The AnimAls of secTion B

The AnimAls of secTion B — 2011 Official Songbook

1 The AnimAls of secTion B — 2011 Official Songbook

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leTTer from #11 .........................................3

TrAdiTionAlThe Star-Spangled Banner ..........................................4Take Me Out To The Ballgame ....................................5God Save The Queen ..................................................5O’ Canada ...................................................................6O’ Canada (French Phonetic) ......................................6Sweet Caroline ............................................................7School Songs ..............................................................8Florida State Fight Song ..............................................8Garnet and Gold ..........................................................8Victory Song ................................................................8

clAssicsTake Me Out Of This Ballgame ....................................9The Battle Hymn of the Animals ..................................9Batting Practice .........................................................10Happy Trails ...............................................................10The Animals Fight Song ............................................ 11Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Batgirls ..........................................................12How Much Is That Batgirl? ........................................12Stall, Stall, Stall ..........................................................13O’ Omaha ..................................................................13That Hee Haw Song ..................................................14We’ve Been Yelling At The Umpires ..........................14The Beer Song ..........................................................15Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho (A Pirate’s Life For Me) .......................16

AnTi-fighT songsSwing Low .................................................................17The Boys From Old Florida .......................................17The Doormat ..............................................................18There Goes Ol' Carolina ............................................18Nervous Wreck from Georgia Tech ...........................18Deflate That Big Yellow Bumblebee ..........................19O’ Maryland ...............................................................20Climpsin's Fight Song ................................................20The Notre Dame Misery March .................................21The Seminoles ...........................................................21Rocky Top ..................................................................22The Strike Zone Connection ......................................22

cheersAssorted Cheers ........................................................23Pitching Situations .....................................................23Coaching Situations ...................................................23Visiting Batter Situations ............................................23Game Situations ........................................................23Show Me The Way To Go Home ...............................24Auburn Tiger Cheater ................................................24The Leadoff Man .......................................................24The Strike Zone .........................................................25Here Come The `Noles ..............................................25He’s Our Lead Off Guy! .............................................25You Might Be A Blue Devil .........................................26

JABsMr. Baseball ...............................................................27He's A Short Coach ...................................................28Short Coach ...............................................................28The Lazar Song .........................................................29Cheeses In The Underworld ......................................30The Spano Song ........................................................31The Rodney Brewer Song .........................................32The Herbert Perry Song ............................................33Luis, Luis ...................................................................34Lord, Throw The Ball .................................................34He’s A Hero After All ..................................................35Take Me Out Of This Wedding ..................................35J.D. At The Bat ..........................................................36You Should Call Me Al ...............................................37The Tech Series Of May 2003 ...................................38Carmina Beerana ......................................................39

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2011 f.s.U. BAseBAll rosTer ........ 41

leTTer from The Zookeeper ....... 42

sponsors ..................................... 43

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The AnimAls of secTion B — 2011 Official Songbook 2

So…who are the AnimAls of secTion B?

The Animals are a boisterous group of baseball fans dating all the way back to 1977. The main purpose of the Animals is to support Florida State Baseball in a “unique”, yet clean and classy manner. Our name originated in 1978, when Sol Carroll (FSU’s #1 Fan) would bring doughnuts to Seminole Field to pass out to the fans - old, crusty, tasteless doughnuts from Yum-Yum Doughnuts (or was it Yuck-Yuck Doughnuts?). This tradition went on game after game, when finally these fans had enough and threw Sol’s doughnuts right back at him. He called them a bunch of ‘Animals’ and the name stuck.

When Seminole Field, later Dick Howser Stadium, opened in 1983, the Animals took roost in Section B, and have stayed there ever since. The Animals consist of students, alumni, business people, families, public servants, and anyone else who has a deep passion for Florida State Baseball. The Animals use intimidation through noise to rattle the visiting team’s psyche. We use cheers and songs to help get our crowd and team into the game, and the visitor’s out of theirs.

Now that Howser Stadium has been renovated and expanded, the powers that be at Florida State decided to go with a numbering system for section rather than letters. This means that while the Animals are technically in just about the same spot they’ve been in for years, going by the numbers, they reside in Section 4 and 5. No worries though, as you will see a garnet and gold B on the pole just always. The Animals will always be in Section B, no matter what anyone says.

We have worked hard to establish a reputation for originality, positive energy, general zaniness, and of the #1 cheer-ing section in college baseball. We always attempt to show sportsmanship, and routinely congratulate opposing players and teams when a good play is made (though not too much of course). ESPN, SUN Sports, FSN, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News Online, Seminole Uprising, The Mike Martin Show, WTXL 27, WCTV 6, Fox SportsSouth, The Tallahassee Democrat, The Florida Times Union, FSView, The Last Word, Gaines-ville Sun, Durham Herald Sun and Wakulla Digest have all done features on the Animals. The Baseball Heckle Depot website even inducted the Animals of Section B into their Hall of Fame in the fall of 1999. ESPN has called us a class act, echoing the statements of many opposing fans, players, and coaches. The Animals have even been interviewed on WFLA 1270 and WTAL 1450 radio stations here in Tallahassee. Recently, ESPNet Sportszone even called The Animals “The best college baseball cheering section in the country.” In 2003, the Animals made national news by singing “God Save the Queen” instead of “O Canada”, with a syndicated article being carried all around the country. In addition, radio show host, Bill O’Reilly even talked about the Animals last season on his national radio show. In recent years, the Animals website, Section B Online has begun generating hundreds of thousands of hits per month and is the premier source of Florida State Baseball on the Internet. An ever-growing e-mail list provides up-to-date news, information, and game stories to 3500+ subscribers that include everyone from journalists to players to coaches to parents of players and even fans of rival schools. Game stories written by members of the Animal section can also be found on Warch-ant.com (www.warchant.com). We hope you enjoy these cheers, songs, and FSU Trivia. Now, there is no excuse for not participating and helping us generate even more enthusiasm for our Seminole Baseball team.

A fan believes his voice can change the MOMENTUM of a game.A fan knows that it ISN’T just a game.A fan is a person miserable in defeat and intolerable in victory.A fan believes that every new game is a chance at redemption.A fan believes in only one absolute — the fat lady.A single fan is worth a hundred spectators.A fan knows that the outcome of a game hinges on whether or not the K’s are put on the pole correctly.A fan is like a parent, who loves you even when you stink.THERE’S NO FAN LIKE A NOLE FAN

...Except an AnimalAuthor Unknown


Mike Martin, Head CoachChip Baker, Director of Baseball OperationsJamey Shouppe, Mike Martin, Jr., Assistant Coaches

2011

THE ANIMALS OF SECTION B - SECTION B ONLINE DICK HOWSER STADIUM, Tallahassee, FL USA

Dear ANIMALS:

The death of Drew Hankin still is devastating to everyone who is part of our program from the players and coaches, to our loyal fans, and to the college baseball community. Drew’s tremendous love of the Florida State Baseball was unrivaled. Drew’s passion was to provide his support, valuable insight and leadership to the best fan base, The Animals of Section B, in all of college baseball. As a tribute to his legacy, we all must continue to be the best, now and into the future. We all know this is what Drew would have wanted us to do!

SEMINOLE BASEBALL fans have a reputation throughout the country as being the most knowledgeable and unique in college baseball, and THE ANIMALS have become an “institution” at Dick Howser Stadium. Your continued support, endless enthusiasm and class are sincerely appreciated, not just by me, but by our team and coaches, parents, fans and Florida State University.

We all have worked hard, within University guidelines, to provide you support. Local businesses have provided their financial support to THE ANIMALS to keep this great tradition going. We are sure, with your “wit and wisdom”, you can voice your approval toward your “sponsors” during the course of the season as well as patronize them during the year.

FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLE BASEBALL is built on tradition and pride. Our goal is to do our best to continue the tradition that was started in 1948. The Animals of Section B help create an atmosphere that is ‘second to none’ in college baseball!

