Just thought I'd try to get some feedback from ya'll, if you have any idea's/suggestions/stuff you want or don't want to see The Hoop Troop do, please tell us. I can't promise anything but i can promise to pass it along to big guy with the hat.
-K
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Just thought I'd try to get some feedback from ya'll, if you have any idea's/suggestions/stuff you want or don't want to see The Hoop Troop do, please tell us. I can't promise anything but i can promise to pass it along to big guy with the hat.
-K
Bring the brass back to the lane at one end during a timeout. You all are GREAT!
Last game (Saturday) there was only one mellophone! GOTTA HAVE MORE!
Tell the big man with the big hat, that we are all grateful for what he does for Tech and it's athletics. Tell him that he's an ok guy too.... I guess. :D
What's this??Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Some of the things JR made famous at Arkansas when SI named his band tops in the land. He did seveal of this things when he came here back to his alma mater.
Prior to games, when they arrived at the arena, the pepband would go on the floor, do warmups, stretching, etc. before going to their position.
At one point during timeouts, about 15-25 brass would go on the floor and line the 3-point strip facing the goal and then play.
And, at some point in the game, the band would play William Tell Overture and JR would try to circle the arena concourse before the song's conclusion. Protect your children!
I bet if we got larger crowds they would be rewarded with these kinds of antics.
Tech Hoop Troop --> Mobile, Agile and Hostile!
Refs outlawed it back in 99 at a techsters game...I got to do it one time my freshman year with the HT then the officials complained about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
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Originally Posted by qng001
The officials complain about stupid things like that and boxes way too much. :icon_wink I don't know where we'd be with out yall Hoop Troop!!
"T"
Jay Z-99 problems
The ref can move from his position and go under the goal. Just gotta make sure it's a long timeout . . . like at TV games and not a 30-second timeout.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Let's just ban cheerleaders, dance lines and the whole college experience at halftime and serve tea and crumpets.
We need to start making excuses to DO things rather than NOT do things.
So we p.o. the refs. They're on another planet anyways from what I've seen.
What abouttttt tuba players in boxes?Quote:
Originally Posted by T
personally, if an official uses his whistle to much i think we ought to surround him with the brass and light him up.
I remember "back in the day" when we were playing in Memorial we would build a human pyramid at the band end of the court. I was always the one of the four/five guys at the bottom, never figured out why :O)
used to love what we did after a made free throw when we were sitting in the pull out bleachers. after the made shot we would "clap clap, stomp stomp, clap clap" or was it "stomp stomp, clap clap, stomp stomp"? I'm 42, leave me alone LOL It was loudddd on those pull outs. Then we would leave before the men played :O)
Now that's an Idea!!!!!!!:)
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Originally Posted by DocMarvin362
Last Saturday was the annual Ark-La-Tex high school band conference, which, among other things is a huge recruiting tool for the music department. The Wind Ensemble had a concert that night, and the badn was spread thin working with the high school kids, so I imagine it was a logistical nightmare and not a slight...
I need more cowbell!:D
I tried to incorporate cowbell into the games when I was in HT, but I guess they don't do it anymore...
I'm pretty sure that we've been banned from going on the floor before or during the games. As for running around the arena I asked him if he'd ever do it again he smiled reflectively then sighed and said his body wasn't up to it anymore (heck, some of the kids in hoop troop couldn't do it).Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
http://www.lesjones.com/www/images/p...orecowbell.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by dawgtired
Dwanye, don't we have some BBB cowbells somewhere. If so how do I get ahold of one?
Yeah Quang, I think the refs didn't like it, because we'd yell at them when we got on the court, haha. I loved it.
I'd really like to see the Hoop Troop pick out one player (maybe their best player, or their fattest, or ugliest) and really get on her during the game. It may be a little mean, but I've seen what can happen when the Hoop Troop REALLY gets under someone's skin. If you can get a player to the point where she is flipping off the band or almost crying from insults, you can be CERTAIN that she is not focusing on the game. Now THAT is home-court advantage.
That's where we come in on court side...but of course they can do it too...Quote:
Originally Posted by bjude64
JFord
I think on defense we need to be more organized. Sometimes we don't even do anything...even when we're still in the game. My personal preference is the jumpin and yellin that most big schools do on defense. Its simple and LOUD. Granted our students are spread out but we could atleast make sure that we're yellin. But more importantly I think we need to be doing something on every possession and doin something relatively easy.
