Civil WAR! | TxSU vs SU Halftime Madness! (How It All Went Down!)

[@rashaadjenkins1961]

A moment those students will remember forever and I’m here for it !!!!

[@glennrobertson5388]

I was sitting right above The Jukebox when The Ocean came to that side. They were caught totally off guard! The energy and power from The Ocean when they cranked on SU, and the power and energy from SU when they responded was off the chain! 🤣

[@zulu7282]

Oddly enough, I respect the disrespect from both bands..... I'll take a musical Shootout any day

[@Jay.B24]

I feel the sameee!!!

[@Nohndl]

They've been civil for a while but it seems no more. TSU feeling themselves, approached SU stands and Southern responded by playing at the end of TSU field show. It's on!

[@Sof1st1KatedDiva08]

SAME!!!!!!

[@jimbeam3783]

Indeed 🤓

[@tonyamassey7567]

Now this is how it's supposed to be! I love it! Brian Simmons pulled a Southern on Southern🤣

[@RUTHYHINER]

Too bad it didn’t work😂

[@hansjacobs9198]

Even Brian Simmons himself knows... You can't out-Southern SOUTHERN!

[@skip1lp]

Man, this just turned into a serious rivalry. The football teams have no idea!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 I keep telling my wife band life in the SWAC is a sport!! We go hard down there. She went to VSU...she has no clue!!

[@koju3891]

VSU go hard too dont discredit em, horsepower used to b the best hbcu tuba section

[@phillyswiftsteak5188]

@@koju3891 once horsepower get they numbers up we gone see 2010 brought back. They was DANGEROUS in the 2000s ALL DECADE 🔥🔥🔥

[@kennethbepps]

VSU Tuna section used to ate back in the day. This is coming from a Legion fan.

[@masterblaster0713]

​@NavyBm843 Texas Southern ate Vsu tubas up at Honda in February 😂 its 2023 I know yall love talking about the past but that's over with.

[@MrPesante2008]

This is the making of a huge rivalry between SU alums.! Brian Simmons is licking his chops knowing his plans to grown TxSU over the next 2 or 3 years. Just look what he has down in 1 year. By time he gets his 3rd recruiting class. SU really going to have a monster to deal with. I love it. SU has been my favorite band since fall 93, but I got love for Simmons and he's coming for SU!

[@ngomanumu]

Ay but don’t sleep. TxSU has always been the quiet storm of the SWAC. 05-08 was 💨

[@datrickster4203]

He definitely is- TXSU is on the Rise!!

[@nightrider222222]

Facts I been a FAN OF PV SINCE 94…. But even then SU has been the STANDARD. Everyone that can play from Dallas Ft Worth goes to PV, Grambling, Southern or JSU . All the non players go to TSU….. oh but a new day has dawned…. Shout out to Brian Simmons 🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨💨

[@jjoshua8519]

@@nightrider222222 facts!

[@melvindavis9085]

This plan didn’t work out very well. They asked for it and got blown out!

[@HustleTownUSA69th]

It was great being on the sidelines of this game. Me and my wife were standing in front of dude with the dreads and SmashProductions shirt on. Unforgettable

[@DScott2010]

This was definitely a civil war, this definitely gave me chills.

[@MoVoss]

Best halftime of the season so far…

[@NathanBrooken]

I enjoy when bands and dancers challenge each other. This is what has been missing from Sports.

[@dolodaero]

Simmons: "Aye Southern..*Ocean stops playing*...now I give you permission to play" 😂😂😂

[@cinnamonstar808]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒🔥

[@mssan2016]

Right and then they started playing right after. l faced palmed like 3/4 times at Southern.

[@jacquardknight2599]

@@mssan2016 I mean they gotta play back or still get played gd

[@jlasker25]

This is that OLD SCHOOL PETTY that I absolutely love!!! TxSU has set the petty standard.

[@cedricwayne815]

And you it's going down everytime it's petty from here on out!!

