NFC Championship: Keys to the Game
by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 10:56 AM CST
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This post is undoubtedly not going where you think it is but I'll be damned if the title isn't as clever as it is dubious.
Yesterday Kristian Garic called out members of Who Dat Nation that will be in attendance at Sunday's game and demanded them to get as loud as possible. I couldn't agree more. Being a season ticket holder myself, I'm a huge proponent of crowd noise. It's the most important aspect of home-field advantage.
But a persons voice can only get so loud, tiring as the game wears on. It would be a lot cooler if fans could bring something to help aid them in their effort; megaphones perhaps. Alas, as Garic points out...
it's against league rules to bring artificial noise makers to NFL games
No Fun League. Then I learned something interesting later in the evening as I was listening to WWL's Sports Talk in my car on the way to dinner. Bobby and Deke had a guest caller who, right before hanging up, had one piece of advice for fans at the game this Sunday: Take out your keys and jingle them. If you're into college football, you may have seen this done before on "key" downs or when the opponent is getting beat so bad it's time for them to just get their keys and leave. Apparently, aside from being meaningful, it's got a pretty significant auditory effect as well.
I've personally never heard of this tactic before but it's simple and makes sense. One set of keys alone doesn't really seem intimidating but think about the high-pitch of 69,000 sets of door openers clinking and clanking inside a closed roof building. And I'm not saying fans should do this instead of screaming and yelling. Oh no. I'm talking about jingling your keys in addition to shouting at the top of your lungs. Think about the decibel possibilities! And, of course, this is totally legal since all fans are allowed to bring their house keys to the game with them. Catch us now, Goodell!
So I'm calling for a Key-Out this Sunday. Yeah, you heard me right. Janitors, unite!
Forget a blackout this weekend; it's ineffective and has no bearing on the game. Disrupting the Vikings in the huddle and at the line, now that's making a difference. But to make it work, most fans in attendance need to be on board with the plan. I'm down if you're down. Can we make it happen or is this just wishful thinking?
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I may not be in the 'Dome Sunday...
…but I’ll have my keys out and making all kinds of noise at Cooper’s Ale House in Greensboro, NC!!!
Irony: An atheist Saints fan.
by GSO Saints Fan on Jan 20, 2010 11:04 AM CST reply actions
Well ...
That’s an interesting strategy …
I guess it’s something I’d expect to see as an SB Fanpost, not an official blog entry.
You’re beginning to teeter on the edge of douchery, guest.
"I do know that we have some unfinished business that we started a few years ago and we want to finish the deal."- Dulymus McAllister
by FuSoYa on Jan 20, 2010 11:12 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow
Doesn’t take much I guess. I think this is the first even remotely critical comment I’ve made here. And I would have said it on any blog (including, yes, DN — there are some there that can confirm to you that I’ve calle them on stepping over lines with visiting fans. Even visiting Cowboy fans last week)
Sheez, relax a little maybe?
Sorry puddn. Just, you know, seemed unnecessary. I’m sure you’re a real stand-up person.
"I do know that we have some unfinished business that we started a few years ago and we want to finish the deal."- Dulymus McAllister
Sounded unnecessary to me, too.
This is OUR year!! Yea, I said it. Who Dat!!!
by Big and Easy on Jan 20, 2010 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
Boom Rec
Dont tell us how to run our site.
by ReggieVilma on Jan 21, 2010 12:16 AM CST up reply actions
IMHO
Puddinhead has been very cool all along. I say chill it was a benign enough comment.
Pulling out the stops.... feeding into the mud in my blood to push into our Saints to Go the Distance....
The VGG is back.
by VoodooGrisGris on Jan 21, 2010 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
Two points regarding the blackout
First, maybe it looked insignificant at the Dome; in the closeups on television, it was notable. I’d have to go back and look at other games to see if it was a notable difference; but still, in some shots it looked as though virtually everyone was in black. Cool effect.
