heyp: The Power Dancers are paid by the team. They don't work for free. ------------------ Me fail English? That's unpossible.
I'm all for this marching band idea.....they could even play instrumental versions of current hip-hop songs every once in a while... Would also like the annoying background music to STOP during play....it sounds very lame and only belittles the game as some glorified show rather than serious competition b/t teams... And, it would be nice to have the power dancers all hold up signs to get the crowd more into chants... ------------------
The hell with Turbo. When will the Rockets get a new uniform (design)? ------------------ I take her to the aquarium, she says shark, I take her to the planetarium, she says dark.
Here's my take on the Rockets in-game entertainment. 1) You don't have to get rid of the bear, but at least take him out of the introductions. A bear on a motorcycle is by far the dumbest thing I've ever seen involving the Rockets. 2) I haven't been to a Rockets game in a REALLY long time (1994 was my last game), but didn't there used to be a live band that played during the game? I say bring back live music, it adds to the atmosphere alot more then ur generic rap song or crowd cues (defense, clap cl-cl-clap clap clap, etc) I also think alot of musicians out there would be willing to play just for the free ticket and their love of music. I used to play the trombone and I played alot of low paying jazz gigs just b/c it's fun to do. I'd definitely sign up for a band if all i got in return was a free ticket to the Rockets games. 3) IMO, the best intro is the Bulls intro. It had a buildup to it, it didn't start out loud and crazy. The intro begins with the mysterious music that builds to a climax with the actual intro. I know if I saw another team haul out a cute and cuddly bear on a motorcycle as part of their intro I'd be laughing so hard b/c of how lame it was. I know I said this already but it needs to be said again, LOSE THE BEAR!! 4) Some of the sound effects that are played during the game are way too long and weird. I can't remember any in particular but I know during the game I think "What the hell was that?" many times when the awkward sound effects are played. Just b/c you've got a bunch of files doesn't mean you need to use them over and over. 5) I like the ideas presented in the other thread about a retro day and fan giveaways according to point totals. I know if u could get a free chalupa if the Rockets score 110 and they were at 106 alot ppl would be cheering harder. Also it would be nice to see Dream in the old uni he wore during his prime. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Band Geek Mobster (edited February 16, 2001).]
thx, I'm pretty sure the high profile ones didn't at one time, like the Lakers girls and the Cowboy cheerleaders. And I remember hearing the Oiler-ettes didn't. Anyhow, I recognize that for insurance purposes, you often have to make them paid employees. Can't imagine it being very expensive to field a band.
I'm sorry, but I HATE the power dancers. They do the same damn thing over and over to music that is very bad and waaay too loud. Please get rid of them. Please. Or at the very least, change them drastically. BTW- I like the bear. Granted he has absolutely nothing to do with the Rockets, but at least he is funny and interactive with the crowd. Not to mention that there ARE kids at the game that like him. But that overgrown boy scout person that runs around with him has got to go. The poor guy needs a better outfit at the least. Furthermore, the air clutch bear thingie is much better than the other bear- use it more! Ali ------------------ Be nice to the newbie!
heypartner, it may have just been the acoustics of the arena, but I rememeber hating a hs band in the Delta Center. Besides, why make babies cry and the players nervous? AirbhReturns, that's an interesting idea as far as the hip hop instrumental. I saw 17,000 Utahns boogeying to Mase. I'm sure Houston could get something that flowed and got the fans into a groove. ------------------ Good night everyone, Canadian or American. Just remember that we're all bound together by basketball, the internet and the mullet. (My attempts at trying to sooth over an international incident).
Just a comment... Rather than turning the posts here into rants, could you ask questions? I'll rephrase some of this stuff into questions but it would be easier if you guys just asked. Thanks. ------------------ Me fail English? That's unpossible.
Two ideas: 1) the most original, enthusiastic costumes & signs need rewards like free tix or whatever--hey: fat, scary, naked, painted people deserve SOMETHING for scaring the other team (and all of us) 2) have a Mardi Gras brass band/parade that circles the court, interacts with the fans, plays great music, shows sexy gals, throws beads and things to the kids and the fat, scary, naked, painted people in the stands ah, Mardi Gras and good music--the games need to become a party as well as great sports oh yeah, the question is: can we do these things? ------------------ [This message has been edited by Gypsy (edited February 16, 2001).]
Could we bring Charles Barkley back & let him beat up Clutch the bear or have all the kids in the audience run out on the floor & pounce on him? How about wiring the seats with an electrical shock, so that when the team wanted the fans to stand up & get loud, they could just hit 'em with a little juice? That would make me yell. How about handing out tennis balls to everyone, so that we could bean Shaq when he's shooting free throws? That way, he'd have an excuse for missing them. How about handing out those little voice amplifying cones, that they use in HS, to all the fans, so the noise level could increase in the Compaq center? How about a retro day in honor of Dream? How about a 25 cents beer night? (I've got a lot of quarters saved up for that night) ------------------ [This message has been edited by Hottoddie (edited February 16, 2001).]
