You Know Losing Is No Longer Acceptable When....

FirefightnRick · October 2, 2016

....a fan gets escorted out for yelling at players on the sidelines too loudly for laughing and cutting up with under a minute to go while getting beat 30-13.

Its not funny getting drilled in your own house and that guy wasn't having any of it.

Thank you to that gentleman...who ever he was.

Rick

Edited October 2, 2016 by FirefightnRick

jdennis82 · October 2, 2016

Agree to disagree.

Admittedly, I didn't see this incident, but you described him as "yelling at players" and I'm not sure there's ever an appropriate time for this. I understand frustration but expressing that directly at an 18-21 year old who is working extremely hard to represent our university to the best of his ability doesn't feel productive.

Wag Tag · October 2, 2016

6 hours ago, FirefightnRick said:

....a fan gets escorted out for yelling at players on the sidelines too loudly for laughing and cutting up with under a minute to go while getting beat 30-13.

Its not funny getting drilled in your own house and that guy wasn't having any of it.

Thank you to that gentleman...who ever he was.

Rick

That's PUNK!!!

UNTcrazy727 · October 2, 2016

I'm sorry, but that's pathetic. If it bothers you that much reach out to the coaching staff in private. Don't make an ass out of yourself in public and get thrown out of a game.

FirefightnRick · October 2, 2016

5 minutes ago, UNTcrazy727 said:

I'm sorry, but that's pathetic. If it bothers you that much reach out to the coaching staff in private. Don't make an ass out of yourself in public and get thrown out of a game.

He didn't make an ass out of himself. In fact..only those around him even knew what was said. We had to ask afterward.

It was a strange...low key conversation. But someone down on the field simply didn't like the message and he didn't cease from giving it and was asked to leave.

Im guessing it reminded him of us getting our asses kicked by Portland State and seeing players act like it just another fun day in the sun last year?

Rick

UNT 90 Grad · October 2, 2016

I gotta admit, I've noticed this multiple times this year. That is, players on the sideline obviously disengaged with what's going on on the field, joking with each other, pointing at things in the stands, etc. while their brethren are getting their butts handed to them on the field. To my recollection, each time I noticed involved members of the QB depth chart. Really annoys me, but so far not enough to shout at them.

Aldo · October 2, 2016

Guy needs to get over himself. He can't make the players act as pouty as himself.

SilverEagle · October 2, 2016

Rick pointed the guy out to me while we were both in the gift shop and told me what happened. I went out of my way to go over and give him a "high five" and told him I was in total sympathy with him. His police escort just glared at me. Too bad.

In the real world you get fired for "goofing off" on the job. Especially when you're co-workers are working their a$$ of to have a successful outcome for the team. I learned that long before I was 18.

Mike Jackson · October 2, 2016

A better way to express your discontent is not to buy that extra hot dog, beer or etc and walk out with most of the 4th quarter left. I have never expected the Mean Green to win all its home game or even be competitive in all of them. But Dam It for conference home games you need to be competitive enough in all of them that the outcome is in real doubt in the 4th quarter. Anything less is TOTALLY unacceptable. MTSU is a good program and we have several others in the conference. But unless they are ranked in the top 25 their is no excuse for getting outclassed at home.

Edited October 2, 2016 by Mike Jackson
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greenminer · October 2, 2016

22 minutes ago, SilverEagle said:

Rick pointed the guy out to me while we were both in the gift shop and told me what happened. I went out of my way to go over and give him a "high five" and told him I was in total sympathy with him. His police escort just glared at me. Too bad.

In the real world you get fired for "goofing off" on the job. Especially when you're co-workers are working their a$$ of to have a successful outcome for the team. I learned that long before I was 18.

What would you do as their co-worker, voice your concern to the boss in his office or just rally some buddies and whoop the goofs ass?

Edited October 2, 2016 by greenminer

SilverEagle · October 2, 2016

15 minutes ago, greenminer said:

What would you do as their co-worker, voice your concern to the boss in his office or just rally some buddies and whoop the goofs ass?

In my experience your co-workers usually handled it......usually with very disdainful and pointed remarks. But eventually the boss caught on to what was happening and took action. No one snitched.

And if you'd like an example. If I had been one of the players standing on the sideline, intensely into the game action and yelling support to my team mates out on the field, and I had noticed some guys laughing and goofing around behind me I would have said (as loud as I could) "Hey! are we making too much noise over here? Would you like us to tone it down some so you can hear your silly-assed remarks to one another a little better?"

Edited October 2, 2016 by SilverEagle

UNTexas · October 2, 2016

All I know some I saw players dancing and acting like asses last season while they were getting stomped. It was embarrassing to be a supporter of a team behaving like complete classless children. Mac let it continue too. And age had zero to do with it. Littrell needs to single out players behaving that way and put an end to it.

These players need to act like men with class regardless of the scoreboard. They are representing the university, their families, the students, and us alumni.

UNT 90 Grad · October 2, 2016

15 minutes ago, UNTexas said:

All I know some I saw players dancing and acting like asses last season while they were getting stomped. It was embarrassing to be a supporter of a team behaving like complete classless children. Mac let it continue too. And age had zero to do with it. Littrell needs to single out players behaving that way and put an end to it.

