Big O (straight down under the phone number on the sign) leads the crowd. (Shelli Trumbull photos)
The conquering hero exits the locker room after the win.
Liquidano (second from left) and CJ Roberts in quieter days.
Has the torch been passed?
As Coupeville High School senior Danny Savalza, owner of the Bow Down hat and unwashed dress he wields as the leader of the irrepressible student cheering section, nears the end of his high school days, danger looms.
Who will take the Wolf Nation banner and carry it in his name?
I give you Oscar Liquidano, football lineman, rampaging force of nature on the basketball court and proud new owner of the title Loudest Man Alive.
In between snapping photos Saturday, ace paparazzi/team mom Shelli Trumbull witnessed Oscar losin’ his mind during the boys’ varsity game — the game where Coupeville snapped a 33-game, 702-day losing streak.
Her thoughts:
Something did happen at the game that was probably “David Worthy”. Oscar Liquidano took Danny Savalza’s spot leading the crowd.
He was chanting, cheering, and getting everyone behind him. I honestly think that he helped the varsity team win from the stands.
He was cheering “Marco,” the crowd would respond “Polo” and then “Shark” and the crowd would respond “in the water” to distract the other team during free throw shots.
He was cheering – “Who rocks the dog house?” and the crowd would respond “Wolves rock the dog house!”
And, my personal favorite. “Ya’ll gonna make me lose my mind” followed by “up in here, up in here.”
The boys on the court heard him and loved the support. Both coaches praised him at the end of the game. He was awesome.
He was louder than anyone in the gym and he had the crowd in the game. This was the best crowd interaction of the year – even better than volleyball!
Ladies and gentlemen, the torch has been passed.
