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Football Season - who’s in? Off the music Topic… or IS IT?

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I enjoy talking football…. NCAA in particular but PRO too. Ok… all sports, I admit it. The passion, the pageantry, the PRIDE… can really get the blood going, right gang? Who’s with me?

I thought to ask y’all about any excitement for the coming season - which is quickly approaching.

Not very “musical” but then it hit me…

What if people performed their favorite team’s or alma mater’s fight song? That might be a bit of fun! As I remember, wasn’t there a video done where Ben performed Texas A&M’s fight song?

Then, to choose to reveal the team or just post to have others “discover” which University it was… is yet another consideration. Heck, at that point, any Team song (any sport) could be considered… or maybe just a sports-related song played at any of the stadiums around the world.

We are, after all, in a WORLD CUP year, after all… but that lends itself to country National Anthems, right? By the way, I enjoy playing the American one that is on the site!

From my (ahem) playing and (lack of) songwriting skills, it would be painful to hear in my case… but I have much faith in the community here, with their impressive skills, to tab out something amazing and really impress! Spirited singing to accompany would undoubtedly garner even more fame and attention, I’m sure.

Any takers?

Seriously, I think it could be awesome to hear - especially if they were multi-instrumental renditions.

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#2

I’ve been wanting to do a build-a-break for my alma mater’s fight song on the banjo. True story.

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#3

@Brent.H,

You go, Man! Let me be the first to encourage you to GO FOR IT!

I am happy at least ONE person responded… and quickly too!

I am torn between asking you which school versus waiting to see if you post!

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#4

@WillCoop, I wish I understand this game to join the party! :slight_smile:

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@JohnM,

Of course you can…

What do you mean you don’t understand the game, hmmm? :thinking:

If you are looking for suggestions… :smiley:

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#6

You forgot the most important thing about sports…The Money! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!

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#7

@WillCoop, I never really watched this football game though to understand how the scoring works! :wink: But years ago, I participated in a fantasy football at work and let the computer choose my pick and I was doing really well. I used to watch cricket and NBA and not that much nowadays. :frowning:

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#8

Ah, the purse! :slight_smile:

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#9

I’ve never understood the tribalism behind sports either. How does one pick “their” team? What makes a football fan care so much about it?

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#10

I am with you on this @Michael_Mark we have the same issues here in the UK and all across Europe. Not sure how bad it gets your side of the pond but over here it can get quite violent at times. I have never had any interest in football what you guy’s call soccer in fact I have no interest in any sport. Just not competitive I guess.

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#11

Yeah, the purse. Problem is, it’s my purse!
This year’s New York State budget includes $800 million dollars for a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills. It galls me that a team owned by a billionaire with players who are all millionaires want us to build a store for them that will be used less than 10 times a year. And we have to pay for the privilege of entering the store that we’re paying to build.
Sports money is cockeyed. Especially sports gambling. The State loves to brag how much they made on wagers while disregarding the obscene amount of money going out of the state, without producing anything of value.
I love a good competition, but I’ll take sandlot over organized crime any day.

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#12

I agree.

Yeah money ruins competition, and it all look fake sometimes in cricket.

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@BanJoe,

Well, yeah… there is an awful lot of THAT! :unamused:

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All,

I didn’t intend for this to be taken on the cynical side of $$$ or violence, folks…

… but I get it. Sadly unavoidable, in today’s world of sports.

@Archie perhaps others will disagree with me here in the states… but I find sports events here to be suitable for family viewing - live also… let’s say 90-95% of the time.

We attended a Professional Baseball game to introduce the experience to some Brasilians who wanted to go. My team is particularly bad this year… but the game was delightful - with many families and children having a memorable day - and bonus, my home team happen to actually WIN - even as truthfully, many braced themselves for a loss anyway!

But yes, I dismay at the occasional unfortunate negative events that arise… and I can also see a contrast… not personally witnessed in Europe (although I have heard stories, of course… Hooligans, I guess you call ‘em?)… but there is a stark contrast to attending an NCAA American Football match and… having been to several Brasilian Soccer (Futebol) matches live. They also take matches “to another level”… and even turn on their team when things don’t go well… which also is disappointing, I admit. I am one who is just a fan… win or lose - of the teams I support… but I also freely admit not all attendants hold that view.

For the record, I find any level of bad behavior as appalling. :pensive:

All due respect, maybe we shut down the discussion… as my intent was to explore some fun, joy and excitement for those who are true fans…

My apologies, y’all!

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#15

@WillCoop Here in the UK football is the only sport that attracts violence. Lot’s of families still attend. Personally I have never been a fan of any sport. That’s just my makeup.

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Au contraire, mon ami! My apologies to you. I knew the point you wanted to make, but I chose to get on a soapbox instead. Shame on me.
For my crime, I sentence myself to do what Tom Brady isn’t doing. I will go and practice! :grin:

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#17

This is a great question. I find that many times it’s a sentimental thing, passed from one generation to the next. I get it, because there are things I still find special that Dad and I did and enjoyed together, though football fanning isn’t one of them.

Often it’s where you or your family attended school. I’m an Aggie fan because I went to school there, feel some loyalty there, and again–the sentimental thing. However, I remember a paradigm shift around my junior year. We were an ok football team but losing some important games. One Sunday I found myself emotionally affected by the loss the day before and it hit me: why is the performance (or lack thereof) of some 18-year-old jocks affecting the way I feel the day after the silly game? I decided then that I would emotionally break up with sports of any kind.

So now, I enjoy watching ball, I root for my Ags, I hope they win, and I cheer when they find the end zone. But whether they do or don’t, there’s a whole pile of infinitely more important things to get emotionally attached to. Just like anything, moderation is healthy.

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#18

I like the marching bands so the pre-game show, stand tunes and halftime show are what makes the game. I attended Appalachian State when they were known as a music school. My dorm was beside the field and the band practiced everyday.

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#19

Interesting, isn’t it @Archie!?

I watch Rugby from England… rougher for sure than football… but is considered something like the “Gentleman’s game” - after the match… or off the field with spectators, I am told.

I might draw a parallel with our PRO Hockey… rough until the game ends… but again, no general violence among fans (those that don’t drink excessively, that is…:roll_eyes:)

Ahhh well…

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Lol… good one @BanJoe!

Now, he who practices for the love of playing, now THAT is inspiring!

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