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Thursday, September 17, 2009

KU will fire a cannon when Jayhawks score this weekend against Duke

The National Guard ceremonial cannon will likely stay around for home games this season

By Andy Hyland

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A new Howitzer cannon will debut in KU's football game Saturday. The cannon will be sounded after every KU score.

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Those large booms echoing through Lawrence on Saturday won’t mean some kind of foreign invasion is afoot — they’ll just be a sign of happy Jayhawk football fans.

A 75 mm Howitzer cannon will be a part of touchdown and field goal celebrations at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

The Army ROTC program will test the cannon at noon on Friday in preparation for the 11 a.m. kickoff against Duke on Saturday.

It’s part of a Kansas University football commemoration of the armed forces on Saturday, said Jim Marchiony, KU associate athletics director.

The cannon might stick around after the Duke game, too, he added.

“We’ll see how it goes,” Marchiony said. “And then we’ll decide on the rest of the season.”

The idea came from discussions with KU’s ROTC program, he said.

“They seem very enthusiastic about it, and we certainly are excited,” he said. “So we’re going to try it.”

The Kansas Army National Guard is loaning the Army ROTC the Howitzer, which is used in ceremonial events.

Army Capt. William Chuber, a member of the Kansas National Guard and a KU Army ROTC instructor, is supervising the cannon’s use.

The cannon will be set up in a roped off area next to the football practice facility and will be in the stadium for home games this season.

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Comments

Pinkels_Visor (anonymous) says...

Oh, come on, surely we can come up with something more original??? Jeez.

How about Power Towels? Big Jay could play a guitar and Todd could remind everyone to remember their power towels and bring them to every game...

September 17, 2009 at 1:24 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KUbsee69 (anonymous) says...

I hope they bring a lot of "powder".

September 17, 2009 at 1:24 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

gardenjay (anonymous) says...

I agree with Pinkels, this could backfire, and it most certainly says KU is a knockoff of other schools.

September 17, 2009 at 1:37 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Code_2008 (anonymous) says...

They should aim it at the new hotel that is being built.

September 17, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

namder (anonymous) says...

Or maybe we could follow K-States lead. Back in the 70's they had the "Rah Rag". How catchy. Not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

September 17, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

leikness (anonymous) says...

Agreed Pinkel...typically I've seen cannons at D-II schools. Fort Hays, Sterling College, places like that.

September 17, 2009 at 1:49 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Maxhawk (anonymous) says...

Seriously will there be enough powder? KU could scor 50 or so.

September 17, 2009 at 1:51 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

phoenixforce (anonymous) says...

I don't want them to keep it around. We don't need to show how uncreative we are by adopting a cliche.

Of course if they keep the cannon, they could use it on kickoffs to drown out the uncreative kickoff chant...

But in all honesty, we're better than a cannon.

September 17, 2009 at 2:02 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

rgreene (Ryan Greene) says...

Prepare for a noise afternoon ... Duke is wretched.

September 17, 2009 at 2:19 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

sdoyel (anonymous) says...

As long as it has live rounds and is aimed towards Missouri....

September 17, 2009 at 2:20 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

shelleysue (anonymous) says...

I think it's fine considering it's Armed Forces Day. But after that it's gotta go.

September 17, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

adtgolf (anonymous) says...

Seriously? For Armed Forces Day, I can see that one sliding through just as the flyovers are great as one time events. But anything after that....
A few years ago at KU/MU game in Columbia, they fired that thing off (even after field goals) and it was the most unoriginal, obnoxious, annoying, and irrevelant piece of game day fodder I had ever experienced first hand. What's wrong with our understated bell (a KU icon nonetheless) as it tolls for the opposition? We have the chant of all chants, and a unique, rhythmic marking of our opponents' downfall which as I remember, never got old against Nebraska.

September 17, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jwliddell (anonymous) says...

I actually like the idea. I know it's an old football cliche, but it lets the entire town know we just scored a TD. Unoriginal, yes, but I think it's useful. You know what else is an old football cliche? tailgating, but damn is it fun! The cannon really sets off the applause that follows a score. If we could make the campanile play a daunting tune every time we score, that would be cool, too. My .02

September 17, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kranny (anonymous) says...

I hope to be deaf after the game. go hawks!

September 17, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

LaurenHays (anonymous) says...

I agree with adtgolf, why would we want to do anything that mizzou does? The mizzou game I went to was awful, and that canon is forever etched in my mind as representing mizzou. For one day it's fine, but please not for every game!

September 17, 2009 at 2:47 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

JayCeph (anonymous) says...

