Fans leaving early

[mslacatfan]

I couldn't care less who it is directed at. Who made you guys the crowd police. It's none if anyone's business who leaves early or why. To tell people that leave early they aren't a real fan, but a bandwagon fan, is idiotic. Who cares. They paid for the ticket. They can come and go as they please. Just like all the people that bitch because people go out and tailgate at halftime. That's been bitched about on here all season. Is everyone of the people that miss half of the third quarter a bandwagon fan also?

Stop worrying about what everyone else is doing, and enjoy the game anyway you want. You paid for your ticket, they paid for theirs.

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Just giving my opinion, thats all... I'm not the crowd police... I'm waaaay too drunk at the games for that to work out.

[technoCat]

I couldn't care less who it is directed at. Who made you guys the crowd police. It's none if anyone's business who leaves early or why. To tell people that leave early they aren't a real fan, but a bandwagon fan, is idiotic. Who cares. They paid for the ticket. They can come and go as they please. Just like all the people that bitch because people go out and tailgate at halftime. That's been bitched about on here all season. Is everyone of the people that miss half of the third quarter a bandwagon fan also?

Stop worrying about what everyone else is doing, and enjoy the game anyway you want. You paid for your ticket, they paid for theirs.

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Yes, I did pay for my ticket and I don't want to spend the first half of the third quarter and the last half of the fourth quarter trying to see through a throng of people that can't get or keep their butts in their seats. It would be nice if these people could at least give the pretense that they are there to watch a game and not just to get drunk in the parking lot and be seen.

[BLACKnBLUEnGOLD]

Our tardy fans at the start of the third quarter distracted our front line just enough, to miss a simple block and allow a punt to be blocked. Dang it, they also caused DMac to throw a pick six because he looked into the student section and saw some empty seats. It was our fans leaving early for half-time chow and drinks which allowed EWU to score before the half. Our entire offense was watching the exit-gate when the ball was snapped. Have to hand it to EWU not to be so distracted. They came to play. I think our offense wanted to leave early late in the game as they moved the ball closer to the locker room instead of toward the endzone. It's embarrassing watching the streams of urine pouring down players/coaches legs when they realize that other teams are going to fight back and not just submit to our ranking. (Hats off to Jake Bleskin with completing a nice pass in the final game. He appears ready to go.)

If the players/coaches want us in the stands they should play better and entertain us. We paid for our ticket to watch some talent and team that is prepared to win. It's entertainment folks. “CATS the musical” was on Broadway and around the world for years because people enjoyed the show and continued to come. Our Cats need to provide better entertainment.

I stay for the entire game, always, but often times wish I hadn't. I don't blame people from walking out on this team. I could have gone fishing instead watching that meltdown. I'm sure others wish they hadn't shown since our offense and ST really don't show up each week. (Good job defense. You guys are fun to watch.)

That's my vent in response to your vent.

Hello Mr. Strawman. Not one event in that post there happened in the third quarter, which is when I said the ineffective crowd had an effect on momentum. The Cats didn't make huge mistakes in the 3rd, EWU just generally outplayed them. When the crowd was present and loud in the first half, the Cats were taking it to them. In the third quarter, the Cats didn't have the crowd behind them, and EWU was playing in a quiet, half-empty stadium, which is what they're used to. They looked more comfortable in the 3rd, and I don't think it's unreasonable to suggest that it was because they were playing in an atmosphere they were more used to. EWU had fits for the first half of this game, when the crowd was into it. They struggled mightily in Wa Griz which as much as I hate to say it is the loudest stadium in the conference. I see a pattern.

[mslacatfan]

Our tardy fans at the start of the third quarter distracted our front line just enough, to miss a simple block and allow a punt to be blocked. Dang it, they also caused DMac to throw a pick six because he looked into the student section and saw some empty seats. It was our fans leaving early for half-time chow and drinks which allowed EWU to score before the half. Our entire offense was watching the exit-gate when the ball was snapped. Have to hand it to EWU not to be so distracted. They came to play. I think our offense wanted to leave early late in the game as they moved the ball closer to the locker room instead of toward the endzone. It's embarrassing watching the streams of urine pouring down players/coaches legs when they realize that other teams are going to fight back and not just submit to our ranking. (Hats off to Jake Bleskin with completing a nice pass in the final game. He appears ready to go.)

If the players/coaches want us in the stands they should play better and entertain us. We paid for our ticket to watch some talent and team that is prepared to win. It's entertainment folks. “CATS the musical” was on Broadway and around the world for years because people enjoyed the show and continued to come. Our Cats need to provide better entertainment.

I stay for the entire game, always, but often times wish I hadn't. I don't blame people from walking out on this team. I could have gone fishing instead watching that meltdown. I'm sure others wish they hadn't shown since our offense and ST really don't show up each week. (Good job defense. You guys are fun to watch.)

That's my vent in response to your vent.