Thank you HP for the entertainment...y'all are awesome.
Since the move from the lower bleachers a few years ago the energy changed a little. The band isn't right there next to the court so alot of the stuff said gets lost and only group cheers are heard. Also with out the metal stands to bang on there's alot less noise created.Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldawgs03
Yeah, they can. And I guess y'all could help too.Quote:
Originally Posted by jford
Why the move? I can understand if the TAC was packed and you wanted the band to be able to play for all the fans........but not that many people go. I think the move is ridiculous. The Hoop Troop was much more effective when they were closer to the court.Quote:
Originally Posted by GermDawg
All hail BJP and his profound observations! Let's not forget that Hoop Troop has been the premier cheering, taunting and heckling group all this years, and for that we prase Jim Robken and his band of merry men
And that's why they pay tfor the Band to go to the WAC tourni, and NCAA and not the Blue. Plus condsidered the Greatest Pep-band in the Nation. (Acourding to S.I. see link bellow, #30)Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldawg03
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...310/index.html
Actually the reason they PAY the band to go and not the Blue is because the Blue would go for free.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sanbogdawg
We'd go for free too, what i said was they pay for us the get up there, ( the plain ride, the hotels....)
Yea that is what I was meaning but I am working on little sleep. I meant the Blue would pay their own way. I don't mean any of this as a knock on the HT because like the article says they are the greatest pep band. Also what does the HT do that makes them the funniest band in the land? I don't know what other pep bands do because all I have seen is HT and I have no comparison.
Most other bands just play, they don't cheer very loud, if at all. When were at the tourni we'll dance to the other teams songs and as Jrob puts it "steal focus." Most other bands don't do any of the horn flashes we do.
For more i'd refer to Germdawg, qng001, Bjude, or Bulldawg03, They were in it alot longer than me, and are the "old People" of Hoop Troop, (Sorry Quang)
That must suck for other schools to not have a pep band as into the game as HT.
Juice... I also can varify.... the Hoop Troop is one of the best bands in the land... PERIOD!!! They have added a few cheers that didn't happen whe I was in, but it was still a huge amount of fun. These guys only get a $50 (unless it's been changed) scholarship for Hoop Troop as well... so it's all passion.
Trust me, no one plays in HT for the money.. That's a known fact...
Ain't that the truth. Just to clear everything up...Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldawg03
This is if anything hasn't changed on the last few years....it may have, I'm not sure. Someone can correct me if this has changed since '02-'03.
There are 2 Hoop Troop bands (is this still right?). Depending on how much money the band dept. has, some players get paid $100 to be in the band (depending on how long they've done it, talent level, seniority, stuff like that). For many of the people in the band, they don't get paid. Depending on what instrument you play, you may never get to go on post-season trips, because there are too many people on that particular instrument. I guess the gist of all this is that Hoop Troop is freakin' fun. People do it because it gives the members a chance to support their school, support the teams, hang out with friends, yell at refs, get away from the stresses of school, and to be part of something that people appreciate.
The one thing I think is really unfortunate is that the HT REALLY turns it on for post-season games.....another level not seen at normal, regular season games. So a lot of people don't really get to see the Hoop Troop at its best. There a number of reasons for that that are hard. During regular season games, students usually have to study for tests, etc., and it's hard to completely put everything into a game. The atmosphere of postseason is just electric, so it's easier to just flip the intensity switch. And believe it or not, there are things the Hoop Troop can say and do at postseason games, that they can't get away with in Ruston. Trust me, some of the older fans and donors complain about things that the band does that aren't even remotely vulgar/insulting.
I can still remember the feeling off walking off the court in Tulsa to a standing ovation from other school's fans. It was really surprising and shocking. And kids coming up to us for autographs after the games. And I'm thinking, "We're just a bunch of hung-over college kids. What's the big deal?" The simple answer is, people just appreciated a bunch of kids who cared about their team to go all out and entertain an entire arena.
To conclude this rambling (geez this is long), I think Tech is finally getting some good fan support. Both of our teams are doing well, and if any of the students can make post-season tourneys, please do. It would be exciting for the fans and teams. I hope the administration can start doing somethings to help students attend these events. Students are the people that bring the most excitement to games (I watched the Gonzaga men's game last night, and the student section was insane) Maybe we can have that one day.
