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First Flight
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The only thing worse than the performance of the Offense last night was the performance by the "students".
As my screen name implies, I can remember when gas was 25 cents a gallon. I also remember when students actually would attend a game, watch the game, cheer for their team and treat other fans with respect.
Deprived of beer by government officials in the parking lot, they appeared hell bent on making up time in the stands. "lets go owls" and "deeeefense" were replaced with "#28 you suck" and #18 your mother is a whore", nice eh? Stadium staff who tried their best to politely point out their boorish behavior were reminded of their own lot in life and that they made minimum wage. Classy eh?
Please spare me the witty retorts this post may generate. I know it's not opera. As a season ticket holder in section 122, I've been at every game since opening season with cow bell in hand and cheering as loud as anyone. I just like to enjoy the game without having to be embarrassed and enoyed by my fellow "FANS".
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OldOwl said
I can understand the rationale for loading up the visitors side of the stadium with students, however, if it ever happens again I think I'll just wait till morning and read about the game in the Sun-Sentinel.
The only thing worse than the performance of the Offense last night was the performance by the "students".
As my screen name implies, I can remember when gas was 25 cents a gallon. I also remember when students actually would attend a game, watch the game, cheer for their team and treat other fans with respect.
Deprived of beer by government officials in the parking lot, they appeared hell bent on making up time in the stands. "lets go owls" and "deeeefense" were replaced with "#28 you suck" and #18 your mother is a whore", nice eh? Stadium staff who tried their best to politely point out their boorish behavior were reminded of their own lot in life and that they made minimum wage. Classy eh?
Please spare me the witty retorts this post may generate. I know it's not opera. As a season ticket holder in section 122, I've been at every game since opening season with cow bell in hand and cheering as loud as anyone. I just like to enjoy the game without having to be embarrassed and enoyed by my fellow "FANS".
Sorry if that's the way you feel. I was up in the student section in the northwest end of the stadium and it was a damn good time. We got pretty into it with the defense and offense cheers. Although I am sure you wouldnt appreciate the occasional "Defense… F 'em up" cheer.
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Wise Owl
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As for the cry me a river crap, I have been to plenty BIG 10 games, SEC games, SBC games, 1-AA games, etc. and I know that all teams have roudy, obnoxious fans. I think OldOwls point is that it becomes a problem when fans are more concerned with drinking and being obnoxious than with enjoying the game.
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Wise Owl
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But if people are using inappropriate language, I suppose the best solution would be to find people who work for the university and have them deal with it. As OldOwl points out, the paid security isn't very effective.
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FAU82 said
owlfan…i meant no disrespect..i was just giving my opinion…perhaps you should join us over there…because your being quite profane yourself…anyway…im sry if i offended anyone..i didnt hear anyone refer to anyones mom as a whore…i dont condone that…HOWEVER…saying someone sucks isnt so bad…When you boo someone…your pretty much doing the same! its college!
I am being profane?? What are you talking about?? Are you sure you read my post??
I do not know exactly what OldOwl was referring to in terms of exactly what people said. All I am saying is that if it was as bad as he indicates, it should stop.
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Wise Owl
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I got a University Press Online email about a month ago with an article from a female student talking about "Eye F#@*".
That rather suprised me and I am quite suprised that publication made it out the door.
I do feel where young kids are present in the stadium, profanity is a problem.
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Wise Owl
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I don't scream profanities but I am a very loud fan and always make as much noise as possible when the defense is on the field. I don't want to be given dirty looks by the people in front of me because they choose not to get as into it as I am. I felt I should clarify since I saw you use the "Opera" in your post. ;)
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I like the idea of a family friendly section. I did not realize that the move of the student section put the students right in the lap of season tickets holders. GO OWLS!!!
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