Wally wrote:The music seemed better but it shouldn't be piped in between plays, especially when we are on offense... just wait for timeouts and between quarters. There was a much bigger problem last night that nobody seems to be addressing... just who was responsible for the sweatshirts on the dance team? This has got to stop!
Appalachian's media and marketing workers have been working hard the two most recent home games to create a more energetic mood and keep the atmosphere alive. One of the most common fan complaints this season has been that we do not play enough music during the games. I completely agree that it is inappropriate to play the music during a time when it can distract our players and this is something that should be addressed. The music does need to go on and needs to be played frequently. If music were only to be played during time outs and between quarters, the atmosphere would turn to the awkward silence that it used to be. The silence got so bad that students were actually singing songs themselves in the student section. Our band is very talented, but can not be heard across the stadium. If they would play like Georgia southern band and be loud, or would set up quickly.... They would be a big hit with the crowd. The band continuously has been given the chance to play during the game and each time they take over a minute to set up and end up not playing more than two 8 counts. They also play a lot of 4 count or quick songs that aren't received well by the crowd. They are talented and it needs to be seen. As for the dance team, they were wearing T-shirts. These T-shirts had a on the back that had an American flag in it if you were at the game you realize that the theme of the day was heroes day and I think it is very respectful that the girls could not only stay warm but also that they supported their troops in a tasteful way.
