Moe Petrus On Crowd Booing

[BlueMAB]

I didn't boo Saturday, I wanted too. It was probably the closest I've come to booing at a college game. 5 turnovers in one half?! With what passes for average play in the big east we could have been up 21-7 or better at halftime. Repeated mental mistakes, poor play, and a team we'd all hate to lose to, means some people are gonna boo. I don't know if was more pissed off or sick to my stomach and generally feeling helpless and hopeless at the thought we'd blow another very winnable game.

I mostly agree with the argument that people shouldn't boo college athletes. I don't understand the need to call them "kids" when making the argument. Those aren't kids out there, with the exception of (maybe) a couple of 17 year olds, they are adults. Not only that, but it isn't uncommon to hear them refer to road trips as "business trips", or hear them echo the coach's sentiments that it's a business and they should treat the game that way. This isn't middle or high school, these are big boys. I'm not arguing that because they can (or should be able to) handle it, that makes it ok to boo them, it doesn't. But it doesn't make someone who decided to boo the piss poor play from McEntee a child abuser either, just someone less inclined to keep their frustration to themsleves, or unable to find a better way to vent.

The silver lining is the early boos make the cheers and standing ovation from the fans near the tunnel at the end of the game much sweeter.

 

[ctchamps]

So now we know who those knobs are that stay seated and quiet on third down. Life's winners!

Not necessarily. Those individuals either feel compelled to act a certain way (appropriate behavior) or they lack the energy to show emotion. I'm a strong advocate of cheering and excitement. But I'm also a strong advocate of controlling our emotions and not letting them control us. So scream and cheer all you want at a sporting event, as far as I'm concerned, because that is great for the body.

Expression is healthy but healthiest when it doesn't intrude on someone else. We can't always get a consensus on this. We are a society with diverse biology and upbringing. So we'll always argue what is appropriate behavior.

Booing is an expression and it lets us get out steam. But it has a negative impact on people it is being directed at. Creating a negative impact on people you would prefer seeing doing well is counter productive. It is not logical. So if it is not logical to impact a desired result negatively, then why do it. The reason is we lack control over ourselves. We've developed sloppy habits. We cave into feeling that go against logic.

 

[Husky68]

I'll call bullsh!t on anyone claiming that the booing was directed at P. I'll also be right, so don't bother trying to argue about it.

EX, you and a lot of posters here argue against facts not put in evidence. Not claiming anything about what actually happened at the game, if you can read the minds of everyone BOOOOOOOing there I'll take your word for it. I was BOOOOOOing in New Orleans at my high def tv - and I know who I was BOOOOOing, so don't bother trying to ask me to prove it.

 

[BlueMAB]

EX, you and a lot of posters here argue against facts not put in evidence. Not claiming anything about what actually happened at the game, if you can read the minds of everyone BOOOOOOOing there I'll take your word for it. I was BOOOOOOing in New Orleans at my high def tv - and I know who I was BOOOOOing, so don't bother trying to ask me to prove it.

Many people talk to their tv during games (myself included). This is the first time I've heard anyone admit they boo at their tv.

Strange.

 

[Husky68]

Many people talk to their tv during games (myself included). This is the first time I've heard anyone admit they boo at their tv.

Strange.

Strange? Have you been talkn' to my wife?

 

[cohenzone]

"So now we know who those knobs are that stay seated and quiet on third down. Life's winners!"

"UC08...you ever think booing college kids can maybe lite a fire under their ass... You moron or should I just call you a pansy, sir"

Two totally brilliant statements.
There is a big difference between supporting the team by standing and cheering on the one hand and booing on the other. If one is booing a kid who is trying his best, yeah, that is a classless moron. I hope y'all don't manage a business or otherwise sit in a situation where you have to motivate people if that is what you think motivates young people. If you want to yell at the coach, try yelling at the coach if that will do any good. At least someone can figure out who you're dissatisfied with. As can be seen from this thread, some "booers" are claiming they were booing the coach, and a few are honest enough to say they were booing the deserving D1 kids who have to take whatever stupid reaction some poor, unhappy customers feel they deserve. So who are we to believe? Obviously Petrus thought the booing was aimed at the team, so maybe those of you who were meaning to boo the coach can send a clarifying text-boo.