I have gone to most of our conference tournaments for quite a few years. I admit to a bias but no school has anyone better than the Hoop Troop. Fans of other teams consistently comment to me (because of my TECH clothes) how impressed they are with the Hoop Troop. Keep up the good work. I will see you in Reno and I hope to see you several games at the NCAA men's basketball tournament in March.Quote:
Originally Posted by bjude64
This thread began with a request for ideas. I began to wonder how do you “get into the head” of an opponent without being rude, crude, or socially unacceptable? How do you get the entire crowd in on it so that it becomes a tradition?
One of the many things the Hoop Troop does during the game is the song “Happy Trails” following the fifth foul. I think much of the crowd sings along. How about picking a song to sing in unison on select free throw attempts by opponents?
A band member or leader could hold up a sign telling the fans when and what to sing. You could select a different song for each player that the crowd would know. Suggestions would be Beatles songs - I Want to Hold Your Hand, Yellow Submarine, She Loves You, etc; Children's songs - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Alphabet Song, Wheels on the Bus, Old McDonald, Happy Birthday; Jesus Loves Me; Itsy Bitsy Spider. The list of well known songs goes on & on. We could even sing You are My Sunshine and/or America the Beautiful to the coach when he/she is arguing. Do whatever it takes to get into the opponent's head.
If you sang occasionally it would surprise the player and he/she just might miss a crucial free throw. If you did it often, he/she might wonder what song would be sung for him/her and forget to concentrate on the free throw. Either way it could provide the fans a good experience and may just be that extra edge that is needed to win the game.
GO HOOP TROOP!! GO DAWGS!! Beat the Wolf Pack (two words)!!
What ya'll guys said is true, they haven't changed anything about the $$$$$$$.
If we can find a song that relates to that person on the other team then yes that can be possible but, It has to be funny too!!!! I want to start getting on the floor and stretching again, in the past few games a few of us have stood on court side and ragged on the oppisate team as they do there warm ups. We aquired some mega-phones(they look like the cheerleaders, but there not theres) and we use those in the games aswell.
I went to Missula Montana in the spring of 2004 and the other band was so impressed with the HT that they drove to our hotel picked us up in there cars and drove us over to one of there houses where they were all hanging out, then after the night ended they drove us all back. We were at a bar and the owner of the bar was so impressed with the HT that she bought us all drinks. The funny part was we haven't even played at a game yet so she must have heard of us from previous years.
I love what the Hoop Troop does, but how do ya'll ride a "plain"???? :icon_winkQuote:
Originally Posted by Sanbogdawg
They had to travel over many plains to get to Missoula, Montana, even if they went in a plane.:icon_wink argh argh
I love the singing ideas. That would be cool. Let's see what J-Rob says about it. I'd start it myself from the stands, but I can't even seem to get a decent cheer started.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoDo-Tech70
I definitely think the first time we sang "You are my sunshine" to an opposing player while he/she was shooting FTs that it would cause significant distraction. We might even get a write-up in SI for that one. Anybody can scream, whoop, and wave things, but who sings to the shooter?
BTW--Did anybody notice at the Techster game Saturday when they had the MISS IT! graphics going when our own Tasha Williams was shooting? I thought it was funny... "MORANS"
Your right about the money situation Bjude, sad news for this years WAC tourney due to the ever dreaded budget cuts only 16 members out of the possible 30 will be in Reno. All brass of course, (who needs woodwinds :-p ).
Hey now! :icon_razzQuote:
Originally Posted by GermDawg
I was one of the few woodwinds who did get to travel when I was there. That game in Richmond still hurts.
Thanks for the support for the singing idea. I think that the goal of singing is distraction of the other team. We need to try something unique that will surprise and bewilder our opponents. This would have to be something they don't normally see or hear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian96
Singing goofy songs is clearly unique and I think the songs would distract the opponent more than our screaming and whooping does. The songs do not have to be picked to match the shooter to be effective - the random goofiness of the songs would be the distraction.
Imagine going to the free throw line, being given the ball by the referee, and hearing the fans start singing "We all live in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine". How could the shooter concentrate? The next time a shooter goes to the line he hears "A B C D E F G H I J K....." He may start thinking about the alphabet and fail to concentrate on the free throw. One or two missed free throws that would have normally been made could make a huge difference for our DAWGS.
