NC$$ Regionals_Going to Green Bay v. Michigan

[jtn27]

Not sure I support the use of the alternate lyrics, it would mean that we have sunk to their level. I know many will disagree with me, but that's my opinion on it.

I agree with you. I think cursing is (almost) never necessary, especially at sporting events. The best chants are the most creative ones and those are rarely ones that have profanity. To quote Stephen Colbert's book I am America (And So Can You!):

A Word on Censorship: The creative class says it's unconstitutional, but I advocate censorship. It's my First Amendment right to do so. They want you to believe censorship hinders creativity. Hogwash. Just the opposite! Take foul language. It's easy for a lazy screenwriter to put the words "fuck you, cocksucker" into a character's mouth, but the artist who translates that phrase for an airing on prime time television or a transcontinental flight is forced to come up with the much more interesting "flip you, cod bucket!" I ask you, which is more "creative"?

[ursusminor]

I know a version of "The Victors" that would get you thrown out of Lynah.  Not sure we want to sing that one tho.

Nonsense.  The alternate lyrics to "The Victors" are an absolute must.  

Besides, you'll be in Big Ten country but somewhere other than Michigan; no usher is going to throw you out for it because EVERYONE is sick and tired of that song.

What are these alternate lyrics? I know the real ones, but I need to see these now that they have been mentioned twice.

Which give me a get segue into the alternate lyrics for Sons of Rensselaer or whatever the RPI fight song is called:

We have the worst fight song
Of all the universities
We have the worst fight song
So no one sings along
We have the worst fight song
There are not any words
We have the worst fight song
It's for the bird.

Red Hawk!

Apologies to Ralph.

Apologies accepted.
I don't know why current students do not know the words, unless it is rebellion to the current PC lyrics which replaced this. (They removed references to "men".)

[KeithK]

Not sure I support the use of the alternate lyrics, it would mean that we have sunk to their level. I know many will disagree with me, but that's my opinion on it.

I agree with you. I think cursing is (almost) never necessary, especially at sporting events. The best chants are the most creative ones and those are rarely ones that have profanity. To quote Stephen Colbert's book I am America (And So Can You!):

Just wait til you've heard the the one song Michigan band play their fight song at every stoppage for a period or two.  I think even a nun would feel the urge to swear at them. :-)

[judy]

Not sure I support the use of the alternate lyrics, it would mean that we have sunk to their level. I know many will disagree with me, but that's my opinion on it.

I agree with you. I think cursing is (almost) never necessary, especially at sporting events. The best chants are the most creative ones and those are rarely ones that have profanity. To quote Stephen Colbert's book I am America (And So Can You!):

Just wait til you've heard the the one song Michigan band play their fight song at every stoppage for a period or two.  I think even a nun would feel the urge to swear at them. :-)

I believe the count was up to 20+ in a game last year in St Paul.

[RatushnyFan]

Just wait til you've heard the the one song Michigan band play their fight song at every stoppage for a period or two.  I think even a nun would feel the urge to swear at them. :-)

You'll hear it less if Michigan doesn't score a whole bunch.  They won't count as much, either.  It's not that complicated.  :-)

[Aaron M. Griffin]

Apparently, Michigan is attempting to create Cornell-specific taunts. I found this to be a very frail effort.

[Josh '99]

Apparently, Michigan is attempting to create Cornell-specific taunts. I found this to be a very frail effort.

Well, for instance, we're not actually "the Bears".

[ajh258]

Apparently, Michigan is attempting to create Cornell-specific taunts. I found this to be a very frail effort.

[RichH]

Apparently, Michigan is attempting to create Cornell-specific taunts. I found this to be a very frail effort.

Well, for instance, we're not actually "the Bears".

The tickets at the Ralph a couple years ago read "vs. Cornell Bears," so maybe they judge team names by logos out west.

[ajh258]

"Bad Red" talks about getting ready for this weekend's "business trip" - I didn't know hockey could be so soulless.

http://www.mgoblue.com/allaccess/?media=311016

[css228]

Apparently, Michigan is attempting to create Cornell-specific taunts. I found this to be a very frail effort.

Well, for instance, we're not actually "the Bears".

Let em go with it. Perfect for a retort of "Not our nickname". Other fun topics to hit them with include Hugh Jackman, obviously the bailouts (Love the idea of bailout sieve), the hilarious comparison of Hunwick to Rudy, interrupting their goal count, their status as Lynah Faithful wannabes. Just spitballin, but Michigan should be easy to taunt. I wish I could go.

[marty]

"Bad Red" talks about getting ready for this weekend's "business trip" - I didn't know hockey could be so soulless.

http://www.mgoblue.com/allaccess/?media=311016

Last year when you look at what Michigan did by preparing for their NCAA tournament opponents, one has to be impressed.  
Every strength area of their opponents was taken care of.  The Minn Duluth power play dominated their run until they met Michigan (although if I remember M Duluth did score one PP goal in the final) and the game went to OT where both teams looked great.

Underestimate the fans if you wish, but don't underestimate the team or the coach.  (Might be a good thing that he doesn't have too many full game videos of Cornell to study, eh?)

[Jordan 04]

"Bad Red" talks about getting ready for this weekend's "business trip" - I didn't know hockey could be so soulless.

http://www.mgoblue.com/allaccess/?media=311016

Last year when you look at what Michigan did by preparing for their NCAA tournament opponents, one has to be impressed.  
Every strength area of their opponents was taken care of.  The Minn Duluth power play dominated their run until they met Michigan (although if I remember M Duluth did score one PP goal in the final) and the game went to OT where both teams looked great.

Underestimate the fans if you wish, but don't underestimate the team or the coach.  (Might be a good thing that he doesn't have too many full game videos of Cornell to study, eh?)

We could volunteer to ship him the Redcast tapes.  That would further cloud his sense of what Cornell does on the ice.

[Josh '99]

Apparently, Michigan is attempting to create Cornell-specific taunts. I found this to be a very frail effort.

Well, for instance, we're not actually "the Bears".

The tickets at the Ralph a couple years ago read "vs. Cornell Bears," so maybe they judge team names by logos out west.

Oh wow, I forgot about that.  I guess they don't know how to use the Internet to fact check either!

[Aaron M. Griffin]

"Bad Red" talks about getting ready for this weekend's "business trip" - I didn't know hockey could be so soulless.

http://www.mgoblue.com/allaccess/?media=311016

Underestimate the fans if you wish, but don't underestimate the team or the coach.  (Might be a good thing that he doesn't have too many full game videos of Cornell to study, eh?)

I don't think anyone on here, among the team, or among the coaching staff will underestimate Michigan. We all know the odds of victory and the talent of the opposition. They have a Hobey Baker Finalist goaltender. They are a program that measures the success of each season by attainment of Frozen Four appearances.

The video scouting coach for Michigan said this morning in a radio interview that they could not get much footage of Cornell (I assume that they do have the Red Hot Hockey 2011 game because most of the Michigan fan blogs have gotten that), but that per NCAA rules, Cornell and Michigan had to exchange footage of their last games. Michigan received footage of our 3-0 win over Colgate, and Cornell received footage of Michigan's 3-2 loss to Western Michigan.