Squad 6 Thread

[blkout]

I agree with GAD, you've got to be vocal when the team are down, if not more than when they're winning. The players will definitely appreciate it a lot more and as any real sports fan knows you don't give up on the team just because they are losing. If all else fails just make up some funny songs about being ****.

[ReddWing]

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boy, if you think the idea of a didgeridoo is cringeworthy, I was going to dress up as this guy for the tryouts.

Man, Jonah is one of the greatest characters ever created. It's scary how real he is, and how difficult he made it for teachers all over Aus. Too bad if you're a ranga as well....

For you non-Aussie guys - check out 'jonah takalua' on youtube.

yeah, that character was hilarious and the best part of the show! My favorite scene in that show is when they make him and his buddies do some traditional Tongan dance.

Too bad like Ricky Gervais, he made that show to short! 8 episodes was too few. I don't know how many other guys here were able to see the show on HBO. Most people that saw it, loved that show.

[drew881]

I think it's been proven that shooting FT's is pretty much just muscle memory and that distractions don't make too much of a difference.

Youtube Sasha Vujacic and FT shooting. He was on a discovery channel show where they did some experiments with distractions - hot girls, scantily clad fat guys, noises. They also had an experiment where they gave him big prosthetic hands and stilts and made him shoot FTs to simulate what it would be like for Shaq and he made all of them. Its kind of lame, but in case you are interested...

[tyland]

You could do one of the more common Aussie Football chants, which is fairly dynamic for each game. It is always sung when Collingwood plays and the refs are giving them some unfair calls:

'Same old Collingwood, always cheating' - Now it is sung slowly almost like a Gregorian chant. Sounds cool in big numbers. Could make it relevant by singing:

'Same all referees, always cheating' (this could put some pressure of the refs and prevent Skiles from getting a T)
Same all Knicks, always cheating'
Same all Kobe, always cheating'
and so on

[ReddWing]

What would be AWESOME is if we could get the whole crowd involved. Maybe hand out a cheat sheet for cheering as fans walk into the stadium.

For example, how sweet would it be if Squad 6 yelled "Aussie Aussie Aussie!" And then the WHOLE crowd responds "Oye Oye Oye!!!"

thats a pretty good idea to get everybody involved and those not lucky enough to get good seats.

[ReddWing]

You guys should do this to the opposing teams fans before every game http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D3gzlOZdeI

holy crap, that was awesome! May be one of the coolest things I have seen at a sporting event.

[ReddWing]

I would LOVE to do this lmao.

yeah, its almost like something out of wrestling----but without the fake stuff. I don't think they could do something like that in the NFL--I doubt there would be the self control not to attack when they get in their face!

you guys in Squad6 should do the Reggie Miller "choke sign" at some point in the game and hope Spike Lee is watching.

[GrandAdmiralDan]

I love Soccer just like everyone else here, but we cannot bring those Kazoo's to the game. I guess if we only did it for certain instances, like when the visitor is on the line, otherwise it would be very annoying.

Here are some more ideas I thought of today:

1. We all bring a sign with one letter. For example, "JENNINGS", and and we put that up when he scores. I'll make the signs, and ill hand them out to everyone in my row. I might do this for the Knicks game.

2. A fight song. This is crucial. An Official fight song that we can chant during the game.

3. Costumes, costumes, costumes. I am ordering this deer mask this week http://www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Lat ... -Mask.html And I challenge other Squad 6 members to be creative. Wearing a Bucks shirt is great, but we could take it a step farther, and create our own Raider Nation.

My one concern is "Fans" Who are part of Squad 6 and not wearing Bucks colors or cheering with us. I think it's important that every Squad 6 member realizes what we're here for. This isn't about a free opportunity to catch a Bucks game in the lower bowl. When I was in the Bucks office with other Squad 6 members who haven't received tickets yet, the first thing I noticed was, out of the 12 fans waiting, only THREE, including myself were actually wearing Bucks gear. This is unacceptable.

Squad 6 is for Bucks fans who truly care about this organization, and who are willing to put their heart (And vocal chords) On the line night in and night out, for 48 minutes. It's important that our presence is felt every game. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that has been offered to us, and I plan on taking it seriously, and doing everything creative in my power to help my team win.

Very well said.

As I said before, Squad 6 is what I'll call being in a "constant audition" mode. If you are not continually earning your spot in Squad 6, you will be replaced.
While this is absolutely an immensely fun time, this is also a serious commitment and responsibility.

