mb
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Post by mb on Jun 24, 2018 11:40:14 GMT -8
We all know about their offense, and their pitcher tonight is dealing too. Would probably take playing pretty clean games to beat them, along with vintage performances by Heimlich and Fehmel. They can mash it just like we can, so definitely don't want to get into a shootout. Rooting for Florida, but so far Singer looks meh, and despite the #1 ranking they just don't seem as dominant or scary as last year's team did to me. Doubtful they'll be able to beat the Hogs twice IMO. And does anyone else find the Arkansas' fans going "WOOOO!!!" the whole time to be super annoying? Not quite as bad as the Vandy whistler, but still lame.
The Vandy thing, I hate. But only because it's a CONSTANT drone for 3 hours. I've heard whistles at just about every sporting event I've attended - no problem. It's just that the jack-wagon who does it in games in Nashville never stops. It gives me a headache. If he wants to whistle when they score, or have a big strikeout, or whatever - super! Just quit with the terrorist sleep deprivation tactics. By the 7th inning, if I were there, I'd probably walk up to him and hit him in the mouth with a shovel.
Conversely, our Hog Call happens at key times in a ball game, lasts 20-25 second, and we usually do it 5 or 6 times in the ball game, depending on flow of the game. That's consistent with the length and frequency of most teams' cheers. Honestly, it's not unusual for opponents to dislike the Hog Call, because it often occurs just as something not-so-good is concurring to their team. So, that negative association is natural. You've probably heard more of it in Omaha because the Razorbacks have been putting a lot of offensive pressure on teams, even in innings where they did not score. Our fans are excited, and that is our way of saying to the team "we're here, and we know you can do it".
It's a very personal cheer, unique to Arkansas and our teams, so it has more meaning to our players than something generic, like "two bits, four bits . . . ". Or, for that matter, the "Let's go, Beavers!" and "O...S...U...Oregon State, Fight Fight Fight!!!" chants. Who DOESN'T say, "Let's go, blank-blank"?
We do have "Go, Hogs, Go!", if that sort of cheer is your cup of tea.
You take a shovel to baseball games? Interesting. mb.
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Post by baseba1111 on Jun 24, 2018 11:44:50 GMT -8
The Vandy thing, I hate. But only because it's a CONSTANT drone for 3 hours. I've heard whistles at just about every sporting event I've attended - no problem. It's just that the jack-wagon who does it in games in Nashville never stops. It gives me a headache. If he wants to whistle when they score, or have a big strikeout, or whatever - super! Just quit with the terrorist sleep deprivation tactics. By the 7th inning, if I were there, I'd probably walk up to him and hit him in the mouth with a shovel.
Conversely, our Hog Call happens at key times in a ball game, lasts 20-25 second, and we usually do it 5 or 6 times in the ball game, depending on flow of the game. That's consistent with the length and frequency of most teams' cheers. Honestly, it's not unusual for opponents to dislike the Hog Call, because it often occurs just as something not-so-good is concurring to their team. So, that negative association is natural. You've probably heard more of it in Omaha because the Razorbacks have been putting a lot of offensive pressure on teams, even in innings where they did not score. Our fans are excited, and that is our way of saying to the team "we're here, and we know you can do it".
It's a very personal cheer, unique to Arkansas and our teams, so it has more meaning to our players than something generic, like "two bits, four bits . . . ". Or, for that matter, the "Let's go, Beavers!" and "O...S...U...Oregon State, Fight Fight Fight!!!" chants. Who DOESN'T say, "Let's go, blank-blank"?
We do have "Go, Hogs, Go!", if that sort of cheer is your cup of tea.
You take a shovel to baseball games? Interesting. mb.
Hey why not... Game 1 Miss St dude tried to bring a 9mm!!! No s%#t... thought his Miss carry would fly a wand inspection. He was appalled he had to waddle (was a BIG couple, not help by horizontal stripes) back to his car!! Wasn't much of a line and the security guy and I laughed hard. I told him it wasn't the gun that bothered me, it was that he was surprised he couldn't carry it in. Makes me think I'll not attend any Miss St home games!
