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Missoulian Letter to the Editor: Crowd Noice (WTF?)

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Here's a letter from today's Missoulian. Discuss.

http://www.missoulian.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_295ceeac-d83f-11de-88dc-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story
Peter Christian, “the voice of the Grizzlies” (Missoulian, Nov. 14), apparently does not consider that encouraging the fans to yell when the Griz are on defense so that the opposing team cannot hear their signals is (to quote him) “something that we feel is going to put a stain on excellence.”

One of the most impressive things I ever saw was at Wimbledon a few years ago. A British player was playing someone from another country and the stands were quiet – unnaturally quiet for John McEnroe, the announcer from the USA – and the Brit was losing as usual.

“The Brit might do better if there was some cheering from the fans egging him on!” McEnroe said.

Said the other announcer, “Yes, this is the only place in the world where this could happen.”

Christian should go to Wimbledon. He says he’s “only had to remind the fans about sportsmanship ... a couple of times.” It’s ripe with irony that the man who thinks himself qualified to “remind the fans about sportsmanship” not only sees nothing wrong in this unfair advantage we take over the guest team, but gloatingly keeps track on the big board of the number of false starts that opposing team makes because of unheard signals!

G.R. Jamieson, Missoula
 
Phooey. What we do is the sign of educated football fans. Now I kind of question the way the Bobcats fired their cannon off just when our kicker was doing his thing. But it's fair game to be noisy during while the opposition is on offense. That's how it's supposed to be. Phooey.
 
Obviously an idiot with no clue. Also, Peter Christian doesn't keep the tally, it was something we in the NEZ tried to do but were told we couldn't hang a sign so the U of M is doing it.

Mr or Ms Jamieson is completely in the dark of how sports and HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE works, so stay home, butt out or better yet STFU!!
 
The importance of crowd noise:

- In our shootout with EWU remember they faced a 4th and 1 at some point in the middle of the game, heading into the NEZ, but about on the 40 yard line. Due to the noise, a lineman steps early and they're flagged for a false start, now forced with a 4th and six they still go for it, but have to pass and the play is broken up.

I remeber on his highlight show Bobby said on that play that, "The crowd had the most important play of the day on defense."

That right there, is why we make noise.

Go Griz
 
I think it was a joke.

Let me rephrase. I hope it was a joke or else I have lost all hope for humanity.
 
great movie quote.....

Mr. Jamieson, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
 
Here, here!

Another list of things we need to improve the home game atmosphere:

1. A Tea and Crumpet vendor.
2. Cleat fluffers.
3. The ushers must dress in tails, like Jeeves.
4. A civil debate between the coaches about the Great Issues of the Day, using strict Rules of Order.
5. Grizzly-themed spa treatment for the ladies.
6. More Royal Boxes. (actually, I think that's already in the plans for next expansion!)
7. A halftime duel to the death between the finest serfs of two manor houses. Or one serf to wrestle a real grizzly bear.
8. If the F-15s could quiet their engines out of respect during the flyovers, it would be appreciated.
9. Better yet, replace the flyovers with a chariot ride-through.
10. Chamber service to the visiting team's hotel. Pots, bedwarmers and everything!
11. The winner of the Football Match shall be determined by decree from the House of Lords.
12. All tailgates must be serviced as a strict High Tea.
13. Little boys in tight shorts must sprint across the field to place the ball prior to each play.
14. Replace the Star Spangled Banner with God Save the Queen.
15. Make the cheerleaders grunt like Maria Sharapova.
16. Immediately after calling "First Doooooown: MONTANA!!", the announcer must whisper. "Quiet, please. Quiet. Quiet, please!!"
17. Build a dome!

:D :D :D :D :D
 
reed rothchild said:
Here, here!