Mizzou uses an oblong brown ball that they try to get into the end-zone following a series of downs not to exceed 4 at any given time during a possession. Should we stop doing this too?

jwliddell - I'm with you on this. Could be fun. Why fuss about something as innocuous as this?

September 17, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

quigley (anonymous) says...

What a bunch of whiners.

September 17, 2009 at 3:13 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Rivethead (anonymous) says...

I love the idea!. Whenever I watch the National Felons League on tv, I always try to watch the Tampa Bay home games so I can follow Talib and hear their cannons go off everytime they score. It's frickin' exciting.

September 17, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

rohdek (Kyle Rohde) says...

Please please be a one time thing. Cannons are silly for every game. How about using the steamship whistle (the one used for end of class) for scores?

September 17, 2009 at 3:26 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kuwells (anonymous) says...

So, here's a thought. We just hook up some live rounds and fire them at:

1. Columbia.
2. That ugly new metal building by AFH.
3. My ex-wifes location. I can provide ROTC with lat/long.
4. Manhattan.
5. If it can be fired to cover that stupid assed waterboy cheer.

Otherwise, I just hope the Hawks aren't shootin blanks on Saturday.

September 17, 2009 at 3:28 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jhawk613 (anonymous) says...

While we're on the topic of rip offs...

Can we please stop doing the 2 following things:

1. It's NOT the Home of the Chiefs...I don't care how much money your parents pay to live in Overland Park.

2. Stop with the Gator-modified-Beak-em-Hawk. Everyone knows it's the same Gator chant with the Star Wars music.

Everything else I love.

September 17, 2009 at 3:36 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

waywardJay (anonymous) says...

wells, 6. Can we fire AP voters who voted Kansas no in the top 25 Also ?

September 17, 2009 at 3:39 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kuwells (anonymous) says...

Nice add wayward! Stay tuned, I bet some clever others can craft some nice additions as well.

No. 7. Memphis style BBQ!

Sorry memhawk!

September 17, 2009 at 4 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

vmwskywalk (anonymous) says...

I like the idea as well. Plus, I like loud noises. In fact, I think we should go a step further. Attach the head or the entire body of the opposing mascot to the barrel of the cannon. That could be cool.

September 17, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Phoggin_Loud (anonymous) says...

Is there going to be a fly-over?
One of the coolest things I've ever witnessed was 3 or 4 years ago when a Chinook, double-bladed, helicoptor flew over Memorial Stadium. It entered from the north, flew straight up, then barrel-rolled down and flew back out towards the north. They had the bay doors open and it was piloted by KU alum. I just remember being amazed that a helicoptor could pull off such a feat. Does anyone else remember this??

September 17, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

johnrigginsmohawk (anonymous) says...

A cannon can be described as many things, but innocuous is not one of them. We are KU... we win, wave the wheat, and are classy. No need for it. Crossing my fingers this gets axed after Saturday.

September 17, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kansas22 (anonymous) says...

This is no big deal. I personally think it's okay for Saturday's game because it is Armed Forces Day, but after that it should be gone. I'm already in love with the haunting bell that resonates after every touchdown as we wave the wheat. But if the cannon sticks around, I'll support it instead of sitting around and whining about how it shouldn't be here like I'm thinking some people will. This is just a small change anyways so it shouldn't cause that much of a stir I'm hoping.

September 17, 2009 at 4:31 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kansas22 (anonymous) says...

Oh and yes, flyovers are awesome! More flyovers (especially for big games like OU, Nebraska, and Mizzou) would be absolutely fantastic. I do remember that helicopter flyover as well, but I think I like the jet flyovers more. Either way, any flyover is better than none!

September 17, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Phoggin_Loud (anonymous) says...

Agreed kansas22. I'd like to see a fly-over every home game, but if we have to choose, we need to save it for the big games. Although, it is Armed Forces Day. Keep your eye to the sky.

September 17, 2009 at 4:49 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

OakvilleJHawk (anonymous) says...

If you want unique, line up 21 cannons for a formal salute.
If you want memorable, use live ammunition and aim at rival mascot dummies.
If you want productive, aim for Fraiser Hall.
If you want hilarious, use water balloons.
If you want true Jayhawk Spirit, forget the cannons and beat the living crap out of Duke!!!

September 17, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KUbsee69 (anonymous) says...

I just remembered we already have the carialon bell chime after FB scores. I hope the cannon does not negate that. You can even hear it on radio and TV broadcasts.

September 17, 2009 at 5:31 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

KUbsee69 (anonymous) says...

That's carillon.

September 17, 2009 at 5:32 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

cwag (anonymous) says...

