(08-18-2013 01:54 AM)Jonathan Sadow Wrote:  

(08-13-2013 11:38 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  We want the MOB to go insult the Aggies at their place while outnumbered 500-1, and we're supposed to be the geniuses?

Exactly. That's why the fact that Johnny Manziel is the gift that keeps on giving in terms of punch lines for jokes is paradoxically the worst thing that could have happened in regards to theoretical halftime show material. The last datum point is 19 years old now, but my guess is that the Aggie fanbase has perhaps mellowed out a bit in the ensuing years. However, one thing I do not suspect that they are mellow about is the issues being experienced by their Heisman Trophy quarterback who's supposed to make them a national title contender. I suspect anything that possibly could be perceived as making fun of Manziel would be received very poorly (and historically the Aggies are very good at seeing insults where there are none). The flip side would have been that The MOB would then have been criticized by our own fans for not making fun of Manziel - truly a no-win situation....

For what it's worth, I'm with Chuck on this one. My heart says go to College Station; my head says stay home, for all the reasons that Grungy and MOBweb and Klobasnek gave. Primarily, it's not money nor "fear" but a simple matter of logistics: given the circumstances, it's just not possible to assemble a band that will represent the university well while encouraging freshmen retention. Over the long run, it's the right thing to do.

You may now resume flogging a deceased equine....

just imagine the crowd reaction if they gave a spot-on Manziel show while Rice was leading at halftime....

There wouldn't be enough food service trucks in the world.

From Kirk Bohls column in the Austin American-Statesman this morning:

"6. Can’t wait to see what Rice’s notorious Marching Owl Band has in store for its opener against Texas A&M in two weeks. I’m guessing they’ll form a ballpoint pen or an NCAA jailhouse for everyone’s favorite quarterback. Hope A&M has extra security on hand."

Ah, well ...

http://www.mystatesman.com/news/sports/b...man_launch

The Statesman must be getting sloppy in checking out its stories.
It is too much a Longhorn homer special on the sports page. The Daily Texan is not as bad as the Statesman. Even the Bryan Daily Eagle is not as bad about being an Aggie homer paper.

(08-19-2013 09:28 AM)OwlHOG Wrote:  From Kirk Bohls column in the Austin American-Statesman this morning:

"6. Can’t wait to see what Rice’s notorious Marching Owl Band has in store for its opener against Texas A&M in two weeks. I’m guessing they’ll form a ballpoint pen or an NCAA jailhouse for everyone’s favorite quarterback. Hope A&M has extra security on hand."

Ah, well ...

http://www.mystatesman.com/news/sports/b...man_launch

(08-18-2013 09:51 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(08-18-2013 01:54 AM)Jonathan Sadow Wrote:  

(08-13-2013 11:38 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  We want the MOB to go insult the Aggies at their place while outnumbered 500-1, and we're supposed to be the geniuses?

Exactly. That's why the fact that Johnny Manziel is the gift that keeps on giving in terms of punch lines for jokes is paradoxically the worst thing that could have happened in regards to theoretical halftime show material. The last datum point is 19 years old now, but my guess is that the Aggie fanbase has perhaps mellowed out a bit in the ensuing years. However, one thing I do not suspect that they are mellow about is the issues being experienced by their Heisman Trophy quarterback who's supposed to make them a national title contender. I suspect anything that possibly could be perceived as making fun of Manziel would be received very poorly (and historically the Aggies are very good at seeing insults where there are none). The flip side would have been that The MOB would then have been criticized by our own fans for not making fun of Manziel - truly a no-win situation....

For what it's worth, I'm with Chuck on this one. My heart says go to College Station; my head says stay home, for all the reasons that Grungy and MOBweb and Klobasnek gave. Primarily, it's not money nor "fear" but a simple matter of logistics: given the circumstances, it's just not possible to assemble a band that will represent the university well while encouraging freshmen retention. Over the long run, it's the right thing to do.

You may now resume flogging a deceased equine....

just imagine the crowd reaction if they gave a spot-on Manziel show while Rice was leading at halftime....

There wouldn't be enough food service trucks in the world.

Bolded the important part.

Wouldn't it be just as bad for fans at halftime, MOB or not?

(08-19-2013 09:53 AM)Antarius Wrote:  

(08-18-2013 09:51 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(08-18-2013 01:54 AM)Jonathan Sadow Wrote:  

(08-13-2013 11:38 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  We want the MOB to go insult the Aggies at their place while outnumbered 500-1, and we're supposed to be the geniuses?

Exactly. That's why the fact that Johnny Manziel is the gift that keeps on giving in terms of punch lines for jokes is paradoxically the worst thing that could have happened in regards to theoretical halftime show material. The last datum point is 19 years old now, but my guess is that the Aggie fanbase has perhaps mellowed out a bit in the ensuing years. However, one thing I do not suspect that they are mellow about is the issues being experienced by their Heisman Trophy quarterback who's supposed to make them a national title contender. I suspect anything that possibly could be perceived as making fun of Manziel would be received very poorly (and historically the Aggies are very good at seeing insults where there are none). The flip side would have been that The MOB would then have been criticized by our own fans for not making fun of Manziel - truly a no-win situation....

For what it's worth, I'm with Chuck on this one. My heart says go to College Station; my head says stay home, for all the reasons that Grungy and MOBweb and Klobasnek gave. Primarily, it's not money nor "fear" but a simple matter of logistics: given the circumstances, it's just not possible to assemble a band that will represent the university well while encouraging freshmen retention. Over the long run, it's the right thing to do.

You may now resume flogging a deceased equine....

just imagine the crowd reaction if they gave a spot-on Manziel show while Rice was leading at halftime....

There wouldn't be enough food service trucks in the world.

Bolded the important part.

Wouldn't it be just as bad for fans at halftime, MOB or not?

well, yes, if they go out on the field and make fun of the most famous Aggie since John David...