re: Why are LSU football fans so loud but basketball fans so quiet?

Basketball is a game played with constant action. There aren't as many opportunities for anticipatory build-up during periods of non-action as there are in football and baseball. Think about it. When is TS at it's loudest? It's not during the actual play, but before the ball is snapped. You could hear a pin drop while the play is happening. Same with baseball. The build up is before the pitch. It becomes very quiet during the actual pitch and while the ball is in play. It's human nature. When the action is going on you're anxious/focusing on what is happening, not cheering.