’s 1001 win. Quite a riot
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I do realize that. I went to the women’s games. I graduated in 2015.
 
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