maybe they should focus on NOT LOSING to a MAC team that was 0-58 against Power 5 teams
and stop trashing the PSU football program
#Justsayin
and stop trashing the PSU football program
#Justsayin
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maybe they should focus on NOT LOSING to a MAC team that was 0-58 against Power 5 teams
and stop trashing the PSU football program
#Justsayin
At the risk of sounding like a cranky old man.....which I am....but at the Pitt game this weekend, I saw our students and some younger alumni less than nice to Pitt's band and some of their fans. Including some older Pitt fans. Our side was the instigator.
I was not at the game, but a Pitt friend who was told me the same thing. It is disappointing, but all fan bases have aholes and no amount of preaching from the coaches or the AD will change that. When I held season tickets I had more problems from our own fans (drunk, rude, foul mouthed) than anyone else, which is one of the reasons I gave up my seats. Sadly, crude behavior has become an American institution and it is getting worse every year.At the risk of sounding like a cranky old man.....which I am....but at the Pitt game this weekend, I saw our students and some younger alumni less than nice to Pitt's band and some of their fans. Including some older Pitt fans. Our side was the instigator.
I was not at the game, but a Pitt friend who was told me the same thing. It is disappointing, but all fan bases have aholes and no amount of preaching from the coaches or the AD will change that. When I held season tickets I had more problems from our own fans (drunk, rude, foul mouthed) than anyone else, which is one of the reasons I gave up my seats. Sadly, crude behavior has become an American institution and it is getting worse every year.
my opinion is that people selling the "Joe Knew" t shirts stoke these fires.
maybe people would be drunk and rude anyway. and maybe people are antagonized by the worst parts of a fan base. Most Big Ten fan bases have nothing but praise for PSU
At the risk of sounding like a cranky old man.....which I am....but at the Pitt game this weekend, I saw our students and some younger alumni less than nice to Pitt's band and some of their fans. Including some older Pitt fans. Our side was the instigator.
I did not see any of those shirts, but I was not at the stadium long before I went in to my seat.
You may be right, but we have always held ourselves to a higher standard, regardless of the opponent. That said, I realize if you have over 100,000 fans in a stadium, a certain percentage will be obnoxious and no one can change that. My answer was to give up my seats and I have become more comfortable with that decision as each year goes by. I can fully appreciate the joy of being at the game on a beautiful day when the result is a victory, but I will also tell you I had a terrific time at home and saved a bunch of money in the process.my opinion is that people selling the "Joe Knew" t shirts stoke these fires.
maybe people would be drunk and rude anyway. and maybe people are antagonized by the worst parts of a fan base. Most Big Ten fan bases have nothing but praise for PSU
Which bar?So I'm driving to NY from Florida and I stop in Cherry Hill NJ for the night. I went to a bar last night and all the staff were wearing eagles jerseys. So I asked one of the bar backs if they make the shitty employees wear Rutgers jerseys on Saturdays. Turns out he is a Rutgers season ticket holder and didn't like my question too much.
You may be right, but we have always held ourselves to a higher standard, regardless of the opponent. That said, I realize if you have over 100,000 fans in a stadium, a certain percentage will be obnoxious and no one can change that. My answer was to give up my seats and I have become more comfortable with that decision as each year goes by. I can fully appreciate the joy of being at the game on a beautiful day when the result is a victory, but I will also tell you I had a terrific time at home and saved a bunch of money in the process.
You post what Rutgers should focus on (not losing...), without indicating what you believe they are in fact focusing on? Was there something specific, or was this just a "wow, look at who Rutgers lost to this week"? Also, is this somehow relevant to Penn State, or just a bash Rutgers post? As I always say when people post about Pitt, is that posting about them makes them more relevant and allows their fans to believe that they are our rivals.maybe they should focus on NOT LOSING to a MAC team that was 0-58 against Power 5 teams
and stop trashing the PSU football program
#Justsayin
You post what Rutgers should focus on (not losing...), without indicating what you believe they are in fact focusing on? Was there something specific, or was this just a "wow, look at who Rutgers lost to this week"? Also, is this somehow relevant to Penn State, or just a bash Rutgers post? As I always say when people post about Pitt, is that posting about them makes them more relevant and allows their fans to believe that they are our rivals.