It's still EXTREMELY generous of Bogut to provide these tickets for us, so the least we can do is live up to what he is asking from us.

Not that it still wouldn't be the case if these were the $51 seats that I expected them to be, but these were $96 face value tickets in section 212.

It would be disrespectful to not live up to our end of the bargain here, so you better believe that I am not going to look kindly on anybody abusing this privilege. And I won't accept anybody that tells me to calm down or chill out, etc. about this or that complains about any "unfairness" here. This Squad 6 thing is awesome and I want it to continue as long as possible. Not just this season, but beyond this season. Even when Bogut's career with the Bucks is over. Forever. Until I'm too old, etc. to bring the kind of necessary energy to earn my spot in it and I will have to give way to some younger die hard Bucks fan.

First things first. We need to make it through THIS season. I won't let anyone ruin that for myself or for the rest of the Squad.

That also includes being somewhat selective about what we do while we are in our section. We have to keep it "family friendly" while we are being loud and boisterous. Some of the various Brandon Jennings inspired "BJ" themed chants that a few people were trying to start up, we just can't do. Nor can we cross the line with taunting the opposing players. For example, giving Villanueva a hard time about his pillow soft defense is fine. Making fun of his lack of hair/eyebrows? Not ok (for those that don't know, Charlie has a disease called Alopecia areata. Google it. And he is the national spokesperson for that foundation, so he always has kids stricken with Alopecia at every game who would be hearing those insults as well).

And you better believe that anyone who I'll be trying to get on Squad 6 still, or that is associated with me or RealGM somehow, is going to be expected to meet the Squad 6 standards just like everybody else or I will personally suggest they be replaced with someone else. I don't want someone reflecting poorly on Squad 6, RealGM, or myself. Everyone else in Squad 6 should take the same attitude. If someone isn't meeting the standard, first try to encourage them directly to do better. If it persists, then let Zak know and he will try and encourage them directly. If that still doesn't work, Zak will replace that person and they won't continue to get a ticket (you will get your ticket emailed to you before each game).

BUT... don't freak out and think I'm going to be some uptight hall monitor or something during Squad 6. Neither is Zak. Everyone who was there can attest to that. We were having a BLAST along with everyone else. I just want that to continue!

[ACGB]

God I wish I could be a part of this. I'm definitely going to try and go to as many games as possible during winter break from school though.

[GrandAdmiralDan]

What I've noticed with a few of these fan sections around the NBA (there's a few, Portland has one I think) is that they're all matching. So somehow, Squad 6 needs shirts, either team provided or member made.

Perhaps. But I do like the variety and creativity though that comes along with people wearing different stuff.

Maybe we could at least come up with some piece of "flair" (somebody tell me a less lame term to use for this) that we could add to whatever we are wearing individually that would identify us as Squad ^ members. An armband, a patch/badge, etc.
Someone I'm sure can think of something good.

I know it's kind of an inside joke here, but I would love to have an "orange belt in judo" with some kind of Squad 6 marker on it. People could tie that around their waste, head, wrist, arm, etc.
Yeah, it's an inside joke, but it would be fun to spread that joke around, no?


I had already thought that for at least one night we should have an "orange belt in judo" night in Squad 6, and apparently jakecronus had that idea as well.

[trwi7]

Yeah, it's an inside joke, but it would be fun to spread that joke around, no?

Great way to pick up the ladies imo.

What does Orange Belt in Judo mean?

Well, a troll came by the message board I frequent and called Brandon Jennings Baddy Chuck and said he had a Orange Belt in Judo to protect him and that he stays up all night protecting his Orange Belt in Judo.

That's so hot. You wanna come back to my place?

[ReddWing]

One of the games, you guys should do a "White Suit Night", perhaps on the anniversary of Bogut rockin' that suit. All wearing the same color is nice, but it isn't very unique. I would rather see an Oakland Raiders Black Hole atmosphere. Better to mix it up.

[ReddWing]

I am probally having this shirt custom made. I love what you can do on the internet!

[tyland]

One of the games, you guys should do a "White Suit Night", perhaps on the anniversary of Bogut rockin' that suit. All wearing the same color is nice, but it isn't very unique. I would rather see an Oakland Raiders Black Hole atmosphere. Better to mix it up.

awesome idea!!!!! Wish I could be part of this.

