OT - Fan Types
I know this is at Boise State, but it's still hilarious and it would be nice to see some UM adaptations.
http://www.obnug.com/2009/5/7/868849/boise-state-field-guide5-fan-types
I'd say we have plenty of the sitters. Pretty dedicated bunch, they even managed to sit on the freezing, wet bleachers for the whole Northwestern game last year when I thought that standing, shivering, and bouncing on my toes was the only way to ensure my survival.
You, sir are bringing back memories I'd rather forget. That game was a test of manhood/stupidity. My feet were frozen and soaking wet (I also was jumping up and down for the entire second half), and I was sitting near the top where the wind would occaisionaly drop buckets of streaming water on us from the press box. I did make it through the whole game somehow, and it took the two of us three days to thaw/recover. As far as people who aren't willing to stand are concerned, IMO they should be happy looking at my hind quarters when there is a big play going on. How can you be in the most electric atmosphere on the planet and not get the urge to jump up and cheer? Do these people even have a pulse?? When you buy a ticket, you are buying the experience of the game. If you sit the whole time, you are not getting your money's worth. Go Blue!!!!
Does one have to HATE MSU & OSU to be considered "True Blue"? I am a long standing UM fan, my home, vehicle, & arm are all decorated with the maize & blue. Yet, a friend recently acused me of not being true blue because I recognized MSU's playing a good game in the basketball national semi final vs. Louisville. I didn't root for them, just gave them props for a good game. I would be interested in seeing comments on this.
I tried to stand and was berated for my efforts to simply keep my legs and backside from becoming part of the bench. The guy even summoned an usher to make us sit down.
that sitters are not only a Michigan stadium species!
How about people who show up late (2nd quarter even)and are pissed when people are in their seat.
"Whatever I don't Care" fans - Wave Starters at the exact wrong time.
Elitists (maybe professors) - Pissed at wave starters, or anyone who yells comments like "Go for a safety!"
Claw Lovers/Haters (4th Down for opposing team)
I generally show up on time for sporting events, but sometimes that's not an option. Unless your ticket to an event is general admission, I can show up to my seat whenever I want and still get it. Do you know what those people were doing before they got to their seat?
different in the student section. Generally those that arrive on time get to their seats, but it's a loose translation of "their seats" at best.
Drunk sorostitutes that show up to the game in the second quarter and bitch at people in "their seats" are generally told to shove it, and end up finding a different opening nearby.
Better have been volunteering at Mott's children's hospital if they want me to move.... j/k. I hear ya, but I was referring to those individuals that octal describes.
Should be grounds for ejection and confiscation of season tickets. If people can't haul their porcine, gelatinous asses to a standing position, then they should watch the goddamn game on the tube.
I really want a phrase that I can put on the back of a t-shirt to address the "sitters" that are constantly saying "down in front" at the games. Any ideas?
"Stand Up or Shut Up"
You might be on to something. T-shirts,sweatshirts hats?
I have a connection at a sports apparel shop. I'll see if I can get him to print me some samples...Design help would be much appreciated and reimbursed..
http://www.cafepress.com/michiganzone/
Theres some right there.
That's a good one.
at the haunted Michigan/Colorado game, I had an old fan chew me out when Westbrook caught the pass. Of course, this was after the five minutes of silence. He was sitting in front of me and told me it was my generation's fault for that play happening. He told me because we have no discipline. And then he stormed off down the stairs and into the tunnel. I don't like that fan.
Whose job is it to install discipline, after all? The coach. So clearly Bo failed to install the proper discipline. Furthermore--wait? Gary Who was coach then?
Seriously, a lot of people can't handle the possibility that things just happen sometimes. They need a scapegoat, no matter how ridiculous it may be.
You should have punched him in the face. After the Hail Mary, I think you could have gotten away with it.
We have a "professor" close to us in our section. I don't mind the guy as he's always trying to make noise (Usually, "Let's go BLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUE!" when the other team is on offense, like he's an SEC game. I can't fault him for trying, even though the other fans around me have emailed the athletic department to have him moved or removed because he makes too much noise, which makes me hurt inside). However, the guy likes to call plays out loud, usually, "Touchdown to [used to be Manningham, no idea now]." Yes, that's a play call, because when it would happen, he would loudly proclaim that he called it.
Last year, he switched to a bandwagoner. Versus Utah, when Sheridan and Threet struggled, he'd loudly try to reassure the people around him with "come on, he's essentially a freshman." By the Wisconsin game, he turned on the team and called for RichRod to start pulling scholarships for every bad play. Loudly.
Dude is high comedy, unintentionally of course, even when he's being a douchebag. Oh well, at least he's never yelled "DOWN IN FRONT!"
I guess calling for scholarships is borderline bandwagoner, I usually say some pretty evil and venomous things when the team isn't doing so hot, especially by halftime of the '08 Wiscy game when the Michigan fumble frequency had reached near comical levels. I usually give credit to anyone who has enough spirit to make noise with me and get as into it as I am, even if they're annoying.
Maybe I'm an old man, but I don't understand why standing is so beneficial. You pay a lot of money for a seat; not standing room. You make the same amount of noise while screaming when seated versus standing. It's just a lot more comfortable to sit. The players I'm sure don't realize if all the fans are seated or all the fans are standing; they're probably only concerned with the amount of noise and energy coming from the crowd. When you're 19 years old and in the student section; fueled by alcohol from the night and morning before, go ahead and stand up all you want, but when you're 35 years old, sit down, enjoy the relative comfort of your 14 inches of plastic bench, and make noise from that position.
Sitting doesn't allow your diaphragm to work as well and make as much noise. You know who else liked sitting during football games? Hitler, that's who.
Godwin's Law strikes again!
If you want to sit on your ass and watch the game in "relative comfort" stay at home and watch it. Save yourself the $50 and the rest of us from having to deal with you...
have you honestly ever seen anyone make noise while they sit? cuz I sure haven't.