[@creolebelle]

Naww I’m sorry, but playing through someone’s halftime show is as pretty as it gets😂😂😂😂

[@jkline9282]

I like how the band director looked back after playin that knocking heads off😂😂

[@tank70g]

One of the best petty moments in a long ass time🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🤣🤣🤣

[@AFLive]

They MAD, they BIG MAD 🤣😂 . . I didn't even see that coming

[@DelmusicLover]

Aye I’m loving the TXSU energy yo!!! 😂🔥🔥🔥

[@cinnamonstar808]

TXSU know they are ready for 2022. the band is solid

[@DelmusicLover]

@@cinnamonstar808 yea they pretty solid this year. Looking forward to seeing how the program grows this year and next.

[@irvintelligent]

Where’s there’s smoke there’s fire… and Smash caught all of it on tape lol 😂

[@antaumated781]

This is the energy halftime needed!!! Way to work them boys out Ocean!! 💪🏾💪🏾🌊

[@cinnamonstar808]

TxSU is the band to beat in 2022

[@melvindavis9085]

TSU got clowned. Won’t try that again.

[@antaumated781]

@@melvindavis9085 they don’t Need to try it again cuz 1 time was enough to make the point clear! 😂😂😂 y’all gone be arguing all week on all platforms huh 🤔 😂😂😂

[@melvindavis9085]

@@antaumated781 Southern has nothing to prove. TSU is reaching for a goal.

[@melvindavis9085]

@@antaumated781 what was the point?

[@melvindavis9085]

In conclusion, it was a great show. More importantly, the seats will be filled for the next installment. That will benefit both schools.

[@st8ofmynd]

As it should. Who doesn't love a good fun rivalry! HBCU wins!

[@kendrahill9776]

For real, cause I’m sure going to be there.

[@starshanae80]

Gave me chills. Yall did that. Great job

[@Classygemxxx]

Where are my Louisiana Rub wings & ice cold Peach Breeze Clubtail so I can thoroughly enjoy my Jukes & The Ocean Of Soul go note for note?!!!? Don't get me wrong, I miss Mr. Simmons being @ SU but I must give him praise for immediately starting to build his own powerhouse @ TSU. I'm looking forward to this growing into one of the top band rivalries we'll have the pleasure of experiencing in years to come.

[@upt123]

I love it! That's how you do it, strike first and catch your opponent off guard! Simmons is visionary, Taylor is reactionary. Simmons = agitator, Taylor = in his feelings.

[@cedwalker889]

U sound like you have a “relationship” with Brian. We are The Juke. Everybody knows we wit the ish. #Kangz

[@cymbalking2006]

@@cedwalker889 if big mad was a person

[@thep3860]

Txsu has the book and arrangements.... Su has the power and better execution.... this reminds me of haymer and Taylor high-school directing days. Haymer(Washington-marion)was creative and had the wow factor, while Taylor(baker hs) played it safe and was at times lackluster but was extremely clean and had the better execution .

[@oliviadelye2991]

Yes I was under haymer at wm

[@devenjenkins1140]

No one seems to care about SU’s execution

[@graykeyzmusic]

I marched at Texas Southern c/o 95... We had some wars with SU. Full circle, my nephew is in the band at Texas Southern now playin the same instrument that I played (Tuba). I'm slow to hand SU an L... but some years, they rely on their power only. This year, TSU has a better book, better arrangements, better attacks and releases, dynamics.. etc. My only critique of SU is the book this season.

[@lorandahellen-thomas8471]

That's why they need a new book or something

[@coach_malone_boxing]

@@graykeyzmusic I was also in the band played trumpet in the '94-95 school years from Jack Yates High School. Those years TSU was rebuilding the band and had mostly freshmen to sophomores. Small but strong.

[@jolandaallen5866]

Enjoyed both Bands one of the best battles so far I was looking forward to this after Su played power last year nice come back txsu.

[@luvhim381]

The energy gave me chills

[@elvinprice6719]

The bands just saved this game lol this game will be packed next watch

[@lijahsandz]

Texas Vs Louisiana !!!!!! The next big classic… I can see it now……..😅 they ain’t playing

[@rodtrues1]

Love the friendly passionate competition between the band and directors actually , as long as it’s meant with love and fun between All,, LET THE BANDS PLAY,, I’m from the 70’s and we went thru so much crap just to get a show to the game, with crappy instruments, travel , etc. bk then, so, yes we took it kinda personal to perform. oh, you guys have nice instruments to play, so don’t take that lil bit for granted, Stay safe, focused and get it…

[@anthonyphillips7374]

Whew Weeeee🙏🏾✊🏾💪🏾❤️ Rachet is real.