The Section B Online website keeps a lot of Seminole baseball fans well connected. We all have a common goal of providing a positive baseball environment that makes us all proud of our team and everyone associated with it. This extra effort on your part helps keep Seminole Baseball only a click of a computer mouse away!

The players, coaching staff and administration appreciate THE ANIMALS OF SECTION B. We want you to have fun, enjoy the games, pull for the SEMINOLES, and continue to keep it clean and classy!

Sincerely,

# 11Mike Martin

ACC CHAMPIONS: 1995, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2010 — Regular Season: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 200733 Consecutive NCAA Regional Appearances: 1978-2010

20 College World Series Appearances: ‘57, ‘62, ‘63, ‘65, ‘70, ‘75, ‘80, ‘86, ‘97, ‘89, ‘91, ‘92, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96, ‘98, ‘99, ‘00, ‘08, ‘10


O say can you see, by the dawn's early light,

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous flight,

O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming,

And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,

O say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave,

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

(and the lesser-known second verse)

On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deepWhere the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposesWhat is that which the breeze o'er the towering steepAs it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beamIn full glory reflected now shines on the stream.`Tis the Star-Spangled Banner, Oh long may it waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

(and the even lesser-known third verse)

And where is that band who so vauntingly sworeThat the havoc of war and the battle's confusionA home and country, shall leave us no more?Their blood was washed out their foul foot steps pollutionNo refuge could save the hireling and slaveFrom the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave.And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph doth waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

(what?! There's a fourth verse?)

Oh thus be it e'er when free men shall standBetween their lov'd homes and war's desolation!Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n rescued landPraise the Pow'r that has made and presrv'd us a nationAnd conquer we must when our cause is justAnd this be our motto: "In God is our trust."And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

The sTAr spAngled BAnnerMelody: The Star-Spangled Banner • Lyrics By: Francis Scott Key


Note: One day when Norworth was riding a New York City subway train, he spotted a sign that said “Ballgame Today at the Polo Grounds.” Some baseball-related lyrics popped into his head that were later

set to some music by Albert Von Tilzer. It is one of the most widely sung songs in America.

Note: Yes, there are an additional 5 verses of the official British version. However, given that FSU Baseball would almost certainly be considered an “unofficial event” in the eyes of the British, the first verse should be appropriate.

God Save The QueenMelody: God Save The Queen (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)Lyrics By: Historically Controversial

God save our gracious Queen,Long live our noble Queen,God save the Queen.Send her victorious,Happy and glorious,Long to reign over us,God save the Queen!

Melody: Take Me Out To The BallgameLyrics By: Jack Norworth, 1908

Take me out to the ballgame,Take me out to the crowd.Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks.I don’t care if I ever get back.Cause it’s root, root, root for the home team.If they don’t win it’s a shame.For it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out,At the old ballgame.

TAke me oUT To The BAllgAme


O’ CANADAMelody: O’ CanadaLyrics By: Justice Robert Stanley Weir

O Canada!Our home and native land!True patriot love,In all our sons command.With glowing hearts,We see thee rise,The True North strong and free;And stand on guard,O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.O Canada!Glorious and free!We stand on guard,We stand on guard for thee!(animal break)O Canada,We stand on guard for thee!

Note: Please don’t give us B.S. about the lyrics…

“the version that gained the widest currency was made in 1908, by Robert Stanley Weir, a lawyer, and at the time, Recorder of the City of Montréal. This is the version which was published in an official form for the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation in 1927,

and has since been generally accepted in English speaking Canada.”

O’ CANADA (FRENCH PHONETIC)Melody: O’ CanadaLyrics By: Calixa Lavallée

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SWEET CAROLINEMelody: "Sweet Caroline"Lyrics By: Neil Diamond

Where it began, I can't begin to knowin’But then I know it's growin’ strongWas in the spring, whoooAnd spring became the summerWho'd believe you'd come along

Hands, touching hands, reaching outTouching me, touching youOh, sweet CarolineGood times never seem so goodI've been inclined to believe it never would

And now I, I look at the night,And it don't seem so lonelyWe fill it up with only two, ohAnd when I hurtHurting runs off my shoulderHow can I hurt when holding you

Oh, one, touching one, reaching outTouching me, touching youOh, sweet CarolineGood times never seem so goodI've been inclined to believe it never would

Ohhh, sweet Caroline, good times never seem so good...


school songsFLORIDA STATE FIGHT SONGMelody: FSU Fight SongLyrics By: Dr. Tommy Wright

You’ve got to fight, fight, fight for FSU,You’ve got to scalp ‘em Seminoles.You’ve got to win, win, win, win, win this game,And roll on down and make those goals.For FSU is on the warpath now,And at the battle’s end she’s great.So fight, fight, fight, fight to victory,The Seminoles of Florida State.F-L-O-R-I-D-A S-T-A-T-EFlorida State, Florida State, Florida State!WOOO!

GARNET AND GOLDMelody: Garnet and GoldArranged By: Charlie Carter

Garnet and gold,And may we ever loyal be;As in days of old,Thy daughters bore the torches three.Sons and daughters all,Will know that at the top we’ll stand;And Florida State will be,The very best in all the land.

Note: There are no breaks in the Fight Song where grunting is appropriate!

VICTORY SONGMelody: Victory SongBy: Clifford Madsen and Charlie Carter

We are on the warpath tonight!Onward Florida State!Show all the world the spirit and might,That the Seminoles create.Stand up for the Garnet and Gold,Ever loyal shall we be!We are proud to shout,“The Warriors are out!”And they will lead us to victory!


clAssics

TAke me oUT of This BAllgAmeMelody: “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”Lyrics By: The Animals

Take me out of this ballgame,Take me out of here now.Put someone in who can throw the ball.My curve is flat and I can’t get a call.So it’s hit, hit, hit for the home team.My E.R.A. is a shame.For it’s one, two, three runs are in,And I pray for rain.

The BATTle hymn of The AnimAlsMelody: Battle Hymn of the RepublicLyrics By: John Armstrong

Mine eyes have seen the gloryOf the scoring of the ‘Noles;If you think that you will beat usThen you’re nothing more than fools;The Gaytors, ‘Canes, the ACC,And every other school;The ‘Noles will beat you all.Chorus:Glory, glory to the ‘NolesGlory, glory to the ‘NolesGlory, glory to the ‘Noles,And to hell with ( )You’ll leave this game with brokenPride and eyes swelled up with tears;With fans so loud our shoutingCauses ringing in your ears;Our bats are strong, your pitcher’s weak,Your hearts are filled with fear;The ‘Noles keep marching on.(Chorus)

Note: The Animals perennial #1 hit, sung here at Howser Stadium, Florida’s McKethan Stadium,

Perry Field, Georgia Tech’s Russ-Chandler Stadium, Knight’s Castle, Omaha, and everywhere else we’ve

belted it out. We sing this song when we deem a pitcher worthy, usually after he surrenders 2 or

more runs (or multiples of 3).

Note: Insert a three-syllable opponent’s name such as Georgia Tech, UNC, NC State, Florida,

Miami, UVA, etc.


BATTing prAcTiceMelody: “Alouette, gentille Alouette”Lyrics By: The Animals

Refrain:Batting Practice.Batting, batting, practiceBatting practice…What a team are we!Will the 'Noles get lots of hits?Yes, the 'Noles will get lots of hits.Lots of hits, lots of hits.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)Will the 'Noles get lots of runs?Yes, the 'Noles will get lots of runs.Lots of runs, lots of runs.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)Does player’s name mother drive a bus?Yes his mother drives a bus.Drives a bus, drives a bus.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)Could your grandma hit his curve?Yes, your grandma could hit his curve.Hit his curve, hit his curveOh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

hAppy TrAilsMelody: “Happy Trails”Lyrics By: The Animals

Happy trails to you.Until we meet again.Happy trails to you.Keep rolling down I-10.We care about the games we’ve had togetherWe’ll be rooting for the Seminoles forever.So, happy trails to you.Until we meet again.

Note: Someone usually makes up verses until something interesting happens on the field.