Second, the value of a blackout is mostly for fan morale. To see so many people wearing black, even if it’s just a plain black t-shirt, signifies that everyone is on the same page. It boosts an individual fan’s morale to know he has so much backup, and he tends to yell louder and more. Don’t discount the value of the blackout.
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
Three: all proceeds from the sales of the official shirts went to local charities. That’s gotta count for something, right?
"I do know that we have some unfinished business that we started a few years ago and we want to finish the deal."- Dulymus McAllister
Agreed!
I noticed the “blackout” easily watching the game on TV, and I think it should be continued!
Do BOTH.
FWIW, I was wearing exactly the same colors as the team: Black t-shirt, khaki (gold) pants Saturday during the Cards game, and I will be wearing it again this coming Sunday!
Irony: An atheist Saints fan.
by GSO Saints Fan on Jan 20, 2010 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
Per the 2006 NFC Championship,
I am sticking with my official game routine: no team-specific adornments whatsoever. I went balls-out for the ‘06 Bears game. I even had black socks with gold fleur-des-lis on them. I was handing out old jerseys and tee shirts of mine to friends. And I believed in that game that the Saints thoroughly outclassed that Bears team, and that the only advantage the Bears had was the cold homefield. That was a real kick in the sack. So, like I have ever since, I’m sticking with no distinguishing marks, and just the hope that my team can pull out an unlikely win against a well-matched opponent. I don’t care if that opponent is Oakland. I just hope for the good Saints, and never expect them. What kind of fan does that make me? Probably the bad kind. But it’s worked so far this year.
"I do know that we have some unfinished business that we started a few years ago and we want to finish the deal."- Dulymus McAllister
Oddly enough...
I was wearing an old Kerry Wood Cubs t-shirt for the game on Saturday. It’s one of those shirts that I hardly wear, but I was dealing with laundry last weekend and put it on because it was clean. I’ll probably wear it again on Saturday because wearing anything Saints related hasn’t helped.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Yeah, I get the solidarity crap
but I just don’t think its as important to show up in the same color as it is to be loud.
Besides, if we’re going for one-ness here, let’s make it look cool. Compare these two pictures and tell me which one is more visually remarkable. Sorry, but if we’re being honest, it’s got to be the whiteout.
If they’re going to call for everyone to wear the same color, it can DEFINITELY be more effective with a color other than black. That’s my point.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
It's a good point,
and well-illustrated.
"I do know that we have some unfinished business that we started a few years ago and we want to finish the deal."- Dulymus McAllister
thank you
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
You've made your point
…but my point had nothing to do with the actual color involved. Since we stole Pittsburgh’s pant-stripes, why not steal their towels as well…that’s easily the most visually striking example of team solidarity I’ve ever seen.
But the particular color isn’t nearly as important as the solidarity. The visiting team isn’t going to look up into the stands and say, “My god, look at all the [insert color here]…we’re doomed!” But the fans will say, “My god, look at the total solidarity. WHO DAAAAAAAAT!!”
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
I don't disagree
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 11:44 AM CST up reply actions
As long as the money made of off your TT look-a-like goes to chairty, like the Myron Cope Orginial, well be good
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by WVPiratesfan on Jan 20, 2010 11:55 AM CST up reply actions
anyone remember the yellow or teal outs for hornets games
there is a difference with brighter colors, but unless the pass out 70,000 white or whatever color t shirts it might be hard for everyone to get on the same page.
"A lot of news to announce…my son’s 1st birthday today, Blackout the Dome on Saturday, and Deuce is back! Deeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccceee"
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by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 20, 2010 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
I think the keys are a cool idea, I just can't imagine what it sounds like. Even if it's not too
loud, it could be really freaky sound. And, if you’re not expecting it, it could be a reeeeally freaky sound. Hey, any weapon…and I expect my voice would ge ragged after a game. Has anyone heard the keys before in a stadium?
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
Go for the Gold
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 20, 2010 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
Cotton needs a pickin' soooo bad!
The only thing worse than losing is not winning.
by Tigernut on Jan 20, 2010 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
A friend of mine who is going to the game....
