Standing for the Whole Game

[Cycsk]

just suck it up! drink a ton of beer, pop some ibuprofen or advil or somethin!

My strategy exactly!

[The_Architect]

I hate the "die hard standers" and feel terrible for the old ladies that sit behind us that don't get to watch any of the game. Standing the whole game is for students and the most annoying thing about section 20 is that it's the landing place for recent grads, who continue to stand.

[1100011CS]

where they install seats in the stadium for the purpose of not using them? where the athletic department sells seat backs as an upgrade for the purpose of not using them? give me a break

I was under the impressing that the seat backs were to keep fatties from invading my space

[CloneState1028]

This should be good. Personally, I like to stand for most if not all of the game. I got a little pissy with an older guy at the Insight Bowl last year because he wanted me to sit down. I was more than a little drunk so I probably overreacted. Fortunately my buddy calmed me down before I did something stupid. But I now understand there are those that don't want to or can't stand the whole game.
Not sure how we could possibly resolve it. No way we could have standing and sitting sections.

LOL, this would be funny. We could designate one side of JTS for the sitting folk and one side for the die-hard fans.

Personally, I'm not one that stands the entire game, but I stand for all key plays and am into the game a lot. I don't have a problem with those who stand though, and that's my point. If one or two people stand, you can still see around them. It's not like its a wall.

[alarson]

but expecting someone to sit for your benefit isn't?

we have seats in the stadium. seats are for sitting. its incredibly selfish to ruin someone's game, when your ability to see the game is not affected by sitting down. you can be just as loud sitting down if you want.

[1100011CS]

I like the enthusiasm of those who want to stand for the whole game. I certainly wouldn't trade it for people who sit and don't care. However, those who like to stand seem to think that it is the only way to show support for the team. And there are really key expressions of support that are being lost, such as the impact that comes when the entire stadium stands up at a key point. You lose this when everyone is already standing.

And, my feet hurt bad!

However, I would much rather stand in pain with a crowd who cares than sit comfortably with a crowd that doesn't.

Unfortunately, there's too many that wouldn't.

[Erik4Cy]

Whatever happened to just going to games and cheering like crazy cuz you love football and you love Iowa State, I won't ever tell someone they need to stand for the whole game and I'll never tell someone to sit the whole game. Too much whining on here about stuff like this. I love that all the students stand the entire time. I understand older fans or people with physical reasons can't. You just gotta feel the group of people you're around. I'm for sitting during offense UNTIL a good play like first down or a big play, it's fun to watch replays of everyone standing up at once on a long run or pass. On defense, the more noise the better on each down. But I would like to see everyone who is able standing and yelling on 3rd downs.

[CycloneErik]

I like the enthusiasm of those who want to stand for the whole game. I certainly wouldn't trade it for people who sit and don't care. However, those who like to stand seem to think that it is the only way to show support for the team. And there are really key expressions of support that are being lost, such as the impact that comes when the entire stadium stands up at a key point. You lose this when everyone is already standing.

And, my feet hurt bad!

However, I would much rather stand in pain with a crowd who cares than sit comfortably with a crowd that doesn't.

I have knees that I've beaten into the ground over the years, and on their own, standing wouldn't be their thing.
About every 2-3 months, I invest in another set of Dr. Scholl's inserts for my shoes, and I'm good to go all the time, standing on concrete for the game, standing on concrete at work, or whatever.

Honestly, that might be a really good answer for you.

[Tedcyclone]

im guessing its where you sit... i had no issues in 15 years... if people are sitting around me i sit, if they are standing i stand... its really pretty easy... you didnt happen to be on the grass with italian loafers on did you?

[CloneState1028]

where they install seats in the stadium for the purpose of not using them? where the athletic department sells seat backs as an upgrade for the purpose of not using them? give me a break

OK man, OK man. Then why does our PA announcer yell "Cyclone fans, on your feet" and stuff?

[isuno1fan]

It's a FB game...stand if you want.

[cloneatlaw]

What started as a great student effort to support their team has gone too far. However, it now seems that people all over the stadium are yelling and cheering loudly through the whole game. And they look at folks who don't as if we aren't supporting the team.

Well, my head hurts when I am exposed to loud noises for long periods of time. Further, I actually like it when something like a key third down makes people yell and cheer. It was our football sense of how to act as a crowd in these situations to help our team that previously distinguished us as a well-educated fanbase.

Maybe we should sell "noisy" tickets and "noise cancelling headphones."

Man, do I sound old, but my head hurts!

[cyhiphopp]

Sorry, but I personally do not feel obligated to curb my enthusiasm because you want to stay sitting.

Real fan support and passion can affect the game. It is VERY obvious when the fans are sitting on their hands and not supporting the team.

Both enthusiasm and apathy are contagious. Which one do you want spreading throughout the fan base?

This is also part of the problem I have with Sweet Caroline being played at the crucial point between 3rd and 4th Q. That is the point, especially in close games, that you want the most energy, not the most warm fuzzy feelings.

I know some fans love it and I like the student section involvement, but make it a tradition to play it after wins. Also, it looks completely stupid when it is played when we are losing.


The same goes for Hey Baby. I am a former band member so I have a soft spot for the song, but not the timing. Again, play it after wins.



The main point, if you want to sit, that is fine, but do not harrass other for standing. I have had friends physically manhandled for standing and cheering their hardest. Ridiculous.

[alarson]

OK man, OK man. Then why does our PA announcer yell "Cyclone fans, on your feet" and stuff?

as i said.. for big plays, feel free to stand. im not a 'sit the whole game' guy. but i am a 'dont ruin the whole game for someone who cant see past you' guy.

[1100011CS]

Whatever happened to just going to games and cheering like crazy cuz you love football and you love Iowa State, I won't ever tell someone they need to stand for the whole game and I'll never tell someone to sit the whole game. Too much whining on here about stuff like this. I love that all the students stand the entire time. I understand older fans or people with physical reasons can't. You just gotta feel the group of people you're around. I'm for sitting during offense UNTIL a good play like first down or a big play, it's fun to watch replays of everyone standing up at once on a long run or pass. On defense, the more noise the better on each down. But I would like to see everyone who is able standing and yelling on 3rd downs.

I think this is a good compromise outside of the student section. Just be courteous to those around you. Try not to force someone to sit if they want to stand and vice versa.