[@scairl40]

OK, after going way back and reading some of the previous comments I see what’s going on. This is a rivalry between the band directors.

[@d.carterproductions2905]

The fact that nobody gives the man credit for what he has done is crazy yo it’s gonna always be negativity over positivity just like Deion sanders and what he’s doing for jsu show love and support all this is for OUR BLACK CULTURE

[@TdScott342]

JSU vs SU is about wild this year!! The football is probably going to get delayed 😊

[@jarriedwilson7809]

Texas got that pen this year

[@cinnamonstar808]

lol 😁😅😁

[@85GMS]

Not if JSU comes with the lame book they've been using

[@irvintelligent]

@@jarriedwilson7809 facts

[@SupervillainDW]

@@85GMS agreed… I was hype but now I’m very concerned

[@joshuawhite4379]

I watch this video every day…😂

[@joshuabrown2291]

People always talking about keep it classy, shut up! It’s a time and a place for “classy” and this is not one of them.. this is supposed to be entertainment and this is what people are paying their money hoping to see.. pure unadulterated-ignorance‼️This is what creates moments and memories for everybody including the band members. If you want classy go watch a church choir! ✌🏾

[@memberofjerusalem6330]

LOL Ain't no classiness in church choirs neither.

[@houseofbuck007]

SmashTime they actually should name this the Civil War Classic

[@mrfamu]

That band brawl if they bring it back going to be crazy if it comes back love the disrespect

[@floydbraziel8177]

HEY SOUTHERN NOW YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION TO PLAY 🌊🌊🌊🌬️🤣🤣

[@brookewalker9852]

This that shit I like!!!!! I’m a Boom fan. Never knew TxSU could blow like that. Sheeeeesh‼️

[@doronaphillips5879]

You moving the camera like you already knew something was gone happen…lol

[@akinayodele3055]

"You gonna get what the ---- you came for." -Soulja "Magnolia" Slim

[@xraychey]

I was getting hyped. That was amazing.

[@a-boogie9087]

amazing footage i felt the energy

[@cedricwayne815]

I was there, and I can't wait for it this year❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@marcuswalker9172]

if southern wouldn't have done nothing but sit there y'all would've been all over them, IT'S A BATTLE PEOPLE southern has been doing this to other bands for years

[@ChellGriffin]

Exactly! People will complain either way. Me personally, I LOVE IT. Swac has softened up A LOT when it comes to band ignorance. Thank you B. SIMMONS for giving us a glimpse of the old days. Thank you Su for responding 🤣😂

[@RJ25255]

Exactly! Southern always have been disrespectful 😒

[@toysrus701]

Smash, can we get SU BD "Todd's turn around smile" as the thumbnail LMAO Evil ass grin and smile. Todd was waiting like LMAO

[@ChellGriffin]

For y’all taking it to the heart…. Please STAND UP it’s not that deep. 🙄 I live for the ratchetness FINALLY! Then y’all saying Su got out of character, Chile everybody knows if you come for those folk out of Br., they will get you where you stand.🤣🤣 The same with that school in the capitol of Mississippi. They’ve just slacked up on it over the years.

[@ngomanumu]

I love the camaraderie between marching bands and black men that’s how it’s supposed to be.

[@Rapheal.De.La.Ghetto]

Playing while another school is still on the field is an automatic L. Your feelings are showing.

[@Sof1st1KatedDiva08]

He looked back like "say somethin!!!!!!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thatguybill34]

*TxSu🌊🌊🌊 We knocking heads off.*

[@jonathanvilla7280]

That jukebox brass section is powerful!

[@Chimalayas2000]

It’s really like Captain America vs Iron Man from Civil War

[@MartavisParker]

And it's going to get better every year!