 

[Joobie]

Here's the thing about Johnny Mac that you may want to remember next time you feel inclined to "Boo". He's a walk on. He was probably offered a full scholarship, but turned it down in favor of a kid who was more financially in need. That's a classy guy right there!

 

[Dougsts]

What about the fact that the team played much better after they were booed? Does that factor in the equation?
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Does that mean your GF or wife or BF which ever the case may be, tends to cook a bit better after you beat him/her?

 

[huskysupporter]

Here's the thing about Johnny Mac that you may want to remember next time you feel inclined to "Boo". He's a walk on. He was probably offered a full scholarship, but turned it down in favor of a kid who was more financially in need. That's a classy guy right there!

Who said Johnny Mac wasn't a hard working, classy kid? I haven't seen that anywhere in these posts.

 

[Waquoit]

Not necessarily. Those individuals either feel compelled to act a certain way (appropriate behavior) or they lack the energy to show emotion. I'm a strong advocate of cheering and excitement. But I'm also a strong advocate of controlling our emotions and not letting them control us. So scream and cheer all you want at a sporting event, as far as I'm concerned, because that is great for the body.

Expression is healthy but healthiest when it doesn't intrude on someone else. We can't always get a consensus on this. We are a society with diverse biology and upbringing. So we'll always argue what is appropriate behavior.

Booing is an expression and it lets us get out steam. But it has a negative impact on people it is being directed at. Creating a negative impact on people you would prefer seeing doing well is counter productive. It is not logical. So if it is not logical to impact a desired result negatively, then why do it. The reason is we lack control over ourselves. We've developed sloppy habits. We cave into feeling that go against logic.

What's with all of this "we" ? Speak for yourself, Mr. Spock.

 

[Adios]

This complaining reminds me of Brandon Jacobs.

 

[VAHuskyFan]

 

[UCHuskies08]

Booing is an expression and it lets us get out steam. But it has a negative impact on people it is being directed at. Creating a negative impact on people you would prefer seeing doing well is counter productive. It is not logical. So if it is not logical to impact a desired result negatively, then why do it. The reason is we lack control over ourselves. We've developed sloppy habits. We cave into feeling that go against logic.

x1000000000

 

[Jax Husky]

Here's the thing about Johnny Mac that you may want to remember next time you feel inclined to "Boo". He's a walk on. He was probably offered a full scholarship, but turned it down in favor of a kid who was more financially in need. That's a classy guy right there!

Haha, no way he turned down a scholly. Where did you come up with this?

 

[ctchamps]

What's with all of this "we" ? Speak for yourself, Mr. Spock.

At least I didn't accuse you Mr. McCoy.

 

[Joobie]

Haha, no way he turned down a scholly. Where did you come up with this?

Sorry, Jax. That information is classified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to shoot you!

 

[DMW88]

Booing college kids is just wrong.

unfortunately college sports in more a business now with the price of tix, coaches salaries etc...while i agree that booing your team is 'wrong', the fact that it is so expensive, i think fans have the right if they choose...

I've never booed my team, and never will...but understand the frustration...

 

[TouchdownHusky]

Here's the thing about Johnny Mac that you may want to remember next time you feel inclined to "Boo". He's a walk on. He was probably offered a full scholarship, but turned it down in favor of a kid who was more financially in need. That's a classy guy right there!

No he was a walk on because nobody offered a scholarship. If UConn didn't how in the heck would some other team have offered. UConn's QB situation is a mess.

 

[jpm25]

You, sir, are a moron.

I couldn't disagree with you more. I could try, but I would not be successful.

 

[jpm25]

Makes you wonder how some people raise their kids.

Soccer dad... "You suck Jimmy, score, score, score.....boooooo"

Everyone should get a trophy at the end of the year, because that's what life is like.