Anybody have any insight the student section could use tonight in terms of heckling? As a former UAB athlete, I've gotten my fair share of heckling from opposing fans, and from what I have experienced, the fans that don't know anything and just yell have a very small affect (if any), but when the fans actually know what they are talking about and stay in your ear all night about it, it becomes quite difficult to not let it effect your play. So anybody got anything good against ETSU? I know Murry is off-limits, and I will do my damndest to make sure that the student section shows him the respect he deserves. His players, however, are not off-limits and they will come to fear ever playing again in the Bart.
You're right. Murry should definitely be off limits.
Off the top of my head, you can probably razz them about giving up football. Being in Appalachia, East TN redneck jokes might be good if done appropriately.
How about asking the students to cool it with the middle school-esque heckle of adding "sucks" to the end of each player's name? Try yelling a compliment or doing something distracting or unique.
There are several videos on YouTube of the Ohio University student section... if GangGreen could do 1/4 of what they do, it would be terrific.
The #1 thing you must do to be a successful student section is to have a vocal, visible leader. #2 is whatever you do, you must do in unison.
I would focus on Justin Tubbs. It could backfire, since like others have said in a different thread, CMD rejected him and I'm sure he is already extra motivated for this game, but it could also rattle him.
Dude, do your oppo research! Look up their players on Yahoo or their university website, then hit Facebook and see what data you can mine. Has somebody broken up with his girlfriend lately? Dog died? Get the GF's name and when he heads to the foul line sweetly inquire "Hey, Bob, who is Cindy out with while you're out of town?" Be creative. Did somebody's HS team lose in the football playoffs? Did his HS coach get fired? Is he from a small town with a funny name?
My fiftysomething ass shouldn't have to tell you this stuff. Send StLouis Blazer a PM, he's got a black belt in heckling.
(12-04-2009 03:15 PM)UAB Band Dad Wrote: [ -> ]Dude, do your oppo research! Look up their players on Yahoo or their university website, then hit Facebook and see what data you can mine. Has somebody broken up with his girlfriend lately? Dog died? Get the GF's name and when he heads to the foul line sweetly inquire "Hey, Bob, who is Cindy out with while you're out of town?" Be creative.
My fiftysomething ass shouldn't have to tell you this stuff. Send StLouis Blazer a PM, he's got a black belt in heckling.
It's East Tennessee. I doubt any of them have ever heard of Facebook in them thar hills.
MB, I know you're ancient too, but we are talking about college kids here.
I wouldn't mess with a man's dog dying. That's harsh.
Me and BandGrad were both on Georgia about UGA the bulldog dying.
(12-04-2009 02:31 PM)UABmoose Wrote: [ -> ]As a former UAB athlete, I've gotten my fair share of heckling from opposing fans
Fishing teams get heckled? Damn!
"Hey, is that a minnow in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
Ah, the mascot is definitely okay. Funny too.
(12-04-2009 03:31 PM)BlazerFromMD Wrote: [ -> ] (12-04-2009 02:31 PM)UABmoose Wrote: [ -> ]As a former UAB athlete, I've gotten my fair share of heckling from opposing fans
Fishing teams get heckled? Damn!
"Hey, is that a minnow in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
I played baseball under Shoop before starting the fishing team. The fishing team doesn't really get to many hecklers, or fans for that matter, but that would be pretty cool.
Their cheerleaders are specifically forbidden to work at Hooters (yes, really).
(12-04-2009 03:59 PM)58-56 Wrote: [ -> ]Their cheerleaders are specifically forbidden to work at Hooters (yes, really).
Is that a decision made by Hooters or the school?
The school.
Not that smack talk has to be accurate of course: "Hooters Rejects!"
How did they get the nickname Buccaneers when they are at least 400 miles from the coast? I'm guessing they caved early to a Native American complaint?
Uh No. This is edited by AB
"only two things come from East Tennessee. Buchaneers and ______. And I don't see any pirate hats on you."
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