Alma Mater

[letsgiveacheer]

Unbelievable. I knew this thread would be here today. Did Riley look bad yesterday? Yes. But come on.

What I'm most worried about is why I saw some of you 'big players' here on the board not participating in the singing of our alma mater. I guess getting on the field after the game is more important.

I did not want to hijack the other thread, but playing the Alma Mater AFTER the game is a HS tradition that has carried over to many colleges, including ours. Why ask people to stand and sing when they are trying to leave or go onto the field? Makes no sense.

The proper and logical time to play the Alma Mater is at the beginning of the game just prior to the National Anthem. People are in place, standing and ready to start the game.

Speaking about the band, while listening on the Internet last night, I heard them play exactly four tunes: the fight song, a fanfare when we got a first down, "Fly Like an Eagle", and a very common ditty based on major thirds. Maybe other pieces were played while the radio was in commercial break, but even still, that seems like a pretty limited repertoire to me. Sort of like the early Dickey era when we only had one play...run the ball!

[eppy4life]

I gagree. I don't like the alma mater after the game. Except after a big win and the team is pumped. That's when it's fun. But I still think the majority of people who complain about not having any traditions are the same that don't participate in those that are in place right now.

[MeanMag]

Sort of like the early Dickey era when we only had one play...run the ball!

Maybe the band will start winning conference championships soon.

[jdennis82]

playing the alma mater before the game would mean most fans would hear it from the parking lot. playing it after the game would result in most fans listening to brent musburger instead having left at halftime.

if we're talking about the timing of tradition, did anyone ever explain shooting off boomer after the ohio loss? i understand the need to follow through on the fireworks, as some parents can only convince their kids to stay for the whole game with the promise of an after-show, but boomer was confusing a couple weeks ago.

[Daddy Dumpsalot]

To me singing of the alma mater at the end of the game shows that we have school spirit and pride no matter the outcome of the game. Someone better tell Mack Brown and all the UT fans that singing it after the game is high school.

[forevereagle]

playing the alma mater before the game would mean most fans would hear it from the parking lot. playing it after the game would result in most fans listening to brent musburger instead having left at halftime.

if we're talking about the timing of tradition, did anyone ever explain shooting off boomer after the ohio loss? i understand the need to follow through on the fireworks, as some parents can only convince their kids to stay for the whole game with the promise of an after-show, but boomer was confusing a couple weeks ago.

Have you ever tried to unload a loaded cannon? I am pretty sure they had it prepped for the win. Once it is loaded, the is only one good way to unload it.

[Quoner]

To me singing of the alma mater at the end of the game shows that we have school spirit and pride no matter the outcome of the game. Someone better tell Mack Brown and all the UT fans that singing it after the game is high school.

One step further -- A&M has a special song they sing when they lose to show they are still behind the team after the team. They have been singing it a lot lately -- but they still sing it.

[Green to the Bone]

You can bet your house on it: We suffer a disappointing loss, and somebody will start dissing the band. Tired, boring subject. Wake me when it's over.

[jdennis82]

You can bet your house on it: We suffer a disappointing loss, and somebody will start dissing the band. Tired, boring subject. Wake me when it's over.

after the trip to rice last year, i don't think you'll ever hear me complain about the green brigade.

[GoMeanGreen1999]

One step further -- A&M has a special song they sing when they lose to show they are still behind the team after the team. They have been singing it a lot lately -- but they still sing it.

You could be onto something here - we definately could get a lot of practice.

[TheTastyGreek]

Maybe the band will start winning conference championships soon.

Make sure they stop at three, otherwise the band director is sure to be fired.

[eppy4life]

Have you ever tried to unload a loaded cannon? I am pretty sure they had it prepped for the win. Once it is loaded, the is only one good way to unload it.

There's got to be something. How about they wait for the firework show to end and then fire it off?

[Ibleedgreen]

"To me singing of the alma mater at the end of the game shows that we have school spirit and pride no matter the outcome of the game. Someone better tell Mack Brown and all the UT fans that singing it after the game is high school."

I agree!

[gangrene]

Well, we could always copy Euless Trinity's post-game haka dance:

[FirefightnRick]

Have you ever tried to unload a loaded cannon? I am pretty sure they had it prepped for the win. Once it is loaded, the is only one good way to unload it.

Thank you. But just to add to your explanation above, it's the ONLY way to unload it.

Good grief!!!!!

Rick

[Guest GrayEagleOne]

Make sure they stop at three, otherwise the band director is sure to be fired.

Maybe it'll depend on how many other losing seasons he's had.

[elig57]

I actually have a copy of the Green Brigade Cd, so I can send the alma materto you.