They used to fire off a mortar (fireworks style) after touchdowns in the 60s and 70s. Of course, those were all day games.

September 17, 2009 at 5:33 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Strikewso (anonymous) says...

KUwells, make sure you coordinates are in dd.mm.mmm format and don't forget the elevation.

Since no one else said it, for those about to rock...chalk!!!!

i was all set to do a fighter flyover at a KU-NU game a few years ago and some moron at the Pentagon denied at the last minute just because they already had B-2 flying over that day (which we had coordinated with). We landed in Topeka with 6,000 pounds of gas that was meant to rock Memorial Stadium. We lost that day, no wonder.

September 17, 2009 at 5:33 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Strikewso (anonymous) says...

For helo fly-bys, the only one I remember was the Blackhawks that did last year's KState game. It was about as bad as it gets - they showed up a full two minutes after the national anthem was over. Pathetic.

September 17, 2009 at 5:38 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kuwells (anonymous) says...

Strikewso:

For accuracy, how about I laser it in? I would like to make sure!

F-15 I presume??? ANG?

Also, do you not do enough tri service training to know the Army shows up 2 minutes late for most everything.

Thank you for your service.

Rock chalk!

September 17, 2009 at 6:07 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

How about having retired military personnel recognized who are in attendance? They could register before the game and be chosen to help fire the cannon after each KU score. It would be an honorary gesture that would mean more than just hearing the cannon fired. Plus, it wouldn't result in saving whatever it costs the government to provide a flyover. I could live without knowing that probably tens of thousands of dollars were spent on a visit from aircraft that need to stay on the ground and kept in condition to be used for their intended purpose. No offense Strikewso, hope you understand my position.

Idea # 2 Load up the Howitzer with those new turkey legs and have a contest to see who can recover the most.


September 17, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

correction:

"....it WOULD result in saving whatever it costs the government..."

(just trying to pad the 1,000,000 post contest!)

September 17, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jayhawkinmullen (anonymous) says...

What if they fired a naked chick out of the cannon every time we scored.

September 17, 2009 at 6:47 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jayhawkinmullen (anonymous) says...

Or better yet what if we fired a bust of Gary Pinkels head out of the cannon everytime we scored.

September 17, 2009 at 6:53 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Pinkels_Visor (anonymous) says...

This is way off the subject, but has anyone else noticed that whenever they have a t-shirt toss at Memorial it's ALWAYS and ONLY in the student section? My nephew and I joked about it all the time. C'mon, they get enough free t-shirts applying for all of those credit cards at Wescoe beach. The first year I became a season ticket holder (2003?) they gave away the "Pure Kansas" shirts. How about a free t-shirt, Lew? I want a return on my Williams Fund "donation" every year. Not asking for much.

September 17, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kuwells (anonymous) says...

Load up the howitzer with turkey legs. Nice!

September 17, 2009 at 8:24 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

njjayhawk (anonymous) says...

Forget the cannon.....have Lew do pushups in the KU end zone after every score: one pushup per KU point on the scoreboard.

Listen, a cannon is better than what KSU does these days after a score: unleash from beneath the stadium a beat-up old farm tractor pulling a loaded manure spreader to do a wheelie in the end zone.

September 17, 2009 at 8:46 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Jayhawk86 (anonymous) says...

Pinkel,

I think they only do the t-shirt toss in the student section. But, they also hand out thousands of shirts at the gates before they do the toss. I know they did at the NCU game.

September 17, 2009 at 9:18 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kvskubball (anonymous) says...

jayhawkinmullen

Is the bust of Pinkel the one with his finger up his nose picking that booger on live tv?

A cannon?

Why?????????????????

If for Armed Forces Day, ok, otherwise, very cheesy, copycatish.............

September 17, 2009 at 9:51 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jayhawkinmullen (anonymous) says...

kvskubball,

I think that would be Chase Daniels bust. They should seriously rename the Missouri Tigers to the Missouri Booger Eaters. Or has the joke already been said on here.

September 17, 2009 at 9:56 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

njjayhawk -

Are you serious about the KSU TD celebration?

I'm going to youtube right now to see if there is anything posted about this.

September 17, 2009 at 10 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jhawkjdub (anonymous) says...

I wish they would shoot it off after our kickoffs, maybe it drown out the d-bags in the student section chanting "RHFHO."

September 17, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

Couldn't find any video of the manure spreader celebration.

