we are up by two and there is only a minute left in the fourth quarter. Auburn has been driving the ball and are almost in field goal range. So thequestionis......
It's 4th and short against Auburn......
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we are up by two and there is only a minute left in the fourth quarter. Auburn has been driving the ball and are almost in field goal range. So thequestionis......
In fact, I've seen it and heard it done before. It would actually drown out the cowbells at times it would get so loud. Just listen to the crowd when Tebow was picked off and it was returned for a TD or Anthony Johnson's return against Bama. The cowbells were drowned out from the screaming fans.
Not because I don't care about the potential repercussions and want to be a rebellious dick, but because it will be physically impossible to keep myself from doing it. Unless of course I would be the only person caught up in the moment. Then, sure, I would think twice. In that situation though, at least 90% of cowbell holders would think similarly. It may be a minority portion at first, but would soon gather to a roar - no doubt about it.
In that situation, combo the fact that only a few people would be restraining themselves, there are no in-game penalties for violating policy, and I would be more than a few whiskey drinks into the evening, there's absolutely no way I could honestly answer this question "no", even though it may be the right thing to do.
I guess that means I'm a terrible fan, but will undoubtedly be in the majority when placed in that situation - which is why I say "farewell, cowbell, it was fun while it lasted".
ETA: I could maybe change my opinion on how the majority would behave if we were accustomed to winning big games lately. However, given we are so starved for any little bit of football success, situations like these will only cause the amount of noise and clang to be louder. Essentially, good things to cheer about have been so few and far between lately, there's no way people are going to be able to filter themselves when a possible big win is within grasp.
In that situation, combo the fact that only a few people would be restraining themselves, there are no in-game penalties for violating policy, and I would be more than a few whiskey drinks into the evening, there's absolutely no way I could honestly answer this question "no", even though it may be the right thing to do.
I guess that means I'm a terrible fan, but will undoubtedly be in the majority when placed in that situation - which is why I say "farewell, cowbell, it was fun while it lasted".
ETA: I could maybe change my opinion on how the majority would behave if we were accustomed to winning big games lately. However, given we are so starved for any little bit of football success, situations like these will only cause the amount of noise and clang to be louder. Essentially, good things to cheer about have been so few and far between lately, there's no way people are going to be able to filter themselves when a possible big win is within grasp.
I am just saying in this situation and similar ones I am going to ring my cowbell. On second and 8 in the second quarter am I going to ring my cowbell? Noprobablynot. Thats my point. At certain points of the game it will be 20K+ cowbells ringing to try and swing the advantage our way.
And you have been drinking all day. You're one dui away from the slammer. There's a roadblock on Montgomery and that's the way you have to go home. You've got an ounce of the dankest dope this side of the Mississippi in the glove box and your sober friend wants to drive. Do you let him?
I love my cowbell, but I can drowned it out when I yell. Like Snake posted, our crowd gets twice as loud when we make a huge play and people are reacting by yelling/screaming. When Banks picked off that pass, folks were jumping up and down screaming, not standing there ringing their bell at the field.
Arkansas, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, and Ole Miss have nothing as awesome as the cowbell to add to the mix. Sure they may have large crowds. But, we have something to add some special excitement to the mix. With all the games on TV, teams calling time out, and other allowed times to ring...there will be plenty of opportunity to show our "signature" difference. The times we can ring the bells will certainly drown out the "woo, pig, souie", roll tide, war eagle, geaux tigers, and hotty toddy. Actually, it puts us at an advantage over the rest of the league. If anything it will raise the level of the enthusiasm. We play by some reasonable rules and we have a significant advantage....besides as we deal with better non-conference scheduling we will have even more opportunity to help...LET THE DAWGS OUT!
some AD is going to be pissed regardless if we ring the bells at the right times or not. Granted they all passed it this year, but I doubt very seriously if this rule last past this year. Im still amazed the alabama and ole miss AD's voted to let us keep it, even for this year.
You may think you'll be able to control yourself, but you're wrong. Because at least one person is going to start ringing their's. And then a couple more will. And then a couple hundred more. And then you're going to look down at your bell in your hand, and your hand is gonna be twitching. And then before you know it, you'll be jumping up and down, screaming like a madman, and ringing your cowbell. You know you will.
And if you can control yourself above all of that, well, whatever helps you sleep at night.
And if you can control yourself above all of that, well, whatever helps you sleep at night.
1. If so , why ?
2. Who made the rule and who enforces it ?
3. Why are there any rules at all ?
4. Would we be a better fit in the SWAC because we can`t control ourselves and live with the conference rules ?
5. We are the biggest net beneficary of being in the SEC yet we`re going to tell them to take their rules and FO ?
6. Exactly what the hell is our leverage hereand what am I missing ?
2. Who made the rule and who enforces it ?
3. Why are there any rules at all ?
4. Would we be a better fit in the SWAC because we can`t control ourselves and live with the conference rules ?
5. We are the biggest net beneficary of being in the SEC yet we`re going to tell them to take their rules and FO ?
6. Exactly what the hell is our leverage hereand what am I missing ?
We get it. You are going to be a good SEC citizen and follow the rule. You are much to self-disciplined to be overcome by the energy of the moment.
Or, you're telling yourself that right now when it's easy to act objective about it and thumb your nose at those of us who aren't necessarily planning on violating the rule just for the heck of it, but are realistic enough to know that we will in all likelihood violate it in said situation above simply because we will get swept up in the moment.
I think this is where we're most likely to violate the rule, at big times in big games where instincts and passion take over.
Or, you're telling yourself that right now when it's easy to act objective about it and thumb your nose at those of us who aren't necessarily planning on violating the rule just for the heck of it, but are realistic enough to know that we will in all likelihood violate it in said situation above simply because we will get swept up in the moment.