The AnimAls fighT songMelody: The FSU Fight SongLyrics By: Dr. James Brey, PhD

You’ve got to score more runs for F-S-U,You’ve got to scalp ‘em, Seminoles.You’ve got to get them out, to win this game,And step right up and hit homeruns.For F-S-U is on the warpath now, And with the final pitch we’ll win.So strike, strike, strike, strike, strike them out.The Seminoles of Florida State.F-L-O-R-I-D-A S-T-A-T-E, Florida State, Florida State, Florida State!WOOO!

The Three Amigos, Drew, Robb, and Andres, circa 1998

Note: There are no breaks in the Fight Song where grunting is appropriate!


mAmAs, don’T leT yoUr BABies groW Up To Be BATgirlsMelody: “Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”, by Ed & Patsy BruceLyrics By: The Animals

Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be batgirls.Don’t let ‘em play softball and ride the old bus.Make ‘em be doctors and lawyers and such.

Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be batgirls.You’ll be all alone and they’ll be on the phoneWith the ‘Noles that ride that old bus.

hoW mUch is ThAT BATgirl?Melody: “How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?”Lyrics By: The Animals

How much is that batgirl in the aisle?Woof! Woof!The one with the waggely tail.How much is that batgirl in the aisle?Woof! Woof!I do hope that batgirl’s for sale.Cheap! Cheap!

Note: This song also works for ball girls :)

Note: So batgirls don’t come up into Section B that much, well, at all actually.Could this serenade be the reason?


sTAll, sTAll, sTAllMelody: “Turn, Turn, Turn”Lyrics By: Robb Van Eck

To everythingStall, Stall, Stall.There is a reasonStall, Stall, Stall.And a time to every purpose, Unto Martin.A time to talkA time to walkA time to play with the rosin chalkA time to delay,I wonder if he’s ready.

o’ omAhAMelody: “O’ Canada”Lyrics By: Dr. James Brey, PhD, Drew Hankin, & Robb Van Eck

O’ Omaha!The `Noles are going there!On to Rosenblatt, the War Chant’s in the air.With glowing bats and great defense,Our pitching’s on a tear.And the way it’s goingIt looks as if Coach Martin’s walking there.O’ Omaha, Garnet and GoldO’ Omaha, let’s win the whole darn thingO’ Omaha, let’s win the whole darn thing!

Note: It’s like clockwork, the “Mike Martin Stall” so, we have a song for this too!


ThAT hee hAW songMelody: “That Hee Haw Song” (Where O’ Where Are You Tonight?”)Lyrics: The Animals

Where ‘O where is it going to now?Why do they hit ev’ry thing that I throw?I searched for a good pitchAnd thought that I’d found one.I threw another and (Bronx cheer) it was gone!

Where ‘O where is it today?Why does it move all over the place?I searched the plate overAnd thought I’d found the strike zoneI threw another and (Bronx cheer) it was a ball!

We’Ve Been yelling AT The UmpiresMelody: “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad”Lyrics By: The Animals

We’ve been yelling at the umpires,All the livelong game.We’ve been yelling at the umpires,Cause the strike zone’s never the same.

Did you have your eyes open?And were they watching the ball?We think you could use some glassesCause you really blew that call.

Ump, you blew that call.Ump, you blew that call.Ump, you really blew that ca-a-all.

Ump, you blew that call.Ump, you blew that call.Ump, you really blew that call!

Note: The umpire’s real name can be used in place of “Ump” (Bruce, Al, Joe, etc…).


The Beer songMelody: “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”Lyrics By: The Animals

Take me out to the beer bash,Take me out to the beer.Buy me some pretzels and beer from Jax.I don’t care if I’m flat on my back.So it’s drink, drink, drink for the An-i-mals.If we run out it’s a shame.For it’s one, two, three kegs are down,And we feel no pain.


yo-ho, yo-ho (A pirATe’s life for me)Music By: George BrunsLyrics By: Xavier Atencio

Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me.We pillage, we plunder, we rifle and lootDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!We kidnap and pillage and don’t give a hootDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me.We extort, we pilfer, we filch and sackDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!Maraud and embezzle and even hijackDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me.We kindle and char and inflame and igniteDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!We burn up the city, we’re really a frightDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!We’re rascals, and scoundrels, and villains, and knavesDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!We’re devils and black sheep and really bad eggsDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me.


AnTi-fighT songs

sWing loWMelody: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" by Harry Thacker BurleighLyrics By: The Animals

Swing low, you Florida Gaytor.The ball is heading home.Swing low, you Florida Gaytor.The ball is heading home.Ya looked up and what did ya see?The ump was calling strike three.Now the Animals are cheering up in Section B.Cause you can’t hit what you can’t see.Ya swung low, you slimy swamp lizard.So, warm up the bus and go home.Ya swung low, you slimy swamp lizard.So, warm up the bus and go home.

The Boys from old floridAMelody: "We are the Boys of Old Florida"Lyrics By: The Animals

They are the boys from old Florida.F-L-O-R-I-D-AWhere the girls are real butchy,And the guys are real wussies,Unlike any old 'Noles down our way.Hey!!They are the boys from old Florida,Down where those old reptiles play.Where they all have VD,And they’re back on TV,In the good old Gator way.Hey!!

Note: Only to be sung with a large crowd. Many Gators feel the original song is sacred and get very upset when they hear our version.

(Which is why we sing it to begin with).

yo-ho, yo-ho (A pirATe’s life for me)Music By: George BrunsLyrics By: Xavier Atencio

Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me.We pillage, we plunder, we rifle and lootDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!We kidnap and pillage and don’t give a hootDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me.We extort, we pilfer, we filch and sackDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!Maraud and embezzle and even hijackDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me.We kindle and char and inflame and igniteDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!We burn up the city, we’re really a frightDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!We’re rascals, and scoundrels, and villains, and knavesDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!We’re devils and black sheep and really bad eggsDrink up me ‘earties yo ho!Yo ho yo ho a pirate’s life for me.


The doormATMelody: "Auld Lang Syne", by Robert BurnsLyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

The Do-or-mat of-the A-C-C,They're here it's U-V-A!!So Wah-ah-whoo, you'll lose again,Why do you even play!!You're here in good-ol' Flor-i-da,Down Tal-la-hass-ee way...We're Flor'da State, we're here to say,GO-O BACK TO U-V-A!!

There goes ol' cArolinAMelody: "Here Comes Carolina"Lyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

Here comes ol' Car-o-lin-a,Here comes ol' Car-o-lin-a.Welcome back to F-S-U.We have your number this year,You'll get kicked in the rear,We just don't like powder blue.So go run-and-hide in Car-o-lin-a,As Bun-ting did not long ago.As we gather round the plate,Watch us cheer and celebrate,For the glory of F-S-U!!!

nerVoUs Wreck from georgiA TechMelody: “Wramblin’ Wreck”Lyrics By: Unknown, contributed by Todd Woodward, Geoff & Debbie Cryan, c. 2003

I’m a nervous wreck from Georgia Tech,What the hell am I doing here?The ratio is four-to-one,And half of them are queer.I can’t afford the whiskey;I hate the taste of beer.I’m a nervous wreck from Georgia Tech,What the heck am I doing here?

Note: We’re not real sure where the lyrics for this number originated. But, we figured it was worthy of a place in our songbook. I do recall Geoff ’s other quote from that weekend in Atlanta…(in his best local

accent) “I used to not could spell Eng-ger-neer. Now I are one!”


deflATe ThAT Big yelloW BUmBleBeeMelody: “Yellow Submarine”, by The BeatlesLyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

In the state just to the north,There’s a school…it’s called GT.Forced to play the Seminoles,So they came to Tallahassee.And so we played under the sun,On a field the color green.And they came to beat the `Noles,But they’ll leave with a defeat!

Chorus:Deflate that big yellow bumblebee,Yellow bumblebee,Yellow bumblebee.Deflate that big yellow bumblebee,Yellow bumblebee,Yellow bumblebee.