Hello Mr. Strawman. Not one event in that post there happened in the third quarter, which is when I said the ineffective crowd had an effect on momentum. The Cats didn't make huge mistakes in the 3rd, EWU just generally outplayed them. When the crowd was present and loud in the first half, the Cats were taking it to them. In the third quarter, the Cats didn't have the crowd behind them, and EWU was playing in a quiet, half-empty stadium, which is what they're used to. They looked more comfortable in the 3rd, and I don't think it's unreasonable to suggest that it was because they were playing in an atmosphere they were more used to. EWU had fits for the first half of this game, when the crowd was into it. They struggled mightily in Wa Griz which as much as I hate to say it is the loudest stadium in the conference. I see a pattern.

very well put.

It really does make a big difference... for both teams. Ash has said this several time in interviews, begging fans to get in their seats beginning of the 3rd qtr....

Same thing when fans are filing out halfway through the 4th- EWU sees that and thinks "awesome, they gave up, we got this in the bag". The Cats see that and think "well, our own fans gave up on us, I guess we are screwed." or something to that affect.

[91catAlum]

Our tardy fans at the start of the third quarter distracted our front line just enough, to miss a simple block and allow a punt to be blocked. Dang it, they also caused DMac to throw a pick six because he looked into the student section and saw some empty seats. It was our fans leaving early for half-time chow and drinks which allowed EWU to score before the half. Our entire offense was watching the exit-gate when the ball was snapped. Have to hand it to EWU not to be so distracted. They came to play. I think our offense wanted to leave early late in the game as they moved the ball closer to the locker room instead of toward the endzone. It's embarrassing watching the streams of urine pouring down players/coaches legs when they realize that other teams are going to fight back and not just submit to our ranking. (Hats off to Jake Bleskin with completing a nice pass in the final game. He appears ready to go.)

If the players/coaches want us in the stands they should play better and entertain us. We paid for our ticket to watch some talent and team that is prepared to win. It's entertainment folks. “CATS the musical” was on Broadway and around the world for years because people enjoyed the show and continued to come. Our Cats need to provide better entertainment.

I stay for the entire game, always, but often times wish I hadn't. I don't blame people from walking out on this team. I could have gone fishing instead watching that meltdown. I'm sure others wish they hadn't shown since our offense and ST really don't show up each week. (Good job defense. You guys are fun to watch.)

That's my vent in response to your vent.

Hello Mr. Strawman. Not one event in that post there happened in the third quarter, which is when I said the ineffective crowd had an effect on momentum. The Cats didn't make huge mistakes in the 3rd, EWU just generally outplayed them. When the crowd was present and loud in the first half, the Cats were taking it to them. In the third quarter, the Cats didn't have the crowd behind them, and EWU was playing in a quiet, half-empty stadium, which is what they're used to. They looked more comfortable in the 3rd, and I don't think it's unreasonable to suggest that it was because they were playing in an atmosphere they were more used to. EWU had fits for the first half of this game, when the crowd was into it. They struggled mightily in Wa Griz which as much as I hate to say it is the loudest stadium in the conference. I see a pattern.

EWU didn't play at wagriz this year. And wagriz has as bad or worse of a problem with fans missing the start of the 3rd quarter.

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[Cat Grad]

Well, dang. What about the kickoff? My section didn't fill up until about 12:00 of the first quarter Geezzz, get a grip. In two weeks, there'll be all the farmers and ranchers from the eastern part of the state hooking up with their Duhkodah relatives swapping lies and and fighting hangovers from the family reunions and there will be a football game that gives them an excuse to get together. Several will be pizzing and moaning because they can remember when The Spirit of the West was in the Rose Bowl parade and was five times as big as it is now...or something else to whine about. Better get on every team site in the country and let the people who bought a ticket know they're rotten fans if they leave early.

Did you know it was a great game and MSU kicked EWU's arse in every aspect of the game except...

[CapitalCityCat]

Question:

Since the team regularly practices in front of no fans, shouldn't they be ok with playing in front of 15,000 to start the 1st and 3rd quarters?

Would I like to see an entirely full stadium from beginning to end? Absolutely, but it's ridiculous to think it's even realistic. The players should be focused enough to play, and the coaches should be focused enough to coach that they DON'T EVEN NOTICE the amount of fans in the stands.

[Walk-on]

Question:

Since the team regularly practices in front of no fans, shouldn't they be ok with playing in front of 15,000 to start the 1st and 3rd quarters?

Would I like to see an entirely full stadium from beginning to end? Absolutely, but it's ridiculous to think it's even realistic. The players should be focused enough to play, and the coaches should be focused enough to coach that they DON'T EVEN NOTICE the amount of fans in the stands.

