Lol. That cheer was only used when the opposing team was near the endzone.
That ought to answer why it got used so often...
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Lol. That cheer was only used when the opposing team was near the endzone.
That ought to answer why it got used so often...
I was there when it started getting used a lot, I just never "got it". Other than being loud, it just seemed like we were to lazy to establish a real red zone defense cheer.
Also, marching band entrance video? That sounds sweet!. Pre-game tweaks? I'm sure they are minor, but color me skeptical.
The tweaks were good. The transition from "CYCLONES" to the tunnel is faster, cooler looking and more efficient now. Also, more people will be marching by adding most of the alternates to the top line with the sousas. Generally good resposnes from the people I talked to.
Also, as I said in my edit #7 is no more. Sounds like there WILL be a new red zone cheer. Possibly from Planets and NOT mars. Again, people seemed excited about it.
Ah, that doesn't sound too bad. Anything that gets more kids on the field is a good thing in my book. I was worried that it was something like finally being forced to drop "Go Cyclones, Go" from pre-game or increased involvement from JJ.
Also the pre-game tempo (which was reduced in 2009) has been re-increased to its original tempo. It's fast. It's exciting.
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The director will often say things like, "You guys are [insert task here] like Hawkeyes!" which is promptly followed by loud hissing. Rest assured that Hawkeyes aren't exactly welcomed in the band.
You will see new uniforms this year, hopefully for UNI.
You will see new uniforms this year, hopefully for UNI.
Sloup, do you know what the reduced and original tempos are? I can't remember. All I know is it sounds and looks BA now that it's back up to tempo!
I think it went from 120 back to 140ish. The drop to the 120 was done under Dr. Smith after the directors came back for a big reunion a few years ago and the Director that wrote fanfare said we were doing it much faster than he ever thought it would go. Or something along those lines.
My understanding is the theory was the M&M ex would be cleaner and the volume would be louder at a slower more controlled tempo.
I personally am a fan of the faster speed and am glad Smyth is bringing it back.
Doesn't mean we can't threaten the guy wearing those shorts with a demotion, though.
To answer a few questions. Yes, as Sloup said the band is getting new uniforms hopefully before UNI and new drums in December.
The band is playing I'm On a Boat, Forget You, etc. as new songs and All of the lights has been requested as a stand tune. Also All I do is Win will be a short cheer. There is also a cool new School song ending/ ISU chant that has been put in.
Pregame is faster and should be much better. The Cyclone set now moves down the field and breaks away into the tunnel.
As for the Iowa Shorts I'll try to get to the bottom of this today...may need to be running laps...
And the rumored Boy Band show is going to be a HUGE crowd pleaser. At least in the student section...I'm almost sure that if you listen closely in each song that you will hear the student section singing the words.
The band as a whole will be MUCH better this year. I personally think it will be a night and day difference from last year to this year. We are fielding our biggest band in school history (344) and expect a lot better and louder sound. We are all very excited for this year and I would be expecting big things!
The band is playing I'm On a Boat, Forget You, etc. as new songs and All of the lights has been requested as a stand tune. Also All I do is Win will be a short cheer. There is also a cool new School song ending/ ISU chant that has been put in.
Pregame is faster and should be much better. The Cyclone set now moves down the field and breaks away into the tunnel.
As for the Iowa Shorts I'll try to get to the bottom of this today...may need to be running laps...
And the rumored Boy Band show is going to be a HUGE crowd pleaser. At least in the student section...I'm almost sure that if you listen closely in each song that you will hear the student section singing the words.
The band as a whole will be MUCH better this year. I personally think it will be a night and day difference from last year to this year. We are fielding our biggest band in school history (344) and expect a lot better and louder sound. We are all very excited for this year and I would be expecting big things!
I always thought the band was great. Except for the drumline who went down the crapper after Nick Hoover graduated. Lotsa power, energy, certainly in the top 5 in the Big 12.
Matt Smyth used to be the director and came from Baylor in the early 2000's and worked with Dr. Golemo and Barry Larkin I believe. Is it the same one? I heard he left and went to Indiana university.