And the `Noles scored lots of runs,Many more than did GT.Fat lady, she came to sing…(Laughing…opera singing…badly)

(Chorus)

And this game we’ll win with ease,Another win (Another Win!), in the ACC (in the ACC!!).Sky of blue (Sky of Blue!), and field of green (Field of Green!),The Seminoles (the `Noles!) will reign supreme (Reign Supreme!).

(Chorus)

Note: This was inspired by the Animals attendance at the 2003 FSU v. Georgia Tech series in Atlanta. Where does “Yellow Submarine” fit in you ask? Well, during the Saturday night game, there was one particular GT Fan who liked to make a lot of noise…obviously trying to rally the GT fans and mock the Animals in the

process…he was a rather rotund fellow, wearing a bright yellow shirt. It works.

Animals in the bleachers at Russ Chandler Stadium


o’ mArylAndMelody: “O Canada”Lyrics By: Dr. James Brey, PhD, c. 1994

O' Maryland,Our victory is your loss!Many strike outs,And all thy sons make errors.With no offense, go start the bus;We own the A-C-C.We’ll throw you out,O' MarylandWe’ll throw you out you’ll see.O' Maryland!No relief in sight.We’ll hit it outWe’ll hit it out of sight.O' MarylandYou’ll take a loss tonight.

Note: We first sang ‘O Maryland’ in 1994, and the Maryland Athletic Director was so impressed, he wrote us a letter thanking us, and hoping we could someday sing it in Maryland. Alas, budgetary constraints have stopped us from going, but we always hold out hope. In 1998, we gave Honorary Animal status to Maryland Assistant-Coach Jim Flack who had been a fan of ours since we first sang ‘O Maryland’. During game three of our series with UM a couple of years ago, he even wore an Animals shirt under his uniform jersey. When Maryland came to town in 2000, we treated the entire team and coaches to dinner at Larry’s Giant Subs.

climpsin’s fighT songMelody: “Tiger Rag”Lyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

Hold that Tiger…Hunting Season…Grab the shotgun…Pull the trigger…Taxidermist…Gonna stuff ya…Trophy on the wall!Chorus:Football’s worthless, Roundball’s hopeless, Bank it all on Baseball…Your School ain’t won a title since way back in ‘81!R - E - D - N - E - C…KI pay twenty...Every season...What’s it get me...Nothing really...Coulda’ used it...On the pickup...Need a new one now!(Chorus)What’s your major...Livestock Breeding...Gonna be a...Emu rancher...Tastes like chicken...Lotsa protein...Future of my clan!(Chorus)Have you ever...Seen that movie...With Burt Reynolds...And Ned Beatty...My life story...What’s that movie...It’s DELIVERANCE!!!(Chorus)


The noTre dAme misery mArchMelody: The Notre Dame Victory MarchLyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2002

Jeer, Jeer at old Notre Dame,Once proud tra-di-tion, now they're a-shame,Touchdown Jesus has to cry,Fire'd O'Leary 'cause of his lie.Be it foot- or ba'ase- ballOld Notre Dame will-flop once and for all,While the SE-MI-NOLES are marchingOnward to VICTORY!!

Note: This song was written for the 2002 Super Regionals in Tallahassee vs. Notre Dame. That series happened to fall not long after the George O’Leary “Resume Scandal” (hired by Notre Dame

as their football coach, fired a week later after it was found that he had lied on his resume). Anyway…this explains it’s “football” flavor.

Note: Sadly, this tune never made it’s debut in 2003. However, in the spirit of originality, and in the hopes that the `Noles will get another shot at Texas in the future, we’ve decided to include it.

This was also the year of the “dope-a-dillo.” If you want to know about it, ask one of us! ;)

The seminolesMelody: “The Eyes of Texas”Lyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

The Se-mi-noles are gonna whip you, on the field today.The Se-mi-noles are gonna spear you, you’d best be on your way.Texas’ best will finish second, to the Garnet and the Gold.The Se-mi-noles are gonna beat you, another Victory!!


rocky TopMelody: "Rocky Top"Lyrics By: Shane House, Drew Hankin, and Robert Brown, c. 2007

Watch them Volunteers from Rocky TopHope they win all the timeWe like wearing orange camouflageWatch games from our duck blindI lost all my teeth on Rocky Top Early on in my lifeI'm a man who loves my familySo much my sister's my wifeRocky Top - I can't believeI made it past grade threeGood Ole Rocky Top (Whoo!)Don't know my A B C's All my years I spend on mountaintopsIn the heat of the southI'm so lonesome, I'll do anything'slong as there's a purdy mouthRocky Top, you'll always be, a crappy place to me Good ole' Rocky Top (Whoo!)Spring-er's on my TV

The sTrike Zone connecTionMelody: "Rainbow Connection"Lyrics By: Kevin Delgado, c. 2007

Why are there so many men on the bases?And what is your ERA?

Fast balls are missing, but only by inchesAnd curve balls are getting away.

You've lost control and some choose to believe it.We know that your aim is true.

Some day you'll find it, the strike zone connectionThe catcher, the umpire, and you.


cheersAssorTed cheersPITCHING SITUATIONS• Rag-Arm, (clap, clap), Rag-Arm, (clap, clap), etc..• Load ‘em up Rag-Arm, Load ‘em up, (clap, clap), etc.. (Get a Hit)• Walk ‘em in Rag-Arm, Walk ‘em in, (clap, clap), etc.. (Get a Hit)• Take her out! Leave her in!, etc.• Whoop, Whoo: When a new opposing pitcher is warming up. If the catcher is throwing harder, reverse it.• RRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGG AAAAARRRRMMMM!!!!

COACHING SITUATIONS• Hut, hut, hut … - These are done whenever an opposing coach comes out on the field to talk to his pitcher

or argues with the umps. You may spice up the cheer by shouting military cadence, or animal sounds for particular teams (slithers, crawl, flap, etc…). When the coach reaches the dugout we shout “Trip, stumble, fall, boom. Damn dugout!!” Anything may be substituted for “dugout” including pizza boxes, honey, RAID, probation, etc…

• Waaaaaaaah - A crying baby noise is done whenever an opposing player or coach complains about nearly anything.

VISITING BATTER SITUATIONS• Hero or Goat - Shout “hero or goat” when a batter is up with men in scoring position. Do goat noises after you

say goat.• Rally Killer - Shouted when the aforementioned goat makes an out that kills the scoring threat.• Come On Back - Chanted when a batter heads towards first base when he shouldn’t and/or a batter hits a foul

ball and the base runners must return to their bases.

GAME SITUATIONS•CircusSong-Loudly hum the Circus Song when the opposing team makes an error. At the end of the song,

say “Who are these guys? The Bumbling Brothers!” Nearly anything can be substituted for “brothers” to fit the opposing team (example - Julios for Miami).

• N-O-L-E-S Cheer - The NOLES cheer has historically been led by Mongo, the official mascot and spirit-leader for the Animals. Dominic has taken over duties from Mongo during home games, although Mongo does make “Guest Appearances” from time to time. Recently it has also become a tradition that sometime during a rookie Animal’s first season, he or she must lead a NOLES cheer in front the whole section. This will be strictly enforced. Rookies BEWARE!

• Tequila - The Tequila song is sung when we have men on base and need a rally. We have about a 63% success rate with this cheer. More recently, Tequila was the theme song for FSU Infielder Jose Zabala (shouting Zabala instead of Tequila)

• War Chant - The infamous chant stolen by the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Indians, Washington Redskins, and most other sports teams with a Native-American themed mascot. Just remember…WE STARTED IT!!

• Hey, Yo Mama - Same tune as the war chant except use the words “Hey, Yo Mama”. May also be sung in Spanish if playing Miami. “Hey, Su Madre”

• K-Time - We use this chant when an opposing player is on the verge of striking out. K being the baseball scorer’s symbol for strikeout.


shoW me The WAy To go homeMelody: “Show Me The Way To Go Home”Lyrics By: Irving King

Show me the way to go home,I’m tired and I wanna go to bed.I had a little drink about an hour ago,And it’s gone right to my head.Where-ever I may roam,O’r land or sea or foam.You can always hear me singin’ this song,Show me the way to go home!

