Old Dominion White Out

[JayJ79]

Re: Old Dimionin White Out

I just don't get the costume schtick, but like I said that isn't just you. I don't understand it anywhere. I'm watching the KU/Colorado game since I got home and there is a guy wearing a huge Yellow Mohawk with the rest of his hair painted black, face painted Yellow with the Joke face from Batman in Black. I dn't understand that. I don't understand the need for a costume. Maybe that is just me.

You must REALLY hate halloween then. costumes all over the place.

[JayBilasBitesPillows]

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I'd recommend a White Out, as we are very comfortable in such an environment.

Funny how different schools have the same arguments about fan support.

Looking forward to the game - plan on attending. We will never win any beauty contests for our style of play, but our defense seems to always keep us in games where our offense struggles. With the size you guys have, should be a pretty physical game, particularly in the paint.

[r54uni]

Re: Old Dimionin White Out

Clarification: The Gold out and White out are clearly meant to be a student section only thing. Everyone else is encouraged to always wear purple to every game (except ‘cause’ nights.) Yes, it is similar to Mac’s Maniacs (yellow) and Jake’s Jungle (white.) However, there is no longer a ‘Jake’s Jungle.’ They are supporting athletics as a whole instead of focusing on just one aspect IMO. They are both gimmicks (like everything in promotions) as mentioned earlier and the ideas were brought up by members of the student section.
The Pep Crew was never intended to replace the male cheerleaders. They worked hard and did a good job. They aren’t there for different reasons: internships, graduating, etc. Many other schools have something similar to the Pep Crew, even inside the Valley (Creighton’s squad even wear stripes.) The purpose is all about promotion. Getting more students to go to the games and more actively participate when they are there. These are students who love Panther athletics and are committed to seeing they have the support they deserve. I would have to say I’m not a fan of the bibs, purple hair, etc. myself, but I have to admit, it does get athletics some attention. It may be like any other costume; when you put on the bibs you can act crazier. They will never be everybody’s favorite people, but it doesn’t matter as long as it is working. I believe it is working. The student section has showed up in full force for most of the games (excluding weather.) I’m very proud of how the students are caring about how their school’s teams are doing. The Crew members put in countless amounts of hours planning and strategizing for games and different ways to get students to participate without being asked to along with their homework, jobs, experiences, and internships. They also do different promotions on campus throughout each season. The Pep Crew is always asking for input from students about ideas and what would get them to go to games. They also research other school’s efforts with student attendance. This is obviously the first time this is being tried at UNI and there are many changes in store for future seasons. The crowd was amazing at Wednesday night’s game and provided the best atmosphere I’ve seen in the McLeod. This team is something special and I’m glad to be a witness to it. I’m also very glad that people have the chance to complain about particular students and ideas instead of always dealing with an empty section. Continue to do what you are doing…pack the MAC and cheer loud! GO PANTHERS!

Standing with a polite golf clap!!

[JayBilasBitesPillows]

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Trying to get to this game with my son.

I can get a flight into Cedar Rapids that lands at 3:45.

Game starts at 6pm. Will I make it? Are the roads normally good between the Cedars?

Please advise

[achrist70]

Re: Old Dimionin White Out

Trying to get to this game with my son.

I can get a flight into Cedar Rapids that lands at 3:45.

Game starts at 6pm. Will I make it? Are the roads normally good between the Cedars?

Please advise

As long as you drive faster than 30 mph you will be fine. There is a interstate between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo (Cedar Falls neighbor city). The snow storms hopefully will be over by then.

[ProwlingPanther]

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you should be fine.. I haven't seen the weather report but it takes about an hour to get to Cedar Falls from Cedar Rapids.. Your biggest problem will be finding a place to park at McLeod..

[JayJ79]

Re: Old Dimionin White Out

Any chance of a mod being able to correct the spelling on this thread title?
It looks dumb.

[jnutt]

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Im going shirtless.. Anyone got a problem with that? Didn't think so.

I loved the crowd tonight and I could care less what the kids want to wear as long as they are having fun and making an impact. The "8 jail paints kids" were a big reason we had the waves, the chants, and all around great atmosphere. Ask the Shockers free throw shooters if they enjoyed it.

I'm that jerk that high fives everyone around me, yells at the refs when they suck and stands on the tables at Mulligans when we squeek by MO St. I'm a fan, its what I do.

Let the students be fans too..



Thats what I care about and that is whats up.

Panther N8....Out..

i hold a lighter up... if i had one

[Born-a-Panther]

Re: Old Dimionin White Out

Any chance of a mod being able to correct the spelling on this thread title?
It looks dumb.

There you go.

[TravelingPanther]

Re: Old Dominion White Out

Any chance of a mod being able to correct the spelling on this thread title?
It looks dumb.

I think it already was corrected. It's not correct in the responses though.

[Born-a-Panther]

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I think it already was corrected. It's not correct in the responses though.

I did go in and have to change it for the thread title. But you're right - in the responses, the change didn't take.

[orangetennis]

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as pointless as a white/gold/purple out may be, who cares!? We want the roudiest croud we can get. Whatever gets the youngens going nuts, I support!

Get crazy & Go Panthers!

[TommyT]

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Supporting the student section 100%. Whatever they want to do - do it. If they want to do crazy cat lady night or come as your favorite 18th century poet, I don't care. I love they are showing up and actually bringing some life into the Mac. I've said it multiple times (as you can se below) - we need the Mac- LOUD!

[JayJ79]

Re: Old Dominion White Out

I did go in and have to change it for the thread title. But you're right - in the responses, the change didn't take.

Thanks a bunch! I understand that typos happen. But it was just bugging me there in the thread title (much like us getting called NIU bugs many UNI fans).

No worries about the responses.

[NorthernIowaBacker]

Re: Old Dominion White Out

Get as crazy as possible and keep it up.