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Post by mbabeav on Jun 24, 2018 13:19:33 GMT -8
We all know about their offense, and their pitcher tonight is dealing too. Would probably take playing pretty clean games to beat them, along with vintage performances by Heimlich and Fehmel. They can mash it just like we can, so definitely don't want to get into a shootout. Rooting for Florida, but so far Singer looks meh, and despite the #1 ranking they just don't seem as dominant or scary as last year's team did to me. Doubtful they'll be able to beat the Hogs twice IMO. And does anyone else find the Arkansas' fans going "WOOOO!!!" the whole time to be super annoying? Not quite as bad as the Vandy whistler, but still lame. The Vandy thing, I hate. But only because it's a CONSTANT drone for 3 hours. I've heard whistles at just about every sporting event I've attended - no problem. It's just that the jack-wagon who does it in games in Nashville never stops. It gives me a headache. If he wants to whistle when they score, or have a big strikeout, or whatever - super! Just quit with the terrorist sleep deprivation tactics. By the 7th inning, if I were there, I'd probably walk up to him and hit him in the mouth with a shovel.
Conversely, our Hog Call happens at key times in a ball game, lasts 20-25 second, and we usually do it 5 or 6 times in the ball game, depending on flow of the game. That's consistent with the length and frequency of most teams' cheers. Honestly, it's not unusual for opponents to dislike the Hog Call, because it often occurs just as something not-so-good is occurring to their team. So, that negative association is natural. You've probably heard more of it in Omaha because the Razorbacks have been putting a lot of offensive pressure on teams, even in innings where they did not score. Our fans are excited, and that is our way of saying to the team "we're here, and we know you can do it".
It's a very personal cheer, unique to Arkansas and our teams, so it has more meaning to our players than something generic, like "two bits, four bits . . . ". Or, for that matter, the "Let's go, Beavers!" and "O...S...U...Oregon State, Fight Fight Fight!!!" chants. Who DOESN'T say, "Let's go, blank-blank"?
We do have "Go, Hogs, Go!", if that sort of cheer is your cup of tea. Wizard here in Corvallis we have the screaming lady and she just drives me crazy. She doesn't say anything she just screams every play.
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Post by sooiepride on Jun 24, 2018 13:23:12 GMT -8
We might want to be clear about which cheer we find lame. Turns out that the high-pitched "woo" we keep hearing (and which I thought we were talking about) is NOT actually the Arkansas hog call. A visit to their forums revealed to me that some of the Arkansas fans find these non-stop constant "woo!"s annoying as well: forums.hogville.net/index.php?topic=662320.0(scroll about halfway down) Jim, yes, you got it. Annoying. Not the hog call. Sort of a Rick Flair style “wooo!”. Started at the Auburn game (by Auburn fans) and some loud Hog fans have carried it on. It’s like fried fish, good for about three days, then it starts stinking. The other annoying thing to many a hog fan is substituting the regular “wooo, pig sooie” with the “wooo (wolf howl), pig sooie”. The original “wooo” should sound sorta like a tornado siren impersonation, not like a wolf howl. Some random, useless hog fan trivia for your Sunday.
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Post by HarryRexVonner on Jun 24, 2018 13:24:11 GMT -8
We all know about their offense, and their pitcher tonight is dealing too. Would probably take playing pretty clean games to beat them, along with vintage performances by Heimlich and Fehmel. They can mash it just like we can, so definitely don't want to get into a shootout. Rooting for Florida, but so far Singer looks meh, and despite the #1 ranking they just don't seem as dominant or scary as last year's team did to me. Doubtful they'll be able to beat the Hogs twice IMO. And does anyone else find the Arkansas' fans going "WOOOO!!!" the whole time to be super annoying? Not quite as bad as the Vandy whistler, but still lame. our BBQ is overrated
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Post by snoblind on Jun 24, 2018 13:32:22 GMT -8
We might want to be clear about which cheer we find lame. Turns out that the high-pitched "woo" we keep hearing (and which I thought we were talking about) is NOT actually the Arkansas hog call. A visit to their forums revealed to me that some of the Arkansas fans find these non-stop constant "woo!"s annoying as well: forums.hogville.net/index.php?topic=662320.0(scroll about halfway down) The "woo" was started by the Auburn dugout when they took an early lead in game 1 of the series. We replied when we took the lead. It really took off when we pounded them on Saturday. Doing it now it is only slightly less annoying than folks trying to start a wave. We have a couple of ball/bat girls who sit behind a screen on each side of home plate. They pick up bats after an at bat and return to the dugout of both teams. IIRC, Auburn was the only visiting team to demand they not touch their bats. IMO, not a wise move by a visiting team to tick off home team fans when there are 8-10,000 of them sitting in the stands.
