You’re not changing the anthem, you’re simply participating in it during key moments that reflect the core of Rutgers - Scarlet “RED” and night “Knight(s)”
Cool Home Fan Experience/Away Intimidation Plus-up to National Anthem
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You’re not changing the anthem, you’re simply participating in it during key moments that reflect the core of Rutgers - Scarlet “RED” and night “Knight(s)”
It’s not even just a Maryland thing...there are so many teams across the country that do it. Example in the tweet are from NJ and Orlando. I definitely think it’s an awesome add.
This is a great idea. Love it with the "knight". Get student section to start and it will catch on.
Maybe get @RUScrewPod to get behind it?
Contact Rutgers communications people?
Maybe get @RUScrewPod to get behind it?
Contact Rutgers communications people?
Not to be a Debbie downer, but I’m old fashioned and I don’t agree with shouting out anything during the National Anthem until the last word is sung. To me, it’s disrespectful. My hat is off, my hand is on my heart. I’m taking it all in. Proud to be an American!
What’s the difference between this and singing along that many people do? What makes singing along traditional? Again, you’re not changing the words. You’re highlighting key moments and words that match Rutgers core.
the difference is honoring the song as intended to be sung and not selectively hyped to take it from the reason it is being sung, to one of creating self promotion. And sounds like mockery.
I can't stand when I hear fans do this and if we start doing it to be like other fan because its "cool" they shout THIER part...I'll lose all respect for our fanbase. Which I think has always been pretty classy.
and I'll add to this that if you do this then you have nothing to say about players not standing. Because nobody said you have to stand and at least they are keeping quiet.
It’s being sung exactly the same way. Being proud to be an American can also be inclusive of being proud to be a part of Rutgers.
yeah, IF I could be confident everyone is doing that and not just hitting the key words...maybe. But I highly doubt that would be the case.
And what about when some person is up there singing it solo and doing their best to provide a wonderful momoment? People singing along to that (NOT) and then shouting out in the middle?
Let this out of the barn and watch what it becomes. My hunch would be that RU moves to instrumental performances.
There are countless examples of this being done throughout the country from professional sports and college - original post if you need a reference. Those singers were not effected at all. It’s called managing expectations and the educating whoever the specific singer is that day that it will occur.
I’ll skip this a hundred times out of a hundred. There’s 2+ hours worth of opportunity to show your support. For RU.
yup, and they ALL SUCK in my humble "boomer - older man-traditionalist-patriotic" opinion. which I am sure is not in the majority. I undestand the cause. I certainly do. I'm just more of an organic fan and not a follower type. peace out.
Horrible idea. The national anthem is not there to create an intimidating environment for the visitors. I’m not sure why it’s played in the first place but If it’s going to be played is it too much to ask to show respect for 2 minutes? I’m as far as you can get from the “love it or leave it” crowd and don’t put my hand over my heart or anything but the “RED” at Red Bull’s games and “O” at Orioles games always rubs me the wrong way.
So, when your at an event and someone is singing our Star Spangled Banner, and someone is yelling out something or not removing their hat (on purpose) or kneeling, it’s not disrespectful? I disagree, that’s all. No big deal, I don’t make an issue of it and I don’t have a stick up my ass.
Love the idea.. you can even say KNIGHTS!
It was a 25 hour battle.. maybe 6am when it started it was still dark... in any case, its been many (k)nights and our flag is STILL THERE!
(late term boomer.. not stick inserted anywhere)
You are standing, respecting, enjoying, following the words.. no different than applauding and cheering before the end. If you want ultimate respectful silence.. play Taps.
It was a 25 hour battle.. maybe 6am when it started it was still dark... in any case, its been many (k)nights and our flag is STILL THERE!
(late term boomer.. not stick inserted anywhere)
You are standing, respecting, enjoying, following the words.. no different than applauding and cheering before the end. If you want ultimate respectful silence.. play Taps.
It’s not as simple as ‘yelling something’ - it’s participating in the moment. Would completely agree if it was something along the lines of “Illinois Sucks” but it’s not.
The situations you mentioned all have nothing to do with what is being discussed at all. It's insulting to conflate them
This shows a level of appreciation and engagement with the fans and it is part of the anthem. Just signing one word of it.
Keep looking. Its up there somewhere. Just stuck real deep
Didn't bang anyone as stupid as you.. so not your dad.
BTW.. I agreed with the "KNIGHT" plan
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