No idea what for-de-rol means, though I can guess. As for the band, all it takes is the Regimental Commander looking at the provisional battalion commander during Monday command and staff and saying "I want the band at hockey games" and it should be happen. A heads up to Mariano or whoever would probably be a courteous gesture, but otherwise, it's pretty simple.
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Originally posted by NU Pastime View PostNo idea what for-de-rol means, though I can guess. As for the band, all it takes is the Regimental Commander looking at the provisional battalion commander during Monday command and staff and saying "I want the band at hockey games" and it should be happen. A heads up to Mariano or whoever would probably be a courteous gesture, but otherwise, it's pretty simple.
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Originally posted by NU Pastime View PostNo idea what for-de-rol means, though I can guess. As for the band, all it takes is the Regimental Commander looking at the provisional battalion commander during Monday command and staff and saying "I want the band at hockey games" and it should be happen. A heads up to Mariano or whoever would probably be a courteous gesture, but otherwise, it's pretty simple.2007-2008 ECAC East/NESCAC Interlock Pick 'em winner
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Originally posted by NUProf View PostWhy not is it an issue with the support of the band director? The last band director who got the band to the games was a fan and made sure it happened. There's a lot of politics that goes on. As I said before - things go in cycles. One leadership group in the Corps wants to show up their processors by undoing what they did to show that they are "better." Norwich traditions (as in "we've always done it that way") tend to last 6-10 years, then the tradition changes. I wish it weren't that way, but sometimes that's what happens. The Seniors when I left wouldn't have been able to remember when the band didn't come to the games. Then it stopped, and now none of the current students remember when it happened. There's tons of good stuff that happens at Norwich, but there's a lot of for-de-rol that happens, too.
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Originally posted by NUProf View PostIt really did add a lot to the atmosphere. The band director retired, somebody else took over, and the band was never seen again at Krietzberg.CCT '77 & '78
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Originally posted by NU56 View PostSome things never change. Only the uniforms, the civilians, the rink, and the trees on the upper parade. But Norwich is a great place which certainly did a lot for me.
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Originally posted by NU56 View PostSome things never change. Only the uniforms, the civilians, the rink, and the trees on the upper parade. But Norwich is a great place which certainly did a lot for me.
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The best part right now is that I get to watch from afar instead of being caught up in it.
It's good to see the rebound that the team is having this year.2007-2008 ECAC East/NESCAC Interlock Pick 'em winner
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[QUOTE=PSUChamps2001;6404352]For Sticks and Giggles....
Comparing 2001-2002 with 2016-2017 Average Attendance:
Positive Gains:
Utica +2067
These new fancy rinks, and all the technology (radio/video/live stats) it's just not worth it. On top of that the lack of "fun" allowed at rinks these days has gone out the window. I know I don't say and do the things I use to do 15 years ago at games, but kids these days are basically told to sit on their hands and give princess claps when the team scores. [QUOTE]
Not my take Champs, at least not in Utica... And the numbers bear me out.
People just seem to LOVE all the Jumbotron BS, the "Kiss-Cam", the "Smile-Cam", the "Dance-Cam" and all the other extraneous crap. (Nevermind that the camera chimps prance around during live play and obstruct the view of those of us trying to actually see some hockey, while we mere mortals are required to wait for a whistle to leave their seats.) And, just to be helpful, the Jumbotron tells them when they need to "MAKE SOME NOISE"!
There are lots of kids at Utica games, and I doubt they'd want to be there if there wasn't some video board to watch. So, the parents can let the Jumbotron entertain their offspring, while they themselves play with their phones incessantly, like so many sheep... That's just the world we live in now.Last edited by Fishman'81; 12-04-2016, 09:56 PM.
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Originally posted by The Real Georgia Peach View PostJust to add an opinion to the conversation. Norwich is a UNI...versity. Please explain the place for DI...versity. I look forward tothe conversation, even if it isn't hockey related. ;-)Norwich '13
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Originally posted by Fishman'81 View Post
Not my take Champs, at least not in Utica... And the numbers bear me out.
People just seem to LOVE all the Jumbotron BS, the "Kiss-Cam", the "Smile-Cam", the "Dance-Cam" and all the other extraneous crap. (Nevermind that the camera chimps prance around during live play and obstruct the view of those of us trying to actually see some hockey, while we mere mortals are required to wait for a whistle to leave their seats.) And, just to be helpful, the Jumbotron tells them when they need to "MAKE SOME NOISE"!
There are lots of kids at Utica games, and I doubt they'd want to be there if there wasn't some video board to watch. So, the parents can let the Jumbotron entertain their offspring, while they themselves play with their phones incessantly, like so many sheep... That's just the world we live in now.
I remember reading a Dierks Bentley interview where he talks about the feel of a concert and how it goes from him going on stage in front of a bunch of strangers to that song in the set where it clicks and everyone is there together as friends. At that point, it becomes a shared experience as opposed to a bunch of strangers in a room with similar interests looking for a show. If done right, all of those gimics and side entertainment can help the crowd reach that level of investment and identity. Just my experience. It can also just come across as a corny marketing chic.Norwich '13
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[QUOTE=Fishman'81;6405316][QUOTE=PSUChamps2001;6404352]For Sticks and Giggles....
Comparing 2001-2002 with 2016-2017 Average Attendance:
Positive Gains:
Utica +2067
These new fancy rinks, and all the technology (radio/video/live stats) it's just not worth it. On top of that the lack of "fun" allowed at rinks these days has gone out the window. I know I don't say and do the things I use to do 15 years ago at games, but kids these days are basically told to sit on their hands and give princess claps when the team scores.
Not my take Champs, at least not in Utica... And the numbers bear me out.
People just seem to LOVE all the Jumbotron BS, the "Kiss-Cam", the "Smile-Cam", the "Dance-Cam" and all the other extraneous crap. (Nevermind that the camera chimps prance around during live play and obstruct the view of those of us trying to actually see some hockey, while we mere mortals are required to wait for a whistle to leave their seats.) And, just to be helpful, the Jumbotron tells them when they need to "MAKE SOME NOISE"!
There are lots of kids at Utica games, and I doubt they'd want to be there if there wasn't some video board to watch. So, the parents can let the Jumbotron entertain their offspring, while they themselves play with their phones incessantly, like so many sheep... That's just the world we live in now.
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Originally posted by NU56 View PostAnd where did Wick come from?
Wich I could understand, but Wick?2007-2008 ECAC East/NESCAC Interlock Pick 'em winner
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In one weekend, the Cadets go from #10 to #5 and Plattsburgh and Babson drop off the charts in the USCHO rankings. I do understand this is meaningless, that only the NCAA rankings at the end of the season matter. It sure is sweet though, and I am sure the players appreciate the compliment Positive thinking can go a long way!There is no right way to do the wrong thing. Go Cadets
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Originally posted by PSUChamps2001 View PostFor Sticks and Giggles....
Comparing 2001-2002 with 2016-2017 Average Attendance:
Positive Gains:
Utica +2067
GENESEO +1635
OSWEGO +1263
CORTLAND +540
FITCHBURG +521
PLYM STATE +466
ST.AS +425
LAWRENCE +387
NEGATIVE ATTENDANCE
MIDDLEBURY -1568
ELMIRA -739
NEC -693
HAMILTON -630
MSOE -512
TRINITY -368
SNC -343
WILLIAMS -276
BOWDOIN -257
COLBY --237
UWS -230
ST.MARY -218
POTSDAM -204
OTHER NOTABLES
PLATTSBURGH -41
NORWICH +2
HOBART +193
BROCKPORT +240
UWSP +286
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