…is going to smuggle in an air horn in his prosthetic leg.
Keys? I will head over to the hardware store right now to get those 200 copies of my house key that I always wanted.
WHAT IF WE ALL WORE PROSTHETIC LEGS!!!!!!
Now that would be FREAKY. (no offense to your friend)
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 20, 2010 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
and don't forget to beat them against each other if you do :P
i don’t think they can take your leg away but Goodell wouldn’t let it go down twice probably
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by skinnykinney on Jan 20, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
Um...
Can’t get behind this idea….listening to horns, keys, or whatever else you may be contemplating will just drown out crowd noise, give our own players headaches and expose us as rookie fans.
Suppose I have a strong opinion on this after listening to the horrible sounds come out of the South African soccer games this past summer…anything that obscures the sound of fans cheering is in my opinion bad.
This game isn't about you
or me. It’s about the team. Sometimes you’ve got to make sacrifices. This is the most important game in the history of the Saints, if you’ve got some hearing trouble for a couple of days afterwards, I’m okay with that. Sorry. ;-)
I also don’t think it would drown it out. I don’t think crowd noise is a zero sum situation where one thing has to be replaced with another. It’s noise. I would assume it could only build on itself.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
REC! It's all about the decibels baby!
Whatever it takes. Now is not the time to be self-conscious. I recommend a little pregame potables to loosen up.
Our Fans are savvy enough to know when to bring the noise.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 20, 2010 4:52 PM CST up reply actions
That's a good point. The voice has a very distinct sound. I'm not sure anything can replace
the cheers and/ or snarls, whichever is in order at the moment.
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
I heard one of our defensive players say on the radio..
.. that the crowd noise makes trouble for them, too. They can’t hear their assignments any better than the opponent’s offense can hear the play in the huddle. The fans should wait until they see the huddle break and the QB go under center or line up in the shotgun and THEN start yelling their heads off.
The only thing worse than losing is not winning.
by Tigernut on Jan 20, 2010 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe we should let them just play?
I get the colors, I get the crowd noise, but I wonder if we should just let them play. Our team is great, our fans are great (and loud)… can’t we just leave it at that?
"How's your Mama and them?"
by whodatblackandgold on Jan 20, 2010 11:31 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
This post is about what fans can do to be an interactive part of the Saints game. Of course, they’re just going to play, and that will be the determining factor in the outcome, but would you rather the Super Dome be like a tennis match? This is really the major part of a dome team’s “homefield advantage”. We aren’t going to get them because of our crazy weather, and the whole travel thing doesn’t break a team’s will. The whole season culminates in this game, and they have earned the right to play in front of their own people. This post just asks,“What can we do to help?”, and answers with"Hurt the brains of everyone in the building, particularly the opposing offense."
"I do know that we have some unfinished business that we started a few years ago and we want to finish the deal."- Dulymus McAllister
this too!
Thanks Fu.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
The easiest way to make noise is to roll up a game program as a horn
Easy to get and everyone can have one…………..They even provide them at the door.
When you sit down…………..read it and when done………..Roll it up and take the scotch tape out of your pocket and tape it to hold shape…………..Scream all you want and be as loud as you want.Goodale is not going to stop the programs or the innovation. Can you see 60.000 horns aimed at the field. Priceless!!!!!!!!
My Magnificent Black and Goald Warriors
no
It’s what the players and coaches want…
It’s a huge challenge to manage the defense with that noise, but I’d rather them be loud and pumped up and going than quiet, because if they’re quiet it means we’re getting beat. – Vilma
Night games here have typically been loud and certainly we’re going to need their help and energy and enthusiasm on a nationally broadcast game, a game that’s important for both teams. – Payton
Who are we to argue.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
true
I will jingle my keys far away from home!!! WHO DAT
by Saintsfan4life on Jan 20, 2010 11:35 AM CST reply actions
I dunno 'bout you buddy...
…but I’m damn sure gonna do my best to make sure they ARE!