Another idea I had is to do songs which require motion - like the Hokey Pokey. I also thought about using chants like "U G L Y you ain't got no alibi, you ugly, you ugly". I think some of our fans would find this to be too crude though.
I saw something else interesting at a tournament game one time (probably during our time in the Sun Belt). The pep band of one team waited until about 1:05 left in the game and pointed to their watches and hollered "Hey, PA man, how much time is left". Of course, the PA announcer said "One minute to go" and the pep band responded "thank you, Mister". There was no distraction factor for the opponent but I thought it was corny and interesting.
I like that idea bout the P.A. anoucer. That's funny.....I'll some of the guys and see what they can do about the singing during free-throws.
Oh yea, and i know i can't spell or use correct grammer.
2 song suggestions (for playing not singing)
Atomic Dog - George Clinton
Hey Bulldog - The Beatles
arkansasbob and I have been lobbying for these for years, our neighbor in cottingham kept telling us he would suggest them but I never got to hear either one.
Isn't the point to do songs that alot of people know?? I don't know either of those songs..
Good Stuff..............I think HoDo has some good ideas
I hate to regress to my college years (do I really?), but the main point is for the Hoop Troop to get ignunt (ignorant). I-G-N-U-N-T !!! Act like your mom's not watching! Do things you normally wouldn't do in public. F--- It !!!
You guys are the Hoop Troop! Do whatcha wanna!
Then you have gained my sympathy. :bigcry: I'm sorry to hear that.Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMarvin362
:guitarist :drummer: :guitarist
My impression was that these songs were suggested for the HT to PLAY. Is that right?Quote:
Originally Posted by DocMarvin362
As for singing, I would add the Jeopardy theme song to the list. I know we did it at the FSU-Techster game when they took so long to sort out the double-Ts, but I think that would be a good one for FT also. THE BOTTOM LINE--if the Hoop Troop starts singing during FTs, the students will join in. I think it will be cool.
By the way, during the USU-Techsters game last week, were y'all calling one of their players "Basketball Barbie?" That's what I thought I heard, but I might have been filling in the blanks.
Yes we were, there are a few names we call people, Garry Coleman for any body that fits the discription, Basketball barbie, usually this one is for tall blonde haired blue eyed, "Barbie Looking" basketball players. Usually we do it more but they wouldn't pass her the ball so we could sing it. Damn them!!!
Oh and i'll pass along the song suggestions to JRob, no promises he'll do them though....
She was pretty cute, though.:icon_winkQuote:
Originally Posted by Sanbogdawg
So true, my girlfriend at the time (now my wife) used to hate hanging around me during basketball games she said I turned into Mr. Hyde. Even now that i'm not in the Hoop Troop and attend games I gotta make sure i'm not around small children or blue hairs cause I do get ignunt.Quote:
Originally Posted by bjude64
Just PM me -Quote:
Originally Posted by atobulldog
Have about 5 of DogsWin's cowbells left -
Thanks to him we have raised over $200 -
Just wanted to let you know I got a red dot for this post with a "That's mean" message. I think that is hilarious.Quote:
Originally Posted by bjude64
I wonder if the hoop troop could pull off a "chinese firedrill" during opponent's free throw on our side? Maybe all of the yelling and movement would make a difference? Would that be dangerous with all those instruments?
Just from my experience with the refs, I somehow feel this wouldn't be allowed. I like the idea though; there could be something like that that could be done.
And by the way, could someone PLEASE get the Hoop Troop closer to courtside. A Sports Illustrated-noted band should not be in the second row. When we get more people at the games, then we can consider it. Until that time........
Does JR want the band closer to the court?Quote:
Originally Posted by bjude64
I'm not sure. Hard for me to speculate. I'm not aware of the circumstances where the HT was moved back. If anyone knows, please fill me in. Having the band higher up would be better for the sound to travel throughout the TAC, so that is a good thing. Bust since we don't sell out the TAC, I was thinking the HT would be more useful cheering closer to courside to have more of an impact on the game.
I don't know the reasons y'all were moved, either, but I do think it helps the TAC to look fuller with y'all higher up.
All that open space between the lower arena and the courtside chairs also makes us look emptier, especially on tv. JMO.
I can only speculate; but there are many more students PARTICIPATING in the hoop troop than in years past. Last season there were 150 students split between TWO hoops troops. This season around 120 - 135 split between TWO hoop troops.
