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LSU will ban opposing marching bands from marching at halftime
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:45 pm
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The opponents’ marching band will no longer perform at halftime of LSU football games, under a new policy the athletic department instituted starting this season, team spokesman Michael Bonnette confirmed Friday.
“It’s a safety issue,” Bonnette told The Advocate. “We don’t have room down there for both bands. In order for bands to perform at half, they’ve got to come down to the field before the first half ends. That’s a lot of people on the sideline.”
Bonnette declined comment when asked whether there have been any sideline incidents between opposing band members or between band members and LSU fans. None has been reported, but the new policy would prevent potential skirmishes.
LSU’s new policy will affect traveling bands, and at least one official isn’t happy about it.
Jacksonville State band director Ken Bodiford told Montgomery television station WFSA that he will no longer bring JSU’s band to the school’s Sept. 10 meeting with the Tigers, LSU’s home opener. Bodiford said he can’t justify the $120,000 expense of bus rental, hotel accommodations and meals for the trip if the band is not allowed to perform at halftime.
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Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:46 pm to GetCocky11
In that case, the rest of the SEC should not allow LSU's band to attend.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:46 pm to GetCocky11
You are missing a gem in Jacksonville State's marching band. Easily the best marching band in the South.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:46 pm to GetCocky11
Let's just find something to bitch about 
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:46 pm to GetCocky11
I agree with you although I would not use the word that you did. I believe someone in the university committed a grave error with this decision
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:47 pm to LC412000
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I believe someone in the university committed a grave error with this decision
Using "safety" as a reason is retarded.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:47 pm to GetCocky11
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This post was edited on 6/10/16 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:47 pm to GetCocky11
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Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:47 pm to GetCocky11
LSU, that sucks. I thought Louisiana took some damn pride in music.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:48 pm to GetCocky11
Meh, none of your count-arse schools have a band worthy of sharing the field with the golden band.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:48 pm to CCTider
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LSU, that sucks. I thought Louisiana took some damn pride in music.
Pride in music was an item lost during the last round of budget cuts.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:48 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
They don't play neck anymore so, ok then.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:49 pm to GetCocky11
Safety first. I applaud the move.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:49 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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In that case, the rest of the SEC should not allow LSU's band to attend.
This needs to happen. They get what they deserve.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:49 pm to nc14
I take this as LSU doesn't give a damn about being black balled on away games as it will save the state money anyways.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:50 pm to CCTider
I've never seen LSU perform at BDS during halftime, but I rarely notice bands.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:50 pm to jnugz187
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I take this as LSU doesn't give a damn about being black balled on away games as it will save the state money anyways
Yeah. But the big donors are going to be pissed when the LSU band doesn't get to travel. And they're the ones that are going to the away games.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:51 pm to GetCocky11
I don't see the big deal. The golden band from tigerland is like the Beatles of collegiate bands. Would you rather hear William Hung or The Eagles?
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:51 pm to jnugz187
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I take this as LSU doesn't give a damn about being black balled on away games as it will save the state money anyways.
Its all about safety.
Posted on 6/10/16 at 8:51 pm to Jumbo_Gumbo
If the LSU band is the beatles, the Aggie Band is the Rolling Stones.
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