AUBUrn Tiger cheATerMelody: The Oscar Mayer SongLyrics By: Robert Brown, Trey Thaxton, & Terry Goodwin, c. 2005

Oh I wish I was an Auburn Tiger cheater,‘Cause that is what I’d truly like to be!And if I was an Auburn Tiger cheater,The SEC would be so proud of me!

The leAdoff mAnMelody: Blood On The Risers (Traditional Military Song)Lyrics By: Kevin Delgado, c. 2005

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the Seminole lead-off man,He bunts, he walks, he gets on base in any way he can.And once he’s on, he’ll steal some more,You know he’s gonna score!He’s Shane-o Robinson!Shane-o, Shane-o, he’s a heck-of-a lead-off man!Shane-o, Shane-o, he’s a HECK-OF-A LEAD-OFF MAN!Shane-o, Shane-o, he’s a heck-of-a lead-off man!He got on base again!

Red Stuff and Purple Stuff. ‘Nuf said.


The sTrike ZoneMelody: “Show Me The Way To Go Home”Lyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

I invented my own strike zone,Thought it up in my own little head.I shrank it for the home team an inning ago,I’ll expand it this time instead.Whoever stands at home,No matter tall or gnome.I’ll shrink it this time, expand it the next,I invented my own strike zone!!

here come The `nolesMelody: “God Save The Queen”Lyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

Onward to Omaha,Off to the Promised Land,Here come the `Noles.Seminole victory,Garnet & Gold are we,To every other team,Here come the `Noles.

he’s oUr leAd off gUy!Melody: “Family Guy Theme”Lyrics By: Kevin Delgado, c. 2007

It seems today that all you seeIs batters watching ball four and watching strike three

But where are those batting fundamentalsOn which we used to rely?

Tony Thomas, he is our guyTony is a man who, positively can doAll the things that make op-ponents cryHe’s our lead off guy!

Note: This cheer was written in the middle of a game, on the back of a napkin. If memory serves (and sometimes, it doesn’t), the game in question was

Game 5 of the 2003 NCAA Regional in Tallahassee, against South Alabama. FSU happened to lose that

game, and I don’t recall there being a consistent strike zone from one inning to the next.


yoU mighT Be A BlUe deVilShots By: Robb Van Eck, c. 1997

If your parents gave you money to paint your truck to match your bass boat and trailer...If you’ve ever missed a football game to go to a basketball practice...If you have ever listed your campus address as 4th tent in the basketball ticket line...If you’ve ever got an excused absence from class to paint your body two toned blue and white...If Phillip Morris or RJ Reynolds paid for your medical school scholarship...If you really wanted to go to UNC but insist on wearing shoes, have all your teeth, and are uncomfortable in overalls...If your hunting dog is an AKC registered poodle named Fluffykins...If you wanted to go to Vanderbilt but didn’t have the grades...If your divorce settlement includes a clause for dividing the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament tickets...If you’ve ever named a child after Dick Vitale...If your wedding plans include a basketball pep band or cheerleaders...If you threw a party when Dean Smith retired...If your Ivy League school application was rejected because you use the word y’all...If you got to a football game and wonder why they kick the 3-point shot...If your idea of the holy trinity is The Krzyzewski, The Reddick, and The Battier...

Note: This isn’t really a “song”, but it is hysterical! This is analogous to the

“You might be a Redneck” comedy routines of Jeff Foxworthy


JABs (WhAT? Who? Us?)

mr. BAseBAllMelody: “Talkin’ Baseball”Lyrics By: Steve Budnick, Dayton Owens

He’s Mr. Baseball, He hovers round the ballpark,Mr. Baseball, the clothes he wears are all dark.He looks like Joe Paterno but he’s not (soft hand slaps)He likes to pick his nose and eat the snot. (eeewww gross!)He grabs his crotch, Oh!Walkin’ round the park.Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah.(One, two, three, four)His ring around the collar…makes you wanna holler.All his pants are ready for the flood. (soft hand slap)And when he starts to talk,

He really pisses you off,Cause then you’re gonna need a switchTo turn him off.He’s Mr. Baseball, He hovers round the ballpark,Mr. Baseball, the clothes he wears are all dark.He looks like Joe Paterno but he’s not (soft hand slaps)He likes to pick his nose and eat the snot. (eeewww gross!)He grabs his crotch, Oh!Walkin’ round the park.Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah.


he’s A shorT coAchMelody: “It’s A Small World”Lyrics By: John Armstrong & Danielle Disston, c. 1998

It’s a store full of pants with the legs too long,It’s a fair full of rides that you can’t get on.When you go out to eat,They bring a kid’s booster seat.You’re a short coach after all.Chorus:He’s a short coach after all,He’s a short coach after all,He’s a short coach after all,He’s a short, short coach.When they put up your sign, no one gets in free.Except maybe some kid who is under three.And even at two, Katie’s taller than you,You’re a short coach after all.(Chorus)

shorT coAchMelody: “The Hokie Pokey”Lyrics By: The Animals

You put your short coach in.You take your short coach out.You put your short coach in,And you shake him all about.You do the Hokie Pokey,And you turn yourself around.That what it’s all about! CHIP BAKER!!

Note: Especially sung for FSU assistant coach, Chip Baker - a man of not exactly tall dimensions. OK…he’s downright SHORT. Let’s just say he’s vertically challenged. In August of 1999, Chip underwent hip replace-ment surgery to try and make himself taller, but it didn’t work.

Special Note: “Fat Coach” may be substituted in for “Short Coach” along with that coach’s name for “Chip Baker”. We’ve seen our share of porkers pretending to be coaches.


The lAZAr songMelody: “B-I-N-G-O”Lyrics By: Robb Van Eck, c. 2003

There was a coach who paid a kid,And LAZAR was his name-O.L-A-Z-A-RL-A-Z-A-RL-A-Z-A-RAnd LAZAR was his name-O.

There was a coach who paid a kid,And LAZAR was his name-O.(Clap)-A-Z-A-R(Clap)-A-Z-A-R(Clap)-A-Z-A-RAnd LAZAR was his name-O.

There was a coach who paid a kid,And LAZAR was his name-O.(Clap)- (Clap)-Z-A-R(Clap)- (Clap)-Z-A-R(Clap)- (Clap)-Z-A-RAnd LAZAR was his name-O.

There was a coach who paid a kid, And LAZAR was his name-O.(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-A-R(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-A-R(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-A-RAnd LAZAR was his name-O.

Note: I think this one speaks for itself. We did take a little factual liberty with the opening line to each verse, but it’s even more amusing this way! Lazar Collazo was a pitching coach for the Miami Hurricanes. An NCAA infraction involving a recruit doesn’t do much for the coaching career.


cheeses in The UnderWorldMelody: “Orpheus In The Underworld”, by OffenbachLyrics By: Drew Hankin & Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

Baby Swiss and Buffalo.Lairobell and Pressato.Rabacal and Xanadu.Sardo, Postel, Waterloo.

Queso, Fynbo, Halloumi.Lancashire and Manouri.Roquefort, Swiss, and Cotherstone.Asiago, Gospel Green.

Finn, Curd, Man-ur.Samso, Quark and Sap Sago.

Bel Paese, Leafield.Dunlop, Esrom, Gabriel.

La-runs, Gra-na.Gippsland Blue and Passendale.

Pa-neer, Rubens.Cream Havarti,Feta, Baked Brie, Red Hawk, Wessex, Cheshire, Esrom, MascarponeJarlsberg, Farmers, Finnish Lappi, English Cotswold, Swiss Emmenthal.Port Salut, Florette, Baked Brie, Queso Fresco, and Montagnolo

Col-by, Devon Garland, Doolin, Four Herb Gouda, Fresh Jack, Glastenberra, Brie, Anejo Enchilado

Gloucester, Monterey Jack, Munster, Mozzeralla,Orla, Gorgonzola, Hubbardston Blue Cow, Swiss, Butte, Castelleno, Bra, Brick, Cornish Pepper,Danbo, Permejano, String, King Island Cape Wickham Brie,

Ta-mie, Frisian, Chedder, Toma, Stinking Bishop,Fontel, Double Worcester, Vasterbottenost

Tyning, Wigmore, ProvoloneBoursin, Dry Jack, Golden CrossGrand Vatel and Jubilee BlueKashta, Molbo, Ridder, Selva

Saga, Raclette, Ro-manoPenbryn. Matocq, Lanark BlueLimburger and Hushallsost, Lairobell and Mycella...


