Classy...

[panthers2317]

After the WSU vs. Indiana State game last night, when the WSU players had finished shaking hands with the Sycamores, they headed off the court for the last time after a frustrating year. What happened next was simply awesome in my opinion. WSU's entire fan base (and there were a lot left in the Scottrade) got on their feet and cheered for their players as they left the floor. I thought that was proof positive that they have a tremendous group of fans. Even through a tough year they sold out Koch routinely and they really supported their team in St. Louis. I just thought it was really classy and worth mentioning here. More fan bases should be that appreciative of the effort of their team (win or lose). It pains me to say it, but Go Shocks!

[iSASO]

That's the way it's been for 50 years, going back to the days of HOF coach Ralph Miller and All-American Cleo Littleton.

[outpost]

I appreciate the kind comments.

"It's a tough year........" (to paraphrase the originator)

But for the most part, our fan base applauds the efforts of the kids on the floor this year.

[shockball]

Thanks for the nice comments.

[WSUbballer]

Thanks for the comments.

I hope UNI kicks some booty tonight..

:panthers::panthers:

[WuDrWu]

After the WSU vs. Indiana State game last night, when the WSU players had finished shaking hands with the Sycamores, they headed off the court for the last time after a frustrating year. What happened next was simply awesome in my opinion. WSU's entire fan base (and there were a lot left in the Scottrade) got on their feet and cheered for their players as they left the floor. I thought that was proof positive that they have a tremendous group of fans. Even through a tough year they sold out Koch routinely and they really supported their team in St. Louis. I just thought it was really classy and worth mentioning here. More fan bases should be that appreciative of the effort of their team (win or lose). It pains me to say it, but Go Shocks!

Thanks Panthers. I spoke with HCGM after the BU game in Wichita and he went on and on about the fans' response at the end of that game.

For those that weren't there, BU came out and blitzed WSU for 20 minutes and were ahead at least 20 at half (20 makes it sound closer than it was, it could have been 50). The kids came out and managed to get it to 8 (I think) at least once before finally giving in and losing by 13 or so.

The crowd, still mostly there at the end, gave the kids and coaches a standing and thunderous ovation as they left the floor. Gregg watched in amazement at the time, and days later still commented on how unbelievable it was that there was that much support with so little to show for it.

I told him that our fan base is passionate, and that what matters to us most is getting that passion back. It is why our fan base loves Matt and it's why we love Gregg. And in some ways, it's why so many other fanbases dislike us.

Good luck in the tourney.

:valley:

[MoValley John]

Thanks Panthers. I spoke with HCGM after the BU game in Wichita and he went on and on about the fans' response at the end of that game.

For those that weren't there, BU came out and blitzed WSU for 20 minutes and were ahead at least 20 at half (20 makes it sound closer than it was, it could have been 50). The kids came out and managed to get it to 8 (I think) at least once before finally giving in and losing by 13 or so.

The crowd, still mostly there at the end, gave the kids and coaches a standing and thunderous ovation as they left the floor. Gregg watched in amazement at the time, and days later still commented on how unbelievable it was that there was that much support with so little to show for it.

I told him that our fan base is passionate, and that what matters to us most is getting that passion back. It is why our fan base loves Matt and it's why we love Gregg. And in some ways, it's why so many other fanbases dislike us.

Good luck in the tourney.

:valley:

I thought it had something to do with all the really classless fans in Kansas supporting Kansas State.

[JerryBearSeinfeld]

when i walked in towards the end of that game, a Shocker fan came out talking to himself saying something like "this is f'en bs" :lol::no:

[BearsCountry]

Classy and Shocker fans. Never thought I would hear that in the same thread.

[AE Braves Fan]

So it takes class to cheer your own players?

Really classy when WSU fans throw "shocker" hand signs at every camera.:no:

[iSASO]

When is the last time Bradley had 48-straight sellouts?

[OmahaBen]

When is the last time Bradley had 48-straight sellouts?

What does that have to do with class or lack thereof? For all we know, you fill the building with 10,000+ pricks.

[NewEra]

So it takes class to cheer your own players?

Really classy when WSU fans throw "shocker" hand signs at every camera.:no:


not as classy as pushing your girlfriend around

[chuckywang]

not as classy as pushing your girlfriend around

Do you even know what really happened? It didn't go down like that.

[WSUbballer]

Do you even know what really happened? It didn't go down like that.

Do you know that there aren't 10,000 shocker fans flashing the shocker sign? It's mainly a student thing and it's supposed to be a "W"..

I personally think people make too big of a deal out of it and complain about it just for the sake of complaining.

[WSUbballer]

when i walked in towards the end of that game, a Shocker fan came out talking to himself saying something like "this is f'en bs" :lol::no:

I saw an MSU fan in full out overalls.. :yes:

[NewEra]

Do you even know what really happened? It didn't go down like that.

My understanding is she feel and busted her lip when he was trying to get her to leave a house or something or she was trying to get him to leave or whatever.

I think you'll notice that I never posted anything negative or anything at all on that thread about Ruffin, at least I don't recall posting anything.

