BigMouthBilliken Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Here is the link to the full video my friends and I made for the contest. Thought some may enjoy it and there is a nice nod to Rammer throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 That's pretty good. Should be a shoo-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschkind Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 That's pretty good. Should be a shoo-in. not so fast my friend. the SLU Blue Men didn't get chosen. Their video was leaps and bounds ahead of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutschkind Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 not so fast my friend. the SLU Blue Men didn't get chosen. Their video was leaps and bounds ahead of that Choices have already been made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Choices have already been made? Winners announced at the game tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I got a message from one of the Blue Men with a screenshot of an email saying he wasn't picked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010andBeyond Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I thought this video was pretty good. Let us know if you make it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Slu's website says they chose the 50 winners from a pool of 150 entries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucan2 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Who won? Anyone from here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 My group won. Was introduced during halftime and have a more formal meeting with itinerary next Saturday before the GW game. Apparently they are flying us and board and meals are free. Can't wait to cheer on the Bills in Brooklyn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 not so fast my friend. the SLU Blue Men didn't get chosen. Their video was leaps and bounds ahead of that There were rules and requirements to include academics, community, and competition. The Blue Men, according to my recollection, didn't really add those three things even though the quality of their video was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Out of the "winners", I'd like to know how many games they attended this season. Women's games? There are undergrad band members who I suspect have attendeded far more in both categories who won't get to go because slu is sending fewer than the maximum allowed number of band members. These undergrad band members are volunteering their time to the band and attending more games than some of the winners in the contest, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 i shouda submitted a video, f u c k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010andBeyond Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Out of the "winners", I'd like to know how many games they attended this season. Women's games? There are undergrad band members who I suspect have attendeded far more in both categories who won't get to go because slu is sending fewer than the maximum allowed number of band members. These undergrad band members are volunteering their time to the band and attending more games than some of the winners in the contest, So what was stopping these undergrads from submitting a video like everyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Out of the "winners", I'd like to know how many games they attended this season. Women's games? There are undergrad band members who I suspect have attendeded far more in both categories who won't get to go because slu is sending fewer than the maximum allowed number of band members. These undergrad band members are volunteering their time to the band and attending more games than some of the winners in the contest, Why doesn't the band make sure all current undergrads members make the trip before other band members? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Out of the "winners", I'd like to know how many games they attended this season. Women's games? There are undergrad band members who I suspect have attendeded far more in both categories who won't get to go because slu is sending fewer than the maximum allowed number of band members. These undergrad band members are volunteering their time to the band and attending more games than some of the winners in the contest, I rest my case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Why your precious band members didn't submit a video is beyond me. Ask them. I sent one in and won. If I was retired or had all the time in the world to go to double headers every Saturday I would go to the woman's game, but I have schoolwork. See you in Brooklyn........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Why doesn't the band make sure all current undergrads members make the trip before other band members? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Because slu is only allowing 20 total band members to go. The max allowed is 30..a rule set by the conference. There are WAY more undergrads than 30! And for those thinking the band undergrads should have posted a video? Well, some did. Personally, I don't think it's reasonable for them to have to jump thru an additional hoop since they have already shown there dedication to slu by attending 10 preseason practices, numerous women's games as well as most likely more men's games than some of the contest winners. I would have liked the band to be a full band of undergrads. 30 members, then use the additional 40 spots for the students in the contest. You still have 70 students going AND you have a full band, like every other school will have AND you reward the dedication of those undergrad band members who get to go. Looks like a win for all involved in that scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I rest my case... I'm not sure what you are saying here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm not sure what you are saying here? Your post stinks to high heaven of a "we're better fans than you" attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bk18 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 There is a tough road ahead of us in our final games of the regular season. GMU, GWU, Duq, VCU, Dayton, UMass Don't forget we went into OT at home against GMU. I think it will be a close game and the rest of the games from here on out will be tough with the exception of Duquesne. It will serve as an opportunity to really show everyone what this team is made of and let the senior leadership help carry this team on their historical season. RPI has already come down to 11-13 and could really drop low if we keep winning through these tough games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBand Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 It's really too bad that is what you took from it. In an effort to continue to build the program and student fan base, do you think it's wise to not acknowledge and reward and respect the folks that put in the time and effort to attend more games and practices? These kids sacrifice study time and other activities to be at most and in a lot of cases ALL of the games/practices/women's games. You were at a hell of a lot of events as a student. Should your dedication have been ignored for someone who came to a couple of games and submitted a 30 second video that may have been slightly "better" than yours in the eyes of some judges? Go back and re-read what I wrote. It's all about a team effort here. Do the math. Send 70 students. 30 band members (the most you are allowed) and 40 students from the video competition. How is that not an equitable situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just curious...did band members get to travel to Brooklyn last year? Also, I have noticed that a lot of people on here constantly criticize the students for not being "into the games." So now, to my understanding, the AD is trying to include the student fan base into the Billiken athletics family. What's wrong with that? Do people want a wider fan base? Don't be so condescending IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.