Michigan State cheers

[Trotsky]

If that happened, the cheer would not be premature.

But.

Talking about it now is premature, and pisses of the Woofing Gods.

And we're going to hold you responsible...

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

Oh feared Woofing Gods...forgive me...

It was a freakin' joke!   ::help::

[Trotsky]

So was the response, silly.

[ninian '72]

[Q]redhair34 Wrote:

 [Q2]nr53 Wrote:

 i thought that was michigan, not michigan state[/Q]
you thought correctly[/q]

Getting MSU and U of M confused is a common mistake that drives folks from both schools absolutely nuts.  Some of the Faithful can doubtless find a creative way to exploit this one, at the expense of looking clueless themselves.

[FStarr]

I am enough of a UM fan to have some maize & blue (Michigan's colors) apparel.  Thinking of going all decked out to one of the games... of course red is always good but I'm hoping wearing maize & blue would have the affect of, wtf who came from Ann Arbor / went to the effort to bring that stuff here?  Especially when coupled with Hail to the Victors.

Not trying to copy everything from Michigan, but since they take enough from us, and Cornell vs. MSU means nothing rivalrywise, why not have a little fun with it?

Just hoping no Cornell fans get confused and think I'm wearing MSU stuff.

[Pace]

That's actually pretty funny. If we were all better organised (read: less lazy) it would be absolutely hilarious to get a whole section decked out in UM stuff and have them pester MSU. It'd freak the shit out of the Spartans.

But a few random people's funny too. I hope you're on the glass.

[KeithK]

Sounds funny at first glance, but I think a section full of maize and blue might seem like some sort of inferiority complex.  Come on, we can do a fine job taunting MSU as Cornell fans.  We don't need to lean on the Wolverines.  One round of Victors is a nice jab, but beyond that we ought to stand on our own taunting abilities.

Besides, no sense leaving the impression that we are the one copying UM and not the other way around.

[DeltaOne81]

I agree a section might be a bit much. But a few people in funny. Hint: add a Cornell had or something, or face paint?, to make it clear you're a Cornell fan.

[Pace]

Hey, if it freaks the shit out of the opposing team, I honestly don't care if it seems like we're copying anyone. My primary goal is to give our guys as much of an advantage as possible by annoying and distracting the enemy. Originality is secondary. "Lets Go Red!" is about as original as "You suck!", but God damn if ain't effective when done loud!

[Ack]

"I'm not listening" LALALALALA

[Ack]

AND it's Halloween weekend - call it a costume.

[Dafatone]

One idea.  On the Hey Vicari, your mother called... chant, throw in a Hey Vicari, Michigan called... line?  Not exactly brilliant, but it could work.

[KeithK]

I agree, affecting the opposing team is a laudable goal.  I just don't think that people wearing Michigan gear will have any such affect.  If I were taking the ice for the Spartans I think I might be a little annoyed by a couple of references to the Wolverines (e.g. playing Victors, yelling "You couldn't get into UM") but a full court press of UM comments and attire would seem lame.  But YMMV so do what you think is right - I won't be anywhere near Lynah to give you a hard time for what you do anyway. :`(

[Killer]

I think someone should make up a sign for tonight based on "Vicari-oops".  Something like "Hey, Michigan: live Vicari-oops-ly, DIE Vicari-oops-ly"

[JimHyla]

Did anyone hear the pregame with MSU coach? I thought he said we wouldn't be allowed to play in their league. Related to our "aggressive style of play"?

If so, someone on the student side could make a sign to the effect: If you think we couldn't play in your league, you couldn't get admitted to our league.