[GrandAdmiralDan]

This isn't about "single game" Tickets. Squad 6 emphasizes the fans that are willing to dedicate their time every single game to the cause. Bucks.com has some great deals for single game tickets, have you checked it out yet?

My apologies for not being able to commit to 41 games a season when I'm a full-time student 100 miles from Milwaukee and balance two jobs, one at school, the other in Janesville.

I try to go to 2-4 games a year. Something like this would be cool to bring a few friends to who would otherwise be completely uninterested in going.

In that case, that's understandable, and it would be great for you to come down, and join Squad 6 when you are in town. My bad.

I again agree with MouteKicksBoute on his original point about this not being about single game tickets. He might have been a BIT harsh originally but his original point stands.

Obviously it is more than understandable that WEFFPIM can't commit to every game. There is nothing wrong with that. It just so happens that a crucial element of Squad 6 is having as many of us as possible be there as a group for every single game.

But like I said before, in circumstances like WEFFPIM's prevent you from being able to be a regular member of Squad 6, then PERHAPS you could still be a Squad 6 reserve. Just explain those circumstances in an email you send me (directions on one of the first 3 pages). I will try to get you included in some kind of reserve system for when we will have an opening for a particular game.

Another thought I had for the reserve system would be for people that are already at the game using other tickets. For example, you already have (or buy) tickets to one or more games throughout the season, but you make sure to come to the game decked out in Bucks gear (or at least Bucks colors). And you're on the Squad 6 Reserves, so if we're short a person or two for that night after tipoff, we call/text you on your cell phone and "activate" you for that game. You get to come down and join Squad 6 for that game.

With any group of 100, there are bound to be 1 or 2 last minute cancellations (sick, work emergency, etc.)

That would be an additional way for any Reserves to participate.

So send me an email, WEFFPIM. I can at least get you on the list of potential Reserves.

[icat2000]

You guys should do this to the opposing teams fans before every game http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D3gzlOZdeI

holy crap, that was awesome! May be one of the coolest things I have seen at a sporting event.

All Blacks do it better than NZ League team. Anyway, its a war dance and only men can perform it and it only done by New Zealand male sporting teams.

[GrandAdmiralDan]

I might be wrong, as I don't have the whole list of people involved in this, but isn't there some overlap from the "bag incident" people who are now basically bought out "Squad 6" people?

Um, yeah, you might say that there is some overlap between the Bag Revolt and Squad 6
You seem to not be sure, so perhaps you forgot (or were unaware) that I ran point for the Bag Revolt and spearheaded the process of organizing that (inspired by PP25's original idea, and with help from the one and only Nowak).

Fellow Bag Revolter jakecronus is also now a fellow Squad 6 member. There might be some more Bag Revolters that end up participating in Squad 6, before all is said and done.

I will tell you right now that I object to any characterization that we have been "basically bought out"
It's definitely a legitimate issue to bring up though, and I can only speak for myself, but I cannot be bought out by the Bucks. At least not for anything that I can imagine them offering. Every single person has some price they'd be willing to sell out for. Some people's prices are just lower than others. When it comes to the Bucks, mine would be unrealistically high.

So the Bucks haven't bought me out with me being in Squad 6. The Bucks know that wouldn't work with me. I have not tempered any of my criticisms of the Bucks. I still make my concerns known on here, on the radio, etc.
I try to be fair, but I am still harsh when I believe it is warranted.

I do happen to love the Bucks, however, so if there are positive things about the Bucks, I will talk about those when I can too. The Bucks try to give me more positive things to talk about from time to time, which helps. I think they've been pretty smart about how they've dealt with me since the Bag Revolt. They know I'm not going to shut up about things that bother me, and I have a decent audience, especially here. But like I said, I don't hold my tongue about positive stuff either. One example: I got a pair of courtside tickets twice last season, and I was still very critical of certain things (especially Hammond) after the first courtside experience, but that didn't stop them from giving me that second pair of courtside seats (against the Pacers, which was no coincedence as everyone knows what a big fan of TJ Ford I still am). I had plenty of positive things to say about the Bucks associated with those experiences. But that didn't stop my other criticisms. Same thing with the first day of training camp. I had plenty good to say about that too, but I still was very critical of certain things that day, Alexander in particular.

It sounds ok now at 1-1, but when this team is 20-50 in a couple of months, will those same people be as enthusiastic, not only in terms of willingness to attend, but willingness to not display negative emotions (booing a particular player, bad performance)?

