Rocky Top

[Phantom]

Was I hearing things, or was the Minnesota band playing Rocky Top after the game?

If they were, that's classless. But then again, Minnesota and Bama were both chippy all game.

 

[smokewagon212]

We just got punked, their band can play ray charles if they want!

 

[Phantom]

We just got punked, their band can play ray charles if they want!

Maybe so, but you'd expect them to be good winners.

 

[hickeyd]

Yep,

I'm OK with the loss, but the Minn band playing rocky top is just totally classless. Does anyone have a link to their forum?

 

[Phantom]

They'll just say Rocky Top was played because they won in Tennessee...no there was no jab being taken at 'Bama.....blah blah blah.

Try the scout or rivals boards.

 

[MISSIN'BAMA]

I'm OK with the loss, but the Minn band playing rocky top is just totally classless. Does anyone have a link to their forum?

www.jerks.com

 

[Phantom]

www.jerks.com

Too funny!

 

[MISSIN'BAMA]

Too funny!

Only decent word I could come up with....I don't have that much of a problem that we were beat, that exactly what we were....BEAT. But that crap after the game was over was totally classless.


But I guess that's why they are Minnesota and we're ALABAMA.

 

[hickeyd]

Not unexpected

Goofers board is full of congrats from vile fans all of which refer to us and our coach and players as scumbags.

 

[NashvilleTider]

They were playing Rocky Top. We were just above them when they played it. Didn't we want the Oklahoma band to play the Bama fight song during their game last year with Texas A&M?

Big deal, who cares. I'm much more upset we lost than whether they played Rocky Top.

 

[hickeyd]

oh, I forgot

Phattzz is a great guy. He never lied to the ncaa, so only our actions resulted in 21 lost schollies and 2 year bowl ban. I almost forgot that Fraud never lied to our players, he did tell them face to face that he was leaving and I really should still be holding the rope. Thanks, Phantom, you've saved me from my crazy memory. What would the Crimson Tide do without such a longsuffering fan? I mean other than continue to suffer.

 

[TideFever]

Complaining about Rocky Top being played? Give me a break. Every game we win we yell, "We just beat the Hell out'a you...", some would call that classeless, although that's not either. It's part of the game. Are you seriously going to be offended by a song that was played due to our loss?

 

[Phantom]

Phattzz is a great guy. He never lied to the ncaa, so only our actions resulted in 21 lost schollies and 2 year bowl ban. I almost forgot that Fraud never lied to our players, he did tell them face to face that he was leaving and I really should still be holding the rope. Thanks, Phantom, you've saved me from my crazy memory. What would the Crimson Tide do without such a longsuffering fan? I mean other than continue to suffer.

:frown: Sorry.

 

[JohnD]

Maybe so, but you'd expect them to be good winners.

Good winners, you mean like when our band/fans do Rammer Jammer?

Can't take it, better not dish it out.

 

[CrimsonGlory]

Minnesota was clearly taunting us with Rocky Top. Period. There's no other rational explanation for their actions. Disappointing ending to an otherwise classy meeting between civilized fans and universities. That's why I do not like Rammer Jammer...It's taunting, and taunting is classless....and tradition is no excuse for any behavior.

 

[ChattTide]

Ok...

Now I'm probably gonna get flamed for this, so get ready.

I think it was classless in every way, shape, and form for their band to play Rocky Top. Here's why...

I'm a Band Director and we consider it in bad taste to do something "OUT OF THE ORDINARY" than your normal routine. This playing of Rocky Top was totally out of their routine. You can't tell me Minnesota plays that after every game they win. I don't care if we are in the state of Tennessee when the game is played, you don't do that. The fact remains that they knew exactly what they were doing and you can't tell me otherwise. Besides, they used the same arrangement as ut's band.

Rammer Jammer is part of our normal routine. We play it after every win. Fans expect that. The other team knows it's coming. That's what we do.

Am I fired up about it? Yes, because of my profession. That is what we call spiting the other team. I just think it was in poor taste and could have been avoided. Just play your freakin' fight song and enjoy your victory.

Flame away, if you must.

Roll Tide!!
ChattTide

 

[JohnD]

.......That's why I do not like Rammer Jammer...It's taunting, and taunting is classless....and tradition is no excuse for any behavior.

Totally agree!

 

[CrimsonVeins]

The funny thing is that I believe it actually sounded better than when the Tennessee band plays it

 

[CrimsonGlory]

good point, Chatttide

I know I'm in the overwhelming minority on this Rammer Jammer issue, but I'll proudly defend my stance against the chant.

I tend to fall under the mindset that when you soundly beat someone and show respect, shake their hand, and don't say a word you are much more respected and intimidating than if you beat someone and point in their face and taunt.

I know Rammer Jammer is tradition...and fun...and generally done with lighthearted intentions. However, winning with class and humility(without taunting) is ALWAYS more impressive. And these are really the qualities that Alabama football is all about.

 

[BLAST FROM THE PAST]

Let's remember an old saying my Bama brothers...

Winners tell jokes and losers yell "DEAL!!!" I hate to lose too but don't we have more to remember than 99% of those other schools. And guess what, we have more to look forward to next year than alot of those schools too!!! I must admit it made me mad to hear that song too but once I went out and had something good to eat and am home now and am showered and ready for bed. I am ready to move on!!! THANK THE GOOD LORD I AM STILL ALIVE AND I CAN MOVE ON AND LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT SEASON!!!