However, I did find the most pathetic video highlighting KSU tailgating. What a bunch of hillbillies! I bet most Div.II schools have more impressive tailgating at their games than these yokels. Watch this...........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewyLjFlfv5s

September 17, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

kuwells (anonymous) says...

jayhawkinmullen:

How exactly is anything better than shooting a naked chick out of the howitzer?

I've been to a KSUck game. They celebrate scores by kissing their sisters, I mean dates. We'll they are one and the same, but you know.

I have an idea for after scores. How about we do something unique like putting both hands in the air and moving them back and forth, left then right. Like simulating wheat blowing in the wind while the band plays a catchy tune? 50,000 doing that at the same time would be cool.

Memhawk: think of those flyovers as how the government markets the armed forces to persective recruits. It is rare for the DoD to be able to reach so many at one time as can be accomplisged with a flyover. Just one potential recruit saying "holy crap, that was cool. I think I'll sign up now" makes it worth the investent.

Typically, a flyover is conducted by assets from a reserve base close to the stadium which is done in conjunction with training/readiness exercises that are already being conducted that weekend.

I personally like the sound of a fighter plane ripping over a stadium, especially with the afterburners kicking!

September 18, 2009 at 12:11 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

waywardJay (anonymous) says...

Ill never forget the Illinois Ohio State game I took in at Illinois..... They had a fly over there...it was pretty awesome....

Halftimne score was 56-0 Penn State.... God love the big 10 (11)

September 18, 2009 at 12:25 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

Strikewso (anonymous) says...

Memhawk, I understand your opinion, but I don't think flybys are really that big of a waste of taxpayer money. They are a huge recruiting tool, and the aircraft that conduct the flybys almost always do it in conjunction with some other training. It's also a challenge to work the timing to arrive right at the last note of the national anthem, so in itself the flyby is good training.

Besides, people have a innate curiosity and interest in the majesty of flight, and the flybys are a great tradition to showcase what we as a nation have accomplished. Kuwells - F-15E, active duty, and laser guided works just fine.

September 18, 2009 at 12:42 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

pburgstu (anonymous) says...

First off all Sterling is Not DII Fort Hayes, Washburn, Pittsburg St. and Emporia St. are also Don't be raging on them to much cause I bet Washburn and Pitt could of Played Northern Colorado close probably would of won. D2 teams beat DI-AA teams 50-40 percent of the time especia Playlly if they play in the MIAA

Fire the Cannon but I like the lightning strike Alla Marcus Herford vs Baylor

September 18, 2009 at 12:45 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

jayhawkinmullen (anonymous) says...

memhawk,

Thanks for the link, absolute animals. I felt as though I was watching the discovery channel real late at night, disgusting. On a brighter note though did you hear they were building a zoo in Manhattan. Yes it will be the biggest zoo in the world. They are going to put a fence around the entire city. Wa wa wa old joke but a classic.

September 18, 2009 at 2:06 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

CaliHawk33 (anonymous) says...

kvskubball (anonymous) says...

jayhawkinmullen

Is the bust of Pinkel the one with his finger up his nose picking that booger on live tv?

Lol....Pinkelsvisor a true dbag.

September 18, 2009 at 5:29 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

oskiejackie (anonymous) says...

the cannon will be put away unfired

September 18, 2009 at 5:43 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

Uh oh!

Intruder alert!

We've had cretins from Mizz, KSuck, Nebr, and even Memphis dare to enter our world here.

A Dookie was bound to join us eventually. oskiejackie must not have access to the KU football stats from the last few years. This is a grudge match even though it's our first meeting in football.

The howitzer will be smokin' tomorrow, count on it!

September 18, 2009 at 7:09 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

kuwells (anonymous) says...

How about we fire oskiejackie out of the cannon?

September 18, 2009 at 7:27 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

strikewso - If that equipment is truly being ordered to be in the air anyway, not a problem (unless the are named in anyway as you said your plane had some name connection to Okla.)

kuwells - I don't necessarily agree that if one new recruit is generated because of a 30 second flyover, any taxpayer money spent would be justified. I also don't agree that the cannon should fire at Memphis style BBQ, as you commented earlier! Now, take that back! We've already established that you went to the wrong place in Memphis for BBQ. Keep an open mind brother.

jayhawkinmullen - Yeah, that video was so weak. did you see the guy with three burgers cooking on his grill? Now, that's what I call tailgating! And, the guy who tripped as he was walking up the steps getting on that party bus with a curbside couch on it!
And Bill Snyder wanted to come back to this sty!

September 18, 2009 at 7:29 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

Wells,

No need, the final score itself will accomplish the same effect!

September 18, 2009 at 7:31 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

bobku1967 (anonymous) says...

