Originally Posted by
pjhw2021
How many of you have been to a non-Duke/UNC game at Comcast recently?
Here is the rundown of a typical non-Duke/UNC game, and especially non-conference games, from a fan who always sits in the student section:
--Pretend to read the newspaper while the opposing team's starting line-up is called, say "sucks" after each player and coach is named
--Jump, clap, and dance to "Zombie Nation." Cheer for each MD player and coach
--Sing "Rock and Roll Pt 2" to the opposing team (band is prohibited from playing it)
--Repeatedly sing and do hand motions to the MD fight song throughout the game
--Make noise when the other team has possession or is taking free throws
I have not heard profanity from more than one individual at a time at a non-Duke/UNC game. I've seen security guards glare at and ask individuals to stop if they are cursing (which happens rarely, and is accompanied by the stench of alcohol). Unless you are offended by the usage of "sucks," which I know some people are and I'm not criticizing them, there isn't anything particularly unique or vile about this behavior. I also think some of you are overestimating the amount of times things get throw at fans. From my understanding this was much more common in the past. I saw someone attempt to throw something last year and immediately get ejected from the game.
MD fans are nastier against Duke-- this is not excusable and I am not justifying it or any individuals who get personal with Duke fans. I agree that Gary should take a more active role. I also realize I can only vouch for the area I sit in, which may be tamer than the other part of the student section. Just wanted to throw in a different perspective, though I know I will never win this argument on this board no matter what I say.