The spAno songMelody: “B-I-N-G-O”Lyrics By: The Animals, c. 1999-2000

There was a player from FSUAnd Spano was his name-OS – P – A – N – OS – P – A – N – OS – P – A – N – OAnd Spano was his Name-O.

There was a player from FSUAnd Spano was his name-O(Clap)- P – A – N – O(Clap)- P – A – N – O(Clap)- P – A – N – OAnd Spano was his Name-O.

There was a player from FSUAnd Spano was his name-O(Clap)- (Clap)- A – N – O(Clap)- (Clap)- A – N – O(Clap)- (Clap)- A – N – OAnd Spano was his Name-O.

There was a player from FSUAnd Spano was his name-O(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- N – O(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- N – O(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- N – OAnd Spano was his Name-O.

There was a player from FSUAnd Spano was his name-O(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- O(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- O(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- OAnd Spano was his Name-O.

There was a player from FSUAnd Spano was his name-O(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)And Spano was his Name-O.


The rodney BreWer songMelody: “Alouette, gentille Alouette”Lyrics By: The Animals

Refrain:Rodney Brewer, Rodney, Rodney BrewerRodney Brewer, what a bum is he!

Did the Gators move his mom?Yes, the Gators moved his mom.Moved his mom, moved his momOh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Did the Gators buy his car?Yes, the Gators bought his car.Bought his car, bought his car.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Did he get a big Pell Grant?Yes, he got a big Pell Grant. Big Pell Grant, big Pell grant.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Does he wash Galen’s car?Yes, he washes Galen’s car.Galen’s car, Galen’s car.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Does he try on women’s clothes?Yes, he tries on women’s clothes.Women’s clothes, women’s clothes.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Do the Scarlet Knights love him?Yes, the Scarlet Knights love him.Knights love him, Knights love him.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Note: Sung to Rodney Brewer, a Gator first-basemen and pseudo-quarterback. He led the Gator football team to an infamous 28-28 tie with Rutgers, while playing quarterback for UF. He was actually a good sport when we serenaded him game after game.


The herBerT perry songMelody: “Alouette, gentille Alouette”Lyrics By: The Animals

Refrain:Herbert, Perry, Herbert, Herbert Perry.Herbert Perry, what a bum is he!

Does his mother drive a bus?Yes his mother drives a bus.Drives a bus, drives a busOh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Did he lose the Miami game?Yes he lost the Miami game.Miami, game, Miami game.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Did he make a good quarterback?No he made a bad quarterback.Bad quarterback, bad quarterback.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Will he make lots of errors?Yes he’ll make lots of errors.Lots of errors, lots of errors.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Does he wear an empty cup?Yes he wears an empty cup.Empty cup, empty cup.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Will his team be swept by the ‘Noles?Yes his team will be swept by the ‘Noles.Swept by the ‘Noles, swept by the ‘Noles.Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh…(Refrain)

Note: Sung to Herbert Perry, another Gator first-basemen and pseudo-quarterback. He wasn’t a good sport when we serenaded him game after game.


lUis, lUisMelody: Louie, Louie by The KingsmenLyrics By: The Animals, circa 1984-86

Luis, Luis.Oh, Oh. He’s gonna slap that ball.Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, YeahLuis, Luis.Oh, Oh. He’s gonna slap that ball.Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, YeahLuis, Luis.Oh, Oh. He’s gonna slap that ball.Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, YeahNight and day, he slaps that ball.Down the line, and over the wall.Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, YeahLuis, Luis.Oh, Oh. He’s gonna slap that ball.Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Note: Sung to former FSU second baseman Luis Alicea when he came to bat. After his days at FSU, Luis went onto a professional career, spending time with several organizations

including the Kansas City Royals, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Texas Rangers.

lord, ThroW The BAllMelody: "Kum By-Ya"Lyrics By: Drew Hankin, Andres Naranjo, Steve Friedlander, and John Susco, c. 2001

Someone's swinging, Lord. Throw the ball!Someone's swinging, Lord. Throw the ball!Someone's swinging, Lord. Throw the ball!Oh Lord! Throw the ball!Strike him out, Lord. Throw the ball!Strike him out, Lord. Throw the ball!Strike him out, Lord. Throw the ball!Oh Lord! Throw the ball!He will swing at junk. Throw the ball!He will swing at junk. Throw the ball!He will swing at junk. Throw the ball!Oh Lord! Throw the ball!Throw him strikes, Lord. Throw the ball!Throw him strikes, Lord. Throw the ball!Throw him strikes, Lord. Throw the ball!Oh Lord! Throw the ball!

Note: No, we’re not being totally sacrilegious. The 2001 Seminole squad had a pitcher named Justin Lord. We thought we’d honor him with this song.


he’s A hero AfTer AllMelody: “It’s a Small World“Lyrics By: John Armstrong & Drew Hankin, c. 2001

Refrain:He’s a hero after all,He’s a hero after all,He’s a hero after all,He’s a he-ro after allWe pick on our coach, Cause he’s 5 foot 3.And he can’t hit a ball, If it’s on a tee.On a bus by the bay, Our short coach saved the dayHe’s a hero after all(Refrain)

We like to kid Chip Baker about his height, his hair, his hip, and basically anything else we can think up. But on February 8th, 2001, Chip committed an heroic act that will go down as “The greatest save in FSU history”. While out in Stanford for a series with the Cardinals, the FSU bus driver had a heart attack and slumped over at the wheel while going 70 MPH on Highway 101 along San Francisco Bay. What Chip did next is simply remarkable, as he immediately jumped into the driver’s seat and was able to control the bus and eventually bring it to a safe stop while Coach Martin was able to remove the driver’s foot from the accelerator. The driver of the bus, James Ragland, did not survive the heart attack, but thirty-five players and staff did, and have Chip to thank for their very lives. FSU’s family, friends, and fans everywhere owe you, Chip Baker, an immeasurable debt of gratitude. Chip has since moved from the field up to the front office and is currently the Director of Baseball Operations – but wherever he is, we’ll always remember what he did.

Here’s to you Chip –

“Ladies and gentlemen, there is no truth to the rumor that I’m standing on a ladder.”

Note: This song was specifically written for Chip Baker and Julie Larson who were married between games of a doubleheader with Virginia Tech on May 7, 1991 at homeplate at Howser Stadium. The first game went into

extra innings, so it was a nerve-racking experience for all involved. CNN called it the “Play of the Day”.

TAke me oUT of This WeddingMelody: “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”Lyrics By: The Animals, c. 1991

Take me out of this wedding.Take me out of here now.Find me a place where it’s safe to hide.I want to back out,And I can’t face my bride.Sot it’s cold, cold feet for the bridegroom,My hangover’s really a pain.It’s one, two, three innings leftAnd I’m praying for rain!


