Should NFL Teams Have Bands?
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Galantforum_veteranOPFor the first time ever I've been watching college football and amongst other things I've found the big college bands to be pretty cool. I think they do a lot for the atmosphere.
Cheerleaders are falling out of grace more and more it seems, and teams are trying to improve their in stadium product - should NFL Teams consider having regular bands?
It would get a yes from me! I think there's some real scope for it.
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Sure, why not. Maybe something quick between quarters or at halftime.
Galantforum_veteranAnd they seem to usually have them in the stands throughout the game. Good for atmosphere.
"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)
Carmen Cygniforum_veteranWould certainly be a better option than cheerleaders. That profession is completely useless and degrading.
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Fin-Oforum_veteran"Carmen Cygni wrote:
Would certainly be a better option than cheerleaders. That profession is completely useless and degrading.
If only they ad the CHOICE to work there..
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Dol-Fan Dupreeforum_veteranI think teams should just have strippers.
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Unlucky 13subscriberMy opinion is actually the opposite. That band have even become passe at the college level, and are a relic of an older time when that was the best that was available. Today, with jumbo screens and music pumped in, its really all unnecesary.
Galantforum_veteran"Unlucky 13 wrote:
My opinion is actually the opposite. That band have even become passe at the college level, and are a relic of an older time when that was the best that was available. Today, with jumbo screens and music pumped in, its really all unnecesary.
You're not convincing me with that argument. You're right that the ambient music at the arena is covered, but the band adds a physical presence and I think that makes a difference. We spend enough time looking at screens etc. I think the overall live product at arenas could be enhanced with something you can't replace at home etc. with real spirit and atmosphere at the stadiums.
"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed. God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general, important though they are, but a Saviour, with the power to forgive... It is my prayer that on this Christmas day we might all find room in our lives for the message of the angels and for the love of God through Christ our Lord." (Christmas message, 2011)
Not So Fastforum_veteranBands are pretty cool. The Ohio State band does some wacky stuff at half time:
The sound of actual physical instruments in a stadium can't be beat. It can only add value to the experience of being at the stadium. So my vote is a yes.
Carmen Cygniforum_veteran"Not So Fast wrote:
Bands are pretty cool. The Ohio State band does some wacky stuff at half time:
The sound of actual physical instruments in a stadium can't be beat. It can only add value to the experience of being at the stadium. So my vote is a yes.
Excellent. Florida A&M does, and has always done, a phenomenal job as well. Far more entertainment value than any jumbo tron can provide.
"In football, no one can take all the credit for making a play successful;
that's the beauty of the game. It has to be everybody together".
- Ron Kramer
Focus on defense, then the kicking game, and then do what you can offensively
-Jim MacKenzie
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