Dan, all posts about Rutgers should be welcomed here because Rutgers is our BIG RIVAL.You post what Rutgers should focus on (not losing...), without indicating what you believe they are in fact focusing on? Was there something specific, or was this just a "wow, look at who Rutgers lost to this week"? Also, is this somehow relevant to Penn State, or just a bash Rutgers post? As I always say when people post about Pitt, is that posting about them makes them more relevant and allows their fans to believe that they are our rivals.
Miller's ale House... it's attached to some hotel.
So I'm driving to NY from Florida and I stop in Cherry Hill NJ for the night. I went to a bar last night and all the staff were wearing eagles jerseys. So I asked one of the bar backs if they make the shitty employees wear Rutgers jerseys on Saturdays. Turns out he is a Rutgers season ticket holder and didn't like my question too much.
Flag! Most phones have cameras these days...perhaps the board may want a little visual evidence of what extended your gaze.(Ok, ok, perhaps some of us then watched them walk away for a longer period of time than is socially acceptable, but maleness is a disease that we can only hope to contain, but can never really stop.).
I did not see any of those shirts, but I was not at the stadium long before I went in to my seat.
At the risk of sounding like a cranky old man.....which I am....but at the Pitt game this weekend, I saw our students and some younger alumni less than nice to Pitt's band and some of their fans. Including some older Pitt fans. Our side was the instigator.
So I'm driving to NY from Florida and I stop in Cherry Hill NJ for the night. I went to a bar last night and all the staff were wearing eagles jerseys. So I asked one of the bar backs if they make the shitty employees wear Rutgers jerseys on Saturdays. Turns out he is a Rutgers season ticket holder and didn't like my question too much.
I also saw none of those shirts on Saturday.
Wanted to give your post a "like" but somehow that seemed wrong.
I agree. The fans booed so loud the pitt band was drowned out. Its the first time I've seen that happen at PSU and I was not a fan of it.
Flag! Most phones have cameras these days...perhaps the board may want a little visual evidence of what extended your gaze.
Okay, this is seriously one of the funniest posts I've ever read - well played sir!As Confucius (iirc) said, Be ye not creepy, so that ye may gaze unfettered yet again next week.
Can you imagine the cultural outrage of certain posters here had I posted photos?! He would be aghast yet again this morning, and would need to find thon....er.... tongs to continue typing.
The Pitt dance team (don't know if they have a name), they do a great job and they look spectacular.Unfortunate. Youth is a disease, but it can be cured. Mostly.
We were lucky enough to have the Pitt cheerleaders and dance team and the Panther walk right past our tailgate. We said 'welcome to PSU', and high-fived them, and they were all smiles and waves and high-fives in return. All nice stuff.
(Ok, ok, perhaps some of us then watched them walk away for a longer period of time than is socially acceptable, but maleness is a disease that we can only hope to contain, but can never really stop.)
Btw, and I'm sure inquisitive minds want to know, that Panther cannot hold a candle to our Nittany Lion (but then again, can any other mascot?). They need a re-do on that costume.
And that's your new opinion for the morning.
The Pitt dance team (don't know if they have a name), they do a great job and they look spectacular.
I was there, and I saw nothing consistent with your hearsay statement.I was not at the game, but a Pitt friend who was told me the same thing. It is disappointing, but all fan bases have aholes and no amount of preaching from the coaches or the AD will change that. When I held season tickets I had more problems from our own fans (drunk, rude, foul mouthed) than anyone else, which is one of the reasons I gave up my seats. Sadly, crude behavior has become an American institution and it is getting worse every year.
Yes, it was hearsay, but from a good Pitt friend who has always been straight with me. If you dismiss his account, there is that of psuro, who observed the conduct first hand, and his veracity on this board has never been questioned.I was there, and I saw nothing consistent with your hearsay statement.
No, and actually the Pitt band director is a PSU and Blue Band alum.I'm actually surprised Pitt has a band. Are they also rented?
No, and actually the Pitt band director is a PSU and Blue Band alum.
Yes, it was hearsay, but from a good Pitt friend who has always been straight with me. If you dismiss his account, there is that of psuro, who observed the conduct first hand, and his veracity on this board has never been questioned.