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[QUOTE="CuyahogaCuse, post: 755809, member: 409"]
SUMB member 1987-89 ... Not a bad time to be in the band.

We played "The Chop," as you guys are calling it, before all kickoffs. The SUMB was doing it before I arrived on the hill, so I can't comment on its origin, but it makes sense that it be tied to our "Saltine Warrior" moniker, since it was not unlike the war chant played at Florida State or Atlanta Braves games. It would start very slowly and speed up through the moment the ball was kicked.

As for "The Saltine Warrior" song itself, I posted earlier to see if anyone had a recording. We did play it in per game in a medley with Down The Field. I think CUSU posted that medley elsewhere. I remember playing the song, but it's been 20+ years since I've heard it. Seems it has been systematically removed from all aspects of Syracuse University culture and history as we've moved into a politically correct society. And it is too bad, as it is a lost connection with our storied past.
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