Cornell-RIT postgame

[JDeafv]

[quote sah67]We were achingly quiet for most of the games...very few chants were started, and even fewer got going when several of us tried to start them. [/quote]

Some of us in attendance felt it was appropriate to refrain from the "sieve" chant when the goalie has a shut-out going.  Also, the "other team," "sucks" cheer is difficult when Cornell is being shut-out half way through the second.  ::innocent::

[oceanst41]

Thanks for finding that info. I was always under the impression that the referees would typically call boarding if the player in question was about to be ejected for the hit. However, reviewing the box score from RIT both Nash and Greening received hitting from behind penalties.

[sah67]

[quote JDeafv][quote sah67]We were achingly quiet for most of the games...very few chants were started, and even fewer got going when several of us tried to start them. [/quote]

Some of us in attendance felt it was appropriate to refrain from the "sieve" chant when the goalie has a shut-out going.  Also, the "other team," "sucks" cheer is difficult when Cornell is being shut-out half way through the second.  ::innocent::[/quote]

Somewhat understandable, but since when do the Lynah Faithful only cheer when we're winning?  RIT was only leading by 2 when Menard had a shot at the shut-out...not exactly insurmountable odds, despite how poorly we played.  Besides, how many times have the fans rallied around a Cornell team down by 1 or 2 at Lynah, only to have them come back and tie/win the game?

There are also plenty of "Oh shit, we're losing but we gotta stick it to 'em anyway" chants in the proverbial "songbook", i.e. "That's alright, that's okay..."

Yes, we were playing terribly and our fanbase was overpowered by the RIT fans, but was that really a good time to call it quits on being loud and obnoxious back?

[TimV]

Agreed.  And don't forget good ole LETS GO RED!!!  or FIGHT/Maim/KILL.:-(

[mnagowski]

Free audio would be really nice again. I can remember many of a paper written at Cornell on a Friday night whilst listening to the broadcast of the hockey game on a radio stream of WVBR.

[KP '06]

Kick out Union. I want RIT in the ECAC(H(L)).

Also while I'm disappointed in our student turnout, I strongly disagree that we were quiet. Despite probably a 20-to-1 student ratio (literally), we were loud and trading cheers with RIT until the Tiger's 3rd goal, which pretty much knocked the wind out of everyone.

I sure hope this team gets its act together before MSG.

[min]

Though not as evident, I think this 'fanbase deterioration' thing can be felt here in the forum, too.

But it could just be me.

[mnagowski]

To that end, it would be great to be able to obtain historical stats on visits/posts to elynah.com by month.

[redhair34]

[quote metaezra]To that end, it would be great to be able to obtain historical stats on visits/posts to elynah.com by month.[/quote]

I believe Age posts those every once in a while.  You may want to try a search.

[ajec1]

[quote sah67]
Even the band seemed out of it cheer-wise, not really starting any, and even when the RIT idiots came over to taunt them, they just sat there looking irritated and didn't utter anything until I started a "Safety Schooool" chant out of desperation.. we were getting out-cheered in our own fan section by 4 RIT guys.
[/quote]

I seem to remember the band being the source of many "Let's Go Red" cheers... not bad for a group containing people that just got back from the Princeton football game at 4am the morning before. As far as the RIT fans, I am proud of the band for not doing anything. The band is not given any leeway on the road by most rink staffs, so a band that doesn't respond to taunting is better than a band that gets kicked out. That, and I really, really wanted the chubby viking kid to come over.

[sah67]

[quote ajec1]

That, and I really, really wanted the chubby viking kid to come over.[/quote]

I'm pretty sure you didn't...I had the distinct pleasure of him coming over after the game, and by that I mean, him jumping in front of me and screaming in my face outside the arena on the street.  I guess he's a stand-in for the fat lady in the opera?

[Roy 82]

[quote JDeafv][quote sah67]We were achingly quiet for most of the games...very few chants were started, and even fewer got going when several of us tried to start them. [/quote]

Some of us in attendance felt it was appropriate to refrain from the "sieve" chant when the goalie has a shut-out going.  Also, the "other team," "sucks" cheer is difficult when Cornell is being shut-out half way through the second.  ::innocent::[/quote]

Actually, as log as you brought it up, the "Other Team Sucks"cheer embarrasses the hell out of me every time I hear it. I stopped using such cheers when I reached puberty.::blush::

[Josh '99]

[quote JDeafv]Some of us in attendance felt it was appropriate to refrain from the "sieve" chant when the goalie has a shut-out going.  Also, the "other team," "sucks" cheer is difficult when Cornell is being shut-out half way through the second.  ::innocent::[/quote]That's when you have to really get on the goalie, try to get in his head, see if you can get him off his game.  Remind him about how he's not controlling his rebounds or got bailed out by a post and tell him all about how he's going to blow it.

God, I miss that sometimes.

[sah67]

[quote Roy 82][quote JDeafv][quote sah67]We were achingly quiet for most of the games...very few chants were started, and even fewer got going when several of us tried to start them. [/quote]

Some of us in attendance felt it was appropriate to refrain from the "sieve" chant when the goalie has a shut-out going.  Also, the "other team," "sucks" cheer is difficult when Cornell is being shut-out half way through the second.  ::innocent::[/quote]

Actually, as log as you brought it up, the "Other Team Sucks"cheer embarrasses the hell out of me every time I hear it. I stopped using such cheers when I reached puberty.::blush::[/quote]

As lame and ineffective as I think "_____ sucks" chants are in general...if we aren't going to be any more creative, I'll still take it over utter silence.

Don't worry...I'll get off your lawn now::innocent::

[Josh '99]

[quote KP '06]I sure hope this team gets its act together before MSG.[/quote]On the bright side, BU is a mess too - they're 0-4-1 to start the season, including a loss to Robert Morris.