Cowbell Protocol for Utah Game
Friends,
Rice Eccles Stadium categorically prohibits noisemakers and instruments of all types. (“Musical instruments or any type of noise-making device may not be brought into RES or JMHC during Utah athletic events.” See http://gamedayr.com/sports/college-ncaa/rice-eccles-stadium-information-policies/.)
But we have tickets near the visitor’s sideline, first few rows, and we want to bring a little taste of home to Michigan players and coaches. So we’re bringing a cowbell and a beater, and we intend to set up a few cowbell cheers during tomorrow’s game.
For Michigan regulars, what are the most appropriate occasions for the cowbell cheer? When can the cheer be used to maximum effect? (It’s been a few years since I’ve been to the Big House.)
For Utah regulars, do the authorities give greater leeway while in-field cameras are focused on fans? Will stadium authorities merely expropriate the cowbell, or will they evict us from the premises? (If the latter, then this is going to have to be a late 4th quarter exercise.)
I hope we’ll hear a few “Go Blue”s echo across the stadium before they shut us down!
September 3rd, 2015 at 12:58 AM ^
Never. Don't use cowbells. Be as loud as you can and try and start a lot of go blue cheers, but I'm still sick of cowbells from the 2011 gator bowl.
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:01 AM ^
Don't be foolish. There's always a need for more cowbell.
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September 3rd, 2015 at 9:21 AM ^
I would have given you a prescription for more cowbell and the authorities would have been powerless.
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:08 AM ^
I think he is talking about the traditional Michigan cowbell not what miss state does
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:21 AM ^
Ah thank you. I like those much more. Miss st cowbells are just annoying
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:01 AM ^
You are doing Harbaugh's work, son.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:23 AM ^
da, da, Da,
da-da, Da, da-da, Da,
da, da, da,
DA-DA
GO BLUE!
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:05 AM ^
So I guess the bag full of M80 fireworks I was planning to bring to celebrate touchdowns is a no-go then, huh?
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:07 AM ^
no one can stop you.
I guarantee it.
September 3rd, 2015 at 1:08 AM ^
Michigan Stadium. Only the bag is banned. Bring a few megatons worth.
September 3rd, 2015 at 6:04 AM ^
Why bring a bag full when a single stick of dynomite would work better?
September 3rd, 2015 at 6:09 AM ^
No Mr. Brandon your Toys R' Us firework show will not be allowed.
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September 3rd, 2015 at 2:09 AM ^
\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/\(^o^)/
September 3rd, 2015 at 2:10 AM ^
^fans cheering
September 3rd, 2015 at 5:37 AM ^
For a second I thought it was a bunch of (Utah) assholes.
September 3rd, 2015 at 7:03 AM ^
\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/
\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/
\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/
\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/\°(^o^)°/
September 3rd, 2015 at 5:44 AM ^
Does this mean we get liveblogs back?!?!?!!?!
:D
September 3rd, 2015 at 7:09 AM ^
I have found them to be not awful strict, I am not sure now (I now live in Florida) but in the past, the staff at RES would take the device away. I watched them take a keg from a group and admonish them, no ejections. I expect if it was a plague of issues they would toss an offender or two to send a message but, one guy one time, probably no issue.
Best of luck to your team guys and gals,
Mean Bob Mean
aka Aardvark
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:30 AM ^
Thanks, Aardvark.
As opposing fans we have plausible deniability. But in the midst of the most rabid crimson club benefactors, I doubt it will take authorities long to respond.
September 3rd, 2015 at 5:58 PM ^
That's mom and dad, fresh from a catered tailgate/Kiwanis meet and greet.
But the MUSS, those drug addled bastard students . . . be wary
;-)
September 3rd, 2015 at 7:11 AM ^
Don't be "that guy/girl". Ditch the bell. Go and enjoy the game without being a section terrorist. JMO
September 3rd, 2015 at 7:21 AM ^
And for heaven sake sit you ass down during the game. No one needs to be up on their feet when there is a "perfectly good" seat for everyone.
September 3rd, 2015 at 7:22 AM ^
And don't sing the victors. I bet the Utah fans in your section don't want to hear that either.
/s
September 3rd, 2015 at 7:53 AM ^
IKR? Forget about wearing your khakis and your Michigan apparel too because those Utah fans might be offended.
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September 3rd, 2015 at 10:03 AM ^
What if we are waiting for the jumpman/nike coach's costume that's not out until next summer? Would it be appropriate to attend anyways? I missed the superfan meeting.
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:04 AM ^
yeah I guess I missed the part of the victors that included a cowbell. my bad.
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:05 AM ^
I'm in a wheelchair so that won't be a problem. thanks though.
September 3rd, 2015 at 7:37 AM ^
ok Nancy
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:09 AM ^
Nancy is my first name. My last name is Nofuckingcowbells. Nice to meet you.
September 3rd, 2015 at 8:20 AM ^
Do the cowbell cheer immediately after The Victors after a score. And maybe in the lead-up to opening kick a few times (like right before the team comes out, while they are out during warmups).
Again to start second half, maybe before fourth quarter.
Other than that, I wouldn't overdue it. But definitely rock the cowbell with honor. Just don't fuck it up and get the rhythm wrong.
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:09 AM ^
Out of 33 replies, you are the only one to actually answer the question.
September 3rd, 2015 at 10:28 AM ^
I will rock the cowbell with honor.
September 3rd, 2015 at 9:54 AM ^
Smuggle a Vuvuzuela in their prison wallet.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=prison+wallet
*hint* probbaly not safe for work.