If you are wondering why the bands are so quite in the stands, there are been some rule changes. The people just dont get it, this is black college football where the band is just as big as the football game itself.
Here are the rules
SO THAT YOU GUYS KNOW HERE IS A COPY OF THE SWAC & MEAC RULES FOR THE SEASON. OTHER BAND SITES HAVE IT POSTED AND ARE WORKING ON DIFFERENT WAYS TO TAKE ACTION. PLEASE POST ANY IDEALS THAT YOU MAY HAVE ON THIS ISSUE.
The SWAC Stifles Bands with new rules
On September 4, 2008 The South Western Athletic Conference issued its new rules regarding its bands. It reads as follows;
Source: SWAC.org
Administrative Procedures for Bands
The Rules states: Persons subject to the rules, including bands, shall not create any noise that prohibits a team from hearing its signals.
Procedures
a. Once the offensive team breaks the “Huddle” and approaches the line of scrimmage the band shall cease playing. Bands shall not play music at football games while the ball is play, or while signals are being called by the quarterback. This means that it is not permissible to use either:
Drum roll or beat
Cymbals clashing
Horn sounds, or
Any other kind of musical instrument while the ball is in play is underway in football.
b. It is designated that for all Conference games the visiting band be allowed to perform during the first ****-ball, team or official timeout. The home team band will be allowed to play during the next ****-ball, team or official timeout. From that point on, both the visiting team and home team bands shall alternate playing during breaks in play for the rest of the contest. At no time are both bands allowed to play simultaneously during the game.
1st Timeout Visiting Team Band
2nd Timeout Home Team Band
3rd Timeout Visiting Team Band
4th Timeout Home Team Band
5th Timeout Visiting Team Band
6th Timeout Home Team Band
c. The half-time intermission shall be limited to 20 minutes. The clock will start immediately when both teams and the game officials clear the field.
Visiting Team Band shall play first
Home Team Band shall play second
d. No penalty flags will be thrown, nor will any team be penalized. The referee will stop play and announce to the fans that he is asking the band to stop playing. This will also signal the public address announcer to make the same request. The game officials will do this twice per team.
Any additional violations should be reported to the Coordinator of Football Officials who in turn will advise the Conference office. Bands found to have violated the policies listed above may be subject to the following penalties.
1st Offense - public reprimand and censure;
2nd Offense public reprimand and suspension from performing during the next contest and/or a fine to be determined by the Commissioner;
3rd Offense suspension from performing for the remainder of the season
I didn't know it was that serious.
They are in the SIAC but I was wondering why ASU's band didn't play much when I was at the game the other weekend.
