The recent discussion here on Tidefans.com only reinforces what me and my friend Jake have decided to do, and that's attempt to create an entirely new student section, one full of excited fans who actually plan on bringing energy and life to Bryant-Denny.
It's become apparent to us that the Alabama Yell Crew (who half the students have never heard of) is not cut out to be the official Alabama student section. We applaud their efforts in attempting to raise the energy level, but it doesn't seem to be working. Unfortunately, as was the case this year, I see the Yell Crew sitting down just as much as other students who become disinterested after the first half of the game. I'm not suggesting we completely throw out Yell Crew, in fact, quite the opposite. Those who wish to remain in Yell Crew should indeed do so, but those wishing for something more should join the new student section, Mike's Maniacs.
Allow me to explain...
We wish to bring to Bryant-Denny the same sense of energy, excitement, and craziness that you can find at other college stadiums around the country, and even some NFL teams. Stadiums that provide such unbelievable home field advantage to their teams such as the Oakland Raider's Black Hole, Texas A&M's 12th Man, the Dog Pound of the Cleveland Browns, and the general excitement seen in every game played by LSU in Baton Rogue and in the Swamp at Florida. While we believe Alabama is home to the greatest fans outside of the stadium, for some reason once the game begins the energy level drops. We want the crazy fans that dress up in wigs, obnoxious hats, painted faces, etc. Where are these fans at Bryant-Denny? Answer: They are few and far between, and we want to bring them together.
We are currently in the beginning phases of starting the group. We are at this time securing shirts to sell to be worn at every Bama football game. They will cost no more than five to six dollars for students. We are also considering opening up the selling of these shirts to alumni or fans in general outside the student section. The only negative we see to doing this is being unable to guarantee these fans will indeed be standing during the entire game and giving it their all.
Lastly, we welcome every suggestion you can possibly give us. We realize this is going to be a hard project. By next year however, we hope to be firmly established as a fantastic student section. For any students out there who would like to join, please e-mail us at our address, TheStudentSection@gmail.com. If you are outside the student body and wish to be a part of the process, please let us know as well. Thanks again, and ROLL TIDE!!!!!
It's become apparent to us that the Alabama Yell Crew (who half the students have never heard of) is not cut out to be the official Alabama student section. We applaud their efforts in attempting to raise the energy level, but it doesn't seem to be working. Unfortunately, as was the case this year, I see the Yell Crew sitting down just as much as other students who become disinterested after the first half of the game. I'm not suggesting we completely throw out Yell Crew, in fact, quite the opposite. Those who wish to remain in Yell Crew should indeed do so, but those wishing for something more should join the new student section, Mike's Maniacs.
Allow me to explain...
We wish to bring to Bryant-Denny the same sense of energy, excitement, and craziness that you can find at other college stadiums around the country, and even some NFL teams. Stadiums that provide such unbelievable home field advantage to their teams such as the Oakland Raider's Black Hole, Texas A&M's 12th Man, the Dog Pound of the Cleveland Browns, and the general excitement seen in every game played by LSU in Baton Rogue and in the Swamp at Florida. While we believe Alabama is home to the greatest fans outside of the stadium, for some reason once the game begins the energy level drops. We want the crazy fans that dress up in wigs, obnoxious hats, painted faces, etc. Where are these fans at Bryant-Denny? Answer: They are few and far between, and we want to bring them together.
We are currently in the beginning phases of starting the group. We are at this time securing shirts to sell to be worn at every Bama football game. They will cost no more than five to six dollars for students. We are also considering opening up the selling of these shirts to alumni or fans in general outside the student section. The only negative we see to doing this is being unable to guarantee these fans will indeed be standing during the entire game and giving it their all.
Lastly, we welcome every suggestion you can possibly give us. We realize this is going to be a hard project. By next year however, we hope to be firmly established as a fantastic student section. For any students out there who would like to join, please e-mail us at our address, TheStudentSection@gmail.com. If you are outside the student body and wish to be a part of the process, please let us know as well. Thanks again, and ROLL TIDE!!!!!
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