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[dlippiel]

Becker is actually a member of the newly-founded Eastern Collegiate Football Conference

Thanks for the correction Pep  

[AUPepBand]

Random tangent: I really hate the "Booga Booga" chant. Maybe I'm growing bitter and jaded, but at the very least, save it for meaningful times. Bust it out in the 4th quarter against Cortland. Or when you take a lead late in a game. Or maybe 15 years from now when we host another NCAA game.

But I hate hearing it in games Ithaca's up 40 points in the 3rd quarter against Utica or Frostburg. I know, I've turned into Johnny Sportsmanship over here, but I'm wondering, what do other people think?

Pep has always hated the "Booga Booga" chant but mostly because it's another confirmation that Pep's Saxons have just gotten scored on.

While on the topic of sportsmanship, should the Pep Band NOT play the fight song on a Saxon score when AU is up by 30? At what point does one lay aside such a tradition in deference to sportsmanship?

[AUPepBand]

Becker is actually a member of the newly-founded Eastern Collegiate Football Conference

Thanks for the correction Pep  

+K

[sjfcards]

Random tangent: I really hate the "Booga Booga" chant. Maybe I'm growing bitter and jaded, but at the very least, save it for meaningful times. Bust it out in the 4th quarter against Cortland. Or when you take a lead late in a game. Or maybe 15 years from now when we host another NCAA game.

But I hate hearing it in games Ithaca's up 40 points in the 3rd quarter against Utica or Frostburg. I know, I've turned into Johnny Sportsmanship over here, but I'm wondering, what do other people think?

Pep has always hated the "Booga Booga" chant but mostly because it's another confirmation that Pep's Saxons have just gotten scored on.

While on the topic of sportsmanship, should the Pep Band NOT play the fight song on a Saxon score when AU is up by 30? At what point does one lay aside such a tradition in deference to sportsmanship?

The fight song, the booga booga chant, and any other tradition after a score I think is acceptable when you are winning by a big number. It is not the situations the booga booga chant is used that bothers me. It is the chant itself.

I don't think as a player I would even notice if the band stopped playing the song after a certain point. I don't think it is a sportsmanship issue when it comes to post score traditions. It is just part of the atmosphere of college football. I wouldn't expect the Notre Dame band to stop playing the fight song when they score TD number 7 against Michigan this weekend  . It's just some post score traditions are better than others.

[Bombers798891]

Random tangent: I really hate the "Booga Booga" chant. Maybe I'm growing bitter and jaded, but at the very least, save it for meaningful times. Bust it out in the 4th quarter against Cortland. Or when you take a lead late in a game. Or maybe 15 years from now when we host another NCAA game.

But I hate hearing it in games Ithaca's up 40 points in the 3rd quarter against Utica or Frostburg. I know, I've turned into Johnny Sportsmanship over here, but I'm wondering, what do other people think?

Pep has always hated the "Booga Booga" chant but mostly because it's another confirmation that Pep's Saxons have just gotten scored on.

While on the topic of sportsmanship, should the Pep Band NOT play the fight song on a Saxon score when AU is up by 30? At what point does one lay aside such a tradition in deference to sportsmanship?

Pep, with all due respect, a school fight song from a school founded in 1836 and a chant of mostly gibberish, directed less in celebration, and more in mocking, do not equate in my book.

The last line of the chant, which is now, "Rah, rah, rah, rah" used to be "Ha, ha, ha, ha" before they were told to change it. Play the school fight song. Chant "Let's go Bombers!! (Or Saxons)" But this chant is not the same thing

[lewdogg11]

Random tangent: I really hate the "Booga Booga" chant. Maybe I'm growing bitter and jaded, but at the very least, save it for meaningful times. Bust it out in the 4th quarter against Cortland. Or when you take a lead late in a game. Or maybe 15 years from now when we host another NCAA game.

But I hate hearing it in games Ithaca's up 40 points in the 3rd quarter against Utica or Frostburg. I know, I've turned into Johnny Sportsmanship over here, but I'm wondering, what do other people think?

Pep has always hated the "Booga Booga" chant but mostly because it's another confirmation that Pep's Saxons have just gotten scored on.

While on the topic of sportsmanship, should the Pep Band NOT play the fight song on a Saxon score when AU is up by 30? At what point does one lay aside such a tradition in deference to sportsmanship?

Pep, with all due respect, a school fight song from a school founded in 1836 and a chant of mostly gibberish, directed less in celebration, and more in mocking, do not equate in my book.

The last line of the chant, which is now, "Rah, rah, rah, rah" used to be "Ha, ha, ha, ha" before they were told to change it. Play the school fight song. Chant "Let's go Bombers!! (Or Saxons)" But this chant is not the same thing

I always found the chant rather arrogant, personally.  And, this is not a hit at Ithaca, but I just don't think their program is nearly as dominant anymore to be able to back up that arrogance.

[Old IC Voice]

Random tangent: I really hate the "Booga Booga" chant. Maybe I'm growing bitter and jaded, but at the very least, save it for meaningful times. Bust it out in the 4th quarter against Cortland. Or when you take a lead late in a game. Or maybe 15 years from now when we host another NCAA game.

But I hate hearing it in games Ithaca's up 40 points in the 3rd quarter against Utica or Frostburg. I know, I've turned into Johnny Sportsmanship over here, but I'm wondering, what do other people think?

Pep has always hated the "Booga Booga" chant but mostly because it's another confirmation that Pep's Saxons have just gotten scored on.