J.d. AT The BATOrigin: “Casey At The Bat”Words By: Clark Moore, c. 1997

Things were looking dismal for the Seminoles that night;The score stood four to one with but two innings more to

fight,As Hudson ruled the hill, it seemed our pipes were turned to

stoneAU’d be off to Omaha, and we’d be staying home.The Bat Girls argued balls and strikes, the Animals led cheersThe scouts deployed their radar guns, assessing pro careers;But confident were those of us who in the grandstands satThat Auburn U would rue the hour J.D. next came to bat.And true, J.D. was up on deck, but two were fast awayAs Brooks Badeaux was in the box, and we began to prayBut then, our prayers were answered with the bases ripe with

juiceBrooks drew ball 4, 4-2 the score…And then, all Hell broke loose!For all among 5,000 fans who packed the stands that hourUnleashed as one, in unison, a sonic blast of power3 on, two out, down two, and dwarfing even all of that,Your Player of the Year, J.D., advancing to the bat!The young man didn’t swagger as he stepped inside the lineA solemn executioner came number thirty-nineLarge as life, a juggernaut, all pecs and delts and latsThe faith of thousands on his shoulders, Drew stepped up to

bat.And Hudson, standing on the hill, so tiny did appearBut showed no signs of worry, nor fatigue, nor even fearStill he must have cursed the Deities, the Furies and the FatesFor loading up the sacks and putting Drew upon the plate.He threw the ball and stunned surprise resounded through

the standsJD stuck out the bat and shot the handle down his handsHe, bluffing at a 2-out bunt, our hands upon our headsBut Hudson’s heat was off the plate; “Ball One!” the umpire

said.To the dugout shot ten thousand eyes, and deadly was their

aimAs we wondered what would prompt that call in this, the title

game“A two-out sac? From J.D. Drew?!?” the crowd began to rageBut Drew regrouped, and took his stance, and once more

seized the stage.We marveled at the sight of him, the best we’ve ever had,

Who dined on expectations that would drive mere mortals mad

For this hour was Drew created, and the hour was his, we knew--

But again, the pitch was off the plate. The umpire cried, “Ball Two!”

Tension mounted on the field, and elsewhere in the placeAs sparks flew off our hero’s bat, sweat formed on Hudson’s

faceA walk would bring up Morris, and another run would score,But you somehow got the feeling Drew would never see ball

four.And Hudson fires at 2 and 0, as Drew uncoils the steelThe bunt charade now cast aside, the moment thus reveals:As bat meets ball, metallic thunder crashes through the nightAnd history plays out beneath the blazing grandstand lights.In Baton Rouge, Miami, and in Tuscaloosa, too,Their eyes are aimed upon the prize, their fans are born anewIn Starkeville, Palo Alto, and Los Angeles they shout,But it’s quiet in Tallahassee--J.D. Drew has grounded out.

Note: This didn’t come from the Animals, but we felt it was worthy enough to be included in our songbook. This poem was re-written by Clark Moore following the FSU/Auburn game during the 1997 NCAA Regionals.


yoU shoUld cAll me AlMelody: “Call Me Al”, by Paul SimonLyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

Man walks out to the moundHe says, why is my stuff getting hammered now,Why is my stuff getting hammeredBeen painting the corners so well.This is my career opportunity,I want to go professionalDon’t want to end up a liferIn the rookie bus-leagues

Round-tripper, Round-tripper.Tattooed my fastball,Sailing past that outfield wall.Mr. Umpire, UmpireCall that outside strike for me,Then I might not get my stuff abused all afternoon!

Chorus:If you argue any call,You can hit the showers pal.Call it like I see it,And next time when you argue,You should call me Al!

Man walks up to the plateHe says, why am I 0-for-3 today.Can’t let myself go 0-for-4 this game.I’ll end up riding the pine!I deserve more than this,There is no strike zone.Got to protect the plateNow that the umpire has called

Strike, StrikeStepped out of the batter’s boxI coulda’ swore that last pitch was way outsideCalled Strike-Three, Strike-ThreeI stood with disbelief and horror,I stood with a really blank stare.(Chorus)


The Tech series of mAy 2003Melody: “The Battle of New Orleans”Lyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2003

In May 2003 we took a little trip,Up-to Atlanta Georgia,Up the Interstate a bit.We brought ourselves a grill and we bought ourselves some beer,We found the Yellow Jackets and their stadium was near.Chorus:The `Noles swung their bats and they just started scorin’.The Jackets couldn’t pitch and their coach began to cry.The `Noles scored some more and Tech was-a trailin’,Hangin’ their heads ‘cause they knew they ‘d never win.

`Noles stared down their batters,And the Jackets couldn’t hit.There wasn’t much they could do save sulk their yellow heads and sit.Heard so much about ‘em, thought we’d feel a sting,But this is Georgia Tech so ain’t no way we’ll feel a thing!(Chorus)“Eleven” looked up, grinnin’ from ear to ear,‘Cause the `Noles had played all out, another series win this year.We cheered and yelled and got all over Watchko,Then we ragged on that big guy who ate the yellow submarine!(Chorus) (Chorus 2:)Tech ran out of that ballpark,Not stoppin’ for a second,‘Cause the `Noles were on their heels makin’ sure they didn’t slow.They ran so far and made it to Savannah,They ain’t Yellow Jackets, Yellow Chickens don’t ya know?The `Noles hit home-runs and they pitched the ball so well,At the end of day three another `Nole victory was ours.The Garnet and Gold in the stands cheered in celebration,We knew Eleven was thrilled as he gave us a NOLES Cheer!(Chorus)


cArminA BeerAnAMelody: Carmina BuranaLyrics By: Terry Goodwin, c. 2004

Youngs London AleGale’s Conquest AleGuinness Stout, Killarney’s RedWhitbread Pale AleHeineken DarkBelhaven Scottish, Bass AleEye of the HawkWarsteiner FreshJohn Courage Amber, TetleysPete’s Wicked AleHacker Dark WeissGrail Ale, Kirin IchibanCrazy Horse MaltDark Island BeerVictory Golden MonkeyWexford Cream AleMurphys AmberSpaten Oktober, Tsing Tao

Harpoon PilsnerTroubadour BlondeSamuel Adams BostonNewcastle BrownWoodchuck AmberCelebrator Doppel BockLowenbrau DarkSam Smith LagerDos Equis Lager, CarlsbergOld Speckled HenSierra WheatNegra Modello, MooseheadOlde English MaltIron CityKillians Red, BoddingtonRed Hook Coff StoutCooper’s Cave BrownHarp Lager, Benchwarmer Porter


vs. VMI 4:00 PM 2/18 Hvs. VMI 2:00 PM 2/19 Hvs. VMI 1:00 PM 2/20 Hvs. JAX 4:00 PM 2/22 Hvs. Philadelphia Phillies 1:00 PM 2/24 Avs. Hofstra 4:00 PM 2/25 Hvs. Hofstra 2:00 PM 2/26 Hvs. Hofstra 1:00 PM 2/27 Hvs. Florida 7:00 PM 3/1 Avs. Georgia 6:30 PM 3/4 Avs. Georgia 2:00 PM 3/5 Avs. Georgia 2:00 PM 3/6 Avs. Maine 6:00 PM 3/8 Hvs. Maine 6:00 PM 3/9 Hvs. Boston College 6:00 PM 3/11 Hvs. Boston College 6:00 PM 3/12 Hvs. Boston College 1:00 PM 3/13 Hvs. Florida 6:30 PM 3/15 Avs. Virginia 6:00 PM 3/18 Avs. Virginia 1:00 PM 3/19 Avs. Virginia 1:00 PM 3/20 Avs. Stetson 6:00 PM 3/23 Hvs. Wake Forest 6:00 PM 3/25 Hvs. Wake Forest 6:00 PM 3/26 Hvs. Wake Forest 1:00 PM 3/27 Hvs. Florida 7:00 PM 3/29 Avs. Maryland 7:00 PM 4/1 Avs. Maryland 3:00 PM 4/2 Avs. Maryland 12:00 PM 4/3 Avs. North Georgia 6:00 PM 4/5 Hvs. Valdosta State 6:00 PM 4/6 H

vs. North Carolina 6:00 PM 4/8 Hvs. North Carolina 6:00 PM 4/9 Hvs. North Carolina 1:00 PM 4/10 Hvs. Florida 6:00 PM 4/12 Hvs. Virginia Tech 5:30 PM 4/15 Avs. Virginia Tech 2:00 PM 4/16 Avs. Virginia Tech 1:00 PM 4/17 Avs. Florida Gulf Coast 6:00 PM 4/19 Hvs. Florida Gulf Coast 6:00 PM 4/20 Hvs. Duke 6:00 PM 4/22 Hvs. Duke 6:00 PM 4/23 Hvs. Duke 1:00 PM 4/24 Hvs. Miami 7:00 PM 4/29 Avs. Miami 7:00 PM 4/30 Avs. Miami 1:00 PM 5/1 Avs. Jacksonville 6:00 PM 5/3 Avs. UCF 6:00 PM 5/6 Hvs. UCF 6:00 PM 5/7 Hvs. UCF 1:00 PM 5/8 Hvs. Stetson 6:00 PM 5/10 Avs. NC State 6:30 PM 5/13 Avs. NC State 6:30 PM 5/14 Avs. NC State 1:00 PM 5/15 Avs. Clemson 6:00 PM 5/19 Hvs. Clemson 6:00 PM 5/20 Hvs. Clemson 1:00 PM 5/21 H

