CELLPHONE LIGHT ON WHEN MICHIGAN HAS THE BALL ON THIRD DOWN
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I thought it was endemic of an administration that has run out of ideas. I shudder to think what they want to do with noisemakers and whether they could even get them through security.
Don’t see lights as having much effect other than a hype up for the defense. Much less effect than noise though. On pass plays might hurt DB’s more than UM receivers. They need to pick up the ball more quickly at the last second.
Let the crowd have fun with it.
This whole idea sounds like the word formerly known as "gay."
So Georgia and Alabama spend millions of dollars on LED lighting so thier stadiums can be lit in school colors .... Penn State's answer... "No need to spend millions of dollars, let's just ask our fans to turn on their cell phones".
how about every Michigan 3rd down, all of the fans throw a paper airplane at the field.
artificial snow machines are on order...
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What is everyone's problem with this? How is this any different than what you see at hoops games on a free throw attempt?
Were you all clutching your pearls about our student section at the end of the Illinois game for #409?
Were you all clutching your pearls about our student section at the end of the Illinois game for #409?
This dude is just trying to drain everyone's cell batteries so that don't realize there's no cell service in the stadium and bitch to the administration.
1) it won’t disrupt Michigan’s offense and will take away from folks making noise on third down (which is objective #1 of the home crowd)
2) it’s weird, forced, contrived and will create a really weird dynamic between the folks who participate and those who don’t. It’s as dumb as the forced, “First down...Penn State” chant they unsuccessfully tried to shove down our throat
What we need is more people looking at their phones in this world. Seriously, it's third down let me dig my phone out of my pocket and fumble through apps to find flashlight. Is iDropped a PSU sponsor now? SMDH
Yep, look at that video from 2011 Illinois. Look at that quiet student section. If only they could learn how to yell and wave their arms at the same time.
Yep, look at that video from 2011 Illinois. Look at that quiet student section. If only they could learn how to yell and wave their arms at the same time.
Oh are the students sitting in the north end zone and west stands? Tough enough to get those Grumpy Gusses making noise as it is (I would know, I am one, albeit a loud one on defense) and this will not help
I’m shocked how negative the reaction is here. It’s just an atmosphere thing guys, it’ll look cool and maybe pump up the defense. I can’t believe some of you think it’s unsportsmanlike. Should we also be quiet for the opposing offense? These aren’t spotlights, it’s not going to affect anyone’s vision. And then for people to say it’s too contrived...don’t we all love the whiteouts? That too was completely contrived. Who cares? It’s awesome.
Whiteout was not contrived, Whiteout started on the Audibles/PSUPlaybook board(s) in the summer of 04 under the name “Code Blue”, then it flipped to a student section-declared whiteout, then everyone else wanted in
They handed out t-shirts to the students at the Gates so they’d be in white. I know, I still have mine. That is contrived, regardless of whether it began on a message board.
That's correct. It'll be no problem to find on their phones for the 50 sober people in the stadium after tailgating for 8 hours. Remember, get there early to avoid traffic!
Wrong, there's a huge difference between the school piggybacking of a grassroots fan initiative and a DJ telling fans what to do on defensive third downs
I would like to go on the record that my objection is that it is too sportsmanlike.
Everyone should bring a slide whistle to use on Michigan 3rd downs.
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I think it's a cool idea but seems excessive with the White Out already happening. Maybe save for a different game? Will be cool looking if executed well.
Will tomorrow’s e-bar feature any drinks involving maize? I don’t think I’ve ever seen South American corn included in any cocktail.
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This dude is just trying to drain everyone's cell batteries so that don't realize there's no cell service in the stadium and bitch to the administration.
Well, at least he didn’t suggest using laser pointers
For the whiteout, someone on a message board initially suggested it would be cool, and others agreed and started spreading the word. Here this guy thinks it would be cool, so he puts it out there and others agree and start spreading the word. Forgive me if I fail to see a meaningful distinction.
From what I can tell, if the guy had been a message board member and tried to start it there, it would’ve been organic. But because it was twitter or the radio, it’s contrived.
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