Note to the Band

by **RE Tycoon** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:06 am

...When on national TV, try standing as close as possible to each other. When they do a close up, it looks like we have six band people. Same with basketball, you people spread out WAY too much. Act like a real University and pack it in!

by **MustangStealth** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:21 am

Current STUDent wrote:...When on national TV, try standing as close as possible to each other. When they do a close up, it looks like we have six band people. Same with basketball, you people spread out WAY too much. Act like a real University and pack it in!

I noticed ESPN showed the band for all of aboout 3 seconds. I'm sure that's why. The way they spread out in the stands, it always looks like 2/3 of the band is in the bathroom or something.

by **WorldStang** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:24 am

Yes.. it's very weird to see a large hole in the middle of the band. Were we trying to look bigger or something?

by **abezontar** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:31 am

Was anyone else perturbed by the wear whatever uniform you want bit, or am I just being old and crotchety? I was also bothered by the drill team member wearing the U of Minnesota Hockey jersey. If you are going to dress up as an athlete for an SMU game...DRESS UP LIKE AN SMU ATHLETE IN AN SMU UNIFORM!!!

by **MustangStealth** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:01 pm

abezontar wrote:Was anyone else perturbed by the wear whatever uniform you want bit, or am I just being old and crotchety?

As long as it's a one time thing for Halloween, it's ok. Although more of them should have been in candy stripes. Or spats and beanies...

by **tmustangp** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:26 pm

i do like how they played thriller a few times.. they used to play it all the time at basketball games in the 02-03 season and this guy would don a wolfman mask and do the funniest dance..

by **SMUPhil** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:34 pm

I do remember a few years ago, the band was asked to take up the whole section, to 'appear' bigger. But yes, when the cameras zoomed in, it looks strange to see so much space in between everyone.

by **Bergermeister** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:03 pm

abezontar wrote: am I just being old and crotchety?

I think you hit the nail on the head, geezer.

by **abezontar** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:31 pm

Bergermeister wrote:
abezontar wrote: am I just being old and crotchety?

I think you hit the nail on the head, geezer.

You young whippersnappers need to get a job and get off of my lawn!!!

by **Peruna2001** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:44 pm

abezontar wrote:Was anyone else perturbed by the wear whatever uniform you want bit, or am I just being old and crotchety?

I thought it looked slightly off and I think there could have been a better idea for "Halloween costumes". I had a friend from work (a Notre Dame fan) who asked me if our band was like the Stanford band or the MOB. Slightly discouraging.

by **smu diamond m** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:10 pm

I wondered that myself last night. That giant hole usually isn't in the middle like that. The direct line of sight between me and the front (i.e. directors) got me in trouble once or twice :oops:

by **Bergermeister** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:41 pm

Thanks for lightening the mood. Love that Mustang Band.

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