Irony: An atheist Saints fan.
by GSO Saints Fan on Jan 20, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
Ditteux
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
by SAINTSfaninNC on Jan 20, 2010 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
I've got to admit
I’m a little shocked by some of the resistance i’m reading here. You’d think I was asking for your first born. I’m just asking everyone to take their keys (which you already have) out of your pocket and make some noise WHILE your yelling.
Look, all of us have spent the last 6 months analyzing every single detail and decision this team has made on the road to get here. How many times have we sat here and thought, “Man, if I were in charge…” or “If I could only do this…” as it relates to the Saints. Well, you can’t! Your not a coach, your not a player; you’re not even the water boy. The ONLY thing we have ANY control over is the atmosphere in the dome on Sunday. And I will be DAMNED if I’m not going to do EVERYTHING in my power and get others to do the same.
Get it?
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 11:49 AM CST reply actions 6 recs
BOOOOOOOOM rec'd
The ONLY thing we have ANY control over is the atmosphere in the dome on Sunday. And I will be DAMNED if I’m not going to do EVERYTHING in my power and get others to do the same.
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Your post did not adhere to the profanity compliance
“Damn” is potty mouth…damn i did it too…muffins…
If jingling your keys will help, attach every random key you have that you no longer know what it unlocks (you know you all have them) and shake the holy frittattas out of them at the appropriate times…
Disrupt them. That is what home field advantage is suppose to be about. Getting your fans so loud the other team doesnt know what to think. Speaking as someone who has been in MOA stadium several times, rest assured if we were playing there, there is no chance that they would think “lets just let the teams play”. They would be impaling (in a non sexual way) each other on their viking helmets just to make more noise.
I would, but Canada is to far away…
Hell, damn and ass
are acceptable. If it’s okay for primetime television, it’s okay here.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
I like you, Dave, I really do.
But, if you turn your keys into a noise-maker then it becomes a league rule violation. You’re cheating, plain and simple and that’s BAD KARMA.
We don’t need to cheat, dude. Our boys are gonna make Favre feel forty and the whole Purple Nation have Black & Gold nightmares.
The only thing worse than losing is not winning.
by Tigernut on Jan 20, 2010 5:56 PM CST up reply actions
i get it!
sadly i can’t make it back for the game—flights are prohibitively expensive, but let’s hope i win the heath evans raffle!
i forwarded a link to this story to the dozen or so people i know who will be at the game; those who’ve replied said they’d be more than happy to participate in the “key-out.”
WHO DAT!
"Keyed up"
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 20, 2010 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
Devil's advocate
Keyes are still artificial noisemakers, as it does not originate from biological funcion. Anyone know what SOP is for unruly fans? Obviously they can kick out one or two fans who are using artificial noisemakers, but do they throw penalties at fans who do it? IE- What if several thousand fans brought foghorns? Would the refs toss a 15 yard unsportsmanlike on the sideline? I wonder what they’d do….
by Jepp The Viking on Jan 20, 2010 12:15 PM CST reply actions
Technically, shoes are also “artificial noisemakers,” if you take them off and beat them on the back of the seats. But they’re not designed as noisemakers, and I’d bet that’s what the actual language of the NFL rule refers to. Besides: they can search you and confiscate bullhorns or kazoos or whatever, but they can’t take your keys…so obviously, that’s not the kind of “noisemaker” the NFL had in mind.
I don’t think shaking keys is any different from clapping your hands, really.
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
The question at the end was the main point
What would the refs do if several thousand fans were breaking the ‘’no artificial noisemaker’’ rule. They can’t kick them all out. Penalty? Genuine question.
by Jepp The Viking on Jan 20, 2010 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know
Years ago, they DID call penalties for excessive noise (remember when quarterbacks in the red zone would just walk away from the line of scrimmage and the referree would stop the clock?). When they changed the rule, I don’t remember. It’s been years since I’ve seen a home team penalized for crowd noise.
BURN THE BLACK PANTS!!!