These players need to act like men with class regardless of the scoreboard. They are representing the university, their families, the students, and us alumni.

This is a sign of a bigger issue, IMO. The players in question are not behaving as part of a family and are not being good team mates. These are principles that Coach Littrell preaches on and these players are not following. If they were engaged with what was going on on the field and supporting their team mates, we wouldn't see this stuff.

Side Show Joe · October 2, 2016

A few things I saw that were frustrating....

1, Harrell watching our defense play near the end of the 3rd quarter. This made no sense to me. Our offense hadn't done squat since the opening drive. I thought our coordinator should have been working with the offensive players on making adjustments. I guess Harrell was watching the MT offense in hopes of getting some ideas.

2. I get tired of watching some of our DBs high five and celebrate on plays that they didn't make. When our DB has been burnt on a route and the receiver drops the ball, I see no reason for them to show out like they had something to do with it.

4MYMGE · October 2, 2016

I had a pretty good view of this incidence...The guy in the stands was upset that one of the kids in a black shirt(transfer???) had a smile on his face while talking to other players on the sideline. I don't care how offended the fan was, I don't feel like he should have been yelling at the player on the sideline. And when the security guard on the field, came over and asked him multiple times to stop...he should have done so.

Edited October 2, 2016 by 4MYMGE

eagle-eye · October 2, 2016

1 hour ago, UNTexas said:

Littrell needs to single out players behaving that way and put an end to it.

1 hour ago, UNT 90 Grad said:

These players need to act like men with class regardless of the scoreboard. They are representing the university, their families, the students, and us alumni.

This.

So irritating seeing players dance to music playing over the PA. Even worse several did it while on the field.

Aldo · October 2, 2016

2 hours ago, SilverEagle said:

In the real world you get fired for "goofing off" on the job.

This is college football, not the real world.

This guy needs to remember that they aren't here for him. You don't target the players.

Completely classless and to accept this behavior is not okay.

He's a grown ass man. You all are grown ass men.

aprice · October 2, 2016

You have no right to antagonize kids that don't even get paid, because they aren't sulking enough for your liking. Its a game. Its supposed to be fun, win or lose. They are students who are playing football, not the other way around. Why not let them enjoy it the way they want to?

MEANGREENCOACH2 · October 2, 2016

I got told by a security guard that I couldn't stand while watching the game yesterday?? What the heck.. only at North Texas would this happen.. I looked at her and laughed and proceeded to keep standing. She told me I was going to be escorted out. In the end nothing happened but seriously.......

Can't stand at a football game that's Ludacris

97and03 · October 2, 2016

3 minutes ago, MEANGREENCOACH2 said:

I got told by a security guard that I couldn't stand while watching the game yesterday?? What the heck.. only at North Texas would this happen.. I looked at her and laughed and proceeded to keep standing. She told me I was going to be escorted out. In the end nothing happened but seriously.......

Can't stand at a football game that's Ludacris

I have been threatened with ejection multiple times at Rangers games for the same "offense."

Cr1028 · October 2, 2016

23 minutes ago, MEANGREENCOACH2 said:

I got told by a security guard that I couldn't stand while watching the game yesterday?? What the heck.. only at North Texas would this happen.. I looked at her and laughed and proceeded to keep standing. She told me I was going to be escorted out. In the end nothing happened but seriously.......

Can't stand at a football game that's Ludacris

Edited October 2, 2016 by Cr1028

UNT 90 Grad · October 2, 2016

On 10/2/2016 at 2:11 PM, aprice said:

You have no right to antagonize kids that don't even get paid, because they aren't sulking enough for your liking. Its a game. Its supposed to be fun, win or lose. They are students who are playing football, not the other way around. Why not let them enjoy it the way they want to?

I don't think fans should be antagonizing the student athletes, but don't let the pendulum swing too far in the other direction either. A large segment of the team are being compensated with a free education. It is the coaching staff's responsibility to teach these students to be good players and team mates, supporting each other. I think the staff would strongly disagree with you when you say the game is supposed to be fun when you lose.

Edited October 5, 2016 by UNT 90 Grad

SilverEagle · October 2, 2016

And speaking of expectations. Just when I thought that the Green Brigade couldn't have a more pathetic pre-game show.......the MTSU game set new standards of pathetic and underachieving.

Meanwhile, the Band that claims to be the most exciting in America is getting their fans ready for the game....

Oh to have a REAL FOOTBALL BAND.

They know how to march to the stadium too......

Edited October 2, 2016 by SilverEagle

aztecskin · October 2, 2016

when sitting in the stands it is important to remember you aren't the kid's daddy, you aren't his coach, you aren't his teacher, you aren't his boss. You have zero responsibility or right to provide lessons on smiling, the appropriate amount of fun to have in life, the appropriate amount of chuckles, or when to dance or celebrate

I believe it is possible to win and have fun. And lose and have fun (a necessarily less amount than the winning combo).