LETTER: Bring on the “Moose”
Editor,
A big part of sports competitions is the crowd and the fans.
Recently, basketball coach Stew Morrill asked that fans wear Aggie blue to the games. Also, at the home game against Whitman college, there were papers detailing “new” ways to cheer on the team like singing the fight song, SWOOSH after made foul shots, etc.
I would like to suggest an additional way that fans could get into the game. I propose “Moose.”
Right now, I imagine that many are asking what I mean by that. “Moose” would be the nickname of one of the players. When this player goes into the game, the crowd yells “MOOSE” in approval. He pulls down a board — “MOOSE!” He sets a killer screen — “MOOSE!” Puts down a three-pointer — even more “MOOSE!”
Why “Moose?”
First, it is one of those words that just sounds loud when you yell it. Second, have you seen a moose? It’s an intimidating animal (at least when it is angry). Third, it is random enough to make it fun to shout. Fourth, it would build up the player’s self-esteem and that is what sports are all about (of course, winning and March Madness don’t hurt either).
Imagine the effect this would have on the opposite team as well. Ten thousand fans screaming “MOOSE” in the Spectrum with the decibel meter (which they should bring back) reaching upwards of 110 — now that is intimidation. The opposing team would just be cowering. I think that every team needs a Moose, including the Aggies. Ideally, Brennan Ray would have had another year of eligibility. The man is the very embodiment of the moose concept.
Sadly I must admit, there is no player this year who exhibits the same “Mooseness” he had. However, the idea is still plausible, and I think Chad Evans should become “Moose” now. Granted, I am open to suggestions, and a different player could be chosen. Perhaps Coach Morrill could even suggest someone. But in the meantime, I invite my fellow Aggie fans to join me at the Utah State games and cheer on Moose. It only takes a few people to start it all. MOOSE!
Jeff Luke