[@akinayodele3055]

I don't know why they went over there messin' with them people. 😆

[@ghostrider2314]

😅

[@gartrellliddell3806]

They definitely got Deeboed too🤣..

[@ChellGriffin]

Nah fr though 🤣🤣🤣 but I love it 😂

[@nolaragz2558]

It's just family love.

[@blayzeyaskull718]

All i could say the entire watching this was “OOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo” 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@MrBethune1]

U gotta love Brian dawg

[@honestopinions9724]

the way he turned around with that smirk... he knew it was PRESSURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu🔵🟡

[@qeshia7]

Bloody Sunday going to be something serious in New Orleans hopefully 😅

[@business357]

Oh my, what do we have here!!!! TSU I see y’all ….. I can’t wait until next year.

[@josephpbutler7514]

NOW OCEAN THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT FROM NOW ON !!!!

[@jaycesmith7899]

For this video, I'm subscribing. You have raw footage up close and personal. The fact that SU is so offended by the pettiness of Texas Southern when they do petty ish all the time trying to be loud bullies. FAMU and PV comes to mind when they exposed pettiness for a couple of examples. Hell they kicked out PV after they tried to out blow them in a 5th quarter out because PV was in that ass. They even had SU's p.a. guy flustered. Jukebox fans are arrogant and obnoxious and to think as a kid I enjoyed this band. I'm not affiliated with TSU but they are hometown. They don't know bout Texas. Htown proud.

[@oceans91]

🤘🏾

[@RJ25255]

HTOWN here 🤘🏽. Well if they didn't know about us they definitely know now lol

[@nigelholland1714]

PV stay getting clapped by SU and JSU lmao

[@RJ25255]

@@nigelholland1714 well that's PV not TXSU 😉

[@nigelholland1714]

@@RJ25255 I’m talking to ol dude. The Sonicboom is on top right now still 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@humanspotifyproductions6983]

After reading juked and coming back to this video... Taylor face at 3:16 telling it all.

[@garrickbrim]

What a time to be alive 😁

[@isaiahbangura4421]

That's why SU ran out of songs in the 5th.

[@jdub2488]

Okay flutes, clarinets, and saxophones better have their routine down. That was cute.

[@toysrus701]

"Don't yall eve disrespect us" - SU BD I need that on a shirt ASAP Lol Some things you just don't do towards SU

[@K5ive21]

What was the song txsu played at southern during halftime

[@broderickb04]

You know you HURT when you have to play during a another bands halftime show lol showed nothing but I’m hurt energy. Let’s do better SU

[@pearlsrevealed]

SU is just rude. They do that mess all the time 😂

[@bone749]

What the fuck are yall talking abt it's war they said fuck the halftime show and brought butter to the oven .... again for some reason they want su to fall. Be great for decades the 9th wonder of the 🌎

[@TheRm2grow]

I said the same. I’m sorry, SU alum here and you should never let anyone take you out of your character. It ticks me off when any school plays on another.

[@sydneygaltney1277]

@Malcolm Dedrick no fr they did them a favor clearly

[@therealmccoy2004]

They are the most cry baby band in all of black college

[@josecayette517]

I'm SU all day but I don't like they songs they been playing I think it's the band directors they should of never let Simmons go But SU still sound very good they need better songs.

[@jkline9282]

I ain’t lying I’ll be coming out them stands on Brian.. be like the movie drumline for homecoming

[@ceedyp.jackson6039]

When the last laugh isn’t the best laugh 😩😩.Had SU reaching for fool’s gold

[@jaylyn6672]

southern had them boys marching on the wrong foot

[@akinayodele3055]

😆

[@toniacalhoun8446]

They can't help it the are slow bus riders 🤣🤣🤣

[@RJ25255]

Awwww y'all still hurt and bitter?? Love it! 😆

[@RJ25255]

@@toniacalhoun8446 take that L and move on ma'am lol

[@toniacalhoun8446]

@@RJ25255 nonL to take when my Ocean won the 5th and the half and the game. See ms kuntry ass su needs to move on. Dont tag me with ignorance because your school system is 50 light years behind

[@jermainegreenwood5419]

SU felt so played that they had to return the favor and play thru their field show😂😂

[@mssan2016]

They literally were playing through their own field show🤣😭😭 Did Txsu mock their halftime too

[@yourmedicalupdatepodcast7256]

It's been 30 years since my SU has had some comp. We welcome you TXSU

[@ebonyyyyy1586]

I wouldn't call them competition but it was entertaining

[@nigelholland1714]

@@ebonyyyyy1586 what???????,JSU don’t exist??????

