HuskerfaninOkieland Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Seems OU's tradition of saying "...home of the Sooners!" instead of "...Home of the brave!" has hit a sore spot Newsok.com Last Saturday, the ninth anniversary of 9/11, the university issued a video request to honor the words of the anthem. Yet “Sooners” replaced “brave” louder than ever with tens of thousands of fans. Athletic director Joe Castiglione said OU will make another attempt to curb the tradition, though he declined to say what was planned. Tuesday, Stoops recalled his team playing at Air Force in 2001. After OU's 44-3 victory, the Sooner players stopped their celebrating on the field and got quiet as the Air Force players and fans sang the school's fight song. Quote Link to comment
Jadler Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 The student section at Nebraska does it too. I'm sure most schools' students do this. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 It's a hot topic issue here in OKC. It's something they've been doing for years. Personally, as someone who has been in the military for 21 years and counting, I see nothing wrong with it. There's no malicious intent or disrespect intended. Let them have their fun. Quote Link to comment
Jadler Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 It's a hot topic issue here in OKC. It's something they've been doing for years. Personally, as someone who has been in the military for 21 years and counting, I see nothing wrong with it. There's no malicious intent or disrespect intended. Let them have their fun. I'm in Iraq right now and I say more power to them. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 It's a hot topic issue here in OKC. It's something they've been doing for years. Personally, as someone who has been in the military for 21 years and counting, I see nothing wrong with it. There's no malicious intent or disrespect intended. Let them have their fun. I'm in Iraq right now and I say more power to them. Keep your head down and come home soon! Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 There was a big hue and cry over Atlanta Braves fans doing this during the National Anthem a few years back. Someone took umbrage to the fact that they were singing (and continue to sing to this day) "...And the home of the Braves." It blew over, the idiots went back to their villages, and the song is still being sung the same way. I've only been to one Lincoln Stars match and that was many years ago, but if I recall correctly the crowd did something similar during the Anthem, emphasizing the word "star" a couple of times. Quote Link to comment
Bradr Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 There was a big hue and cry over Atlanta Braves fans doing this during the National Anthem a few years back. Someone took umbrage to the fact that they were singing (and continue to sing to this day) "...And the home of the Braves." It blew over, the idiots went back to their villages, and the song is still being sung the same way. I've only been to one Lincoln Stars match and that was many years ago, but if I recall correctly the crowd did something similar during the Anthem, emphasizing the word "star" a couple of times. That was my first thought. Its always very prominent at hockey games, especially Mavericks and Lancers. I've never heard of anyone getting bent out of shape about it. Quote Link to comment
808Husker in KCMO Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 We do this at arrowhead. Home of the CHIEFS! Its no big deal. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 I agree. It's no big deal. What made this particular instance a big deal though was the fact a video was posted on youtube of the song ending just prior to their game against FSU...which was also on 9/11. Quote Link to comment
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