Did you guys see the replays of the WV-Pitt game? Talk about classless fans...there was an object thrown on the court early in the game and Huggins had to take the microphone and tell them to stop. Then later in the game during a timeout, a Pitt assistant coach was hit in the face by an object thrown by a fan. Unbelievable.
That's what hillbillies do. It's an inbred thing.
Don't blame all their fans. I think it was one guy in particular causing the havoc along with his wife/sister.
the apple doesn't fall far from the tree
There was an article about this even before the game, could not find the link but did find this
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/4883215/got-spirit-how-you
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here is the link to the original article they posted about their student section...
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4881299
They're not doing themselves any favors by throwing things on the court. West virginia has enough stereotypes to fight without adding to them.
Easy stereotypes, yes, but.......January, 1986, at the Mecca, UNC came to town and Michael 'Pops' Sims had the game of his young life. We went toe to toe with the 'heels. :D Late in a tight game, on a completely BS phantom call, we sent their guard to the foul line. Some morons in our student section through crap (pennies, IIRC) at the shooter at the foul line.
What the WVU fans did tonight was completely classless. But be careful before you start casting stones.
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 03, 2010, 09:14:40 PM
Don't blame all their fans. I think it was one guy in particular causing the havoc along with his wife/sister.
their fans suck, the worst in the BE. Last week Huggy had to go into the stands because they were dropping f- bombs. Administrations has lost control and it has become embarrasing for the university.
Oh, yeah, how could I forget. I happen to know that Digger had a beer spilled on him from the student section.
Quote from: tower912 on February 03, 2010, 09:47:32 PM
Oh, yeah, how could I forget. I happen to know that Digger had a beer spilled on him from the student section.
Digger probably deserved it.
Didn't you see The Express starring Dennis Quaid? Everyone from West Virginia is covered in soot and a blind drunk, racist! Seriously.
Quote from: Jay Bee on February 03, 2010, 09:14:40 PM
I think it was one guy in particular causing the havoc along with his wife/sister.
she was probably both
I remember in January 1980 at the end of the snowstorm game with ND my friend got mad about a gloating ND fan so he went and threw a beer on the guy. Got arrested for it, but he ended up catching up with us at the Gym later. Happy ending.
I'd actually take West Virginia fans over Pitt fans.
Quote from: KC2016 on February 03, 2010, 10:36:13 PM
I remember in January 1980 at the end of the snowstorm game with ND my friend got mad about a gloating ND fan so he went and threw a beer on the guy. Got arrested for it, but he ended up catching up with us at the Gym later. Happy ending.
What kind of happy ending?
Quote from: TallTitan34 on February 03, 2010, 11:10:40 PM
I'd actually take West Virginia fans over Pitt fans.
Not sure if you're talking about internet fans or experience at a game. I know that some of the Pitt fans on the board are not the best, but when I went to the Pitt game their fans were really good. My daughter and I had a great time and I talked with a lot of their fans about the teams, the Big East, etc. It was a great experience and I thought their fans were some of the best that I've ever encountered at a road game. Other people might have had different experiences, but I'm not going to judge a school's fans based upon internet message boards.
Throwing objects at opposing players and coaches crosses the line because it can lead to serious injury or death depending on what the object is. The league should warn WVU that one more incident like that will lead to a forfeiture of the game in which the incident happens and all further games played at WVU will need to be played in essentially an empty stadium for the remainder of the season, i.e., no fans, just players, coaches, and media.
I think the recent media attention has just spurred them on, until something serious is done they will keep it up.
My first job after graduation took me to a few dozen college and university campuses across the nation, and I've had the opportunity to work with students from many more. The kids from WVU were easily one of the three worst groups of students I've ever encountered. Now maybe I just had a bad sample of their entire population, but after seeing things like their latest antics on a recurring basis, perhaps the small number of "elitist rednecks" with whom I dealt were truly indicative of the greater student body.
West Virginia University: Where IZOD meets NASCAR.
My only experience with WVU fans have been at the Big East Tournament, and they were nothing but great fans and enjoyable to talk with.
Quote from: Benny B on February 04, 2010, 08:31:39 AM
My first job after graduation took me to a few dozen college and university campuses across the nation, and I've had the opportunity to work with students from many more. The kids from WVU were easily one of the three worst groups of students I've ever encountered. Now maybe I just had a bad sample of their entire population, but after seeing things like their latest antics on a recurring basis, perhaps the small number of "elitist rednecks" with whom I dealt were truly indicative of the greater student body.
West Virginia University: Where IZOD meets NASCAR.
Its alot of kids from New Jersey mixed with "rednecks" you speak of, it certainly is interesting. My one visit there was highlighted by us not being able to go to the bar we had planned as it was shut down by a DEA drug raid earlier in the night. It was a front for coke running before the bar opened, yeesh.
Would you rather make a trip to Pittsburgh or Morgantown? I know they're very similar drives and both great places to go see a game. but as far as having stuff to do and going out which would you recomend. I know Morgantown is a big party town and is always in rankings for party schools and I've heard Pittsburgh is a good time and turning into a really nice town. Any thoughts for a future road trip?
If you go to Pittsburgh, you have to go to the South Side. Bars and restaurants galore, interesting people, ... Make sure to hit Fatheads there - great sandwiches, awesome wings, and beers you've never heard of from all over the world.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on February 04, 2010, 07:30:54 AM
Not sure if you're talking about internet fans or experience at a game. I know that some of the Pitt fans on the board are not the best, but when I went to the Pitt game their fans were really good. My daughter and I had a great time and I talked with a lot of their fans about the teams, the Big East, etc. It was a great experience and I thought their fans were some of the best that I've ever encountered at a road game. Other people might have had different experiences, but I'm not going to judge a school's fans based upon internet message boards.
I was going based off the fans of all the schools at the Big East Tournament the last several years.
The best part was Bobby scolding the student section: "THAT'S STUPID!" Huggins, of course, has been a model of class throughout his career.
Quote from: 79Warrior on February 03, 2010, 09:39:25 PM
their fans suck, the worst in the BE.
My vote is for ND fans...mostly because they're probably ND football fans too.
You know, throwing beer on opposing coaches is incredibly childish and reflects very poorly on the fan base and school. There is absolutely no justification for it.
Unless its Digger.
Or Huggy.
Oh, and maybe that clown from Seton Hall.
two words: hill rats
Quote from: AZWarrior on February 04, 2010, 02:34:47 PM
You know, throwing beer on opposing coaches is incredibly childish and reflects very poorly on the fan base and school. There is absolutely no justification for it.
Unless its Digger.
IIRC, that was the thinking at the time.
Quote from: Badgerhater920 on February 04, 2010, 02:10:44 PM
The best part was Bobby scolding the student section: "THAT'S STUPID!" Huggins, of course, has been a model of class throughout his career.
Please consider the anguish felt by Huggins, to see perfectly good beer to be wasted so frivolously. Bob Huggins is cast from the same mold that produced hand crafted gems like Billy Gillespie, Augie Garrido, Rick Pitino, and our own Mike Deane. Remember future Senator John Blutarsky's reaction when a bottle of JD was dropped by the movers? That is what Bob Huggins was feeling last night. Give him some consideration.
I loved this part of Scott Ferrell's rant on WVU fans last night......" West Virgina should be removed from the US and turned into a landfill......."
:o
Has anyone else wondered about the WVU mascot? You know, the gut dressed up like Daniel Boone, including the coon skin cap? Look closely and you'll see his buckskin breeches have a built in poop chute. Obviously, that can be for both exit and entry. There you have life in the hills and hollers.