ok, seriously now....
as far as the pep rally thing is concerned, i think it is a pretty cool way to build excitement around the program and do something special. many other programs do pretty much the same thing, so i don't see where it is that big of a deal. and as much as we get made fun of for the packed house at A-Day last year, the recruits ate it up with a spoon. many of them said they were highly impressed with the enthusiasm (admittedly sometimes insanity) of our fans in that so many showed up to support the team for a glorified spring practice.