[@ebonyyyyy1586]

@@nigelholland1714 I think you responded to the wrong person mf

[@MrDajohnson2012]

Aldrin gave SU a mean L in 18 😂 delusional.

[@johnnykey223]

So jsu exist ? Actually they just blew su out 2 times in 2023

[@pbmastamind]

It’s official… there’s a new rivalry🔥🔥🔥

[@sspann11]

Boom fan enjoying my 🍿

[@carvercebrun9454]

Ahhh Maaaan!! I miss that!!!!! Dang!!!!! I miss that bro!!!!

[@traymodern]

BIG ENERGY🔥🌊

[@stanleybullard6704]

Tsu knew better than to go at southern like that! SU jack 2 song them that quick

[@sylentknight]

it's all in house, Simmons knew what he was doing.

[@AFLive]

You would too if you got Disrespected and Creased 🤣

[@Sagacious_X]

It’s a family affair 🤣🤣🤣

[@stanleybullard6704]

@@AFLive true

[@RJ25255]

We weren't about them playing back. It was to be expected. We did what we had to do and then marched on down to the other end lol

[@smorecordings]

2:40-2:45 Band instructor was in God Mode ❄️❄️

[@rogerbear5455]

Wow that was insane , SU clearly has the TxSu , this has been the best battle I’ve seen in a while.

[@darrellwilliams5656]

TxSU🔥😎 made SU Big Madd 😭😭😭✍️

[@pastorjamesmiller]

Great PR move.........I wouldn't be surprised if the band directors planned this in advance! Love it

[@mickieg3484]

Since it was Ocean’s halftime show…I feel they had the right to do whatever…they had the field! No disrespect…just performing on the field! Having a good time! #letthebandsplay

[@melvindavis9085]

They picked a fight and lost. Won’t try it again.

[@tank70g]

@@melvindavis9085 ocean didnt lose lol it played out just like brian wanted it to and got under Southern’s skin. They literally lost their class

[@keonjackson9060]

@@tank70g it’s a difference between getting under skin and lettin somebody know don’t play wit da big dawg. Much difference especially after yu wanna poke the bear

[@tank70g]

@@keonjackson9060 its a difference in being professional and nonprofessional. In this case, SU got outclassed and lost their composure lol thats demonstrated here. Its not about poking a bear lmao thats what yall cant stand to understand.

[@keonjackson9060]

@@tank70g thats what I don’t think your not conprehending. No one cares about outclassing/ classiness, it’s an band rivalry that’s goin at it. One got ah lil disrespectful wit playin they hit song and the other replied wit ah lil taste of they on disrespect🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️ it’s as simple as that no more no less. If ur aware of bands as it seems your trynna seem like, then u know this

[@dolodaero]

Why SU seem so discombobulated after that TXSU blow down 🤣

[@devenjenkins1140]

🧢

[@eauxmiy4155]

Had Taylor stumbling over the stands and all! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dolodaero]

@@eauxmiy4155 That man was so pissed and stressed out lmao and it was hot af Jukebox was going through it 😂

[@ChellGriffin]

They dead ass caught them and everybody else off guard 🤣 but su came back with heat as always.

[@jaycesmith7899]

ROTMFF!!! And I loved watching it too. Hell TSU had PV fk'd up last week in the 5th and I had second hand embarrassment for my school.

