Thank You, ISU Fans

**kadune** · 11-19-2011, 08:52 PM

Hi Cyclone Fans,

Briefly -- I'm an OSU student (Both parents are ISU alums) who was at the game last night.

Last night was my second game at Jack Trice -- the first game was in 2009 and I didn't really talk to many fans. I went both times with the OSU marching band. Yesterday morning, I woke up on the bus to multiple text messages about the women's basketball coaches. Obviously it was a rough day. After the Cyclone victory, I was still more upset about the plane crash than the football game.

Anyway, I just wanted to send out a heartfelt thank you to your fan base. I appreciated the moment of silence (except for the flurry of camera clicks), but throughout the game and after, I had several fans come up to me and offer their condolences and sympathy. Other than some drunk students who kept hitting our bus windows, I met nothing but class on our walk out of the stadium. I cannot tell you how comforting it was to see such a display of class, when I know there are some fan bases in the Big 12 that would've rubbed the loss in our face.

Thank you.

**Storkenheimer** · 11-19-2011, 09:02 PM

All of the Oklahoma State fans that I interacted with at the game were very classy as well. I really enjoyed the game, and the people that were there. I'll be rooting for you the rest of the year. Thanks

**ISUAlum2002** · 11-19-2011, 09:04 PM

The parents and family of the OSU players were outside the OSU semi after the game and were complimentary to the ISU fans as we walked by them. They were congratulating us on the win and wishing our team luck for the rest of the season. They showed a lot of class, unlike some parents/family members of other programs.

Good luck against OU, hopefully our guys can soften them up some for you next weekend.

**CyCrazy** · 11-19-2011, 09:05 PM

OSU is my second favorite in the Big 12, I will pull for you the rest of the way. I have always had a good time in Stillwater.

**fwiw** · 11-19-2011, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by kadune

Hi Cyclone Fans,

Briefly -- I'm an OSU student (Both parents are ISU alums) who was at the game last night.

Last night was my second game at Jack Trice -- the first game was in 2009 and I didn't really talk to many fans. I went both times with the OSU marching band. Yesterday morning, I woke up on the bus to multiple text messages about the women's basketball coaches. Obviously it was a rough day. After the Cyclone victory, I was still more upset about the plane crash than the football game.

Anyway, I just wanted to send out a heartfelt thank you to your fan base. I appreciated the moment of silence (except for the flurry of camera clicks), but throughout the game and after, I had several fans come up to me and offer their condolences and sympathy. Other than some drunk students who kept hitting our bus windows, I met nothing but class on our walk out of the stadium. I cannot tell you how comforting it was to see such a display of class, when I know there are some fan bases in the Big 12 that would've rubbed the loss in our face.

Thank you.

Our condolences to the whole OSU family and everyone affected by the plane crash. Obviously puts things into perspective, and we feel for you. In 1985 ISU lost our head cross country coach, an assistant, and 3 runners from the women's team in a plane crash in Des Moines after they took 2nd place at the NCAA meet in Wisconsin. I'll never forget that day or that terrible feeling.

I do remember coach Bubke and OSU from the women's tournament in Des Moines a couple years ago, I think that run here put them in the sweet 16. The fans and the band were class acts, had lots of fun, and coach Bubke was kind of a quote machine while he was here. He said something like he liked Des Moines so much he was going to vacation here.

RIP, our thoughts are with you.

**Bigman38** · 11-19-2011, 09:11 PM

I haven't heard a bad word about any OSU fans last night, a very classy group of fans.

**ruxCYtable** · 11-19-2011, 09:15 PM

In my experience, ISU and OSU have always shared a sense of kinship. Maybe it's because no matter how good we are in any sport, we are both overshadowed by our "big brothers" and that causes us to identify and empathize with one another.

I remember when ISU won the last Big 8 basketball championship and the OSU fans were as happy for us as anyone. From my perspective, they are the nicest fans in the Big XII.

**CycloneErik** · 11-19-2011, 09:16 PM

You all are my second favorite in the conference, too. Nothing but respect for you guys.

**Let's Go State** · 11-19-2011, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by ruxCYtable

In my experience, ISU and OSU have always shared a sense of kinship. Maybe it's because no matter how good we are in any sport, we are both overshadowed by our "big brothers" and that causes us to identify and empathize with one another.

I remember when ISU won the last Big 8 basketball championship and the OSU fans were as happy for us as anyone. From my perspective, they are the nicest fans in the Big XII.

Agreed. I lived in Oklahoma for 4 years. I really appreciate OSU. They admit that there is an unwritten bond between Iowa state, Oklahoma state, and Kansas state.

**Bobber** · 11-19-2011, 09:27 PM

Got a call from an OSU coworker today who was very complimentry. He was madder about the way OSU's defense played than anything else about the game. OSU has a soft place in my heart too. Your fans are classy.

So sorry about the loss of life. Glad we had a moment before the game to reflect on that as a show of respect.