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Posted: 2/25/2013 9:11 PM
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Love the idea. I agree with starting it right after the music stops before tip. If you have a good response the first time, you should do it at the start of the second half as well.

Somewhat OT, but related to cheers, can the OZone powers that be please get everyone to stop screaming "U!" after the "O-H-I-O" chant during "Kernkraft 400" (Zombie Nation)? I loved when we added "O-H-I-O" to it a few years ago, but I cringe every time I hear "U" after it.
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Posted: 2/25/2013 9:22 PM
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Tyler wrote:expand_more
Love the idea. I agree with starting it right after the music stops before tip.


Sometimes that interval is only about three seconds long.
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Posted: 2/25/2013 9:25 PM
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shabamon wrote:expand_more
Love the idea. I agree with starting it right after the music stops before tip.


Sometimes that interval is only about three seconds long.


And continue through about 10 shouts each side. If "kron gets the tip we shake 'em up, if we have the ball I would certainly think the team is ready to rock w/the Convo rollin'............
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Posted: 2/25/2013 9:56 PM
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To appease everyone-ish, why not do "OHHHH" then "HIOOOOO" instead of or in addition to OU, OH YEA!?

I love the OU, OH YEA chant if I'm being honest but I get the whole exclusivity thing too and wanting to emphasize OHIO. Doing the O-HIO is not O-H, I-O like OSU but still get's "OUr" name out there (crowd, TV, etc). Just imagine one side yelling OH (but not too long) then the other side responding "HIO." I think it'd work fantastically and sound awesome in the Convo and Peden for that matter. Plus the 110 (as an alum myself) would appreciate the "'hio" portion. 

If you wanted to get really fancy, do the chat back and for to spell out OHIO 5-7 times then end with HIOOOOOOO... for a little while (if it fits into the game at that point). I guess it'd ultimately need to be planned for how many times so the HIOOO-ing doesn't end and restart with "Ohhhhh-ing."

Only wish I could be there Wednesday in person.
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Posted: 2/25/2013 10:24 PM
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I'm honestly not sure when is the right time. Music plays up until tip, and during play, a big play or call can kill it. We almost HAVE to do it before the game.
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Posted: 2/25/2013 11:48 PM
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Unless we have Jon Smith at the tip vs Zeke. Or just 1st 'Kron possession.


I've never known the spot to say this, but I don't know why the O Zone moved away from the jump around OOOOOOO thing straight out of the last O-H-I-O in the fight song (O-H-I-OOOOOOOO) right before the tip. Seems to make a lot of sense, and it's how it used to be done.
this ended during the 09-10 season because of the amount of time between the end of the fight song and the tip due to the lights coming up.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 12:50 AM
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Doing this is a must. I'm not sure why it isn't a Convo staple. Props to those who are making the effort to organize this.

Right before tip would be ideal, everything else seems too risky.

& even when Akron wins the tip - keep it going for that defensive possession.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 1:51 AM
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Here's what I'm thinking. A small contingent of O Zone leaders stays on our side with the OU signs. Another small group is over by the press tables with the Oh Yeah signs. The rest of us ring the bowl and serve to 'lead' our sections. That should get the people around us to join in. The only problem is the music being played before tip would be too loud to hear the first group of leaders start.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 2:04 AM
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RP- you have a message.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 8:15 AM
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RPKirtland wrote:expand_more
Here's what I'm thinking. A small contingent of O Zone leaders stays on our side with the OU signs. Another small group is over by the press tables with the Oh Yeah signs. The rest of us ring the bowl and serve to 'lead' our sections. That should get the people around us to join in. The only problem is the music being played before tip would be too loud to hear the first group of leaders start.


  Put me firmly in the "I really like OU-OH Yeah" category.  Find a way to fit this in.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 8:33 AM
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I pledge my support from Section 1 (behind the Akron bench) and will get others involved.  I'm sure Athena will lend her voice as well. 



Section 1 is in!
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Posted: 2/26/2013 9:54 AM
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Being a '71 graduate of OU, Ohio U and OHIO I really don't see why folks get bent out of shape about all the references.  It is who we were/are.

Having said that, if you have ever seen a Louisville game the have a pretty cool C-A-R-D-S chant we could use as an example.  Put a person on each side and end of the court and spell out O-H-I-O with each side doing one of the letters. 
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Posted: 2/26/2013 10:55 AM
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To be clear, I wasn't saying "don't do the OU-OhYeah chant", I like the chant. I was just explaining why the cheerleaders probably aren't going to be involved.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 11:10 AM
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I think this is a terrific idea.  Count me in.  I also think we should do it more than once per game.  
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Posted: 2/26/2013 12:05 PM
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Casper71 wrote:expand_more
Being a '71 graduate of OU, Ohio U and OHIO I really don't see why folks get bent out of shape about all the references.  It is who we were/are.

Having said that, if you have ever seen a Louisville game the have a pretty cool C-A-R-D-S chant we could use as an example.  Put a person on each side and end of the court and spell out O-H-I-O with each side doing one of the letters. 


