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Topic: Is that not the scoreboard?

Topic: Is that not the scoreboard?

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bigtillyoopsupsideurhead
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Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:23:05 PM

No, apparently its not the scoreboard.

What happened in the O Zone? Did I miss something or was there no winning team/losing team cheer tonight?

Edit* It happened, I just must have been distracted by the awesome Brazilian part of the O Zone.

Last Edited: 11/15/2011 10:15:03 PM by bigtillyoopsupsideurhead

mf279801
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:24:22 PM

There was. It started just as our guy (sorry, I missed/forget his name) was getting ready to take his first of 2 foul shots (the second to last set of free throws of the game)

bigtillyoopsupsideurhead
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:25:26 PM

mf279801 wrote:

There was. It started just as our guy (sorry, I missed/forget his name) was getting ready to take his first of 2 foul shots (the second to last set of free throws of the game)

I was watching the webcast and I didn't hear or see it. Was it small or am I just going deaf?

shabamon
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:28:32 PM

It was done, but quiet...there were a lot of lame ducks down there. And it was done WAAAAY too early.

bigtillyoopsupsideurhead
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:29:36 PM

shabamon wrote:

It was done, but quiet...there were a lot of lame ducks down there. And it was done WAAAAY too early.

The Brazilians were jumping up and down the whole time, they must have distracted me from it.

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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:34:25 PM

It started when Cooper (I think) was shooting his first free throw, which he also happened to miss.

And apparently there were a significant amount of students from a sister university in Brazil? Russ mentioned them, and Rob stated to revoke their visa/passports because they were loud.

Rooting for Akron is like cheering on the Taliban.

DayvidGallagher
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:48:29 PM

I loved the Brazilians, I didn't know who they were until way after the fact and from the webcast I was amazed at how loud and unified the ozone looked. New chants, body swaying and a wide variety of cool chants.

I think the ozone could learn a thing or two from the brazilians. They rocked!

Also I really hope what you said about the visas thing was a joke cuz its amazingly racist and insensitive if it was actually said, esp by a radio personality.

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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:49:34 PM

Jughead wrote:

I hope we was joking. Can't believe people actually complain about fans being too loud. What a joke.

shabamon
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:52:08 PM

Class move by our guys to invite them down, but that was just so weird.

Drewbenz24
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:53:30 PM

Lord Wellington Fisherburn wrote:

Jughead wrote:

I hope we was joking. Can't believe people actually complain about fans being too loud. What a joke.

He was saying it because he liked their energy. He doesn't want them going back to Brazil.

bigtillyoopsupsideurhead
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:55:50 PM

For what its worth. Keely just tweeted this:

@BiG_ReG30 Ozone was the livest I ever seen it in my 3 years shout out to our over seas student! The soccer chants got me up

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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:57:13 PM

Yes, Rob was saying to get their passports so they would have to STAY at Ohio and not be able to get back into Brazil.

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Brian Smith (No, not that one)
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 9:59:23 PM

I think adding soccer-style chants would be a fantastic addition to the OZone. Just need to make them universally known in the group.

Alan Swank
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 10:03:11 PM

shabamon wrote:

Class move by our guys to invite them down, but that was just so weird.

Nothing weird about it at all. That's the loudest 4000 people I've ever seen in the Convo. It was great to see kids just having fun as opposed to trying to orchestrate every cheer. I agree with a previous poster, that's what a student cheering section should be. Keely's comments certainly bear that out. My only regret that I didn't haul my 2 year old grand daughter along. She would have loved it!

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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 10:04:49 PM

What would have been awesome, what would have been AWESOME would be if we could have quickly taught them the scoreboard chant.

The Optimist
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 10:16:53 PM

I don't know what it sounded like on the Webcast, but the O Zone went from pretty quiet to very loud and wild when the Brazilians came down. Definitely saved the day... Some of those chants need to become O Zone staples. The hunt is on to find chants on Youtube!

As for Winning Team/Losing Team, up 7 going to the line with :36 seconds left might have been a little early. Probably should've held off until after the free throws... Oh well.

I've seen crazier things happen.

Brian Smith (No, not that one)
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 10:29:59 PM

No one has ever regretted inviting Brazilians to anything ever.

OhioCatFan
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 10:52:25 PM

Are the Brazilians going to be here for the whole break? I certainly hope so. I really enjoyed their enthusiasm and their singing cheers and their jumping and swaying. Really neat!

Last Edited: 11/15/2011 10:53:55 PM by OhioCatFan

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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 10:53:15 PM

I loved the excitement our friends from Brazil brought! I think the OZone could benefit from taking and incorporating some of the things they brought to the table tonight. Though I wasn't there you could hear them through the broadcast. I hope to see them on the broadcast on Sunday! If that is the case I say teach them Winning Team Losing Team before the game or at halftime

LoganElm_grad09
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 11:06:10 PM

I was down in the front row of the ozone in the middle... WOW. I knew from watching Manchester United and Chelsey that soccer fans were insane, but I talked to a couple of the Brazilians after the game and they told us South American teams had louder fans. I think I believe it.

I wish that they could stay longer and teach us some of those songs.

The Optimist
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 11:16:57 PM

We absolutely have to incorporate soccer chants into the O Zone. That was too awesome.

I've seen crazier things happen.

Donuts
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 11:21:16 PM

So are they only there fall quarter? Or the whole year?

LoganElm_grad09
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/15/2011 11:40:04 PM

They said they were leaving soon

mf279801
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/16/2011 10:44:07 AM

Russ's comment about taking their passports/visas was to KEEP them in Athens because he liked the noise/energy, not to force them away.

OU_Country
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RE: Is that not the scoreboard?

Posted: 11/16/2011 11:18:53 AM

Much could be learned from soccer-style cheers and chants. As a Crew supporter since I can remember, Crew Union does a great job of posting songs/chants (http://crewunion.com/index.php/match-day-info-topmenu-16/songs-topmenu-18).

Additionally, they have a couple meetings, errr....parties, each year to go over new ideas.

Now, I have no clue what the O-Zone does, has done, or how things are done. What I do know is that using the KISS approach is something to consider. Make it easy for everyone to get involved without having to have to memorize a lot.

(another note - what effect is the relocation of the cheerleaders having here)

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