So with an average band of around 65 - 70; maybe the hoop troop just outgrew the section of seats closest to the floor. Just a thought.
This part I KNOW. The increased participation was an added bonus to the President's commission for the BOP to reach 200 members.
Great ideas; great support; thanks for both.
g
Oh, and Kevin; learn to spell; or use spell check (and I TOO am glad we had this talk).
I don't think that's the case. The hoop troop is a set number set by Robken and the budget.
Believe me; I am being diminuative about MY role; I am fairly sure about what I said; or I would not say it.
DrumDawg is right. He knows more about this than I do.
There are enough people for "TWO hoops troops?" That's awesome. Any chance to get both of them to one of our home games? The drum major and the guy in the hat could communicate via walkie talkie over who would play when and ya'll could sit at opposite diagonals. I know most of the non-playing members are there to support the dawgs anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrumDawg
The guy in the hat has a name: Jim Robken.
Know your Hoop Troop.
Sounds like a game from the Late Show.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Actually that would be pretty cool if we could get 2 hoop troops at a game but I don't think that is very possible. It is hard to make sure your drum majors stay together (but then again they do for football).
Correct Juice, you are juiced up tonight.:icon_wink
There have always been 2 Hoop Troop bands....or at least as far as I know. Some people are in both, and some are just in one band. They do that so more people can be included and so that students can avoid scheduling problems (i.e. having to play 2 games a week as opposed to one) I was in both HT bands all 5 years I was at Tech. So it's not completely 2 separate band. Some people are in both.....that is if that hasn't changed.
I think all of them should show up for the last game and play!!!
They are not playing the last games. Quarter break.Quote:
Originally Posted by firedog
That sucks!
That sucks... Don't tell my 2-year-old. He only goes for the band!
Well if we don't go to the NCAA's maybe we will get a home game in the NIT. And then the whole band can come!
Not likely. There are number limitations set up during postseason play. Also, you don't want both bands there. It would be like having the marching band there. That's not a basketball band. The way it exists now is because it's the right amount of people.Quote:
Originally Posted by firedog
It makes me sad to hear that we're gonna be without the hoop troop over break... kinda makes me not look forward to the break.. I'll bring a kazoo!
"T"
This statement is true EXCEPT for this year. nobody is doubling THIS year; was one of those quirky years where the numbers came out even. go figure.Quote:
Originally Posted by bjude64
Ruston High School (whose director is a Tech alum and former hoop troop member) will be playing the Monday night game during break.
The department is checking some things for this Thursday's game.
I DO like the idea of DUELING hoop troops; I might have to mention that to the "guy in the hat." Might could start the Red/Blue civil war in Ruston, though.
I was thinking along those lines... It would probably get old, but every once in a while it might be fun to have two bands. I can think of a lot of fun things they could do.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrumDawg
That would be sweet. They could sit across the TAC from each other. Could we get a watered down version of dueling banjos? Haha, that would be pretty funny. And at some point have both bands circling around the entire TAC to play and someone could conduct from center court. Just ideas.Quote:
Originally Posted by DrumDawg
Are they going to know what to do? Someone needs to inform them of a few things:Quote:
Originally Posted by DrumDawg
1) When a tech player receives the ball to shoot a free throw, one person yells "hand check" and everyone else "yaaa!" and puts their arms up. If the shot goes in "whoo! :::clap clap::: "Go Tech!"
2) On, and only on, the 69th point, the band yells "69!"
3) On any foul against tech, one of the following chants:
"When I get old and I can see, I wanna be a referee, just like you!"
"Elevator elevator we got the shaft!"
"nuts and bolts, nuts and bolts, we got screwed!"
4) Yell scream and go crazy at any random moment.
5) End the fight song just as the clock counting down to game time and end of halftime starts to buzz.
Most of the other stuff they'll be able to figure out during the game. Do we have an email address to let them know that these things will be expected of them?
Most of all, I am excited that they will be joining us. This is a very good promotional idea. Perhaps this should be a yearly endeavor? Maybe we could include students from all local high schools as sort of a high school "hoop troop" honor band to play one game a year? Students could be selected based on a meeting with their band directors or something simple like that. That's an idea to bring to "the man in the hat."