While on the topic of sportsmanship, should the Pep Band NOT play the fight song on a Saxon score when AU is up by 30? At what point does one lay aside such a tradition in deference to sportsmanship?

Pep, with all due respect, a school fight song from a school founded in 1836 and a chant of mostly gibberish, directed less in celebration, and more in mocking, do not equate in my book.

The last line of the chant, which is now, "Rah, rah, rah, rah" used to be "Ha, ha, ha, ha" before they were told to change it. Play the school fight song. Chant "Let's go Bombers!! (Or Saxons)" But this chant is not the same thing

Eh, I'm OK with it. Every school has their own quirks during games. Norwich's cannons stand out in particular at the D3 level, and if ever something was over the top, it's that. I think it's a harmless way to get a usually-dormant crowd fired up (if only for a few minutes).

[AUPepBand]

Random tangent: I really hate the "Booga Booga" chant. Maybe I'm growing bitter and jaded, but at the very least, save it for meaningful times. Bust it out in the 4th quarter against Cortland. Or when you take a lead late in a game. Or maybe 15 years from now when we host another NCAA game.

But I hate hearing it in games Ithaca's up 40 points in the 3rd quarter against Utica or Frostburg. I know, I've turned into Johnny Sportsmanship over here, but I'm wondering, what do other people think?

Pep has always hated the "Booga Booga" chant but mostly because it's another confirmation that Pep's Saxons have just gotten scored on.

While on the topic of sportsmanship, should the Pep Band NOT play the fight song on a Saxon score when AU is up by 30? At what point does one lay aside such a tradition in deference to sportsmanship?

Pep, with all due respect, a school fight song from a school founded in 1836 and a chant of mostly gibberish, directed less in celebration, and more in mocking, do not equate in my book.

The last line of the chant, which is now, "Rah, rah, rah, rah" used to be "Ha, ha, ha, ha" before they were told to change it. Play the school fight song. Chant "Let's go Bombers!! (Or Saxons)" But this chant is not the same thing

So we're talking about a matter of "class." Pep stifles any attempt by band members to mock or attempt to humiliate opposing student-athletes. As a "golden" Saxon, Pep tries to follow the "golden" rule. (Instant +K to those who can state said rule.)

Pep is glad to read of others' support of the band following its tradition of celebrating scores with the fight song because, quite frankly, Pep had no intention of stopping.  

[sjfcards]

So we're talking about a matter of "class." Pep stifles any attempt by band members to mock or attempt to humiliate opposing student-athletes. As a "golden" Saxon, Pep tries to follow the "golden" rule. (Instant +K to those who can state said rule.)

Do unto others as you would have done to you?

Or something like that.

[Jonny Utah]

Random tangent: I really hate the "Booga Booga" chant. Maybe I'm growing bitter and jaded, but at the very least, save it for meaningful times. Bust it out in the 4th quarter against Cortland. Or when you take a lead late in a game. Or maybe 15 years from now when we host another NCAA game.

But I hate hearing it in games Ithaca's up 40 points in the 3rd quarter against Utica or Frostburg. I know, I've turned into Johnny Sportsmanship over here, but I'm wondering, what do other people think?

Pep has always hated the "Booga Booga" chant but mostly because it's another confirmation that Pep's Saxons have just gotten scored on.

While on the topic of sportsmanship, should the Pep Band NOT play the fight song on a Saxon score when AU is up by 30? At what point does one lay aside such a tradition in deference to sportsmanship?

Pep, with all due respect, a school fight song from a school founded in 1836 and a chant of mostly gibberish, directed less in celebration, and more in mocking, do not equate in my book.

The last line of the chant, which is now, "Rah, rah, rah, rah" used to be "Ha, ha, ha, ha" before they were told to change it. Play the school fight song. Chant "Let's go Bombers!! (Or Saxons)" But this chant is not the same thing

I always found the chant rather arrogant, personally.  And, this is not a hit at Ithaca, but I just don't think their program is nearly as dominant anymore to be able to back up that arrogance.

Yea the chant is a little stupid but come on.  I never even knew the opposing side could even hear the chant.

[AUPepBand]

So we're talking about a matter of "class." Pep stifles any attempt by band members to mock or attempt to humiliate opposing student-athletes. As a "golden" Saxon, Pep tries to follow the "golden" rule. (Instant +K to those who can state said rule.)

Do unto others as you would have done to you?

Or something like that.

Not bad for a Fisher fan. +K

[sjfcards]

So we're talking about a matter of "class." Pep stifles any attempt by band members to mock or attempt to humiliate opposing student-athletes. As a "golden" Saxon, Pep tries to follow the "golden" rule. (Instant +K to those who can state said rule.)

Do unto others as you would have done to you?

Or something like that.

Not bad for a Fisher fan. +K

I try pep. +K back at ya.

[maxpower]

Yeah I gotta go with Utah here. Maybe if it was still "ha ha", but I never perceived the chant as arrogant or anything like that, certainly no more than a fight song. I think its total silliness (a good thing) undercuts any arrogance there is.

I have to say you may get your wish anyway Bombers798891. At Cortaca last year i could barely hear the chant, and NO ONE i heard (save for me) was responding to Chuck. I know this is Cortaca and all bets are off, but it was depressing.

[sjfcards]

I don't think it is arrogant or poor sportsmanship or anything more than it is. I just really don't like it. It is simply not a great chant. It makes my ears sad.

[maxpower]

Says the guy from the land of the cowbells.