They don't have mommy and daddy cheering them on anymore when they use the toilet, much else when they are taking their exams. McGee is self motivated and assumes responsibility, rather than blaming the late fans for his third quarter interception. (I missed it because I ran into an old classmate at the gate, and I'm glad I didn't have to see it.) Give coach Balwin and EWU credit for making plays. Don't blame fans for our pathetic play. And don't take credit from the boys when they play well. Hopefully we see that again this season.

[LTown Cat]

Question:

Since the team regularly practices in front of no fans, shouldn't they be ok with playing in front of 15,000 to start the 1st and 3rd quarters?

Would I like to see an entirely full stadium from beginning to end? Absolutely, but it's ridiculous to think it's even realistic. The players should be focused enough to play, and the coaches should be focused enough to coach that they DON'T EVEN NOTICE the amount of fans in the stands.

They don't have mommy and daddy cheering them on anymore when they use the toilet, much else when they are taking their exams. McGee is self motivated and assumes responsibility, rather than blaming the late fans for his third quarter interception. (I missed it because I ran into an old classmate at the gate, and I'm glad I didn't have to see it.) Give coach Balwin and EWU credit for making plays. Don't blame fans for our pathetic play. And don't take credit from the boys when they play well. Hopefully we see that again this season.

I agree and our success is awesome but it seems it has spurred some stupid stuff. I would think that this team prior to the EWU game had some much bigger issues to deal with aside from fans in their seats the 2nd half. Obviously they didn't fix any of those issues so now I'm really saying to quit worrying about this crap and worry about ST play, TO's, etc.

[bcats]

I didn't see many people leaving early and I was actually impressed with how the crowd got back into the game being 10 down. Even after the missed field goal we still got loud and proud from where I was. Years past half the stadium would have left for the tailgates. Not anymore. We might miss some Bobcat magic and we still almost pulled it off.

[WeedKillinCat]

I won't leave early cause you'll never know what you'll miss. Plus I pay good money for the tickets. College football is a crazy game. If I had left early I would have missed Lulays incredible comeback against NAU and then against Weber a year or 2 later. We almost had a comeback against directional washington

[Bobcat Sig]

Question:

Would I like to see an entirely full stadium from beginning to end? Absolutely, but it's ridiculous to think it's even realistic.

I must disagree. That is a defeatist attitude and it is the reason why this type of attitude persists.

It's been said, but Ash has asked that the fans be back. And as it has also been said; I pay good money for my tickets, so I'm going to use them. The crowd does have a big affect on the game and our opponents. If you don't think that, well ... I don't know how else to say it but you're wrong.

At the end of the day, it's a respect thing. These kids and these coach bust their ass day in and day out. They work damn hard. I, for one, am going to show up and show them that I appreciate their hard work.

[mslacatfan]

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!

how can people argue that the fans (full stadium or not) do NOT have an influence on the game????

that is like arguing that home field advantage vs. away games should not make any difference....

[BLACKnBLUEnGOLD]

ESPN also did a study that concluded the more obnoxious the fans are, the more favorable the officiating will be toward them. Obviously this doesn't work with the Big Sky refs, since even they can't figure out what they're doing. It could have an impact on the outcome of the playoff game, though.

[Cat Grad]

ESPN also did a study that concluded the more obnoxious the fans are, the more favorable the officiating will be toward them. Obviously this doesn't work with the Big Sky refs, since even they can't figure out what they're doing. It could have an impact on the outcome of the playoff game, though.

And you just thank God we won't be allowed to have a conference crew; however, we may get a crew from a more physical, let them play conference such as the Missouri, CAA or Southern Conference.

[Bobcat Sig]

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!

how can people argue that the fans (full stadium or not) do NOT have an influence on the game????

that is like arguing that home field advantage vs. away games should not make any difference....

You're not taking crazy pills. I'm with you on this. A full stadium does have several affects on the game. One would be hard pressed to dispute that.

[dencat91]

I dont blame the fans for leaving early. I can not beleive I did not turn the TV off after I watched McGhee throw the Pick 6.

[ilovethecats]

give it a rest man. it's clear to see what you're attempting to do here....

[dencat91]

What????? Tell the truth

[ilovethecats]

just because it is your opinion does not make it "truth". you're spouting the same stuff thread after thread. calling players out as well as calling them names. adding insults to other posters. that flies on a lot of boards but my experience is they try to keep this place from turning into egriz. and your posts are exact copies of crap you read over there. of course...all those posters say it's the "truth" too.

you want the facts? DM is one of the best qb's not just in the conference...but in the nation. you don't have to agree but his numbers speak for him. he has already been league mvp once in his brilliant career. guy is near the top in every passing category in the conference. and when all is said and done, he's going to be the winningest qb to ever wear the blue and gold. now, for whatever reason you don't like the guy. but it is certainly not his play on the field.

but go ahead with your name-calling and stirring the pot. it is clear that you are getting the attention you were seeking. DM is the worst. he should be benched. so should minter, daly, bleskin, and kirk. and hopefully they fire ash too because he's terrible. cats suck. season over. go griz.