txaggieacct85 said:
I said offense many times because my point was I don't like when there is a count down and the Aggies are on OFFENSE. I don't care if fans/students count down on defense. And there were comments on here about counting down while we're on DEFENSE. You can start your own defense post if you desire
I guess my fatal error was I should have put OFFENSE in the title to the post.
You know in the Ticket Exchange forum there is WTS or WTB in the titles to post?
This is a WTB post. WTS are different post.
And players hear the count down. Sure, some players are able to block it out, but one can't say it doesn't impact play
You seem to be much more interested in arguing about wether you meant offense or defense, than actually listening to the many points on this thread that are countering your original post.
And even in your OP, the only negative you reference is that it brings urgency to the opposing defense. So I still don't get why you are harping on the fact that "you meant when the Aggies are on offense" anytime someone brings up defense (as you did in your OP). It's equally applicable to both teams on both ends of the floor.
And if you really think the players are listening to the crowd that closely, ask yourself this: do you think the players are expending the mental energy/focus to think about "OK, the crowd is counting. I'm on offense at home, so I listen to them." Or "Now I'm on defense at home, so I don't listen to them" or "OK, offense on the road, don't listen to the crowd." Or "D on the road, now I trust them." Come on man… they literally train themselves to tune that mess out. They focus on their assignment, their man, the ball, shot clock, and their coach. Fans don't understand how little can actually be differentiated on a court/field/pitch while game play is in action.
Again, I'm not saying it never has an impact, especially on someone who might be zoning out. But those instances are the rare exception- not an every possession sort of thing. This is nothing worth getting your panties in a wad about.
If anything, it keeps our home crowd engaged in the game- regardless of if we are on offense or defense. So, it's a net benefit.
Fare the well.