A Message From Jamie Pollard 10/22/2024

[coolerifyoudid]

We had a keg in the stands the last year of Clyde Williams.

Did anyone throw it?

You two are clearly onto something.

I've always been a fan of keg stands. I am now a fan of kegs in the stands.

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[Cyclonsin]

Probably a good reminder especially after what happened at Texas.

Yeah, this is the sort of behavior that needs to be nipped in the bud immediately. May feel harmless now, but it's a super slippery slope to either throwing crap into the end zone a la Texas, or someone chucking a glass bottle they smuggled in.

 

[cydsho]

As someone who went to ISU in the early 90s, I'm a little sympathetic towards students about having too much fun because we are winning.
Just don't get too crazy.

 

[KnappShack]

You two are clearly onto something.

I've always been a fan of keg stands. I am now a fan of kegs in the stands.

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It does bring a social aspect to boozing. Just a bunch of Cyclones enjoying a nice beer around the keg.

Then we'll have beer snakes and dancing in the aisles. Just don't throw your tube tops onto the field, ladies.

 

[ScottyP]

Section 28 (student section extends above us) has been getting pelted by mini liquor bottles all season long - especially after scoring plays. The students are sneaking them in (as we all used to), and then throwing them off the upper deck into the crowd below. I saw at least 3 instances during the UCF game of them ending up in the endzone and one rolled up to the feet of the state trooper on the UCF sideline.

I saw this as well, including the one that landed at the feet of the state trooper. My brother was freaking out that we might get an unsportsmanlike penalty on us.

 

[do4CY]

I was sitting in the upper deck and in the 3rd qtr looked down and saw 2 state troopers and 3 cops in the section below. Never saw what happened but at least one person left. His shirt said "f*** around and find out" so I'm sure he was a very respectful fan

 

[Cycsk]

It was happening all game. The refs complained to grounds crew multiple times about **** winding up around the south endzone. Cops showed up en masse after halftime watching for people throwing stuff.

That last drive the students lost their damn minds. Rocco's TD bottles started coming down from the second deck and after the 2pt Conversion and throughout Mr Brightside it was an absolute blitz of stuff coming down. People were getting hit just walking up the steps between 28 and 29.

I saw it happen. There were lots of bottles being thrown, but
seems like an overstatement to say it was "an absolute blitz of stuff coming down." It was much less compared to what I've seen at other stadiums or when a home baseball team loses a big game on a bad call.

 

[Erik4Cy]

In an acceptable HUGE moment like that Rocco TD, although I'm normally not a fan of throwing stuff into the air...I do think "spraying" water into the air from a water bottle while holding onto the bottle looks really cool and I personally would not have minded getting a little wet (save the sexual jokes) if I was in that section.

That being said, throwing non liquid objects such as cans, bottles, and especially glass? Friggin' stupid. Knock that sh*t off.

 

[Agclone91]

We were in the Northwest side. Looking across the field towards the student section after the winning touchdown, it was chaos in the upper deck of the student section. With the lights on you could see it at 1 time looked like it was raining over that section. Water flying, full water bottles, all sorts of stuff was cascading down off the top section.

I'm not saying for them to knock it off- I was them once and I did the exact same stuff- so I am not criticizing, but I believe this is 100% the prompt of Pollards message. I've yet to see anything out of line in the tailgate lots or walk into the games. I've been at all home games this year.

This was the Student Section having themselves a real good time and took it a notch too far. Increase security the next few games and that'll simmer them down.

It was not just after the winning touchdown. They have been throwing liquor bottles the entire season from the top deck.

 

[CyGuy5]

The student section has been launching shooters after TDs for years, I’d be shocked if they can stop that

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

I saw it happen. There were lots of bottles being thrown, but
seems like an overstatement to say it was "an absolute blitz of stuff coming down." It was much less compared to what I've seen at other stadiums or when a home baseball team loses a big game on a bad call.

Why does that matter here?
I saw it, too, and was kind of dumbfounded that a) someone started it and b) so many others thought it was a good idea that they took part as well.

 

[CYdTracked]

You drunks got Veisha cancelled so what else do you expect.

I honestly don't miss VEISHEA. I used to call it Greek Week part 2 as most of the committee was made up of students in the Greek system so they had a lot of influence in the planning. I probably have a different angle on why I hated that weekend too as I was a RA in the dorms for 3 of the 4 years and was required to be there that weekend. I would have rather gone home or out of town to do something else than have to be around and hope I didn't have to deal with any idiots. Funny thing is 1 of the RA's on my staff 1 semester decided to participate in the riot/celebration with some guys from his floor then ultimately got fired because of it and since it was too late in the semester to replace him we all had to take turns keeping an eye on his floor and handling check outs at the end of the semester so that sucked.

Two of my years a group of guys on my floor would go camping at Ledges State Park that weekend and they had a blast. Was probably the smartest thing to do if you wanted to party as there was a lot more presence during VEISHEA that it wasn't worth risking a citation or worse if that is all you were going to do that weekend. If I had the choice I would have done anything but stay in Ames that weekend too.

 

[Letterkenny]

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​ Dear Cyclone Fans, Thank you for making Jack Trice Stadium loud and energetic. We are grateful for everyone’s support in creating an electric home field advantage for our No. 10 Cyclones. However, we need your help in making the environment in the stadium and parking lots even better. During the past several games, we have unfortunately experienced a significant increase in rude, arrogant, and belligerent behavior by some of our fans. This behavior is typically the result of individuals being intoxicated and has resulted in ugly confrontations between fellow fans leading to physical altercations in several situations, and very unpleasant fan experiences in almost all cases. Although we plan to add additional security measures, we are also asking each of you to help better monitor the behavior of your fellow fans. Do not let a friend, guest, or a fellow fan ruin the game experience for everyone. If we all work together, we can eliminate this problem before it becomes a more serious issue. In addition, we are also sharing a copy of a letter we sent our student ticket holders. If you have a child, grandchild or friend that attends the football games in the student section, please discuss the attached letter with them. We must address this important issue before someone is seriously injured. Our football program is having a historic year. All eyes are on us nationally. It is a great opportunity to highlight our institution, fans, and football program. If we work together, we can best represent our institution in a manner that will make everyone proud. Thank you for your understanding and assistance.

​

​ Jamie Pollard Director of Athletic

**** that

 

[Letterkenny]

I wonder if the conference told him to issue a statement?

 

[peteypie]

Ironically beer sales would probably help matters.

People who 'load up' before a game are probably the most likely to be problems

And I ain't throwing my beer. If anything it's the water bottles fault. Beer with no lid will not hurt anyone

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Did see after a TD students threw water bottles in the air.

Oh no!!!!

 

[VeloClone]

It does bring a social aspect to boozing. Just a bunch of Cyclones enjoying a nice beer around the keg.

Then we'll have beer snakes and dancing in the aisles. Just don't throw your tube tops onto the field, ladies.

You had me until the last sentence. Why are you against this harmless fun?

 

[Nelcyn]

I think it would be more powerful to be respectful and kind. Kinda like the Japanese and how they clean the visitor locker room immaculately regardless if they won or lost. Fans should take similar approach. Booze won't help that situation unless you know how to control yourself.

 

[PSYclone22]

Just because the Texas AD sent this letter doesn't mean we need to, we're not their bi*ches anymore.

 

[nfrine]

We should consider ourselves lucky. Imagine if Gary Barta had written the letter....who knows where he would have sent it.