Taylor University's Silent Night

[xubrew]

Wasn't aware of this one. Deadspin has uncovered an absolute gym.

The gist is that on the last Friday before exams, the crowd is dead silent until Taylor reaches 10pts. Once they do that, the crowd goes absolutely ballistic. Storming the court, and everything. The idea of storming the court not even ten minutes into the game seems kind of fun.

http://deadspin.com/taylor-universitys-silent-night-continues-to-be-fasc-1478848545

[DC Muskie]

Wasn't aware of this one. Deadspin has uncovered an absolute gym.

The gist is that on the last Friday before exams, the crowd is dead silent until Taylor reaches 10pts. Once they do that, the crowd goes absolutely ballistic. Storming the court, and everything. The idea of storming the court not even ten minutes into the game seems kind of fun.

http://deadspin.com/taylor-universitys-silent-night-continues-to-be-fasc-1478848545

I saw this yesterday. Why don't they asses a technical? I can't imagine running on he court is a good thing. Fun, yes. Good, probably not.

Of course Xavier fans seem to be silent for most of the game.

[xubrew]

I would assume that they did assess a technical. Didn't they?? I just didn't think Taylor cared.

There is another school (forget who) that covers the floor in toilet paper on the first made basket of the season. A technical is called then. But, the team just figures it's worth it.

[X-band '01]

Silent Night - 2016 (http://athletics.taylor.edu/article/8584.php)

If I'm not mistaken, I believe this is the first time that there was a marriage proposal as part of the festivities.

[X Factor]

Highlights from Silent Night - 2016. Great stuff.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLDhAbL04wordGjomXBWtMOXP3NPniCvow&v=UxTM0X7M4bU

[Kahns Krazy]

I saw this yesterday. Why don't they asses a technical? I can't imagine running on he court is a good thing. Fun, yes. Good, probably not.

Of course Xavier fans seem to be silent for most of the game.

It looks like maybe they get on and off the court in a normal timeout span. It's really very organized chaos.

Edit: never mind. Watched that highlight video. That sh*t is just crazy.

[Lamont Sanford]

That is some funny shit. Those kids really get into it.

[Muskie]

I would assume that they did assess a technical. Didn't they?? I just didn't think Taylor cared.

There is another school (forget who) that covers the floor in toilet paper on the first made basket of the season. A technical is called then. But, the team just figures it's worth it.
They do get a technical. I'm surprised the NAIA allows it to continue under the guise of "Fan Safety".

[X-band '01]

The NCAA can bitch and moan all they want about fan safety, but this game falls under the jurisdiction of the NAIA.

[nuts4xu]

The creativity I see from college students when it comes to costumes never ceases to amaze me. That was some well done stuff, and very original! I love the fire roasting a marshmallow, the last supper bit, and the girl swimming. I don't know who Taylor University is, but I would love to attend a game like that.

Can't imagine how much cocaine it would take to motivate our student body to choreograph something like that....I am guessing a LOT!

[Muskie]

The NCAA can bitch and moan all they want about fan safety, but this game falls under the jurisdiction of the NAIA. correct. I edited my post.

[xubrew]

They do get a technical. I'm surprised the NAIA allows it to continue under the guise of "Fan Safety".

I find it funny that this was in response to a post that was three years old.

But, thanks for the clarification!!

[Muskie]

I find it funny that this was in response to a post that was three years old.

But, thanks for the clarification!! I actually didn't notice the date.

[X-band '01]

The creativity I see from college students when it comes to costumes never ceases to amaze me. That was some well done stuff, and very original! I love the fire roasting a marshmallow, the last supper bit, and the girl swimming. I don't know who Taylor University is, but I would love to attend a game like that.

Can't imagine how much cocaine it would take to motivate our student body to choreograph something like that....I am guessing a LOT!

I completely missed the roasting marshmallow bit - thanks for highlighting that. That other gal you mentioned was part of a synchronized swimming team as well.

[xubrew]

I actually didn't notice the date.

I know. That's what was funny.

[X Factor]

Some of the best ones...

Napoleon Dynamite
Legos
Dr. Pepper vendor guy doing a bottle flip
Curling
Barack and Michelle Obama w/ secret service
Smurf proposal