Michigan Students working to organize and name the Football student section. The name: The Victors' Corner
A group of Michigan Students is attempting to orgainze and name the Football student section. The new name: The Victor's Corner
Coach Harbaugh seems to be all for it!!
Best of luck to them!
Hi! We are the Victors' Corner! Similar to @UMMaizeRage and @ChildrenOfYost, we are trying to create a unified football student section!
— Victors' Corner (@victors_corner) September 1, 2016
This is our executive board with @CoachJim4UM! #GoBlue #VictorsCorner pic.twitter.com/fsNFSZWhFM
— Victors' Corner (@victors_corner) September 1, 2016
September 1st, 2016 at 2:37 PM ^
I don't think it really needs a name, honestly.
September 1st, 2016 at 2:39 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 2:55 PM ^
Yeah, it feels like we're trying to follow the nationwide trend here with the cutesy naming. Isn't MSU's section called Corner Blitz or something like that?
"Michigan Student Section" is already a pretty cool name.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:28 PM ^
and I like this idea.
Sounds like it's a done deal, so there is nothing we can do about it.
September 1st, 2016 at 2:53 PM ^
Well done.
September 1st, 2016 at 2:53 PM ^
Well done.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:11 PM ^
Also see: Yost.
But that train left the station with the crowd who decided to turn themselves into the "Children of Yost."
September 1st, 2016 at 3:35 PM ^
With the Children of Yost, it seems as though a handful of individuals have become self-appointed "captains" of the student section, trying to dictate behavior & cheering for everybody else. Worse yet, those "captains" don't really seem to be there for the purpose of rooting for the hockey team.
I am afraid that any initiative to name the football stadium student section will be accompanied by an attempt to take ownership of the section, especially since the Athletic Department seems like it might have a hand in this movement.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:48 PM ^
Remember when the Victors wasn't a choreographed dance number?
September 1st, 2016 at 6:01 PM ^
I don't believe it needs a name per se, but I'm sure we could come up with a better suggestion than Victors' Corner.
September 1st, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
We'll go full Stanford and throw dignity/decorum out the window here:
I say we call the student section "the Crotch" from here on. We can say, with all sincerity, that although the Crotch may not be clean and without odor on any given Saturday, it has certain charm, appeal, and POWER that cannot be denied. The Crotch may not always be photogenic, but it always the life of the party/football game. The Crotch can be crowded at times, but that just means it's popular and where the "in" crowd likes to go. Sobriety is optional when at the Crotch, but memories will always be made.
Fin.
September 1st, 2016 at 2:37 PM ^
Can we have them end this stupid trend started by freshmen last year of "You suck *bitch*"?
Like...the You Suck chant is already controversial enough (see: versus military teams).
And for the love of God, can't we be a classier body than that?!
September 1st, 2016 at 2:40 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 2:44 PM ^
"Sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one's competitors."
September 1st, 2016 at 2:48 PM ^
I'll write this on a chalkboard until I've learned my lesson.
September 1st, 2016 at 2:44 PM ^
There has been serious talk of the MMB nixing Temptation entirely to kill the You Suck chant. While I do love Temptation after third downs, it seems like this is the only course of action to kill the chant. There have been multiple attempts in the past, and you know how well those have worked.
September 1st, 2016 at 2:51 PM ^
The song should stay. Just replace the chant with "Go Blue!"
September 1st, 2016 at 7:24 PM ^
"Good Luck"
September 1st, 2016 at 2:59 PM ^
Have you actually heard that from band people?
These are college students we're talking about. If they nix that, something worse will spring up in its place. Hockey student section has been doing the cya chant for years despite the band throwing the kitchen sink at trying to get rid of it.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:35 PM ^
I have heard it directly from band members who were in the meetings with Pasquale and staff.
The band was looking into alternatives to play after third down that did not encourage those sorts of chants. I have yet to hear from current members whether the plan was actually implemented. It is quite possible that the band still plays Temptation this year. We'll see what they do on Saturday.
September 1st, 2016 at 4:15 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 3:12 PM ^
Seriously!? You can't get rid of Temptation.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:14 PM ^
"You CAN have one without the other."
