For the first time ever I've been watching college football and amongst other things I've found the big college bands to be pretty cool. I think they do a lot for the atmosphere.
Cheerleaders are falling out of grace more and more it seems, and teams are trying to improve their in stadium product - should NFL Teams consider having regular bands?
It would get a yes from me! I think there's some real scope for it.
Should NFL feature college style bands?
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Yes
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No
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Something else
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Sure, why not. Maybe something quick between quarters or at halftime.
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And they seem to usually have them in the stands throughout the game. Good for atmosphere.
AGuyNamedAlex likes this. -
Would certainly be a better option than cheerleaders. That profession is completely useless and degrading.
Fin D likes this. -
I think teams should just have strippers.
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My opinion is actually the opposite. That band have even become passe at the college level, and are a relic of an older time when that was the best that was available. Today, with jumbo screens and music pumped in, its really all unnecesary.
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You're not convincing me with that argument. You're right that the ambient music at the arena is covered, but the band adds a physical presence and I think that makes a difference. We spend enough time looking at screens etc. I think the overall live product at arenas could be enhanced with something you can't replace at home etc. with real spirit and atmosphere at the stadiums.
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Bands are pretty cool. The Ohio State band does some wacky stuff at half time:
The sound of actual physical instruments in a stadium can't be beat. It can only add value to the experience of being at the stadium. So my vote is a yes.Last edited: Sep 30, 2019Carmen Cygni and Galant like this. -
Excellent. Florida A&M does, and has always done, a phenomenal job as well. Far more entertainment value than any jumbo tron can provide.