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Since Colgate considers Cornell its major rival while Cornell only considers Colgate a minor diversion until the next Harvard game, we should break out this chant that UNC uses against North Carolina State.

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/15351/the-cruel-kings-of-carolina-strike-again#more

I like it, trying to find a way to make it our own, but if I can't come up with a better phrasing I'll gladly start it as is, assuming a good moment arises. These things can't be forced.

Thanks. I will be taking a younger cousin to see the game and even though he's been to Lynah, the mood won't be right to start belting that out. We'll all join in though.

Also, chants started in E/D tend to die unceremonious deaths.

Thinking about it the best place for this chant is probably Starr for those who are traveling to Hamilton tomorrow. Not that this fact should stop anyone tonight.

I agree that the time has to be right, but disagree about Lynah vs. Starr: it's not every night that we have a national audience on television. We won't have that tomorrow at Starr.

True but it hurts more in your own barn.

[RichH]

Not to mention Merrimack or Notre Dame (if we get into the ECAC tourney this year).

We have to be getting close to clinching a spot in that prestigious and exclusive tournament by now, right?  ;-)

[RichH]

I agree that the time has to be right, but disagree about Lynah vs. Starr: it's not every night that we have a national audience on television. We won't have that tomorrow at Starr.

That's really a factor these days? Performing for the cameras?  Ugh. ::doh::

Smile pretty, and be sure to jump up and down and yell only when the rink-side camera guy waves his arms telling you to do so.

[Ben]

I am happy to admit that the price of hockey season tickets are pricey for many students.  Not everyone can have fellowship pay for three years of season tickets (true story!)  But the cost  doesn't explain why students who have tickets can't get their butts (feet?) in their seats by the opening faceoff. Bringing up cost is just rationalizing "bad" behavior.

(Substitute "weak" or "lame" or some other pejorative word for "bad" in the above.)

Two words: General admission. Doesn't solve everything, but would help.

[KeithK]

I am happy to admit that the price of hockey season tickets are pricey for many students.  Not everyone can have fellowship pay for three years of season tickets (true story!)  But the cost  doesn't explain why students who have tickets can't get their butts (feet?) in their seats by the opening faceoff. Bringing up cost is just rationalizing "bad" behavior.

(Substitute "weak" or "lame" or some other pejorative word for "bad" in the above.)

Two words: General admission. Doesn't solve everything, but would help.

Been saying that since they got rid of general admission (by section) 15+ years ago.

[TimV]

I must be the only one who thought he was making a sarcastic joke refering to the expense added to the ticket cost when the opponent was Colgate...::bolt::

[Rita]

I agree that the time has to be right, but disagree about Lynah vs. Starr: it's not every night that we have a national audience on television. We won't have that tomorrow at Starr.

That's really a factor these days? Performing for the cameras?  Ugh. ::doh::

Smile pretty, and be sure to jump up and down and yell only when the rink-side camera guy waves his arms telling you to do so.

Yup, do what RichH says, he has a knack for being seen on TV .

[RichH]

Lynah is also incredibly expensive for season tickets for students. I couldn't imagine not buying them every year, but even at this years reduced price, I know a lot of people who wanted to buy hockey tickets but not at that price.

Maybe that's so.  But the Harvard game was sold out.  Once you've spent the money on a ticket "it's so expensive" is irrelevant.  Heck, if the tickets are so expensive you'd think people would want to get the most value for their money by seeing the entire game.

Very much in-line with my point. If I, as a CU hockey fan, were to pick one moment in every regular season that I would want to be present for, it's when Harvard first steps out onto the Lynah ice.  I know that the demand is no longer bringing $50+ per ticket anymore for that game, but it just surprised me to see an enormous block of empty benches in a student section.  Those seats were sold, and later full.  Even when the trend of showing up late for other games started happening, the Harvard game was always packed and energy up well before the teams came out after warmups.  Now, it just seems chanting "we want Harvard" at the end of the previous game is just another Thing To Do, and about as meaningful as doing a half-hearted "townies up" gesture at every game, close or not.