Clapping hands = natural noisemaker
Shaking keys = artificial noisemaker
See the difference?
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by Tigernut on Jan 20, 2010 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
So, as Dave has mentioned...
stomping feet (with shoes on) = artificial noisemaker
I’ll add, beating on walls and chairs = artificial noisemaker
Should they stop/ban that?
(I’m not arguing either way, just pointing out the other side.)
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Yes...
All that has to happen is for the opposing team to complain.
They would first give the fans a warning to stop. The second time they would throw a flag.
Maybe people who find the Superdome atmosphere lacking or wanting for improvement should organize a clap/stomp sequence too..
CLAP CLAP!
CLAP CLAP STOMP!
CLAP STOMP CLAP CLAP CLAP!
Go TEAM!
I don't think anyone is going to try and quiet this crowd on this night
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 20, 2010 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
you cant be the devils advocate if you are in fact the devil
"A lot of news to announce…my son’s 1st birthday today, Blackout the Dome on Saturday, and Deuce is back! Deeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccceee"
-drew brees via twitter
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 20, 2010 12:53 PM CST up reply actions
wwl had a recomendation
bring a cap, and fill an empty bottle full of change. easy and very effective noisemaker. they even called the superdome and asked if it was ok… the dome said that nobody was getting kicked out for rattling some change in a bottle.
"A lot of news to announce…my son’s 1st birthday today, Blackout the Dome on Saturday, and Deuce is back! Deeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccceee"
-drew brees via twitter
by DrewBreesManCrush on Jan 20, 2010 12:53 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Very interesting!!
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also a great idea!!
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 1:24 PM CST up reply actions
I saw somebody with one
at the Cardinals game
by ReggieVilma on Jan 21, 2010 12:21 AM CST up reply actions
Artificial noise maker?
So I’m assuming trumpets, trombones, kazoos, and even mouthharps, which enhance a human’s natural tone and voice, are allowable? Get loud Saints fans. We Falcons-fans want to see Viking blood on the field.
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what is the frequency response of the dome?
most domes are designed for human speech, shouting and pa acoustics. i don’t t know if keys will get drowned out or be amplified.
since most of you guys are full of it….try lighting your azzes on fire and exploding..LOL
Sorry just making fun with you all. Enjoy the game she oughtta be a good one.
Better yet
Light Kim K’s ass on fire and watch for Hiroshima all over again. Game over on the count of death.
by Jepp The Viking on Jan 20, 2010 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
nah
just clap your feet instead of your shoes
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by skinnykinney on Jan 20, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
So, everybody's drunk this week and it's not just me
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
Win this game ...
and we’ll be rattling the Florida keys.
Can I get a Who Dat?
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
haha
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
WHO DAT
DON'T STOP 'TIL WE REACH THE TOP!!!!!!!!
Another SAINTS fan in Panther country!
GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!
by SAINTSfaninNC on Jan 20, 2010 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
I say,
take out your cell phones too and hold the ringer down while we are at it.
Why stop at just keys?!?
cool with me
we need an effort at all levels. lets get creative
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
the place would blow up with all the built up gas as soon as it hits the flames on a broiler lol
plus it’d stink. But, I can get loud doing that and will do it as much as i can while i root for the Saints at home!
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by skinnykinney on Jan 20, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Dude can you imagine if 70000 cell phones were ringing at once?
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Jan 20, 2010 5:02 PM CST up reply actions
i think they'd call a foul on that one
but not the keys
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by skinnykinney on Jan 20, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
I like all of these
They will always give a warning and if anyone is idiot enough to do it after the warning, the FANS ought to throw them out!
And, Dave, you’re just huffy ‘cause you liked the name keys to the game so much, aren’t ya?
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
Oh, that's a two WhoDat! if I ever saw one! Tears in my eyes.
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
I swear to god that one's killing me! Another whodat? Though, I think I like "sees a whodat" better
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
LOL!
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by Tigernut on Jan 20, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
I want a friggin t-shirt, man.
