It looks like the loudspeaker music in Michigan Stadium is here to stay.

I’ll be honest with you: I’m not crazy about the idea. I’ve been coming to Michigan home games since I was in diapers, and any music that doesn’t come from the band is a little disappointing. But after the way the student section responded to Eminem’s “Lose Yourself,” even I can’t deny that the music definitely pumps up the crowd.

Although some songs have been met with high enthusiasm, the music often seems sloppily thrown together and played at odd times during the game. I’m here to help.

These are my ideas to help the Athletic Department make the most out of the game-day musical experience.

Slow ballads

Does anyone disagree that it sounds awesome when the whole student section unites for one song?

I went to Wisconsin two years ago, and the student section sang “Build Me Up Buttercup” from beginning to end with only about 20 seconds of piped-in prompt.

Michigan needs its own “Build Me Up Buttercup.”

Sometime in the third quarter, when there’s a lull in the action after a punt, all Michigan has to do is play the first 30 seconds or so of “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers.

Everyone in the student section should put their arms around each other’s shoulders, sway and just belt it out. If students can be convinced to continue after the song is cut from the loudspeakers — which didn’t happen when “Sweet Caroline” played during the Western Michigan game — it could create a really unique tradition.

I mean, how offsetting would that be for the opposing team?

White Stripes overload

Okay, it was pretty cool when everyone got into the bass solo in the opening bars of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army,” but then they played it again.

And again. And again. If it keeps up, every play will be followed by that mind-numbing chant. Moderation, please.

Speaking of moderation…

One of the loudest boos all day came while the Michigan Stadium announcer kindly reminded the fans that the legal drinking age was 21. Clearly, there were plenty of students who interpreted the law differently.

Why not play along with the joke?

Blast Montgomery Gentry’s “I Got Drunk” right after the message. I've never actually heard the song — a quick google search for “songs about booze” led me to it — but I’m sure, given the songs title, it will get the point across.

The Force is strong

Everyone plays the “Imperial March,” better known as the Darth Vader music from the Star Wars movies. Sure, it’s imposing, but it’s also overplayed and not very creative.

Few teams, however, have a reason to play “Star Wars (Main Theme).” Now Michigan does.

We’ve all heard the pun-heavy “May the Forcier be with you” or “The Forcier is strong in this one” jokes. They’re here — for better or worse — for the next four years, or as long as Tate Forcier is the starting quarterback.

Play the song any time he trots out onto the field. The fans can bow to him or something — since everyone in Michigan Stadium has already deemed him the savior of all things Michigan football.

Jock Jams 101

Michigan obviously can’t break out the “Zombie Nation” any time soon. Penn State has a lockdown on the pseudo-techno drivel, and although it works well for them, Michigan football doesn’t copy anyone. It’s an institution that must make its own traditions.

There is one exception, though.

Any time the Nittany Lions visit Ann Arbor and lose — which is to be expected, after all, considering Michigan's 10-4 all-time record over Penn State — blast it toward the end of the game. The student section needs to simply change the words of the famous Penn State chant to this:

“We Own Penn State.”

— Reid would rather just stick with the greatest marching band in the country. I mean, how great is “Temptation,” or the “You Suck” chant to the lay Michigan fan. He can be reached at andyreid@umich.edu.