Just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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September 1st, 2016 at 3:29 PM ^
The band would only stop playing it after third downs. It, along with Hawaiian War Chant, will still remain a staple of postgame shows.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:14 PM ^
Just another example of the MMB administration blindly caving to the Athletic Department. Status quo over the last nine years, unfortunately.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:28 PM ^
Actually, the MMB staff made the decision with input from band members. The staff wants to end it on the band's terms, not wait until the situation gets even more out of hand and Athletics or some bigwig tell the band to stop.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:22 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 3:26 PM ^
Sometimes it is annoying when people do it when we are losing. Luckily that is never ever ever going to be the case in the future.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:44 PM ^
It's always annoying.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:26 PM ^
Lest we forget the Daily spearheading an effort to replace the tomahawk with THE CLAW...
September 1st, 2016 at 4:19 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 2:48 PM ^
Honestly didn't know they said bitch, but I always enjoy the "you suck" chant. It's dumb and juvenille, but there's just something enjoyable about yelling you suck with that many people. The only time it sucks is if the opposing team goes for it on 4th down and gets it. Then we look really dumb.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:01 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 4:17 PM ^
Some people do. It's not unified at at all. Hopefully it doesn't become too popular. But yeah, I just graduated and I love the "You suck" chant. It's intentionally juvenile, stupid, taunting, playful, blunt and not overly serious. Adding "bitch" to the end takes it over the edge to "Sparty" level, imo.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:00 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 3:05 PM ^
Yes, MSU is the only entity that has used the word "bitch".
September 1st, 2016 at 3:13 PM ^
When I was in the student section (2010-2015) we ended it with "balls", not "bitch". Must be the new thing.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:44 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 3:55 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 6:05 PM ^
Maybe I've already hit the "get off my lawn" stage, but I was a student back when that cheer started. It was juvenille and shameful then and is no better now. Our TEAM should be the ones demonstrating the futility of the opponent by their ACTIONS ON THE FIELD. If the student section has to point it out, then it's not obvious enough (and being disrepectful to a number of opponents that don't deserve it - certain teams could be excepted to that).
Also, I was around when the "chop" somehow changed to the "claw", which just looks strange.
September 1st, 2016 at 2:38 PM ^
Motto: Those Who Show Up By Kickoff Will Be Champions
September 1st, 2016 at 2:38 PM ^
September 1st, 2016 at 2:39 PM ^
I like it.,
September 1st, 2016 at 2:41 PM ^
Shouldn't they make it th----
nevermind.
September 1st, 2016 at 2:43 PM ^
This thread gets hijacked by the "get off my lawn" types (don't deny it), I like the idea for a few reasons:
1) Increased solidarity of students could lead to more championing of appearing on time. The student section is at its best when it governs itself, and I'll argue with anyone who disagrees (if I have the energy to care enough).
2) Possibility to have a voice in any conversation involving student tickets, seating, and even gameday events or special occassions.
3) It's the students' section, not ours. What they do might influence people's opinions of the fanbase, but the reverse is true. I'm sure student's don't like being lumped in with the steak-and-lobster-down-in-front type of fan. Let them have fun - they're only in college for 4 years, then they have to grow up (for real this time guys).
I await your negs with open arms.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:03 PM ^
I agree, this has less to do with the naming of the student section and more to do with organization of the students in general. I remember a strong push to get everyone to bring pennies to one game, chug down a water bottle, fill said bottle with pennies, and shake like mad on third down plays. A fair number of students near me did this and it was loud. If every student did this, it would be deafening. I'd be a strong advocate of that kind of organization.
September 1st, 2016 at 3:38 PM ^
I agree with each of your points but don't think this development actually accomplishes any of them.
1. When the executive board of the organization is hand-picked by the AD (as is the case here), the AD is the one governing the students.
2. The student advisory committee was already formed to give students a voice in that manner. This isn't the section creating the "voice", this is the "voice" creating the section with the AD's help.
3. Kind of already addressed it, but I don't think this organization is good for the students' control over their section.