Cornell at St. Lawrence post-game thread (2/11/06)

CowbellGuy · February 13, 2006, 05:28:18 PM

My quote WAS from the NCAA rulebook, not NHL. If that's the case, then the rulebook completely contradicts itself. Wouldn't be the first time.

ugarte · February 13, 2006, 05:30:23 PM

[quote CowbellGuy]My quote WAS from the NCAA rulebook, not NHL. If that's the case, then the rulebook completely contradicts itself. Wouldn't be the first time.[/quote]It isn't contradictory if referees, in practice, distinguish between "obtains possession of the puck" and "knocking the puck away."

oceanst41 · February 13, 2006, 05:30:39 PM

Out of respect for the band, the conductor asked if we didn't mind keeping quiet just in case, most people did a silent fist pump :-/

Maybe that's why the team came out flat again, I sure felt wierd afterwards. Once the drunk SLU girl jumped into our section screaming, "Go Saaaaints, Cornell is losers!" the feeling passed and our little section did just fine in the cheering department.

marty · February 13, 2006, 05:31:02 PM

Drifting slightly, I could never understand why Union yells U during the anthem and doesn't yell U C (you see) for Onion College.

Dpperk29 · February 13, 2006, 05:31:47 PM

the penalty shot was the correct call, no question. any ref could have made that call... even the greenest of green

Josh '99 · February 13, 2006, 05:33:13 PM

[quote marty]Drifting slightly, I could never understand why Union yells U during the anthem and doesn't yell U C (you see) for Onion College.[/quote]You know, that's a great point. I never thought of that. ::nut::

Lauren '06 · February 13, 2006, 05:37:01 PM

[quote jmh30][quote marty]Drifting slightly, I could never understand why Union yells U during the anthem and doesn't yell U C (you see) for Onion College.[/quote]You know, that's a great point. I never thought of that. ::nut::[/quote]
They yelled UC when I was there last year (January 2005).

RichH · February 13, 2006, 05:45:26 PM

[quote marty]Drifting slightly, I could never understand why Union yells U during the anthem and doesn't yell U C (you see) for Onion College.[/quote]

I've heard it both ways. More people do just the "U," so that's what comes across more.

jtwcornell91 · February 13, 2006, 05:46:05 PM

[quote Section A Banshee][quote jmh30][quote marty]Drifting slightly, I could never understand why Union yells U during the anthem and doesn't yell U C (you see) for Onion College.[/quote]You know, that's a great point. I never thought of that. ::nut::[/quote]
They yelled UC when I was there last year (January 2005).[/quote]

Seems like a reasonable defense against the "you SUCK!" that it usually degenerates into.

ugarte · February 13, 2006, 05:46:51 PM

[quote daredevilcu]Yes, it's a house rule at Appleton. They ban the Clarkson band from yelling Knights during the anthem ...[/quote]Whoops. I was confusing Appleton and Cheel. Doesn't seem as hypocritical now.

cth95 · February 13, 2006, 05:47:39 PM

I was at the top of the steps entering the arena as the anthem was played and had not heard any announcement. I waited to hear if anyone yelled "Red", but was suprised to not hear it at all. Now I know why. I used to enthusiastically yell this, but I have backed off recently. I think it is a cool idea, but at the same time I think it takes away some of the respect deserved of the national anthem. I feel that the anthem signifies our allegiance to our nation, and therefore is obviously far and above any athletic allegiances any of us may have.

ugarte · February 13, 2006, 05:47:57 PM

[quote jtwcornell91][quote Section A Banshee][quote jmh30][quote marty]Drifting slightly, I could never understand why Union yells U during the anthem and doesn't yell U C (you see) for Onion College.[/quote]You know, that's a great point. I never thought of that. ::nut::[/quote]
They yelled UC when I was there last year (January 2005).[/quote]

Seems like a reasonable defense against the "you SUCK!" that it usually degenerates into.[/quote]I would think that it just forces people to wait a beat and change it to "sucks."

Not that I condone that sort of thing during the anthem. (Officially.)

ugarte · February 13, 2006, 05:49:10 PM

[quote cth95]I was at the top of the steps entering the arena as the anthem was played and had not heard any announcement. I waited to hear if anyone yelled "Red", but was suprised to not hear it at all. Now I know why. I used to enthusiastically yell this, but I have backed off recently. I think it is a cool idea, but at the same time I think it takes away some of the respect deserved of the national anthem. I feel that the anthem signifies our allegiance to our nation, and therefore is obviously far and above any athletic allegiances any of us may have.[/quote]Pththtp.

Not that you aren't entitled to your own opinion. (Officially.)

jtwcornell91 · February 13, 2006, 05:50:57 PM

[quote oceanst41]Speaking of rules, do they always ban Cornell from shouting "red" during the anthem at Appleton? They even went so far as to say if anyone shouted "red" the band could be removed from the rink, even if they weren't with the band.[/quote]

Typical Appleton horseshit. Yes, they're within their rights to tell you what to do, but for that matter, they're entitled to ban cheering for the visiting team, but it doesn't make it right.

cth95 · February 13, 2006, 05:54:42 PM

I know. I am not trying to be a spoilsport. I yell everything else as loud as anyone, and occasionally start cheers at the away games I get to. I want to like the "Red" cheer and used to, and I certainly don't hold anything against anyone else. I just struggle with that one because I feel the national anthem deserves quiet and respect until it finishes with the usual cheering. I do think the cheer sounds best in Albany when so many people do it.