Yeah, I'll stop with the "Kids These Days" griping soon enough.

[RichH]

I agree that the time has to be right, but disagree about Lynah vs. Starr: it's not every night that we have a national audience on television. We won't have that tomorrow at Starr.

That's really a factor these days? Performing for the cameras?  Ugh. ::doh::

Smile pretty, and be sure to jump up and down and yell only when the rink-side camera guy waves his arms telling you to do so.

Yup, do what RichH says, he has a knack for being seen on TV .

That's true, Rita, and I don't know why. Probably because camera dudes seem to find tall, screaming guys in team jerseys. But please tell the good people if any of those times, you saw me mugging for the camera or popping my jersey or whatever.  The only reason I ever knew I had been on camera was that my cell phone started buzzing with incoming txts.

[Rita]

I agree that the time has to be right, but disagree about Lynah vs. Starr: it's not every night that we have a national audience on television. We won't have that tomorrow at Starr.

That's really a factor these days? Performing for the cameras?  Ugh. ::doh::

Smile pretty, and be sure to jump up and down and yell only when the rink-side camera guy waves his arms telling you to do so.

Yup, do what RichH says, he has a knack for being seen on TV .

That's true, Rita, and I don't know why. But please tell the good people if any of those times, you saw me mugging for the camera or popping my jersey or whatever.  The only reason I ever knew I had been on camera was that my cell phone started buzzing with incoming txts.

Okay kids, when RichH is on TV he isn't mugging for the camera. He is intently watching the game, usually wearing a ball cap, jersey and no face paint. RichH has a face that the cameras love, no embellishments or excessive celebrations needed.

(is this okay Rich?) **]

[TimV]

I like the "not our rival" cheer.  But are any of the ECAC schools Jesuit?

It always pisses off St Lawrence people when anyone assumes they are a Catholic (capital letters,now) school.  Let's use it on them.:-}

[Ben]

I am happy to admit that the price of hockey season tickets are pricey for many students.  Not everyone can have fellowship pay for three years of season tickets (true story!)  But the cost  doesn't explain why students who have tickets can't get their butts (feet?) in their seats by the opening faceoff. Bringing up cost is just rationalizing "bad" behavior.

(Substitute "weak" or "lame" or some other pejorative word for "bad" in the above.)

Two words: General admission. Doesn't solve everything, but would help.

Been saying that since they got rid of general admission (by section) 15+ years ago.

If nothing else, it ensures that the empty benches will be at the back, and therefore less visible. Reward people who make the effort to show up early.

[RichH]

I agree that the time has to be right, but disagree about Lynah vs. Starr: it's not every night that we have a national audience on television. We won't have that tomorrow at Starr.

That's really a factor these days? Performing for the cameras?  Ugh. ::doh::

Smile pretty, and be sure to jump up and down and yell only when the rink-side camera guy waves his arms telling you to do so.

Yup, do what RichH says, he has a knack for being seen on TV .

That's true, Rita, and I don't know why. But please tell the good people if any of those times, you saw me mugging for the camera or popping my jersey or whatever.  The only reason I ever knew I had been on camera was that my cell phone started buzzing with incoming txts.

Okay kids, when RichH is on TV he isn't mugging for the camera. He is intently watching the game, usually wearing a ball cap, jersey and no face paint. RichH has a face that the cameras love, no embellishments or excessive celebrations needed.

(is this okay Rich?) **]

Haha, sure. ::demented::

[Beeeej]

Note to Self:  Next time a national cable sports network is broadcasting a Cornell men's hockey game, and you're planning to watch it at home, double-check in advance that you actually subscribe to that network.

*sigh*

Well, at least I can watch Harvard vs. Yale.

Actual comment from color guy a moment ago:  "If ties are like kissing your sister, these guys are ready to get to second base."

[dag14]

Harvard game also overlapped with rush events this year.