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[Brad]

Are the folks in favor of booing college kids around the same age (by the way they are never referred to as college adults)?

 

I just can't see myself booing a 17-23 year old kid player for his performance on the field.  It might be an age/maturity issue.

[Bull94]

Are the folks in favor of booing college kids around the same age (by the way they are never referred to as college adults)?

 

I just can't see myself booing a 17-23 year old kid player for his performance on the field.  It might be an age/maturity issue.

I don't get it either. if they can do better then by all means get out there. 

[puc86]

Are the folks in favor of booing college kids around the same age (by the way they are never referred to as college adults)?

I just can't see myself booing a 17-23 year old kid player for his performance on the field. It might be an age/maturity issue.

I'm sure these same sympathies carry over to the Justin Biebers of the world? Or do we understand booing 19 years olds as long as they aren't in college? Usf charges a premium for a service and asks for investment from the fans/alumni; those that boo are expressing their displeasure for what is being offered and I believe more constructively than those that didn't show up or continued to pour out of the stadium in mass. Soon booing won't be an issue at all there were 22k butts in seats and less than 2k in the final minutes; the death nail is being driven into our program, I wouldn't worry about sounds we hear as it happens.

[cmhatter]

interesting point on bieber...

 

 

i'd boo bieber

[Triple B]

 

Are the folks in favor of booing college kids around the same age (by the way they are never referred to as college adults)?

I just can't see myself booing a 17-23 year old kid player for his performance on the field. It might be an age/maturity issue.

I'm sure these same sympathies carry over to the Justin Biebers of the world? Or do we understand booing 19 years olds as long as they aren't in college? Usf charges a premium for a service and asks for investment from the fans/alumni; those that boo are expressing their displeasure for what is being offered and I believe more constructively than those that didn't show up or continued to pour out of the stadium in mass. Soon booing won't be an issue at all there were 22k butts in seats and less than 2k in the final minutes; the death nail is being driven into our program, I wouldn't worry about sounds we hear as it happens.

 

 

You would believe wrong ... There's nothing "constructive" about booing players/coaches. You do it to make yourself better because you feel the team let you down personally ... which is pathetic.

[puc86]

Are the folks in favor of booing college kids around the same age (by the way they are never referred to as college adults)?

I just can't see myself booing a 17-23 year old kid player for his performance on the field. It might be an age/maturity issue.

I'm sure these same sympathies carry over to the Justin Biebers of the world? Or do we understand booing 19 years olds as long as they aren't in college? Usf charges a premium for a service and asks for investment from the fans/alumni; those that boo are expressing their displeasure for what is being offered and I believe more constructively than those that didn't show up or continued to pour out of the stadium in mass. Soon booing won't be an issue at all there were 22k butts in seats and less than 2k in the final minutes; the death nail is being driven into our program, I wouldn't worry about sounds we hear as it happens.

You would believe wrong ... There's nothing "constructive" about booing players/coaches. You do it to make yourself better because you feel the team let you down personally ... which is pathetic.

I believe it's universally done to show displeasure with preformance; only on this board does it seem to take on a deeper meaning. When good things happen fans cheer when displeasurable things happen fans boo; nothing more nothing less than a trained response and social norm.

[TherapyBull]

I agree with this somewhat, there is a line that should not be crossed. These are however, young adults, and adults being the word. College is supposed to be the transition into adulthood and unfortunately learning the harsh realities of the real world. This is not little league were everyone gets a hot dog and coke after the game. Like the commercials say, most are going pro in something else, when that day comes, actions and decisions will have consequenes, and these early adult years should prepare them for that. Maybe I'm old school, but to me a full ride to a University is still meaningful. There are paying customers in the stands, their coaches jobs are on the line, and overall the university is using the football program as an extension of the marketing department, thats just reality. Nobody forced them to play college football. They could have easily decided to enroll at USF or another university and focus their efforts on academics in hopes of landing a job post graduation or a spot in a competitive graduate school.

 

Again there is a clear line, such as personal attacks, but booing is a natural process to voice displeasure, especially if it is directed at the overall program.

[cmhatter]

there was some loud, stadium wide booing going on...

 

if the players and coaches can't take it....they aren't 'blue collar'

Edited September 2, 2013 by Willie_T_For_Me

[El_Toro_86]

I was at the game and didn't boo their performance, however, I understood those that did. Booing is an emotion....it shows people still care. The next step is apathy, where people don't even bother to show up to cheer or boo. Based on the fact we had 22k in attendance we're not far from that, and apathy is what will kill this program not booing.

[Triple B]

 

 

 

Are the folks in favor of booing college kids around the same age (by the way they are never referred to as college adults)?

I just can't see myself booing a 17-23 year old kid player for his performance on the field. It might be an age/maturity issue.

I'm sure these same sympathies carry over to the Justin Biebers of the world? Or do we understand booing 19 years olds as long as they aren't in college? Usf charges a premium for a service and asks for investment from the fans/alumni; those that boo are expressing their displeasure for what is being offered and I believe more constructively than those that didn't show up or continued to pour out of the stadium in mass. Soon booing won't be an issue at all there were 22k butts in seats and less than 2k in the final minutes; the death nail is being driven into our program, I wouldn't worry about sounds we hear as it happens.

You would believe wrong ... There's nothing "constructive" about booing players/coaches. You do it to make yourself better because you feel the team let you down personally ... which is pathetic.

I believe it's universally done to show displeasure with preformance; only on this board does it seem to take on a deeper meaning. When good things happen fans cheer when displeasurable things happen fans boo; nothing more nothing less than a trained response and social norm.

 

 

Okay, as an initial response to a bad play, I'll give that to you .... but don't kid yourself that it's constructive ... and the booing of players/coaches while on the bench or entering/leaving the stadium is still pathetic ... IMO.