Thats the exact thing Ohio State does. It would just make us look like we were copying. As stupid as that sounds.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 12:11 PM
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We have a lot of fun planned for Wednesday, and OU Oh Yeah WILL happen, regardless of any other activities we might have in store.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 12:38 PM
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Casper71 wrote:expand_more
Being a '71 graduate of OU, Ohio U and OHIO I really don't see why folks get bent out of shape about all the references.  It is who we were/are.

Having said that, if you have ever seen a Louisville game the have a pretty cool C-A-R-D-S chant we could use as an example.  Put a person on each side and end of the court and spell out O-H-I-O with each side doing one of the letters. 
Being in Nashville when we played Florida, I can tell you that CARDS chant is absolutely dreadful lol.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 12:48 PM
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Could you possibly recruit the cheerleaders for help? See if they are willing to spread out around the Convo at a designated time.


The thing about that is that we've tried earlier int he year. However, the higher-ups at Ohio don't like the OU Oh Yeah chant and refuse to let the cheerleaders be a part. :/


A buddy of mine was a cheerleader when we were in school (The Dark Days of Knorr). He has told us repeatedly that the cheerleaders are not allowed to cheer-out the letters "OU" under any circumstances.


I can confirm that policy. Started during the Boeh regime. That policy would demolish the cheerleaders at the University of California-Los Angeles.
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Posted: 2/26/2013 1:05 PM
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Pilot, obviously haven't been to an OSU game (and don't care to go) so I didn't know they did this.  As for the Louisville CARDS thing, when I saw it done in Freedom Hall it was unbelieveably good. 
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Posted: 2/26/2013 2:09 PM
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Pilot, obviously haven't been to an OSU game (and don't care to go) so I didn't know they did this.  As for the Louisville CARDS thing, when I saw it done in Freedom Hall it was unbelieveably good. 


I wish we could do it, its unfortunate that osu seems to lay claim to that chant. 
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Pilot, obviously haven't been to an OSU game (and don't care to go) so I didn't know they did this.  As for the Louisville CARDS thing, when I saw it done in Freedom Hall it was unbelieveably good. 


I wish we could do it, its unfortunate that osu seems to lay claim to that chant. 


Unless, just to have fun, we set up the OH!...IO!....U! as was done in Columbus the last time we played there.  I took lots of joy in OUr section yelling that.

Anyway, I like the OU Oh Yeah chant ideas. I think proceeding forward with it is a great plan.

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Posted: 2/26/2013 2:54 PM
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this whole conversation would make me hate OSU even more, if that was possible. OH-IO is our name, its so ridiculous we have to come with an alternative to our own name.

It's like in Office Space when Peter asks Michael Bolton why he doesn't just go by Mike and he says "No way, why should I change my name, he's the one that sucks.".
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Posted: 2/26/2013 5:33 PM
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Gone are the days when this cheer used to be O! U! *clap* *clap* (where you would spell it out with your arms), but I think it's for the better.  I think the "Oh Yeah" came into use around '05-'06.  

They way it seems to have caught on (cheers at games, t-shirts, friendly greetings between Bobcats in airports, etc) you'd think the Athletic Department would want to capitalize and jump on the bandwagon.  


They should focus their efforts on name branding to folks in the media, and less on the game day experience.  

I know in the game notes and media guides they use "- when referring to the Bobcats, please use Ohio or Ohio university, not Ohio U or OU. Thank you!" 

[ramble] Steve Mix was terrible at this. "Ohio U" all the time. Is he still broadcasting poorly somewhere?
To be honest, I hate when I see "Ohio University" in print/web media.  That doesn't help your branding efforts at all. [/ramble]

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Honestly, I share your sentiments in a little bit. To be honest, this new management group of the O Zone has been really on fire. We're working out the kinks, and most of us are underclassmen. It's actually been a bit daunting to try and post on this forum because it turns into an O Zone bash after every game where it's early or the crowd falls out of it. But dammit, we're trying. We made a bus trip to Akron on Feb. 2nd, and also this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oXwPQ1cNks. So, we're on the up and up.


Glad to hear it, and I understand but please post away!  You're going to get everyone's opinion (and some will be harsh), but you're going to get them from some of the most intense Bobcats around.  It means we care, and we want the best, and many of us are rabid and will accept nothing less.
Last Edited: 2/26/2013 5:59:55 PM by Bleed Green & White
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:44 PM
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Two Keys:

1. You have to do it during a timeout! Basketball is far to fast pace and up and down to get everyone on board during play. I say during the first media timeout just to add a little more intimidation!

2. The band is the key on the student side and the for sections of donors that sit in the pull out bleachers on the other side are key. You could talk to a few in each section prior to the game to get them ready for it.  Also, could ask the OBC people if you can get into the Rohr Room to let people know.

Once you have people on both sides ready, it will take off!
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Posted: 2/26/2013 6:47 PM
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FIRST MEDIA TIMEOUT!  You have to make sure you have time to do it right if you are going to do it and want it to gain traction for the future.  People are not paying enough attention right at the end of warm-ups and the building has not gotten locked in yet!
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