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Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

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Seriously, there are a hell of a lot of us this year. Not enough sousaphones to go around even. And we really were that loud ar rehearsal.
 
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crazytechfan said:
Seriously, there are a hell of a lot of us this year. Not enough sousaphones to go around even. And we really were that loud ar rehearsal.
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I heard there are actually fewer than last year. I'll have to bug Kenny and see if I can get a count.
 
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huskyfan said:
Pep Band was in fine form this afternoon at the SDC. trying out the new digs with a roaring rendition of "Final Countdown".
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crazytechfan said:
Seriously, there are a hell of a lot of us this year. Not enough sousaphones to go around even. And we really were that loud ar rehearsal.
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"Roaring" and "loud" are UNDERSTATEMENTS. Flashy and I stopped in because he wanted to see the band in their new location. I was the one in pain from the lack of caffeine and the supposed 130dB blaring of my least favorite pep band song ever.* You guys didn't sound too bad though. Pretty darn good for your second day together.**


*I say that because in our arrangement (and it sounds like you have the same), the flute/piccs have whole notes and it's the most boring and awful part ever.
**You realize that almost physically hurt me to admit that, right?
 
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nmupiccdiva said:
"Roaring" and "loud" are UNDERSTATEMENTS. Flashy and I stopped in because he wanted to see the band in their new location. I was the one in pain from the lack of caffeine and the supposed 130dB blaring of my least favorite pep band song ever.* You guys didn't sound too bad though. Pretty darn good for your second day together.**


*I say that because in our arrangement (and it sounds like you have the same), the flute/piccs have whole notes and it's the most boring and awful part ever.
**You realize that almost physically hurt me to admit that, right?
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Clarinets have it too. 75% of that song can be played with one hand.

Unless you realize that trumpets and clarinets share the same key and decide to steal the melody...which I ABSOLUTELY would never do ;)

And thanks for saying we don't suck :p Usually we're pretty ragged during the first few weeks, especially with phasing issues. Good to hear it sounds acceptable for a group this size. Give us a few weeks until football starts (and hope we can cram everyone between both 40-yard lines, which we do to cut down on it.)
 
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nmupiccdiva said:
"Roaring" and "loud" are UNDERSTATEMENTS. Flashy and I stopped in because he wanted to see the band in their new location. I was the one in pain from the lack of caffeine and the supposed 130dB blaring of my least favorite pep band song ever.* You guys didn't sound too bad though. Pretty darn good for your second day together.**


*I say that because in our arrangement (and it sounds like you have the same), the flute/piccs have whole notes and it's the most boring and awful part ever.
**You realize that almost physically hurt me to admit that, right?
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If woodwinds get 99 Red Balloons, the brass gets Final Countdown. Deal with it. :p

Twitch Boy said:
Until I assembled the first of the Bonginets. People said they could pick me out on the radio broadcast.
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It's true. Then again, you know you're an exceptional band when any section* has at least one member that can hit 120 db.


* though I don't know about the F'in horns. :p
 
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I have no clue of the details you all are talking about, but if you are louder than past MTU bands.......holy *ing *it.

Just sayin'.
 
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I really think the increased volume this year is largely due in part to the fact that the HPB now has a crazytechfan.
Just sayin'. :rolleyes: ;)
 
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crazytechfan said:
I really think the increased volume this year is largely due in part to the fact that the HPB now has a crazytechfan.
Just sayin'. :rolleyes: ;)
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Bummer about Thursday.:( We arrived just as the queen left the building. Had we gotten there earlier, we would have have played PKditty on our hand kazoos during the other contestants' talent.
 
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JOHN SCOTT ROCKS said:
Regarding Blake Pietila- have no fear for the wise one has spoken- he is on the U17 roster for this year as the uninformed will find out once the final roster comes out.
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Well I can admit when I'm wrong. JSR has a pretty good source somewhere. Just had a chat this morning with someone about as close to the horses mouth as you can get. Confirms that Blake has made the US team --no explaination given as to why he's not listed on the roster--. Also confirms that if he didn't make it he was going the OHL route. Also "if Michigan comes calling he's going with them." Also Ohio State has already offered 4 year full ride scholarship.

Has heard nothing of this rumor that tech is trying to get NMU to release Chad. News to him if it's true. But he/they do wonder why tech didn't allow Chad to come in as a walk on in the first place..

enough talk about a kid who is at least two years away from playing college hockey.

Lets get the season started!!
 
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McVittie was a goalie. As I recall he didn't get to play a lot because Gary Bauman played most games. Don't remember seeing him play any of the games I attended.
 
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eleneki said:
McVittie was a goalie. As I recall he didn't get to play a lot because Gary Bauman played most games. Don't remember seeing him play any of the games I attended.
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Thanks. I just checked hockeydb, and he only played in a few games each of his three years.
 
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Boosh said:
Wait, are you Frank Wilson? Though, I guess Frank Wilson was only concerned with games even older than that
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Nope, although he has contacted me many times in the past. I was just curious due to the reference to MTU.

Painted_Bandit said:
Ralph was probably around for the first hockey game...
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eleneki was obviously around before me.
 
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