Dave, you print this one, I’ll probably buy 10 (maybe 5).
It caught me by surprise, again!
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
Just how serious are they about the artificial noise maker rule?
NCAA has the same rule but those morons at Mississippi State bring those damn cowbells to every single game. I can remember a few 15 yard penalties on the fans here and there if you get a really picky referee crew, but for the most part the rule goes ignored. I would never want to be the cause of a penalty against the Saints, but I just wonder if it would even be enforced.
"That Brees is a good quarterback." - Giants Free Safety Michael Johnson after a 48-27 Saints victory.
I went to Ole Miss
I take pride in upsetting state fans.
"That Brees is a good quarterback." - Giants Free Safety Michael Johnson after a 48-27 Saints victory.
I'm at school now--
I don’t want to thread hack-but have you been over to RedCupRebellion here on SB Nation?
"HOT BOUDIN! COOOOOLD COUS COUS, COME ON TIGAHS, PUSH PUSH PUSH!"
I've glanced over at it a few times
But never really got involved in the community over there. I only found it right before the bowl game so I might be around there more when college football season rolls around again.
"That Brees is a good quarterback." - Giants Free Safety Michael Johnson after a 48-27 Saints victory.
So, Dave, before I get to the end, did you ever post what the keys sound like?
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
I'll be honest..
I think the keys thing is a little “jinx-y”
When we do this in college it’s after we know for a fact that we have secured victory. Otherwise it seems cocky and very “foot in mouth” if you end up losing.
by David. on Jan 20, 2010 2:51 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I understand what you're saying but I'm not asking for fans to do it for symbolic reasons...
I’m asking them to do for “make your ears bleed” reasons.
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by Dave Cariello on Jan 20, 2010 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
Of course, it wasn't in a dome, but what was the sound like?
WHODAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dynasty - 2009 - ????
Boom! Rec!
"In my experience, the likelyhood that someone is right is increased proportionally by the intensity with which others are trying to prove him wrong." - James Mason aka Mr. Jordan in 'Heaven Can Wait'
by Tigernut on Jan 20, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
This Sounds Good
Geaux Saints.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Jan 20, 2010 7:54 PM CST reply actions
i like the idea
i don’t think it would make it a huge amount louder unless every single person is doing it. Also, when your voice gets loud and starts to go…jiggle your keys instead. Every down, make alot of noise. If they make a big play but don’t score, don’t take a play off. Make as much noise as possible. I don’t think it’s a kind of cheating really. If they wouldn’t confiscate it, it’s ok imo. Just make sure to bring the noise on every defensive down, most especially when the Vikings get out of the huddle so they can’t make an adjustment easily. I like watching timeouts taken because of that. I think the keys is the best way to go. Also, this is too big of a game for the refs to give out a 15 yard penalty over jiggling keys. It isn’t like the dome isnt going to be loud without them anyways. I don’t think that the refs would do that in this situation. A regular season game…maybe if they’re picky. Just make sure if they do give a warning you tell all your neighbors and pass the word on to everyone to put the keys up. Go get em Saints!
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I respect the key idea
its trying to add to the noise. However, i thik that clapping loudly will make more noise than keys. I’m all for anything somebody does to make noise, but I think clapping might be louder. I dunno try it right now and see.
I don't care how we do it...
keys, bottles full of loose change, beating your shoes against walls, seats, opposing fans whatever. Just be there and be loud. Make your presence known! Tell everyone in the Dome and all watching on Fox across the world that this is our house and we OWN it.
"Being politically correct is not something I gonna do. You know who I want. You know who I want", Darren Sharper on possible NFC Championship matchup. WHO DAT!
by FLDune Patrol on Jan 21, 2010 11:35 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
How about...
Drink your first beer empty… Put keys in plastic cup…. put one hand over top said plastic cup… and shake the hell out of it….
Pulling out the stops.... feeding into the mud in my blood to push into our Saints to Go the Distance....
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by VoodooGrisGris on Jan 21, 2010 10:13 PM CST reply actions
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