First down music

[HoustonCajun]

The wife and l agree!!!!!

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I would also like to see the band play something where the crowd can get into it as well. When the fight song is played, or some other song that would work, include something where the crowd can spell C-A-J-U-N-S, Geaux Cajuns!!! Do it after every first down, turnover, touchdown, great play, etc. WE CAN't DO IT OFTEN ENOUGH. UL games can be very boring because the band does NOTHING to get the crowd into the game. It is more than just the play on the field. It is the total game experience. And, when the two are properly combined, and we are winning, the total experience is something people will want to come back for. And that also includes everything else from coordinating the band, scoreboard and announcer, to not having rap music playing when the band is playing and the announcer is announcing. The overall production at a UL football game is high schoolish and needs to be corrected, NOW. We play enough BCS programs on the road to see what kind of formula works at these schools that gets 90,000 fans every week worked into a frenzy. Why not take the best of what is out there and incorporate that into something unique for UL? Do something. Anything at this point would be an improvement.

[California Cajun]

Death to canned music.

Nobody wants to be in a band that is compartmentalized into a token outfit by whoever coordinates the event.

If the band gets to do what Ohio State's band gets to do during a game, then we can develop a 300-piece band and a legacy.

[Boomer]

So how do we get this easily done deal done??????

[California Cajun]

So how do we get this easily done deal done??????

My guess is to convince Scott Farmer to let the band function like it does at a big time BCS game and if the band director is for it order the game management people to quit playing canned music and let the band take over. The band director told me in an e-mail a few years ago that he's told when he can play, so Scott has to overrule the people or persons who are ordering him around.

[HoustonCajun]

My guess is to convince Scott Farmer to let the band function like it does at a big time BCS game and if the band director is for it order the game management people to quit playing canned music and let the band take over. The band director told me in an e-mail a few years ago that he's told when he can play, so Scott has to overrule the people or persons who are ordering him around.

And, let's make sure that whoever is in charge of game management has some concept of what big time college football should be like and that their only experience is not just previoius Cajun games. I think that is what Coach Hud alludes to when he talks about improving the overall game day experience or something to that effect.

[Big Buds]

The band director told me in an e-mail a few years ago that he's told when he can play.

Of course the band director is told when he can play. Otherwise the band would be interrupting all the PA jargon; advertisements and announcements. I've seen it up in the booth first hand and trust me there is very little window space for the band to "do what they want".

[California Cajun]

Of course the band director is told when he can play. Otherwise the band would be interrupting all the PA jargon; advertisements and announcements. I've seen it up in the booth first hand and trust me there is very little window space for the band to "do what they want".

Let them have the canned music slots. "Every Body Clap Your Hands," you know what I mean? Why can't they be allowed have the role of Ohio State's band?

I'm telling you, the size of the band has been reduced over the years by the amount their role has diminished.

It is insulting to seat a live band in the stands and have someone play a CD.

[Cajunmac]

Let them have the canned music slots. "Every Body Clap Your Hands," you know what I mean? Why can't they be allowed have the role of Ohio State's band?

I'm telling you, the size of the band has been reduced over the years by the amount their role has diminished.

It is insulting to seat a live band in the stands and have someone play a CD.

COULD NOT AGREE MORE! In college football, at least in 'big time' college football, the band has a crucial role in the entire experience. We have few, if any, real traditions with the band during the game. This has always been frustrating for me! I also agree with the general sentiment that the canned crap music must go! It is bush league, minor league baseball crap (not that there is anything wrong with baseball), and not suitable for where Hud, and my guess most of us here, want to take the program.

Also, I do not know much at all about college bands or how the work on game day, but the idea that they can not hit a few notes on EVERY first down...I'm not buying it, at all. I've been across the country, dozens of venues, and college bands do this all over the place. So it actually can be done. Will it take an overhaul of how we do the organization of the gameday? Yes. But it can be done. I've seen it, and often. Also, the band needs much more support it seems. This will probably never happen but I would not at all be against using RCAF money (and I’m an RCAF member) to support the band. Uniforms. Instruments. Scholarships... Hell, bring in directors. They can not be nearly as expensive as offensive coordinators or new stadiums. The band is important. Get the press box goobers out of the game day experience and move the band in....and support them!

[Boomer]

I will be back next week ---what is the guy's name---I will go to see him---can't hurt!!!!

[Turbine]

Part of the money that built the IPF was supposed to build up the PRIDE of Louisiana/Acadiana.