[@TALJACKSON_PSI86]

WOW We 🌊🌊🌊…. ClearlyThat got under SU Skin 🤣🤣🤣….DOC would have tip his hat …let the Ocean finish their show on the field , let them get back in the stands and it would be on the rest of the game and him & Prof Butler would had went song for and had a drink after the game …., but I FN love what’s coming from these 2 bands from now on …. Musical WAR has been Declared…🤣🤣🤣✅

[@silverindigo8302]

Sometimes the act speaks more volumes than the actual blow. Idc if The Ocean blew on them first and SU blew back. The fact they DID IT will be remembered. And it will get them recruits. Simmons knows what he’s doing. The first punch had to be thrown. And Texas threw it. That’s gonna ring for a long time

[@Jacqueline-mz9fj]

Good job, Brian

[@arthurwesley5956]

I love the energy

[@chrisbirch7735]

Wow!!! No words!!!

[@ixel_4x]

Ooooooh you best to believe next years game that revenge coming lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@georgefoley2128]

Lol you said that like TxSU staff is not petty 😂 Do you know who they are dealing with? SU Know lol get yo tickets now because them people not playing with them no more.

[@ixel_4x]

@@georgefoley2128 LMFAOOOOO I love my JukeBox TxSu got us with that one. The fact that they literally prepped their show to do that to us. You gotta respect it. Lol

[@user-jj2mf9bs9s]

and tsu will crank on that ass again

[@sigzbro]

Oh wow, TxSU got Southern HOT LMAO

[@chrisc2131]

3:33 is that Threats from Jay-Z Black album? 😂

[@mor8266]

There is a point when screaming horns become nothing but noise. In the past these bands were bigger than the game. Now, they ride on the reputation of greatness of the past. I wonder what the old directors of the past would say now? The Human Jukebox was referred this way because the compilations were so close to perfect. Now, just noise and junior high type cadences.

[@dennarddancer1960]

Well, Benjamin Butler (the creator of the Ocean of Soul) is very much alive. Ask him what he thinks...🤔

[@mor8266]

@@dennarddancer1960 Best wishes to Mr. Butler. I miss him and Mr. Thornton a lot. I have a great deal of respect for both. It is unfortunate that Mr. Thornton is no longer with us.

[@creolebelle]

That smirk at 3:02😂😂 striking first is OK, but just make sure you can win the battle!! you wanna be rude ? SU gone be RUDER!!😂😂

[@lwood8951]

Brian love for su must run deep he had to know he was setting them up to get 💩 on like that. Whew 😥

[@justlapar]

He is an Alum Juke.

[@lwood8951]

@@justlapar I know

[@brianjackson5637]

This built confidence in the kids. Also I can see this in a recruitment video for txsu and it's good thing

[@jaycesmith7899]

Who got shitted on?

[@lwood8951]

@@jaycesmith7899 TXSU when they had to pause their show for Southern 😖.

[@houseofbuck007]

Look like Kedrick can’t control his angry staff 😂🤣🤣

[@graykeyzmusic]

facts

[@JUKEBOX09]

Mann y’all love changing narratives. Y’all wasn’t saying that when haymer used to go off. Y’all wasn’t saying that when Brian ran across the field on Alcorn. Just stop😂

[@user-jj2mf9bs9s]

right

[@houseofbuck007]

@@JUKEBOX09 I love Haymer and I miss Haymer trust lol

[@elainerobinson3839]

@@JUKEBOX09 right! They wasn’t expecting this from Ked and his staff.

[@asheshshah5017]

SU , NO MATTER HOW MANY SONGS YAWL PLAYED , NOTHING YOU COULD HAVE DONE TO COME BACK FROM THAT , THAT THE OCEAN PUT ON YOU LOL LOL

[@UptownKris03]

This is personal

[@graykeyzmusic]

Brian Simmons ran them boyz hot!!!! 🤣🤣🤣But you NEVER..... NEVER EVER play during another bands Halftime performance. Classless move. No discipline SU

[@akinayodele3055]

Simmons knew what he was doing. He knew what they would do. 😆

[@Chimalayas2000]

What did you expect? He want that smoke since getting ass kicked last year 😂

[@mssan2016]

Let's be clear that we're mocking the SU "traditional" halftime routine. 😭🤣 They literally were playing during "their" performance 😭🤣🤣

[@cj9160]

Mane Su sending some 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥go juke