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8 Reasons Why The Basketball Band Is A Crucial Part Of Every Game

We bring the hype to every arena.

Luke Schumacher

Mar 22, 2016

University of Oklahoma

8 Reasons Why The Basketball Band Is A Crucial Part Of Every Game

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There are many similarities at every college basketball game: rowdy students, excited children, proud alumni, etc. One thing that makes each game unique is the sound of the college basketball band. This group of band nerds is the source of all the hype that flows in any basketball arena. From chants to tunes, we make sure fans stay engaged to carry their team to victory, no matter the score. Here are some examples of how we do our job.

1. We are literally the craziest fans there.

Yeah, students are crazy, but have you ever talked to a band kid?

2. We have the best celebratory dances.

Another three-pointer? Time for another dance.

3. We are the best dressed at the game.

Something has to distract the other team, so why not a shark playing a saxophone?

4. Our mascots even want to be in the band.

Baby Jay and the Spartan have the right idea.

5. Men's or women's basketball, we are there to make sure the other team misses as many free throws as possible.

Whether you sing the ABC's or do what this band does, distracting the opponent attempting a free throw is a pivotal part of being in the band.

6. We have the coolest names.

Cameron Crazies = Duke.

Olympic Sport Band = North Carolina

The OU band is called Sound of the Sooners (I think we should be called the Boomer Brigade).

7. March Madness brings out our true crazy!

Not only do we get into our home games for free, but we get free travel and accommodations for March Madness tournaments. This allows us to show our true spirit by being crazy supportive.

8. At the end of the day, we live and die by our team.

Nothing compares to playing your fight song after a tough loss, but the love for our team is still undying.

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8 Reasons Why The Basketball Band Is A Crucial Part Of Every Game

We bring the hype to every arena.

1. We are literally the craziest fans there.

2. We have the best celebratory dances.

3. We are the best dressed at the game.

4. Our mascots even want to be in the band.

5. Men's or women's basketball, we are there to make sure the other team misses as many free throws as possible.

6. We have the coolest names.

7. March Madness brings out our true crazy!

8. At the end of the day, we live and die by our team.

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

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Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

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All you need is love, love is all you need

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Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

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I have never been so thankful to know you.

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