ODU's Howitzer Cannon Broke :(

[slycat]

Texas State and Sam Houston use cannons as well

[Col Hogan]

UMass has a couple of small cannons like other schools...from the UMass Band web site

The firing of the cannons is a recent addition to the Minuteman Band. Originally the band purchased its cannons for a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Since then, a band member has fired a cannon in the north end zone whenever a touchdown was scored. In 1994, the "Cannon Boys" replaced the single band member. Three band members each fired a cannon when touchdowns were scored. The change is in the entertainment. The Cannon Boys dance, cheer, and perform with the cheerleaders during the game.

[93henfan]

UMass has a couple of small cannons like other schools...from the UMass Band web site

The firing of the cannons is a recent addition to the Minuteman Band. Originally the band purchased its cannons for a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Since then, a band member has fired a cannon in the north end zone whenever a touchdown was scored. In 1994, the "Cannon Boys" replaced the single band member. Three band members each fired a cannon when touchdowns were scored. The change is in the entertainment. The Cannon Boys dance, cheer, and perform with the cheerleaders during the game.

Btw Col, kudos to the UMass band. Great show last night, cannon simulators and all. Standing ovation from the west stands, including me.

[Col Hogan]

UMass has a couple of small cannons like other schools...from the UMass Band web site

Btw Col, kudos to the UMass band. Great show last night, cannon simulators and all. Standing ovation from the west stands, including me.

Thanks...we don't always put the best football team on the field...

But the Pride and Power of New England is always one of the best...

[COBBLESTONE]

Fire For Effect!

Its lovely to converse with other Redlegs! 13F is on the boards.

[JayJ79]

I've always thought firing cannons at football games was rather dumb.
but everyone is free to their own opinions.


I seem to remember there being a cannon at SIU when I was down there last season.

UNI does NOT have a cannon, as the cost of shells (or whatever) would be cost-prohibitive with our offense.

[Grizalltheway]

I've always thought firing cannons at football games was rather dumb.
but everyone is free to their own opinions.


I seem to remember there being a cannon at SIU when I was down there last season.

UNI does NOT have a cannon, as the cost of shells (or whatever) would be cost-prohibitive with our offense.

And I've always thought playing football inside was dumb.

[wideright82]

I've always thought firing cannons at football games was rather dumb.
but everyone is free to their own opinions.


I seem to remember there being a cannon at SIU when I was down there last season.

UNI does NOT have a cannon, as the cost of shells (or whatever) would be cost-prohibitive with our offense.

And I've always thought playing football inside was dumb.

Well, in reality both are pretty freaking dumb. Inside definitely trumps canons though

[JayJ79]

yes, you're entitled to your opinions too.
And if your respective teams also feel that way,
they're welcome to not play when they're scheduled for a game in the UNI-Dome. We'll take an easy win onto the next round, even though it won't be as fun. ;op

[Grizo406]

I've heard the cannon go off a bazillion times in Washington/Grizzly Stadium!

I know when its going to happen, and I'm always prepared for it. But ever time it goes BOOM, it still scares the livin' Cleets 2 right the fuck outta' me!!

[Monarch Nation]

Imagine firing that puppy off at a basketball game every time the home team scores. The crowd would suffer from shell shock by the end of the game.

[COBBLESTONE]

I've always thought firing cannons at football games was rather dumb.
but everyone is free to their own opinions.


I seem to remember there being a cannon at SIU when I was down there last season.

UNI does NOT have a cannon, as the cost of shells (or whatever) would be cost-prohibitive with our offense.

I agree. Such a waste when they can and should be fired at the enemy.

[JayJ79]

I've always thought firing cannons at football games was rather dumb.
but everyone is free to their own opinions.


I seem to remember there being a cannon at SIU when I was down there last season.

UNI does NOT have a cannon, as the cost of shells (or whatever) would be cost-prohibitive with our offense.

I agree. Such a waste when they can and should be fired at the enemy.

I don't know the mechanics of it exactly. I just assumed that they used the equivalent of a big-arse blank.

[COBBLESTONE]

I agree. Such a waste when they can and should be fired at the enemy.

I don't know the mechanics of it exactly. I just assumed that they used the equivalent of a big-arse blank.

Correct assumption. Nothing better than the sound of an HE round going off though.

[CAA Flagship]

Fire at Will.

Who is Will anyway?

[Col Hogan]

Cannon cockers...

[griz37]

Texas State and Sam Houston use cannons as well

Then why did the Sam Houston St. players & fans act like a bunch of bloody vaginas when one of their receivers ALMOST ran into our cannon in the 2004 playoffs?

[Ursus A. Horribilis]

Texas State and Sam Houston use cannons as well

Then why did the Sam Houston St. players & fans act like a bunch of bloody vaginas when one of their receivers ALMOST ran into our cannon in the 2004 playoffs?

That's a pretty simple answer that I will not take your bait and provide.