The wave - love it or hate it?

[jgeorge322]

wave sucks in my book, especially when were on offense. Thoughts?

 

[cto]

I truly hate it ... and have NEVER participated in one. Spectators should be involved in the game ... and not worrying when they are "expected" to stand up and wave their arms like monkeys.

 

[Trueblue25]

The wave's American

 

[Trueblue25]

I truly hate it ... and have NEVER participated in one. Spectators should be involved in the game ... and not worrying when they are "expected" to stand up.

It's typically done during a timeout

 

[cto]

It's typically done during a timeout

You can be involved in the game during a time out..... discussing the last play, predicting strategy, criticizing substitution patterns ... or even getting a beer to drink down your sorrows about the game's progress. The wave is just dumb... and doesn't belong at a basketball game.

 

[pearl31]

have hated it since around 1983

 

[DoubleDee]

"I love it!" - 14 year old me

 

[Trueblue25]

You can be involved in the game during a time out... discussing the last play, predicting strategy, criticizing substitution patterns ... or even getting a beer to drink down your sorrows about the game's progress. The wave is just dumb... and doesn't belong at a basketball game.

I think its more for the children fans and to inspire that great "family atmosphere"

 

[Brooky03]

When I have less than 6 beers in my system, I hate it. If we're losing, I hate it.

If we're winning and I've consumed at least 96 ounces of beer in the hours leading up to the event, it's aight.

 

[Marsh01]

Its second on my list behind uconn. I refuse to participate

 

[stuckinbig11]

It was fun ages ago; it is now old.

 

[MSOrange]

Even if I could get out of my wheelchair and stand up to do it, I wouldn't.

 

[Eric15]

If the Dome is legitimately packed and we're about to knock off a big name team and everyone is participating... it's a thing of beauty.

 

[br801]

I consider the wave a crime against humanity.

 

[jncuse]

I hate it and do not participate in them.

That being said I have grown to accept it as many people seemingly enjoy it. Who am I to say what other paying fans should or shouldn't do as long as it's not endangering my personal safety? We already have the crowd storming police (who ironically base everything on prestige rather than safety), a few in the hair police, and now the wave police. If others enjoy it so be it.

I'll just stick with bashing UConn dorks and thieves, thank you.

 

[jncuse]

I truly hate it ... and have NEVER participated in one. Spectators should be involved in the game ... and not worrying when they are "expected" to stand up and wave their arms like monkeys.

Shouldn't spectators do whatever they want to enjoy themselves, within reason of course? They met the same criteria for entrance.

 

[longtimefan]

Shouldn't spectators do whatever they want to enjoy themselves, within reason of course? They met the same criteria for entrance.

Whether someone has the right to do something, and whether said something is loathsome are two different matters.

 

[Shawn91111]

Hate it, as it gives a higher % of me spilling my beer.

 

[Headmaster 9]

HATE it & hate the small group attempts over & over to try and entice people to participate.

 

[bballbeadle]

"I love it!" - 14 year old me

I, too, am extremely immature.

 

[DoubleDee]

I, too, am extremely immature.

While I am immature, I meant that age 14 was the last time I loved it.

 

[Macky44]

I truly hate it ... and have NEVER participated in one. Spectators should be involved in the game ... and not worrying when they are "expected" to stand up and wave their arms like monkeys.

The wave is just like a student section that is only at the game to be seen on the jumbo tron and take selfies.

 

[Eric15]

You can be involved in the game during a time out... discussing the last play, predicting strategy, criticizing substitution patterns

Person A: Malachi just missed another three. I predict that we will be in a 2-3 zone out of this timeout, and that JB won't sub very much.
Person B: Agreed. Well, now that we've settled that, we still have some time to kill. Want to start the wave?

 

[HOFCeluck]

Person A: Malachi just missed another three. I predict that we will be in a 2-3 zone out of this timeout, and that JB won't sub very much.
Person B: Agreed. Well, now that we've settled that, we still have some time to kill. Want to start the wave?

I was going to make some snarky comment about what defense Wed come out in after the to, but your execution was admittedly better than anything I'd pull off.

Well played.

 

[Delmar]

The Wave is so 1990's.