Would he rather be called Jim Robken or "the man in the hat?" He always wears that hat. I figured it was like a trademark or something. I don't mean it in disrespect, but nicknames are a sign that a person has reached beyond mortal to a somewhat symbolic/legendary status.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Someone ask him if he's Jim Robken or "the man in the hat." Let's see what he has to say.
I really doubt that high school kids will be yelling 69...or at least I hope not.
I think our HT kids learned that in high school, or maybe middle school.:icon_winkQuote:
Originally Posted by bjude64
I am sure they will. And 69 isn't the only number HT yells...Quote:
Originally Posted by bjude64
I've called him "J-Rob" to his face, and "Mr. Robken", I've refered to him as "The big man w/ the hat" on here before but never to his face. I don't think it would be that big of a deal though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla
One thing though DON'T, NEVER EVER EVER EVER, TOUCH THE HAT!!!!
I agree the two band thing is a good idea, thanks!!....Ruston High has done games before, i know they did atleast one game last year, around this same time if i recall. They weren't as good as the HT but they'll be ok.
And i was asked by "The man in the hat" if i could stay on thursday to play for the game, along with the other members that will be going to the WAC tourni, so as to my knowlege there will be some sort of a HT.
Oh and as a side note, Yea to the BullDawgs for winning the Bracket Buster!!!! Good Job!!!!!!!
SBDawg you're the man! You and everyone who is going to stay to play at the game are incredible!
"T"
But 69 is the number they yell the best (what other numbers do they yell?) I know we used to chat "100" back in the days when they used to hit triple digits...Quote:
Originally Posted by Juice752
"Hey Hoop Troop. What's the score???"
Some individual members want to yell 77, but i'm not sure it's going to catch on....Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldawg03
What is 77? We all know why they yell 69 and 100 is a goal to reach for a game, but what is 77?
Nevermind, I was filled in. Along the same lines as 69, haha.
With the much smaller hoop troop (the reno group), I think the chinese firedrill across the TAC would be easy to pull off. I resubmit my suggestion. Imagine all those brass running around, blasting random notes, and jumping seats all over the tac all while trying to play "dirty deeds done dirt cheap."
AB gorilla are you going for a record of posts in a day...WOW
He is trying to get out of puppy category.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluecrew
looks like it. The dude has written on every thread...Kind of scary.
Gorilla;
see previous statement; basketball bands are no longer allowed to play in random spots on the floor or around the arena; and this WAS changed because of what "the man in the hat" USED to do.
This is an ncaa rule change; thus subject to technical foul.
Singing while the other team is shooting free throws worked fairlly well for us in Reno, it worked better than just screaming. "Block that Kick" was prolly our fav, along with "A-B-C-D-E-F-G...." worked well too, others we tried included "Row-Row-Row your boat", "The isty Bisty spider", "I love you, you love, me we're a happy family...", and "this is the song that never ends, it goes on and on my friend...."
I forget who brought up the idea in the first place(i'm too lazy to look back and see) but whoever it was thanks. The songs that didn't have too many words to it and were short like "Block that kick" and the ABC's worked best because it was easier to understand.
We'll continue doing it where ever the girls go this weekend, any other requests??????
Hey, "T" and AG are ya'll going to the second round???
Sorry I didn't respond to the personal message. There is a good chance we'll end up at the NCAA tournament game this weekend. We'll see.
T and myself also came up with an interesting free throw thwarting attempt. Taking our shoes off and waving them in the air seemed to help.
Other songs you might consider: The Hookie Pokie (you'd even have body movements) and Jingle Bells. Also, at the dance, you might consider making a chant to play off the fact that their starting QB had to sit out a year because he thought he was God.
Also, you know what would be a good song for next year? The umpa-lumpa song would be great. Everyone would recognize it immediately.
Why would FSU's QB have anything to do with the womens basketball team?Quote:
Originally Posted by Abominable Gorilla
What post-season games will the HT be playing? I'm assuming they are not going to Clemson, right?
I posted this a minute ago under that Lady Techsters page, but I figured I'd post it here too.
My freshman year in 1998, we played in Monroe for NLU (ULM)/TECH football game. Robken arranged a song that started out in the tomahawk chop and then broke into 10 Little Indians. DR. WESTBROOK OR ANYONE IN HOOP TROOP, PLEASE ASK ROBKEN IF HE STILL HAS THIS ARRANGEMENT. IT WOULD BE PERFECT TO PLAY IN THE FIRST ROUND AGAINST FLORIDA STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!