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Honest question about the MSU cowbells
Posted on 10/23/25 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 10/23/25 at 1:38 pm
Is this something that’s against the rules but the SEC just looks the other way? Not whining,
Complaining, etc just trying to understand here
Complaining, etc just trying to understand here
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Posted on 10/23/25 at 1:40 pm to TexasWranglers
It is against the rules but they got grandfathered in. When the rule was created, they had like 45k capacity so it really didn't make much of a difference.
But with a major expansion since then, it does make a noticeable difference.
But with a major expansion since then, it does make a noticeable difference.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 1:42 pm to pankReb
Is this an ncaa rule or sec rule? I’m guessing it’s a noise complaint issue.
Sound alike what you are saying when their stadium only seated 45k wasn’t a big deal but now that it’s bigger it’s a noticeable difference. First time watching msu at home in forever so just wanted to see what the deal is, thanks
Sound alike what you are saying when their stadium only seated 45k wasn’t a big deal but now that it’s bigger it’s a noticeable difference. First time watching msu at home in forever so just wanted to see what the deal is, thanks
Posted on 10/23/25 at 1:42 pm to pankReb
No different than the fricking air horns at texas softball games.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 1:43 pm to TexasWranglers
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Is this an ncaa rule or sec rule? I’m guessing it’s a noise complaint issue.
SEC rule
Posted on 10/23/25 at 1:44 pm to Wishbone85
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No different than the fricking air horns at texas softball games.
Or the Vandy Whistler. Only cowbells are less annoying.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 1:46 pm to TexasWranglers
Noise is Noise.... no louder than LSU or Floriday.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:10 pm to msu202020
they are supposed to stop during snaps and plays or it will be a penalty
State fans pretty much honor the rules that were put in place by the SEC
it's miserable to go to their home games and hearing it but I don't have a problem with it and they are allowed to bring them on the road
State fans pretty much honor the rules that were put in place by the SEC
it's miserable to go to their home games and hearing it but I don't have a problem with it and they are allowed to bring them on the road
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:15 pm to TexasWranglers
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Is this something that’s against the rules
It’s been around and it’s here to stay. No other teams really mind it, although sure…it does get annoying.
ETA: personally I like it and think traditions like this help make CFB fun and more meaningful than NFL. I was disappointed to see Tceh outlaw the tortillas last week.
This post was edited on 10/23/25 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:19 pm to TexasWranglers
They are really annoying for the visiting fans. We didn't hear them a lot though when Bama played there post Shula.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:23 pm to TexasWranglers
Artificial noisemakers are of course against the rules but State gets a pass due to being retarded.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:25 pm to TexasWranglers
There is no honor in winning at Davis Wade without having to endure the clanga clanga.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:27 pm to AggieArchitect2004
I believe dipshit Tech fans were abusing the tradition by throwing them on the field instead of just up in the air. Should've known better.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:27 pm to TexasWranglers
High School tactics in the SEC smh
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:28 pm to Pascal59
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Artificial noisemakers are of course against the rules
this is too bad bc i wish every team that plays them at home would return the favor with vuvuzelas
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:30 pm to TexasWranglers
It was a tradition that bothered no one until Mississippi State nearly beat Auburn in 1974. Shug Jordan complained to the SEC and the SEC banned them outright.
Throughout the 80s and 90s, you would see and hear a few bells but it wasn't a big deal. State had a nice run in the late 90s and the complaints started happening again.
The SEC implemented a 15 yard penalty after a warning. I'm sure it happened more than I remember, but there was a game against Kentucky where we were penalized three times. The SEC then added a fine and the cowbells started being confiscated at the gate.
In 2010, the SEC adopted the "cowbell compromise" and that rule is in effect to this day. It covers cowbells and piped in music/crowd noise. The rule basically says once the ball is placed over center, the bells and music has to stop. The vote was 11-0 with MSU abstaining.
For the most part, its been followed. Arizona State game earlier this season was pure chaos. The SEC must have said something because the messages before the Tennessee game were heavy on the cowbell compliance. Haven't seen anything this week so the SEC must have been happy with the Tennessee compliance.
Throughout the 80s and 90s, you would see and hear a few bells but it wasn't a big deal. State had a nice run in the late 90s and the complaints started happening again.
The SEC implemented a 15 yard penalty after a warning. I'm sure it happened more than I remember, but there was a game against Kentucky where we were penalized three times. The SEC then added a fine and the cowbells started being confiscated at the gate.
In 2010, the SEC adopted the "cowbell compromise" and that rule is in effect to this day. It covers cowbells and piped in music/crowd noise. The rule basically says once the ball is placed over center, the bells and music has to stop. The vote was 11-0 with MSU abstaining.
For the most part, its been followed. Arizona State game earlier this season was pure chaos. The SEC must have said something because the messages before the Tennessee game were heavy on the cowbell compliance. Haven't seen anything this week so the SEC must have been happy with the Tennessee compliance.
This post was edited on 10/23/25 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:41 pm to TexasWranglers
As noted by the Mississippi State website, fans are allowed to ring the cowbells during pregame, timeouts, halftime and after the Bulldogs score.
- this is also BS as they never stop ringing them, therefore making it a rules violation.
- this is also BS as they never stop ringing them, therefore making it a rules violation.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:51 pm to BigNastyTiger417
Are they allowed to carry the cowbells with them when they rush the field?
Posted on 10/23/25 at 2:59 pm to nicholastiger
quote:You meant to say NOT allowed to bring them on the road, right?
they are supposed to stop during snaps and plays or it will be a penalty
State fans pretty much honor the rules that were put in place by the SEC
it's miserable to go to their home games and hearing it but I don't have a problem with it and they are allowed to bring them on the road
Having been to Starkvegas several times, the best advice for visitors is to buy seats from your school, not from State, and hope that you aren't sitting next to any State fans. The collective din isn't nearly as bad as the annoyance of having one ringing right next to you.
Posted on 10/23/25 at 3:07 pm to TexasWranglers
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Is this something that’s against the rules but the SEC just looks the other way? Not whining,
Complaining, etc just trying to understand here
Think the SEC must have assumed that normal people would understand how trashy it is to constantly ring a cowbell and that the majority of the state fans would just cheer/clap. What parent would bring their child to a football game and constantly ring a cowbell in their ear? Well, the SEC assumed wrong and those damn things are as annoying as ever.
For the most part the fans honor the rules and don't ring during plays, but even when they do there is no penalty for it. Just bring headphones for you and your kids and you should be fine.
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