BOLD DENOTES ACC PLAYPhiladelphia game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, FL

2011 fsU BAseBAll schedUle


2011 fsU BAseBAll rosTer (as of January 28, 2011)

# NAME POS B-T HT WT CL HOMETOWN1 TAIWAN EASTERLING OF R-R 6’ 195 JR-R HATTIESBURG, MS (OAK GROVE HS)2 TAED MOSES UTL R-R 6’1” 175 JR VALRICO, FL (SOUTH FLORIDA CC)3 SEAN GILMARTIN P/OF L-L 6’2” 192 JR MOORPARK, CA (CRESPI CARMELITE HS)5 JACK POSEY P/INF R-R 6’2” 220 JR-R LEESBURG, GA (LEES CO. HS)6 SEAN O’BRIEN INF R-R 6’2” 190 FR CLEARWATER. FL (CLEARWATER HS)7 PARKER BRUNELLE C S-R 6’3” 220 SR SNELLVILLE, GA (WESLEYAN HS)8 DEVON TRAVIS INF R-R 5’9” 183 SO WELLINGTON, FL (PALM BEACH CENTRAL)9 STEPHEN MCGEE C R-R 6’2” 205 SO PT. ST. LUCIE, FL (PT. ST. LUCIE HS)10 JUSTIN GOLZALEZ INF R-R 6’2” 180 SO MIAMI, FL (COLUMBUS HS)13 ERIC ARCE 1B/C/OF L-R 5’11” 205 FR TAMPA, FL (LAKELAND HS)14 TYE BUCKLEY P L-L 6’ 175 SR TALLAHASSEE, FL (SEMINOLE CC)15 EVAN GEIST P R-L 6’2” 180 FR ROSWELL, GA (MARIST HS)16 JAYCE BOYD INF R-R 6’3” 185 SO CANTONMENT, FL (TATE HS)17 ROBBY STAHL OF R-R 6’1” 186 SR-R ST. PETERSBURG BCH, FL (TALLAHASSEE CC)18 SETH MILLER OF L-L 6’2” 205 SO SOUTHPORT, FL (NW FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE)19 GAGE SMITH P R-R 6’ 180 FR-R TALLAHASSEE, FL (NORTH FL CHRISTIAN HS)20 DANIEL BENNETT P S-R 6’4” 220 SR TALLAHASSEE, FL (TALLAHASSEE CC)21 COLBY SIMS P R-R 6’2” 190 FR JACKSONVILLE, FL (MANDARIN HS)22 ROBERT BENINCASA P R-R 6’2” 180 SO TAMPA, FL (ARMWOOD HS)23 JAMES RAMSEY OF L-R 6’ 190 JR ALPHARETTA, GA (WESLEYAN HS)24 BRIAN BUSCH P L-L 6’2’ 237 JR BOCA RATON, FL (WEST BOCA RATON CHS)25 MIKE MCGEE OF/P R-R 6’ 188 SR PT. ST. LUCIE, FL (PT. ST. LUCIE HS)26 SCOTT SITZ P R-R 5’10” 210 SO JACKSONVILLE BCH, FL (FLETCHER HS)27 STUART TAPLEY INF R-R 5’10” 204 SR ORLANDO, FL (BOONE HS)28 TYLER EVERETT P L-R 6’2” 205 SR TALLAHASSEE, FL (LINCOLN HS)29 RAFAEL LOPEZ C L-R 5’9” 197 SR-R WELLINGTON, FL (BOSTON COLLEGE/INDIAN RIVER SC)30 HUNTER SCANTLING P R-R 6’8” 270 JR JACKSONVILLE, FL (EPISCOPAL HS)31 GARY MERIANS P R-R 6’3” 210 JR OCALA, FL (SANTA FE COLLEGE)32 SHERMAN JOHNSON INF L-R 5’10” 178 JR TAMPA, FL (ALONSO HS)33 CONNOR NOLAN P L-L 6’4” 196 JR SALEM, NH (ST. JOHNS RIVER CC)35 DAVID TREXLER P R-R 6’3” 175 SO LYNN HAVEN, FL (MOSLEY HS)36 ROBBY SCOTT P S-L 6’2” 220 SR MIAMI, FL (BROWARD CC)37 WIL BRETON OF/1B L-R 6’2” 205 JR KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL (ST. JOHN’S RIVER CC)38 ADAM SIMMONS P R-R 6’ 195 JR SEBRING, FL (SOUTH FLORIDA CC)40 PETER MILLER P/INF R-R 6’1” 195 JR LUTZ, FL (TALLAHASSEE CC)44 MACK WAUGH P R-R 6’2” 180 JR NAPLES, FL (TALLAHASSEE CC)51 BRANDON JOHNSON P L-L 6’2” 205 FR TAMPA, FL (ALONSO HS)

COACHES & STAFF:#11 MIKE MARTIN, HEAD COACH #12 JAMEY SHOUPPE, ASST. HEAD COACH#4 MIKE MARTIN, JR, ASST. COACH #4 MATT MATULIA, ASST. COACHCHIP BAKER, DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS DANE SMITH, CLUB HOUSE MANAGERJESSE COLLINS, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH JAKE PFEIL, ATHLETIC TRAINERCHUCK WALSH, SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR (ACTING)


2011 leTTer from The Zookeeper

As we enter the 2011 baseball season, we have been handed some unexpected challenges.

We all lost a great friend and our fearless Zookeeper, Drew Hankin, in January. With his passing, the Zookeeper position has been handed down to me and what a vast undertaking it is proving to be! Drew’s passion and commitment to Seminole baseball was unmatched and will always remain so. However, the legacy and traditions of the Animals of Section B will continue.

I feel very fortunate to be part of such a fantastic group of fans who have been extremely supportive as we transition during this season. It is my sincerest wish to see the Animals tradition continue to grow and support the baseball program. Friends have stepped up to help in so many ways, including updating and maintaining the website for Section B that Drew worked so hard to create and make a success.

Please bear with me as we continue to work to honor Drew’s legacy and offer our ongoing support of Seminole Baseball and do not hesitate to contact me with any comments or suggestions.

Shannon [email protected]


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crediTsShannon Thomas .......................................................................................... Zookeeper, Fearless Leader

Stephen Thomas, Jason White .............................................................................. Assistant Zookeepers

Kevin Delgado ........................................................................................... Webmaster of Section B.com

Debbie Cryan ..................................................................................................................Songbook Editor

Mongo ............................................................................................................................................... Mongo

Dominic Thompson ......................................................................................N-O-L-E-S Cheer Director

Dr. Laura Speake and John Susco .......................................................................Animal Photographers

Jennifer Delgado ....................................................................................................... Queen of Jello-shots

Stephen Thomas, James “Pappy” Moody ............................................................Tailgating Consulting

Caressa Nee ..............................................................................................................K Girl Administrator

Mark “Chili Dog” Shilling ............................................................. Manager, Petting Zoo of Section 10

Chip Baker .............................................................................................. Director of Animal Operations

Mike Martin ........................................... Head Coach of the Best College Baseball Team in the Land

in memoriAm:Drew Hankin

April 25, 1972 - January 12, 2011Zookeeper, Fearless Leader

Songbook Editor, andWebmaster of Section B Online

Always RememberedForever Missed.

The AnimAls of secTion B

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