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Post by HarryRexVonner on Jun 24, 2018 13:36:48 GMT -8
change your avatar dummy
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Post by snoblind on Jun 24, 2018 13:43:51 GMT -8
Maybe I'm a closet OSU fan. Fancy meeting you here. Better? Couldn't find the pigeon or the chicken crossing the road.
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Post by HarryRexVonner on Jun 24, 2018 13:44:45 GMT -8
Maybe I'm a closet OSU fan. Fancy meeting you here. Better? Couldn't find the pigeon or the chicken crossing the road. Looks great buddy
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Post by mbabeav on Jun 24, 2018 13:46:22 GMT -8
Okay keep the family fights on the family boards this is for inter-school discussion. And Harry I've been to Oklahoma many times and although it's provided me with much severe weather since I'm a chaser and appreciate that, it's not close to being heaven. But I have seen three dog night 3 times in concert so I've got that going for me.
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Post by HarryRexVonner on Jun 24, 2018 13:49:33 GMT -8
Okay keep the family fights on the family boards this is for inter-school discussion. And Harry I've been to Oklahoma many times and although it's provided me with much severe weather since I'm a chaser and appreciate that, it's not close to being heaven. But I have seen three dog night 3 times in concert so I've got that going for me. MBA, that was no family fight. We insult each other for breakfast down south. Beyond that, I know I'm on a Blue State message board, so I'll mind my manners and try not to hurt anyone's feelings.
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Post by snoblind on Jun 24, 2018 13:58:52 GMT -8
Okay keep the family fights on the family boards this is for inter-school discussion. And Harry I've been to Oklahoma many times and although it's provided me with much severe weather since I'm a chaser and appreciate that, it's not close to being heaven. But I have seen three dog night 3 times in concert so I've got that going for me. Sorry, man. Harry and I go way back.
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Post by mbabeav on Jun 24, 2018 16:07:47 GMT -8
Okay keep the family fights on the family boards this is for inter-school discussion. And Harry I've been to Oklahoma many times and although it's provided me with much severe weather since I'm a chaser and appreciate that, it's not close to being heaven. But I have seen three dog night 3 times in concert so I've got that going for me. MBA, that was no family fight. We insult each other for breakfast down south. Beyond that, I know I'm on a Blue State message board, so I'll mind my manners and try not to hurt anyone's feelings. Sorry I forgot the sarcasm Emoji 😋 it's no big deal but unless you've been to Oregon and you stood in the middle of the Willamette Valley, seen the volcanoes to the east and the Pacific ocean to the West through the Coast Range with your X-ray vision, you'll know that Oklahoma has a long way to go. Our home park, Goss Stadium, doesn't have corn surrounding it but you ask yourself "is this heaven" when you come to the park to see the Beavers play. (Been to Iowa too, It's just corny).
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Post by OriginalWhizzinator on Jun 25, 2018 8:28:55 GMT -8
Hey why not... Game 1 Miss St dude tried to bring a 9mm!!! No s%#t... thought his Miss carry would fly a wand inspection. He was appalled he had to waddle (was a BIG couple, not help by horizontal stripes) back to his car!! Wasn't much of a line and the security guy and I laughed hard. I told him it wasn't the gun that bothered me, it was that he was surprised he couldn't carry it in. Makes me think I'll not attend any Miss St home games! Considering the way that game went for MSU, it’s a good thing he wasn’t allowed to bring his gun in!
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Post by matthew on Jun 25, 2018 16:04:05 GMT -8
Beyond that, I know I'm on a Blue State message board, so I'll mind my manners and try not to hurt anyone's feelings. Remember OSU is a land grant school. Lots of engineers, forestry and agriculture graduates of OSU. It isn't quite what you're thinking.
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