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[oruvoice]

tmh8286, on 21 February 2012 - 08:32 AM, said:

oruvoice MIGHT have said something about that quite early - maybe 30-45 min before the game started. I THOUGHT I heard him say that, but I wasn't listening closely at that point, and I'm not sure. I don't remembe him saying that later on. He'll probably be around today and be able to answer that with more certainty.

That is something we have discussed before...

I am of the feeling that, rather than a PA announcement, the ushers (or staffers) go up to the upper deck and simply make people aware that they can come down into unused seats. Doing an actual PA on it, might ruffle the feathers of those who paid extra for the lower level seats. But, that's just my opinion.

Ultimately, it isn't up to me to just make announcements that I want to make. If an athletic department official intructs me to make such an announcement, I would. Similar to announcing birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Not my call. I know I've angered folks in the past by saying 'no' to such requests, but I don't have free reign on the mic, despite what some may think.

And to answer the question about saturday, no I did not make that announcement.

[tmh8286]

oruvoice, on 21 February 2012 - 02:38 PM, said:

That is something we have discussed before...

I am of the feeling that, rather than a PA announcement, the ushers (or staffers) go up to the upper deck and simply make people aware that they can come down into unused seats. Doing an actual PA on it, might ruffle the feathers of those who paid extra for the lower level seats. But, that's just my opinion.

Ultimately, it isn't up to me to just make announcements that I want to make. If an athletic department official intructs me to make such an announcement, I would. Similar to announcing birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Not my call. I know I've angered folks in the past by saying 'no' to such requests, but I don't have free reign on the mic, despite what some may think.

And to answer the question about saturday, no I did not make that announcement.

Makes perfect sense, voice, and I understand completely. And I agree with your concern. In fact, a friend of mine voiced his objection to the ticket give-aways that they sometimes have for big games. Personally, I wouldn't care if they opened the doors to anyone that wanted to come, ticket or no ticket, if we could see people in the seats. But my buddy feels otherwise, and I'm sure you'd have some folks angry if you invited the "unwashed" down from the upper level to sit in the gold seats. BTW, I think they usually find sponsors for ticket give-aways, don't they? Somebody ALWAYS pays . . .

[ORUTerry]

I did not mean to imply that Voice should make that announcement - I know that everything is scripted. I was hoping that the athletic department would encourage it. The idea of having ushers or student workers invite people to populate the gold seats is great. Of course, I would never wait to be invited....

[oruvoice]

Yeah, it boggles the mind that there were 'some' season ticket holders that were upset about the big crowds late in the season. I was told of one story that a 'regular' pulled into the Mabee Center parking lot for one of the big games, only to turn around and drive back home. He then voiced his 'concerns' saying that those people aren't real ORU fans anyway.

Sad.

[ORUTerry]

I am a regular and I say "the more the merrier"!!!

[BasPlayr]

Old Titan, on 21 February 2012 - 01:38 PM, said:

Kendall Johnson and the Golden Eagle Band really are a tight group - and I love a couple of the songs they always play (Police "Synchronicity II", U2's version of the "Mission Impossible" theme, Soundgarden's "Spoonman").

Those songs would never hit the sound waves at a TU game. I think the TU Administration would fall out dead if the band ever veered from their "Approved playlist." And yes there is such a thing and it has been the same for 10+ years. My Son played in the TU band for 4 years, and that's how I know how things are run there.

As for KJ & the GEB, that Cowbell dude is a riot. And the students obviously love him as the imitate him whenever he is playing the bell. Fun to watch.

[OKC Eagle]

How did Synchronicity II not make it on the Police greatest hits album? I love that song.

[theeagleman5]

Good observation, OKC.....but TheEagleman prefers Van Halen.....

[Otis 83]

Back in the day, Otis was a big fan of "Shout It Out Load." I was in shock to find the ORU pep band playing a Kiss song.

[ORUJason]

I watched some of the Akron game last night and noticed that we committed several turnovers on steals around the perimeter that led to easy Akron buckets. I think a little focus on taking care of the ball on the perimeter will help. Also, if we hadn't given up several easy buckets we could have extended the lead and not had such a nail biter of a game.

[OKC Eagle]

Maybe this was discussed and I missed it, but I checked the Vegas line for the game and the consensus was ORU by 4.5 with an over/under of 141. So the last second 3 by Akron had no effect on either of those. It would have been interesting if it had. Sometimes it's fun to read the comments on the ESPN page for the ORU games because about the only people on there are gamblers.

[Otis 83]

Eagle,

I jokingly accused the Zip who chunked the three of getting 6 points from his Akron bookie. It got a little discussion but nothing serious.

[Old Titan]

OKC Eagle, on 21 February 2012 - 06:33 PM, said:

How did Synchronicity II not make it on the Police greatest hits album? I love that song.

Fantastic song: how many bands can combine philosophy, domestic despair, and the Loch Ness Monster, all in one tune?

[theeagleman5]

Police?....not bad......Van Halen O U 8 1 2.....Priceless!.....

[ORUalum]

Kiss? The Police? Van Halen? you guys need to put away the 8 tracks and pick up some Silverstein, Rise Against, or Coheed and Cambria

but back on topic somewhat, are those actual students in the Pep Band or do they use ringers? they are really good. Coheed and Cambria's "Welcome Home" would be a nice addition to their playlist.

[theeagleman5]

That hurts, Alum....we are just older guys from a different generation....I guess it would really blow your mind if I told you that TheEagleman still listens to Beatles CDs......koo koo ka cho....

[Otis 83]

Well, while Otis still enjoys Led Zepplin, Pearl Jam and Mettalica for the most parts my taste has mellowed. Sign me up for One Eskimo, The Avett Brothers and Adele. I do have really a good New York Dolls concert on my DVR right now, though.

Did I ever tell you guys about the time I met The Police at a record store in Tulsa before they played The Cains Ballroom? I think that was back in '79 or '80.

But back on topic, I'd like to know where the pep band comes from too. Some of those guys look a little old to be students. I'm pretty sure the band was made up entirely of students back in my day.

[Old Titan]

I went to see my daughter perform in her high school production of "Grease" last night, and amidst all the well-meaning-but-far-from-talented singers, they brought in a professional guy in the role of Teen Angel to sing "Beauty School Dropout", and he brought down the house. It didn't detract from the school kids - it simply added to the overall quality of the product.

Same deal with the Golden Eagle Band.

[OKC Eagle]

Old Titan, on 22 February 2012 - 07:33 PM, said:

Fantastic song: how many bands can combine philosophy, domestic despair, and the Loch Ness Monster, all in one tune?

I heard this song on the radio today driving back from lunch in my 1992 5.0 with the top down at 78 degrees. It does not get much better than that.

[Texasgrip]

The pep band was all students in my time as well ('93). I played bass (I'm WAY better than Kendall*) and got a "scholarship" of $500/year.
We weren't allowed to play anything cool. It was more of a traditional pep band then (mostly horns), and actually played some Sousa marches.
Rush Limbaugh was new (nationally), and OKCEagle and I listened to him as much as we could, as well as watched his much too short-lived TV show. SO, I played his theme song (Pretender's "My City Was Gone") every game until then director Don Eland made me stop. I also was reprimanded for playing Another One Bites The Dust when opponents fouled out. But my claim to fame was having an official chastise me for playing Three Blind Mice an especially awful night of officiating. He was not pleased with my selection.
* I wish