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...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!

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.

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

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!!!

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...

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..

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.

abezontar wrote: am I just being old and crotchety?

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

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!!!

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.

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

Thanks for lightening the mood. Love that Mustang Band.