My observations at the OSU game

[CLONEing around]

I only get to one or two games a year. Last night was the first time I had been to a game since the first game of last season.

The first thing I noticed was during the player introductions. During the intro for OSU they kept the music playing over the PA system. Kinda drowns out the whole "5 claps" thing, which I always thought was kinda cool. I always thought it came off as "We're only clapping for you out of courtesy". With the music going it just doesn't seem the same.

I got tickets in one of the "donation required" areas through ticket exchange, so I thought I would be sitting among some "actual" fans. However, most of what I heard were negative comments. "Why do they let him shoot?", "When are you gonna start guarding that guy?", "Stop Fouling!", "Try making a free throw!". I realize they didn't play their best game last night, but there were some nice plays made and I never once heard a "Nice pass", or "Good defense", or anything from these guys. One guy threw his hat on the floor at one point. Just makes me wonder what they expect.

 

[Knownothing]

5 Claps should never be drowned out by music. It's a tradition. Of course it's not a forced tradition so we will probably get rid of it eventually. We like forced traditions for some reason.

 

[brokenloginagain]

that's been going on at sporting events since 1917 I believe. don't you know that partially balding 67 year old ladies with bad perfume are college basketball experts? they've been in Hilton for years!

 

[Clones21]

Just frustrated fans. Basketball is a crazy sport. You can be down in the dumps one minutes, then on cloud 9 the next. It's a good thing some fans are showing emotion. better than some idiot sitting there in silence.

 

[SplitIdentity]

but is it better than an idiot showing emotion?

Just frustrated fans. Basketball is a crazy sport. You can be down in the dumps one minutes, then on cloud 9 the next. It's a good thing some fans are showing emotion. better than some idiot sitting there in silence.

 

[cy4prez7]

I was to busy yelling at the refs to yell at our players!!

 

[Clones21]

but is it better than an idiot showing emotion?

IMO yes. At least the person is showing he cares and won't accept losing.

 

[mfelske]

I think a lot of people expected a blow out and didn't get it.

I watched it in a crowded bar while playing trivia, so I didn't get to watch the whole game closely. I thought overall that ISU looked pretty good and OSU made a ton of tough shots. Royce's 2nd foul 30ft away from the basket was a bit of a boneheaded play, but other than that it seemed like good effort and some guys were a bit off.

 

[CLONEing around]

Just frustrated fans. Basketball is a crazy sport. You can be down in the dumps one minutes, then on cloud 9 the next. It's a good thing some fans are showing emotion. better than some idiot sitting there in silence.

I have no problem with commenting on players mistakes. I do it too when a player takes a bad shot or commits a stupid foul or whatever, but I also comment when they make GOOD plays. Something that these fans never (and I mean NEVER) did.

 

[jahfg]

I'm probably guilty of being overly negative during a game. Basketball is a frustrating sport and can be nitpicked from several angles. It is fast-paced and there are a lot of plays. As fans, we expect every shot to go in, every possession to produce a good shot, every shooter covered, every loose ball corralled, etc. I think it is just the nature of the game especially when you are playing a team you expect to beat.

 

[Frak]

My experience is that the further you get down into the higher money donation areas, the more critical people are. They have a lot invested and the games are more than just a "fun time" for them. You see of the "I'm just taking my family out for a good time" people in the $99 seats.

 

[isutoad]

Im glad the people are going to every game so the bills can be paid. It lets you go to 1 or 2 game a year so you can complain about them. I would assume they are donating also. At this rate it would be best that you just stay home.

 

[RayShimley]

I'm probably guilty of being overly negative during a game. Basketball is a frustrating sport and can be nitpicked from several angles. It is fast-paced and there are a lot of plays. As fans, we expect every shot to go in, every possession to produce a good shot, every shooter covered, every loose ball corralled, etc. I think it is just the nature of the game especially when you are playing a team you expect to beat.

This. And I'll freely admit that I thought the game was over after we went down 6 and turned over that inbound pass (after a timeout no less). Glad I was wrong.

 

[ca4cy]

I think a lot of people expected a blow out and didn't get it.

I watched it in a crowded bar while playing trivia, so I didn't get to watch the whole game closely. I thought overall that ISU looked pretty good and OSU made a ton of tough shots. Royce's 2nd foul 30ft away from the basket was a bit of a boneheaded play, but other than that it seemed like good effort and some guys were a bit off.

That was his first, but your point stands. His 2nd was a pretty questionable charge. If he finds a way to stay on the floor for more than 7 minutes of the first half last night, I think we stretch out the lead and who knows what happens from there. I have no problem with hustle fouls, but I don't know what he was doing hedging out that far. doing at the top of the key is one thing, but driving the guy all the way to the bench will get you a foul every time. He's still learning.

 

[ThatllDoCy]

Watching on TV the crowd just sits on their hands until the last two minutes then gets up and encourages the team. They will cheer hustle plays, but I get the impression that this is just not a popular team with the fans. Fred even gets criticized from a lot of fans. If you cannot get behind the Mayor, who are you going to get behind?

We are 3-2 in Big 12 play and are way ahead of where we were last year or two years ago. The effort is getting better, especially on the defensive end.

Hats off to the season ticket holders that stuck with a program through lean years, but let's not punish this year's team for that. ISU fans are loyal, now let's be loyal and enjoy it.

 

[Cydwinder]

5 Claps should never be drowned out by music. It's a tradition. Of course it's not a forced tradition so we will probably get rid of it eventually. We like forced traditions for some reason.

This. I don't understand why they all of a sudden decided to add blaring music to the away team intro but it isn't a good change. The women's games don't have the music during intros still and it sounds awesome with nothing to drown it out

 

[CLONEing around]

Im glad the people are going to every game so the bills can be paid. It lets you go to 1 or 2 game a year so you can complain about them. I would assume they are donating also. At this rate it would be best that you just stay home.

Are you being a **** on purpose, or does your brain actually make this jump in "logic"?

I'm not really complaining. Just making an observation and asking a question. I never said that these people shouldn't go to the game. I'm glad they want to support the program. I was just surprised they are so generous with their monetary support, yet so stingy with their vocal support.

 

[CYdTracked]

I have the $99 corner balcony season tickets and even up there (I even catch myself saying some of those phrases) you'll hear it. This fan base is frustrated with the play of the team when everyone has seen they can play better. Yes we had an exciting win but the defense didn't show up to play consistently until the last 3 minutes of the game last night. It's no secret to any of us that Allen likes to take bad shots although last night he refrained from that for the most part and our free throw shooting (.673) has been pathetic so they are all legit gripes.

We have a guy in our section I refer to as our "resident grumpy." He's probably in his 30's and will randomly blow up and go on a loud cursing spree when he boils over. I don't know what got into him last night, he kept it to himself the entire game without yelling at anything. Wonder if his wife/girlfriend that sits next to him finally told him to stop making a fool out of himself although usually when he goes off everyone in the section gets a good chuckle out of how rediculous and angry he sounds.

 

[Cyhart]

I have no problem with commenting on players mistakes. I do it too when a player takes a bad shot or commits a stupid foul or whatever, but I also comment when they make GOOD plays. Something that these fans never (and I mean NEVER) did.

Its called "life". Human nature.
Negative stories always get the most press.
At my work, people rarely get praised for good work, however, any mistake will be pointed out right away.

 

[ricochet]

I have no problem with commenting on players mistakes. I do it too when a player takes a bad shot or commits a stupid foul or whatever, but I also comment when they make GOOD plays. Something that these fans never (and I mean NEVER) did.

For what its worth I sit where the players can actually hear what you say and there are quite a few good comments directed at individual players.