Another list of things we need to improve the home game atmosphere:

1. A Tea and Crumpet vendor.
2. Cleat fluffers.
3. The ushers must dress in tails, like Jeeves.
4. A civil debate between the coaches about the Great Issues of the Day, using strict Rules of Order.
5. Grizzly-themed spa treatment for the ladies.
6. More Royal Boxes. (actually, I think that's already in the plans for next expansion!)
7. A halftime duel to the death between the finest serfs of two manor houses. Or one serf to wrestle a real grizzly bear.
8. If the F-15s could quiet their engines out of respect during the flyovers, it would be appreciated.
9. Better yet, replace the flyovers with a chariot ride-through.
10. Chamber service to the visiting team's hotel. Pots, bedwarmers and everything!
11. The winner of the Football Match shall be determined by decree from the House of Lords.
12. All tailgates must be serviced as a strict High Tea.
13. Little boys in tight shorts must sprint across the field to place the ball prior to each play.
14. Replace the Star Spangled Banner with God Save the Queen.
15. Make the cheerleaders grunt like Maria Sharapova.
16. Immediately after calling "First Doooooown: MONTANA!!", the announcer must whisper. "Quiet, please. Quiet. Quiet, please!!"
17. Build a dome!

:D :D :D :D :D
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I do NOT want my cleats fluffed, thankyouverymuch! 8-)
 
Tennis is stupid and no one made noise because they were asleep. Crowd noise is one of the most important advantages of the home team. The only stain we have is being compared to Wimbeldon. If you don't want noise go watch a sport that isn't insanely popular in this country and don't whine about our enjoyment of one of the finer things in sports. Making the other team go crazy trying to figure out what is going on.
 
G.R. Jamieson clearly has no idea what football is all about, therefore should not be writing the Missoulian complaining about our "rude behavior." Why was this story even published?
 
I turn to Jean-Luc Picard to put a stop to this ...

picard-palm.jpg
 
kalamitykatie said:
What would this yahoo have us do? Opera clap?

~Katie
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Yes, that would be great! If you have ever been to an opera in Milan, Venice or Berlin or Vienna, you would be shocked at the loudness and depth of the cheers!
 
Wait, this person actually finds our home field advantage - what every team in every sport strives for - unfair...... :| I don't even know how to react to that.

You know, here's an idea. Let's cancel the playoffs, and just award everyone a participation trophy. No need to determine the best team, because the losers might feel left out.
 
grizband said:
Wait, this person actually finds our home field advantage - what every team in every sport strives for - unfair...... :| I don't even know how to react to that.

You know, here's an idea. Let's cancel the playoffs, and just award everyone a participation trophy. No need to determine the best team, because the losers might feel left out.
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sounds like the bcs
 
MrTitleist said:
Here's a letter from today's Missoulian. Discuss.

http://www.missoulian.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_295ceeac-d83f-11de-88dc-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story
Peter Christian, “the voice of the Grizzlies” (Missoulian, Nov. 14), apparently does not consider that encouraging the fans to yell when the Griz are on defense so that the opposing team cannot hear their signals is (to quote him) “something that we feel is going to put a stain on excellence.”

One of the most impressive things I ever saw was at Wimbledon a few years ago. A British player was playing someone from another country and the stands were quiet – unnaturally quiet for John McEnroe, the announcer from the USA – and the Brit was losing as usual.

“The Brit might do better if there was some cheering from the fans egging him on!” McEnroe said.

Said the other announcer, “Yes, this is the only place in the world where this could happen.”

Christian should go to Wimbledon. He says he’s “only had to remind the fans about sportsmanship ... a couple of times.” It’s ripe with irony that the man who thinks himself qualified to “remind the fans about sportsmanship” not only sees nothing wrong in this unfair advantage we take over the guest team, but gloatingly keeps track on the big board of the number of false starts that opposing team makes because of unheard signals!

G.R. Jamieson, Missoula
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Seems to me Mr. Lightintheloafers is irritated more because he didn't get to do "the wave" than he is concerned about the visiting team. Where I come from we would take a pansey like this and let him figure out how to make it home without his clothes. GTFO, STFU and go cry on your butbuddy's shoulder sissy boy.
 
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