...NOT CLAP, in unison, moments before OUR shooters take foul shots? How ****ing STUPID are they?!!!!
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.
We’re bad enough shooting fouls as it is!! Ugggh Lol!!
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.
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.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
...as it’s been done since the early 90’s
You should email the band director. I'm being totally serious....NOT CLAP, in unison, moments before OUR shooters take foul shots? How ****ing STUPID are they?!!!!
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 riotWhen 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
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
Not a ton of womens basketball fans
What they should do is switch it up every possessionNo. 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
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.
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
You should email the band director. I'm being totally serious.
“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.
Does anyone have the email address for Mr. Nichols?
I’ve actually seen it work numerous times. So yesNO!
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.
There are games at Rutgers where the band IS basically the entire student sectionIs it really just the band that does these things? At every CBB I've been to it is the entire student section
I do realize that. I went to the women’s games. I graduated in 2015.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 riotWhen 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!
terrible postEverything about everything is terrible always.