I think this is where we're most likely to violate the rule, at big times in big games where instincts and passion take over.
Perhaps the Auburn game won't be too bad, and MSU will avoid any type of fine. Maybe they will get fined and it won't matter much. As the season goes on, though, I think more and more fans will see others ignoring the rules and figure it doesn't matter if they ignore it, too.
I'm going to try. I am going it seriously try to be disciplined and only ring at approved times. But if the bell noise gets too loud, I'm sure I will figure it doesn't make much difference if I join in.
I'm going to try. I am going it seriously try to be disciplined and only ring at approved times. But if the bell noise gets too loud, I'm sure I will figure it doesn't make much difference if I join in.
at the well being of YOUR school and YOUR team. If you have no more self control than that how the hell do you function in society every day ?
as of 11:00am today the 8th over 70% of people that voted in this pole say the WOULD ringtheircowbell in the above situation. Looks like you are going to be one mad MFer come gamedays this fall........
Again, it's easy to say you will or won't do something until you put yourself in the actual situation. And I'd say following the cowbell rule in that type of situation is going to be like following a no sugar diet in Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. You theoretically could pull it off, but your chances aren't good.</p>
sure that if someone says (today) that they are going to ring their bells during a game a few months from now, that they probably are going to. We're not talking about pulling a trigger on a robber or something.
You're right, if you say you are today, you are. But if you say you won't, I still be you will. That's what I was saying.</p>
I am really curious to see how this plays out, particularly after a Summer of "educating" the fans.
Bells will be rung at the wrong times, and probably by some of the people on this board saying they are going to ring them. But what if the fans buy into this thing? What if it is a critical situation and less than 1,000 bells are ringing, and surrounding fans are openly discouraging the ringing of bells? I bet some of the people who claim today that they would ring their bell anyway might have a change of heart under those circumstances.
Bells will be rung at the wrong times, and probably by some of the people on this board saying they are going to ring them. But what if the fans buy into this thing? What if it is a critical situation and less than 1,000 bells are ringing, and surrounding fans are openly discouraging the ringing of bells? I bet some of the people who claim today that they would ring their bell anyway might have a change of heart under those circumstances.
or throw you out of the stadium for refusing to give up your cowbell to a security guy in the stands when he sees it.
I guess you have forgotten they have been illegal for the past 30 years and people have snuck them in and rang them every year. I don't know why some of you people don't get that. I hope yall don't sit next to the student section this year, yall are going to be some mad old farts if you do.<div>
</div><div>BTW - Look at the results of this pole. You can see what is going to happen for yourself. Part of thetraditionof the cowbell is that is a defiant gesture. to me this is a good thing. I think people are going to be more selective in when they ring them (i.e. critical situations) and they will be moreeffectivebecauseof this new mandate.</div><div>
</div><div>Maybe this will stop some of our dumb *** fans from ringing them while we are on offense, thats always been a pet peeve of mine.</div>
</div><div>BTW - Look at the results of this pole. You can see what is going to happen for yourself. Part of thetraditionof the cowbell is that is a defiant gesture. to me this is a good thing. I think people are going to be more selective in when they ring them (i.e. critical situations) and they will be moreeffectivebecauseof this new mandate.</div><div>
</div><div>Maybe this will stop some of our dumb *** fans from ringing them while we are on offense, thats always been a pet peeve of mine.</div>
Watch and learn what a $25,000 to $50,000 fine to the school does forbonedaddy401 said:
the cowbell in 2012. While you call me an old timer (changed to old fart with your edit) I suppose you are
classified as still wet behind the ears and naive if you think you will
beat the University Pres and the athletic department.
Who really gives a crap about the poll of sixpack people anyway? It is less than 100
replies with 85 saying they will ring them and probably 20 of those are OM posters from Nafoom. 85 people ringing out of 56,000 will sound about as loud as someone farting among 56,000.
Good point about the dumbass fans who ring it when we have the ball. It is that stupidity that dominates our fan base (see poll above to confirm it I suppose)
Doing something as stupid as ringing a cowbell when you know it`s going to getyour school fined oryour team penalized is sick. What part of this do you not understand ? </p>
are not going to be ringing them in that situation. In fact I will bet you cash it will be more than that.<div>
</div><div>It was old fart to begin with.</div><div> </div><div>
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For the past thirty years, sure they were illegal. This year is different. They have found a way to get rid of the bells by fining the school. But they have an easy way out by giving us enough rope to hang ourselves. You are making it very easy on the sec to ban them next year. Do you not realize what a.dumbass decision you are making when you ring your bell at the wrong time. Thanks so much bonedaddy and everyone else who are doing exactly what the sec wants u to do. The cowbell tradition is over.
people will stop ringing them when we are on offense ans on non crucial downs. On big third and fourth downs people will ring them. Period.<div>
</div><div>It isn't about bucking the system, it doing thesame thingwe have done on big downs for the past 30+ years.</div>
</div><div>It isn't about bucking the system, it doing thesame thingwe have done on big downs for the past 30+ years.</div>
Stricklin did succeed in having the SEC agree to categorize cowbells with all of the "institutionally controlled noise" rules (ie: band music, jumbo tron music, etc). We might very well get in more trouble over cowbells.thatsbaseball said:
But at least I think we'll be successful in having everybody else's artificial noise (crowd amplified sounds broadcast onto the field at Neland, etc) treated like our cowbells. They might be less high & mighty on us if we get to demand that everybody else's noise-cheating is given the same treatment as our cowbells.
Are you gonna pay our fine if you get the school in trouble ? You`ve had your 15 minutes of fame on this now why don`t youSTFU .</p>