Fish

[KeithK]

[quote Jim Hyla]Yeah, I know "In a word, NO"::asshole:: And no, I'm not referring to you; it's the only emoticon with a gun.:-}[/quote]
Thanks for the caveat Jim.  I know we pretty much don't agree on anything politically but I do hope it doesn't become personal.

[Killer]

Hey, where can I get scrod?

[polar]

I've actually got a bag of swedish fish next to me right now, ready to throw. The funny thing is, no matter how much the administration frowns on it, there always seems to be colgate toothpaste and extra bags of swedish fish at Bear Necessities before Colgate and Harvard games...

[polar]

on this subject, if anyone can think of a way to sneak in a large tuna, and have it end up on the ice tomorrow, I know at least 10 people who will be eternally grateful

[Josh '99]

[quote polar]on this subject, if anyone can think of a way to sneak in a large tuna, and have it end up on the ice tomorrow, I know at least 10 people who will be eternally grateful[/quote]Given that a "large tuna" can weigh over 1,000 pounds, I'd be quite impressed.

[lynah80]

[quote Beeeej][quote lynah80]I think this tradition is totally lame.

Let's play hockey.[/quote]

Well, you've certainly convinced me.  Well argued, sir.  Can't imagine anybody will be bringing fish to tomorrow night's game after impenetrable, unimpeachable logic such as that.[/quote]

Why don't you survey the athletes on the ice, both Cornell and Harvard, to find out what they think of people who throw fish from the stands.

[Jacob '06]

[quote lynah80][quote Beeeej][quote lynah80]I think this tradition is totally lame.

Let's play hockey.[/quote]

Well, you've certainly convinced me.  Well argued, sir.  Can't imagine anybody will be bringing fish to tomorrow night's game after impenetrable, unimpeachable logic such as that.[/quote]

Why don't you survey the athletes on the ice, both Cornell and Harvard, to find out what they think of people who throw fish from the stands.[/quote]

Based on interviews in the past I would venture to say Cornell players think its funny and interesting despite the smell, and Harvard players just think its disgusting.

[lynah80]

[quote Jacob '06]

Based on interviews in the past I would venture to say Cornell players think its funny and interesting despite the smell, and Harvard players just think its disgusting.[/quote]

Which Cornell players thought it was funny?  Please cite your sources.  Do you want to have fun, or do you want to beat Harvard?

[Rosey]

[quote lynah80]Which Cornell players thought it was funny?  Please site your sources.  Do you want to have fun, or do you want to beat Harvard?[/quote]
Good god, give it a rest, dude.  You've made your point; most of us disagree; move on.

I know I've read in the past that that the players find it amusing, but I find this discussion and your opinion regarding it of so little worth that I care not to spend the effort proving it to you.

Kyle

[French Rage]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/05/sports/hockey/05cheer.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

[quote="But over the years, I've really come to appreciate this rivalry," said Donato, whose team is the defending ECAC Hockey League champion. "And whether Cornell fans are throwing fish or newspapers on the ice, our guys have come to appreciate it as well.][/quote]

[Jim Hyla]

[quote KeithK][quote Jim Hyla]Yeah, I know "In a word, NO"::asshole:: And no, I'm not referring to you; it's the only emoticon with a gun.:-}[/quote]
Thanks for the caveat Jim.  I know we pretty much don't agree on anything politically but I do hope it doesn't become personal.[/quote]

Short answer, agree and it won't.:-)

[Doug '08]

The players enjoy it, and feed off the intensity.  I am not going to "site my sources" on a message board such as this, but if you are so inclined, feel free to email me or message me as I know most of the players personally.  Then again, thats probably not appropriate message board material either.

[KeithK]

The only Cornell players who might not like it are the unfortunate few that have accidentally been hit by fish over the years.  The Harvard undoubtedly dislike it but since when are we supposed to care if they're happy?

Now if we get a penalty that's a different story.  I will personally scream at and point out any idiot who I see tossing a fish after intros.  And I'll be in California! :-)

[jdonofrio]

You could probably sneak in through the door on the outside where the zamboni goes through and throw it on the ice.

[oceanst41]

[quote French Rage]http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/05/sports/hockey/05cheer.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

[quote="But over the years, I've really come to appreciate this rivalry," said Donato, whose team is the defending ECAC Hockey League champion. "And whether Cornell fans are throwing fish or newspapers on the ice, our guys have come to appreciate it as well.][/quote][/quote]

I seem to recall ESPN giving Cornell a video camera back during the 2003 Frozen Four to film an inside look at the team that the week. There was a clip of Leneveu in the hotel room recalling a story from a Harvard game where a large fish (shark?) was thrown on the ice and the players were having a great time reminiscing about that.

I'm not the only one that remembers this, right?