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re: Is it only a matter of time before the cowbells are outlawed?
Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:39 pm to Diamondawg
Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:39 pm to Diamondawg
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Our fans pushed that to the limit and beyond last week - I thought.
Not surprised. It's asinine to think you can regulate masses of drunken fans with bells.
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Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:39 pm to Knight of Old
Probably. I'm sure they're not quite as bad in person because the sound can escape the stadium but on tv those mics pick up the cowbells and you can't hear what the announcer is saying. Even when you turn it down the cowbell will come through and not the crowd noise.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:44 pm to diretiger
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will continue not caring what they want to do to try and get the advantage
Advantage? Even with them, we are not in the top 7 in the SEC as far as decibel level on the field. Huge advantage right there..... With this massive advantage these cowbells give us, I guess we've been destroying our opponents in Starkville for the better part of 70 years now?
The butthurt from any school who has a louder stadium is absolutely ridiculous. Maine (and many other shittastic schools) have come in over the years and whipped our arse by some how overcoming the cowbells. I mean it just has to be so tough for other SEC teams to play in an environment that is right on the average line for the conference in on field decibel level.....
This post was edited on 10/9/14 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:48 pm to Billy Mays
You can if the team is penalized every time the bells are rang.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:52 pm to randystewart
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Advantage?...With this massive advantage these cowbells give us, I guess we've been destroying our opponents in Starkville for the better part of 70 years now?
No one is arguing that you're not a mediocre team. But the advantage is you're a mediocre team with artificial noise makers thus separating you from the other low capacity quiet stadiums. You don't see other schools in your tier doing it, or have I missed UK's thunder sticks?
This post was edited on 10/9/14 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:54 pm to 9th life
Actually they sound pretty cool on tv... Flip between games & listen to the difference. Our televised home games give a unique sound to the viewer.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:01 pm to lowspark12
Awful lotta folks in here upset they don't have a tradition as cool as hell as our cowbells. Hail Damn State & God Bless
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:01 pm to piggidyphish
Come back and whine after the cowbells have actually made a difference in a game.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:02 pm to lowspark12
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Is it only a matter of time before the cowbells are outlawed?
Dan probably takes the cowbells with him when he leaves for Florida.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:03 pm to Dday63
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Come back and whine after the cowbells have actually made a difference in a game.
You remember in the third quarter when Coach Mullen took Dak out and put a cowbell in at quarterback, and then the cowbell ran for a touchdown on A&M's weak defense?
That was awesome.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:18 pm to Nortizzle
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You can if the team is penalized every time the bells are rang.
Of course, but I meant from MSU's perspective.
Is the SEC ever going to do anything? They seem to turn a blind eye.
This post was edited on 10/9/14 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:25 pm to Billy Mays
That's the question... if state keeps winning and expanding, then it's almost inevitable.
and this exemption the sec has given them can be revoked, with enough support.
and this exemption the sec has given them can be revoked, with enough support.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:34 pm to Billy Mays
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Is the SEC ever going to do anything?
They fine MSU for excessive cowbell use. They were fined $5,000 in 2010, and also received a verbal warning from Slive that the rule was in jeopardy of being revoked. State was fined $25,000 last season. Every violation of the rule going forward could potentially result in a $50,000 fine.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:35 pm to Dday63
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Come back and whine after the cowbells have actually made a difference in a game.
Well they do. Otherwise you'd be a even quieter middling stadium.
For the record I like them. But if you guys caught up to other programs in prestige and capacity I think a ban on them would be a foregone conclusion.
This post was edited on 10/9/14 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:45 pm to piggidyphish
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Well they do
I cannot refute such impeccable logic as that.
But, seriously, other than the fact that some players might find the sound annoying, I defy you to provide evidence the bells have ever made a difference in a game.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:48 pm to Dday63
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I cannot refute such impeccable logic as that.
Do they not make it louder? Is increased noise not intended to create an advantage?
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I defy you to provide evidence the bells have ever made a difference in a game.
You're right, it'd all be anecdotal. I doubt you're just ringing them though because you need something to do with your hands.
It's just my guess but if you guys continue to make more (figurative and literal) noise I think it will lead to a ban against your bells.
This post was edited on 10/9/14 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:51 pm to lowspark12
They should be outlawed, MSU should have to follow the same rules everyone else does.
They are extremely annoying.
They will be outlawed the first time Bama loses in Starkville.
They are extremely annoying.
They will be outlawed the first time Bama loses in Starkville.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:52 pm to lowspark12
They actually are outlawed as they are artificial noise makers, it just isn't enforced in their stadium. I think a generous number of unsportsmanlike penalties in a row might quiet them down.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:53 pm to ELVIS U
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They actually are outlawed as they are artificial noise makers, it just isn't enforced in their stadium. I think a generous number of unsportsmanlike penalties in a row might quiet them down.
It's amazing, none of this post is correct. Congrats.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 4:07 pm to lowspark12
Nothing wrong with unique challenges at different stadiums, IMO. If they take away state's cowbells, they should make A&M buy some damn Febreeze or something.
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