HOTMello2005

That's a HOT idea!  I know I'll have my skunk hat with me too for that game .... hehehe .... ;D

Sincerely,

Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

Let's take one game at a time and or respect will come with our continued winning.  Although it is nice to see the poll sfinally starting to recognize South Florida.

Neat link!  I love statistics.

Ci-Ci!!!

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Pep Band 2005

GurlyBull,

Contact Dr. Robinson over at the School of Music and see if you can get the Herd of Thunder Show Band (20 members) to play as they arrive too!

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Herd of thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

I bought my skunk hat!

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Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

Want to hear something ironic about UM?....

The UM vs. FSU game, there was a UM fan at the bar with an orange t-shirt.

The writing on the t-shirt went as follows:

The top part had the Coca-Cola insignia.  The caption read, "Choke, the official sports drink of the FSU football team."

What happend to UM that game?

LMAO ... ROFL!!!

Sincerely,

Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

That's because it's the Big East Game of the Week.

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Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

With a little data mining, it souldn't be that difficult to put together a email list.

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Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

Hi Scottâ€â€

Good to know we’re being noticed and appreciated!  The band is doing great.  We do the full version of the fight song because of the soft “spelling†section…that’s where they kick the extra point.  It actually works well, and then we don’t “over-do†the peppiness.  =)

Where is this posting site?

Thanks,

Matthew Buckmaster

Assistant Director of Athletic Bands

University of South Florida

4202 East Fowler Ave, FAH 110

Tampa, FL 33620-7350

(813) 974-0689  office

(813) 974-0847  fax

http://band.arts.usf.edu

moisesLB86,

You're not counting the 20 some-odd students that got arrested for jumping onto the field, right?...LOL!...I think that this is going to be a tradition for our drum line to march down the concourse after each game since we don't get our break anymore after the halftime show when they use to do their drum line performance.

Pass the word out for all those that like the drum line to stick around and cheer them as they march out!

Hightechbull,

Now, now, on Pres. Genshaft.  We were told by our Director that when she heard us play at our standstill show outside RJS, that she told our Director you got your new uniforms.  I think she does realize the value of the Herd of Thunder to the overall vision of our Football team.  Remember, the HOT, Cheerleaders, Sun Dolls, and Rocky's only mission is to pump up the crowd to directly support the football team.  I think Pres. Genshaft is a person who realizes this and will do everything in her power to make sure that all components are a high caliber both looks, performance, and professionalism.

And heads up on new uni look ... The left chest insignia has been changed to the new Usf logo. Also there is a Big U on the back.  Both mentioned logos are in white.  Same green jacket and black pants.  The gold sash is built in and we have bat wings now(supposed to make our shoulders broader and bigger on the field) !... LOL ... Can't wait to show them off next season!

Sincerely,

Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

Bubbles,

When I was at the USF vs. Rutgers game at the Alumni tailgate party, President Genshaft in casual conversation stated that we will be getting our new uniforms.  That same week on Monday (Oct. 31), the band saw a prototype of the new uniform.

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Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

USf needs only 1 win vs. Cincy, UConn, and WVU to get bowl bid.  Need to win out to get BCS bid.

Bullzfan4life,

The reason we usually play softer during the S-O-U-T-H F-L-O-R-I-D-A chorus is because that's usually when our guys are kicking the extra point.  We have a system with Athletics not to play when our offense is in the process of playing.....Different than playing downs cheers while they're in the huddle.

As Max has stated, we've done some wonderful recruiting events during the off-time.  I'm glad you're enjoying our performances thus far.  We will be performing our 3rd show for our final two games consisting of two wonderful charts from Earth, Wind and Fire.

Don't forget about basketball too!  The Pep Band (made from members of HOT) has grown in size as well.  Not only do the guys and gals playing need support from the fans, but the band likes to have an audience to play to as well!  ;D

Finally, we have a goal of adding another 100 members for next year's Herd of Thunder.  That would bring us to 300 members.  No mater what size our band will be next year, you will see us sporting our new uniforms!

Sincerely,

Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone

AP:

UCF at 5  ....  South Florida at 1

USA Today:

UCF at 4 ....  South Florida did not make list

Harris Interactive:

South Florida 5  ....  UCF 4

Hey guys, I know they are just exhibition games, but come on out and support your men's and women's games.  Last Friday it was so quiet that you could hear someone break wind anywhere in the SunDome.  Let's get our student body in there and make some noise!

Tip off is 2pm today womens team vs. Miami Sun

GO BULLS!!!

Sincerely,

Herd of Thunder Marching Band 2005, Mellophone