HeyPartner, I Understand what you are saying about the fans, but they aren't the one on the court trying to prepare for a game. WE JUST WATCH!!!! I know you wouldn't want to be introduced to your home crowd to some corny techo music, you would want something you feel comfortable with. Right!? ------------------ "Holy Pig Knuckles" Mobley scores Again!!!!!!
Ok, I'm going to be guilty of not asking a question, but I just wanted to say that I liked some of the Clutch stuff. That 'Super Clutch' thing or whatever it is that comes out during the game was pretty damn funny. It was great to see it come out and start hitting players from the other teams when they were huddling. ------------------ Proud Member of whatever Clutch City club is currently the most popular and/or controversial.
For those interested in fan involvement through food opportunities might want to reconsider..then again, we dont have Cuban around... Mavs owner fined $10,000,banned two games in fast-food dash Feb. 16, 2001 SportsLine.com wire reports DALLAS -- Mark Cuban was fined $10,000 -- enough to buy 10,101 chalupas -- and banned from Reunion Arena for two games for his fast-food inspired dash onto the court at the end of the Dallas-Cleveland game. A shoving match between the Mavericks and Cavaliers broke out at the end of Thursday night's game when Dallas tried to reach 100 points in the final seconds of a blowout victory so fans could get coupons for $0.99 chalupas as part of a fast-food promotion. Cuban came rushing onto the court to aid his players when the Cavaliers objected to the Mavericks running up the score. The outspoken owner has been fined a total of $405,000 for infractions ranging from criticizing referees to sitting too close to the court. But this was his first suspension. In addition, Robert Traylor of the Cleveland Cavaliers was suspended for one game and fined $5,000 for throwing a punch at the Mavericks' Courtney Alexander. Traylor will serve his suspension when the Cavaliers face Houston on Saturday. Under NBA rules, any team official other than a coach who comes onto the court during a game is automatically suspended for the next two home games and the team is automatically fined $10,000. Cuban will games against Washington on Saturday and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. He will have to leave the arena at least two hours before the start of the games. The billionaire owner said he was simply trying to protect his players. "These are people I care about," Cuban said on KTCK radio. "When something like that happens, your instinct isn't to worry what the rule book is going to say." Fans began chanting "Cha-lu-pa! Cha-lu-pa!" in the game's waning seconds, urging the Mavericks to top the century mark -- which guarantees the Taco Bell treat for the home crowd. Mavericks forward Gary Trent was knocked to the floor by the Cavaliers' Wesley Person after Trent's turnaround jumper with 3.3 seconds to go put Dallas at 100 points. Both players got into a brief shoving match and Cuban ran on the court, then quickly backed off when the players were separated. ------------------ "Weathermen are simply con-artists with radar equipment. A 50 percent chance of rain? That's the same as saying 'maybe, maybe not.' I could tell you that!" - P. Mesku
When will Turbo get a new outfit??????????? ------------------ "We need to fockass".....Dream back in the day
Uh, monoxide or dioxide?! I'd hate to see how many foul shots they get for you nearly killing one of their players. lol. ------------------ "Ive seen more class at a Pig Humpin Contest ." -- moestavern19 makes headlines again, and in the process leaves little doubt as to what Saturday nights in his hometown of Lompoc, California are like. [This message has been edited by Dr of Dunk (edited February 16, 2001).]
Is it necessary to have computerized chants of D-E-F-E-N-S-E D-E-F-E-N-S-E all throughout the game. Actually thats a computerized mockery of the way fans used to be. Now, fans don't even chant defense now because their being egged on to do so by a computer from the begining to the end of the game. Silly! Give Turbo and the power Dancers things to yell through to chant defense if necessary, or just let the crowd chant defense on its own terms, they know when the time is right, remember human beings were the originators. Also, never play music of any type during actual game play. Please, no circus music while some of the greatest atheletes in the world are doing their job. Thank You. ------------------
My wife and I think Clutch is hilarious. We are old folks, not kids. It is the only entertainment during the game that is interactive with the crowd. ------------------
Actually, I like Hey P's brass band idea. I know the band thing doesnt necessarily translate well in pro competitions (especially since Rockets have no fight song or anything like that). Plus, to hire a brass band night after night might get kind of costly. But what about inviting a small group of brass players from colleges or high schools to play at certain games? Like one night might be players from Clear Lake high school - next time from Deer Park or somewhere. The kids would get to see the game free and the crowd would have something to listen to besides pre-recorded, repetitive techno type stuff...The rockets organization could even lend some sheet music of standard songs the bands would have to learn and then the bands could also play some tunes from their own collection. Just a thought...might be more motivating than the occasional synchonized clapping bits that get played...you know, the one that goes - clap (pause) clap (pause) cl-cl-cl-cl-clap (pause and then repeat) ------------------ "I think the people who believed the world was flat were pretty stupid. You would think at least those living near mountains would know better." - P. Mesku