I think we should take the cannon to the KU B-ball game. Then they could fire it every time we made a basket.......

September 18, 2009 at 8:06 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

kuwells (anonymous) says...

memhawk. OK, OK, sorry. I meant shoot Memphis style BBQ out of the cannon into the crowd! And some Arthur Bryants...

And I think the OKLA plane connection is boomersooner26. I think he's a C-17 pilot at Altus AFB, but not sure... Don't know where strikewso is located. I cant think of an active duty F-15 base at the moment... Unless he is running some renegade operation out of RGAFB!

September 18, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

waggishness (anonymous) says...

I think this idea is horrible. Like others have mentioned, I wouldn't be against using the cannon one game a year to honor our armed forces. Using it every game, every year would really piss me off. Please don't do this.

Love,

the vast majority of the KU fanbase

September 18, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

Phoggin_Loud (anonymous) says...

How about a fly-over with a dozen or so unmanned drones with laser-guided hellfire missiles pointed at oskiejackie? On second thought, that would probably trample that whole "freedom of speech" thing....not to mention being a little cruel.
I'll settle for a dozen or so cannon firings when the "Hawks light up the scoreboard!!!

September 18, 2009 at 8:47 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

jahawkdave (anonymous) says...

The cannon is hack! Do it in honor of armed forces of course, at one game a year. A lot of schools do it and KU should be more original. We live in CO and have season tix to Colorado State and they shoot a cannon after scores. My kids spend the entire game covering their ears in fear of the next blast. It is annoying!

At KU we wave the wheat, there is nothing better being in Memorial with 50,000+ waving the wheat, it isn't going to be complemented by a cannon blast. See you in Folsom in Oct. kicking CU's *** and waving the wheat many many times.

Please NO cheesy cannon at memorial!

September 18, 2009 at 8:58 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

memhawk (anonymous) says...

Wells -

I believe you're correct. "Plus, I don't think that guy was flying fighters since I remember him talking about the size of his crew. Probably a cargo of some type. Can't fit too many guys in a 15 or most fighters!

September 18, 2009 at 9:57 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

klong (anonymous) says...

What's so wrong with it?? I don't remember the bells at the first game and I loved that. Might as well make some real noise! I know a lot of you wouldn't want any thing to disturb your peace though, come on!

September 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

frid22 (anonymous) says...

In regards to the flyovers, those are army/air guard units that have to fly for drill weekends anyway so it doesnt cost tax dollars that dont have to be spent anyway on training.

In regards to the howitzer, alot of D1 schools do the cannon after touchdowns. Why is it so bad to have some ROTC kids shoot off a cannon? Does seeing army uniforms make this liberal town that butt hurt? seriously, get a life

September 18, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

TrueBlue92 (anonymous) says...

I have it on great authority that the Jayhawk GM from Tampa Bay will be onsite for about 3/4 of the game before shuffling off to Buffalo.

Play Strong, Jayhawks!!

September 18, 2009 at 11:54 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

ohioburg (anonymous) says...

I went to the OU game in Norman last year. The cowboys shooting those big guns was cool at first but they were annoying before the pregame parade was even over. They were at the other end of the stadium during the game and it still was annoying (but maybe because they had the opportunity to shoot'em so often).

I'm all for the cannon at Armed Forces Day because it celebrates the bravest of country's men and women but that's enough.

September 18, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

oklahawk58 (anonymous) says...

How about we have a B-1 on standby just outside of town. Every time we score and kick off afterwards, have the B-1 roar overhead to drown out the Waterboy chant.

September 18, 2009 at 12:09 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

conner33 (anonymous) says...

MU doesn't have a 75mm Howitzer though. Cool for a game, maybe a few if it's a BIG game, but not every game.

September 18, 2009 at 2:08 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

AverageCitizen (anonymous) says...

The cannon? Unoriginal and annoying. Hate it, hate it , hate it! (Fine for Armed Services day, one time a year)

Frid 22- It has nothing to do with seeing army uniforms. It has everything to do with tradition and our unique brand. Keep the bells.

September 18, 2009 at 4:20 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

that_guy (anonymous) says...

Bring the cannon to every game, use it early and use it often. Say what you will about knock offs, imitations, whatever you want. The bells are not going anywhere, waving the wheat is not going anywhere, the rock chalk chant is not going anywhere. This is an addition to the atmosphere, not a distraction. When a big recruit goes to the big time Big XII South schools, he hears the cannon. When he comes to Lawrence, he hears the cannon and watches the wheat wave. Quit being babies about this, this is a good thing.

September 18, 2009 at 8:15 p.m. ( | suggest removal )