Moreover, if you guys are willing to curb your discontent, props to the Bucks for buying out what could possibly have been a decent size and vocal, visible group of malcontents. The purpose of this post is not to call people out, as 1) I think the idea is somewhat interesting, and 2) I don't blame anyone for accepting free tickets to sporting events, 3) having a good, rowdy fan base can't hurt, but I'm just pointing out a couple drawbacks or inconsistencies that are both amusing and interesting with how it will play out over time.

Well,things won't be exactly the same if we are playing like garbage, or if we're 20-50, etc.
But there are still ways to get loud and cheer and provide energy and encouragement in those instances.

For me personally, I am still going to find ways to express my displeasure for something the Bucks do on the court. But I'm going to do it more in the manner that Scott Skiles would. Obviously he gets pissed off at the team sometimes and yells at them for something they do. So I will yell things Skiles will probably also yell (edited for family friendliness). And then I will try and yell some constructive criticism type stuff too following that up with what I thought they SHOULD have just done.

You know, along the lines of "C'mon Redd! That's not a good shot! Move the ball! Find your teammates! Let's go!" and then try to get some kind of positive "let's go" type of chant going, or something like that.

Will I straight up boo anything while I'm in Squad 6? Not at all likely. So that is probably the most "altered" I will be by being in the Squad 6 section, as far as your point.
I'd feel like if I did boo anything, I'd be violating the standards of Squad 6 and would be making myself a candidate for replacement, so that would be in my mind before I'd decided to boo, which would mean things must be really, really, really bad if I was willing to risk my Squad 6 membership just so I could boo during the game

[PedroGrande]

As a longtime soccer fan i think i think can give some tips of some things that are effective.

1- The Chants: Easy lyrics, catchy things: Learned faster, gets into our head faster, even people from out of the S6 will want to sing/scream them.

2 The "Tone": Percussion and Deep Voices, in a crescendo tempo Geting to a climax, like an marching army is something that can be realy cool.

3 What to support: The good plays and the good players always have support from everybody. The Role players, or the players that are frustrated in some game are the ones who need the most support. In my soccer club here in Portugal the "common" people are the one who only clap when we are winning, only cheer the good things, we have ans organised fanclub that in the bad moments that they are mostly heard and believe me... It works!!! Players adrenaline gets pumped when they see our comitment even if they are losing, the give the extra effort, they get energized to know that we are with them even in the bad things. Believe... Its effective!

[FireStreetlifeNow]

Another thing I've thought of is creating Squad 6 shirts. If the Bucks can't do this for us, I'll put this in my own hands, and fund it out of my own pocket.

I think many people would be on board for some sort of T-shirts and would pay their own money for them. The agreement we signed said we can't profit or use squad 6's likeness, so I'm guessing we'd want to run that by Zak before we did it. Since the logo is theirs, copyright laws would apply so we might have to use something else - unless they are nice enough to give us permission.

If you are seriously looking for shirts and they let us do it, I'm sure I can work something out with my brother to get a very good rate on shirts as he silk screen shirts.

[FireStreetlifeNow]

As a longtime soccer fan i think i think can give some tips of some things that are effective.

1- The Chants: Easy lyrics, catchy things: Learned faster, gets into our head faster, even people from out of the S6 will want to sing/scream them.

2 The "Tone": Percussion and Deep Voices, in a crescendo tempo Geting to a climax, like an marching army is something that can be realy cool.

3 What to support: The good plays and the good players always have support from everybody. The Role players, or the players that are frustrated in some game are the ones who need the most support. In my soccer club here in Portugal the "common" people are the one who only clap when we are winning, only cheer the good things, we have ans organised fanclub that in the bad moments that they are mostly heard and believe me... It works!!! Players adrenaline gets pumped when they see our comitment even if they are losing, the give the extra effort, they get energized to know that we are with them even in the bad things. Believe... Its effective!

All good points! We tried getting a Gadzuric chant going, but it never took on. Of course I'm not sure how serious we were in those chants. In previous years the Bucks would play a different song after each scorer made a bucket - "Land Down Under" for Bogut (which we've replaced with the Aussie/Oy chant), Ring the Bell for Flintstone, Movin' on Up for RJ until he must have told them to stop, the James Bond music for Sessions, Hawaii 5-0 for Gaz, etc. Funny thing is as much as Redd scored, I can't remember his song. Perhaps we can come up with other chants for other players.