I simply threw that out there because D-bag braves fan had to throw his two cents in.

[iSASO]

Bradley fans are jealous that they are behind WSU in home attendance again this year.

[TNMSUFAN]

I saw an MSU fan in full out overalls.. :yes:

I wouldn't go there baller because the only time I saw overalls in Hammons this year it was a Shocker fan wearing them

[WSUbballer]

I wouldn't go there baller because the only time I saw overalls in Hammons this year it was a Shocker fan wearing them

Oh, but I did go there.

I saw what I saw. You saw what you saw. Woohoo.

[TNMSUFAN]

Oh, but I did go there.

I saw what I saw. You saw what you saw. Woohoo.

Are you sure it wasn't an SIU fan and you just confused the maroon shirt? I saw an SIU fan with a Joe Dirt wig.

[WSUbballer]

Are you sure it wasn't an SIU fan and you just confused the maroon shirt? I saw an SIU fan with a Joe Dirt wig.

Coulda been.

You're probably right. It's more likely there it was a hick SIU fan since they're overwhelmingly swarming St. Louis.

[JerryBearSeinfeld]

When is the last time Bradley had 48-straight sellouts?

if i lived in Wichtard i would go to basketball games too..what else is there to do? pick corn? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[iSASO]

That's one of the most ignorant things ever posted on this board. You win the prize.

[JerryBearSeinfeld]

That's one of the most ignorant things ever posted on this board. You win the prize.

:clap::clap:

[WSUbballer]

if i lived in Wichtard i would go to basketball games too..what else is there to do? pick corn? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

And in Springpatch..?

[MoValley John]

And in Springpatch..?

Of course they pick the corn, what do you think they use in their world-famous 'shine?

[panthers2317]

Well so much for posting an appreciative thread about one of our fellow schools and their fans. I'm still impressed with the level of loyalty and support by WSU fans. UNI can't even get 500 students (out of a student body of 13,000) to come to home games.

No one said that the WSU fans weren't upset with the loss, but they still gave their TEAM a thunderous ovation after a loss. I'd love to replace that passion with the "we'll show up and watch the Panthers when they win" crowd in Cedar Falls.

[shockball]

The dillweeds did not dilute your message. This shocker team competed against some pretty tough odds. It has been appreciated by the fans. Thanks again for your comments.

[WSUbballer]

JerryBearSeinfeld getting jealous and turning a thread off-topic doesn't surprise me in the least..

The scum didn't ruin the message panthers.

Thanks again for the kind words.

[SydCamore]

Well so much for posting an appreciative thread about one of our fellow schools and their fans. I'm still impressed with the level of loyalty and support by WSU fans. UNI can't even get 500 students (out of a student body of 13,000) to come to home games.

No one said that the WSU fans weren't upset with the loss, but they still gave their TEAM a thunderous ovation after a loss. I'd love to replace that passion with the "we'll show up and watch the Panthers when they win" crowd in Cedar Falls.

I agree with Panter, Great Support Shockers! True fans are the ones that are supportive, even when you are not winning. You had a tough year, but you will get better. Coach Marshall will do great things at WSU!

It's pretty sad that somebody makes a nice comment and some morons come on here and start bashing the positivity.

Good Job Shocks and Good Luck next year!

[kevinmitchell]

Bradley fans are jealous that they are behind WSU in home attendance again this year.

Umm, jealous, yeah, thats it. I'm glad WSU has had 48 straight sellouts. That's awesome. As a BU fan I'm ok with attendance in Peoria.

[DUShock]

Okay folks, this pissing into one another's cheerios must stop at least until the end of March Madness, which is hopefully sometime well into April. We all know that my dad is better than your dad, etc. etc. but for the moment we must come together as family to cheer the Bulldogs and hopefully the Redbirds to another MVC double take into the Sweet 16 or even better, the Elite 8.

Go Valley!!

Go Shocks!!!!

[DannyCooksey]

The Shockers have great fans. Period. Great for their team and great for the league.

Nothing but respect from me.

:shockers:

[JCPanthers]

I wouldn't go there baller because the only time I saw overalls in Hammons this year it was a Shocker fan wearing themDon't forget the Creighton "Cheerleaders".

[IndyTreeFan]

I HATE WICHITA STATE FANS!!!!!

I wish we had 10,000 just like 'em...:naughty:

[cpacmel]

My Crew was at every game. The crowd and applause Shocker fans gave their team and their coach before, during and AFTER the game was amazing.

I only wish that when Marshall came back from doing his post game radio show he would have acknowledged them. I can understand he was still pretty angry at the officials, but that would have been nice to throw them a wave.

I have sat among Shocker fans for the last 2 MVC tourneys and have left very impressed with them as fans and as people. :notworthy:

[SubGod22]

Next year I'm gonna make an effort to get out and meet more of you Redbird fans. We sat next to a heavy set couple from ISU who were great the entire time. Really enjoyed talking about both our programs with them. I also enjoyed finally seeing the ISU dance team :clap:

[Keita44]

if i lived in Wichtard i would go to basketball games too..what else is there to do? pick corn? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Their bowling team is pretty good.....:grin: