(08-22-2019 04:18 PM)Polish Hammer Wrote:  

(08-22-2019 01:52 PM)Old School Wrote:  

(08-22-2019 01:22 PM)JMad03 Wrote:  WVU is one of the few places I will not go as an opposing fan. On top of that, I definitely don't want to risk it by taking my wife and 5 year old. I don't blame any JMU fan for choosing not to go, but major props to any JMU fans that make the trip.
That being said, I don't think it's fair to question anyone's fandom for attending/not attending any game. It's easy to point the finger if you are lucky enough to be able to have enough time out of your life to devote to being a JMU fan, but there are a large number of us not so fortunate. Whether it be family, job, previous obligations outside of your control, etc life gets in the way sometimes.
Getting off my pedestal now. Carry on.

That is an exaggeration. I've asked multiple people making accusations about our fans to provide evidence that should have been easy to provide about claims about our fans & none have been able to do it. We have some jerks, but I've been to 100+ WVU football games and about 30 other college football venues and WVU is not any different than most. When you go to a place with 60,000+ fans, there are going to be some a-holes in the group. I've experienced it at WVU & every other single venue I've visited.

Funny but I usually avoid road games because it’s just not worth the hassle, but a few years ago I went to a game at West Point. I thought great, it’s a service academy and I won’t have to deal with idiots and drunk college students. The area, the campus and the stadium were fantastic and it was great seeing the river flowing right next to the stadium. The cadets/students were all dressed up and right behind the opponent bench which is a very tight sideline and no escaping the heckling. They were right on those kids from the opening kickoff, loud, obnoxious, inappropriate and just plain old relentless despite being out of the game quickly.

Been to a lot of places & you can find liquored up jerks at almost every venue. I did a poor job of communicating what I meant to another guy in this thread, but what really ticks me off is fans that visit Mountaineer Field or any other venue & make things up or exaggerate and it turns into an urban legend. I was talking about how fans did that to me personally and then when I asked them to prove it they couldn’t do it. Or if they knew they were with me the whole time & then lied to others about what happened as if they didn’t think I would say anything. I didn’t mean you couldn’t find something on the internet incriminating WVU fans.

You can find that about a lot of fan bases for numerous reasons. At any rate I get why you don’t go to road games. You can avoid the jerks altogether. I just choose to ignore them. And yes I have been cursed and even had beer bottles thrown at me at road games. But I won’t mention the venues, because that was only a small portion of the fans & I don’t hold that against the entire fan base. To each his own though.

No one’s ever thrown a beer bottle at me yet, but I also haven’t attended a game in Morgantown yet.

West Virginia football: What are realistic expectations under Neal Brown?
https://saturdayblitz.com/2019/08/22/wes...019/amp/1/

Personally of all the away JMU football games I've been to, WVU fans were the worst followed by Maryland. I'm talking overall, not the random dbag here and there. Maryland and especially WVU were by far top two as far as the overall crowd just acting like a bunch of a-holes all game. Still, not gonna keep me from going to a game I want to go to so I'll be there next Saturday. Hopefully a better experience than FedEx Field was, always possible that was a different crowd or a different mentality than your typical home game crowd.

(08-22-2019 04:35 PM)Polish Hammer Wrote:  

(08-22-2019 02:19 PM)fishingduke12 Wrote:  Can we all agree that Philly fans are the worst at least?

Overrated. They can be loud and demanding, but if you’re a player that puts out the effort you’ll be loved, if not you’ll be booed and run out of town. A guy like Nick Foles will never have to pick up a tab in Philly ever again, nor will the Broad Street Bullies 40 years later. You want loud and obnoxious try a N.Y. fan. I remember going to a game at Camden Yards and the Yankee fans were so loud, obnoxious and annoying just by yelling to the players that the players started mocking them. I’ve been to enough games in enough stadiums that there’s stories out there about them all. You can have run ins at any stadium. You can keep bagging on Philly fans for being jerks, but nobody mentions showing up at a game in Cali wearing the wrong colors and getting beaten into a coma or shot by the opposition fans.

I'd agree with that from my experience as well, although I haven't been to a game in Philly or New York and I realize the road fans are often different from the home crowd. I had Redskins season tickets for a while and Giants fans were always much worse than Eagles fans(Steelers fans were by far the absolute worst though). I've been to a ton of Caps games and the Islanders are always the worst followed by the Rangers and Pens all much worse than Flyers. Again though, I haven't been to any games in NY or Philly... I have been to Pittsburgh though and they weren't bad at all, night and day compared to Pens fans in DC.

(08-22-2019 04:35 PM)Polish Hammer Wrote:  

(08-22-2019 02:19 PM)fishingduke12 Wrote:  Can we all agree that Philly fans are the worst at least?

Overrated. They can be loud and demanding, but if you’re a player that puts out the effort you’ll be loved, if not you’ll be booed and run out of town. A guy like Nick Foles will never have to pick up a tab in Philly ever again, nor will the Broad Street Bullies 40 years later. You want loud and obnoxious try a N.Y. fan. I remember going to a game at Camden Yards and the Yankee fans were so loud, obnoxious and annoying just by yelling to the players that the players started mocking them. I’ve been to enough games in enough stadiums that there’s stories out there about them all. You can have run ins at any stadium. You can keep bagging on Philly fans for being jerks, but nobody mentions showing up at a game in Cali wearing the wrong colors and getting beaten into a coma or shot by the opposition fans.

They support their own as most fan bases do, but walk into a game with any other nfc east jersey and see what happens. As for baseball, Camden yards is just yankee stadium south when the yanks come to town anyway so I'd expect that.
Nobody mentions the situations you brought up because there's decades of history on Philly fans and a handful of incidents out west. I also can delineate between an entire group of fans that are known for heckling, throwing trash, screaming, being overall ********, etc and a group of scumbags that takes cheap shots on other people. Tough to compare an entire stadium cheering Michael Irvin's career ending injury and 4 guys that sucker punch someone

Your team fans bad. My team fans good.

(08-23-2019 07:12 AM)HyperDuke Wrote:  Your team fans bad. My team fans good.

It's been a long offseason

(08-23-2019 04:45 AM)HyperDuke Wrote:  No one’s ever thrown a beer bottle at me yet, but I also haven’t attended a game in Morgantown yet.

We had beer bottles thrown at us in Blacksburg. The turkeys were playing Pitt. My cousin played for Pitt and gave me tickets, so we sat in the Pitt family section. Lots of abuse from Tech a$$holes. Pitt beat the crap out of Tech, so I walked out with a big smile.

(08-23-2019 07:57 AM)Purple Wrote:  

(08-23-2019 04:45 AM)HyperDuke Wrote:  No one’s ever thrown a beer bottle at me yet, but I also haven’t attended a game in Morgantown yet.

We had beer bottles thrown at us in Blacksburg. The turkeys were playing Pitt. My cousin played for Pitt and gave me tickets, so we sat in the Pitt family section. Lots of abuse from Tech a$$holes. Pitt beat the crap out of Tech, so I walked out with a big smile.

UMD, Tech and WVU fans are all one and the same to me, and they've all earned the reputation they have, it isn't projecting.

The only real problem I've ever had in any sporting event was an ECU campus cop who came into my section mad about cheering positively for JMU. I don't know if they came up there for someone else & just decided the loudest JMU fan has to be the problem, but that's how it went down. They retreated after I asked them what the problem was & they couldn't explain anything. But then I gave him the thumbs down as they retreated & dude's ego couldn't handle it. Told me I "gotta go" which involved me jogging down the aisle, attempting to hug an ECU fan & watching the rest of the game from a different section. I just made the call not to wrap my whole group in the stupidity by leaving, but I definitely wasn't kicked out. The cop didn't even follow me to "kick me out". He just needed to keep his ego intact after the thumbs down for everyone else watching.

But the real moral of the story is WHY ARGUE & SNIPE AT OTHER FANS DURING GAMES/TAILGATES? It doesn't make it more fun. It's not more fun to treat other team's fans like $hit than it is to offer them a drink/food and have some fun with them. Smack talk is only fun if both people are enjoying it. I'll talk all the smack I want to the other team's players, but fans? I'll engage if someone gets silly with me, but it's still not fun.

Any thoughts on the game or is everyone too worried about losing their life in Morgantown from the insane murderous WVU fans?

(08-22-2019 01:52 PM)Old School Wrote:  

(08-22-2019 01:22 PM)JMad03 Wrote:  WVU is one of the few places I will not go as an opposing fan. On top of that, I definitely don't want to risk it by taking my wife and 5 year old. I don't blame any JMU fan for choosing not to go, but major props to any JMU fans that make the trip.
That being said, I don't think it's fair to question anyone's fandom for attending/not attending any game. It's easy to point the finger if you are lucky enough to be able to have enough time out of your life to devote to being a JMU fan, but there are a large number of us not so fortunate. Whether it be family, job, previous obligations outside of your control, etc life gets in the way sometimes.
Getting off my pedestal now. Carry on.

That is an exaggeration. I've asked multiple people making accusations about our fans to provide evidence that should have been easy to provide about claims about our fans & none have been able to do it. We have some jerks, but I've been to 100+ WVU football games and about 30 other college football venues and WVU is not any different than most. When you go to a place with 60,000+ fans, there are going to be some a-holes in the group. I've experienced it at WVU & every other single venue I've visited.

WVU is the worst I have ever been to. It was when VT beat them in 99. We had stuff thrown at us the whole game. When Shsne Graham kicked the FG, they left in droves. On the way back to car, people yelling "what are you smiling about, want to fight" at us.
I just laughed back at them.

The next year WVU came to VT, I walked a couple elderly WVU fans across campus to the stadium. I wasnt going to act trashy like their fans did us.

I swore I would not go back to trash u, so this 20 yr anniversary I will only go to watch JMU Ratke kick the FG to win.

WVU line up to JMU+7.5. The over/under dropped to 52.5.

Perhaps one of the WVU fans can assist here, but wondering why the live stream - whether video or just audio - isn't listed on the schedule here... https://wvusports.com/watch/?Archive=8930&type=Live

I guess I can understand if the game wasn't sold out and they were trying to keep ticket sales going. I mean, I think JMU does that sometimes. That is, not listing live streaming for certain events (not FB) until right up until the day of a game - or, perhaps they are just lazy which I suspect at times too - in hopes of ticket sales rising. But, this JMU-WVU game is supposedly sold out so not sure why the stream isn't listed on the schedule. The next 2 FB games (audio only) at Mizzou and home vs NC State are listed in the schedule.

???

(08-23-2019 09:47 AM)Old School Wrote:  Any thoughts on the game or is everyone too worried about losing their life in Morgantown from the insane murderous WVU fans?

Not sure, the 41 other pages on this thread are just the last will and testaments of the JMU faithful that are going to the game.

Game talk in no particular odor...

1. I am interested to see if the Dukes can develop and sustain any success in the running game. If so, this could be JMU's game for the taking. It will set up the pass and Ben D has a good touch on the deep ball. Further, it could shorten the game by running some clock. Depth will be in WVU's favor most likely.

2. Further, will WVU stack the box and try to make JMU one-dimensional by taking away the running game. If JMU can't run the ball, it will be a very long afternoon for us in purple I'm afraid. Having said that, the Dukes have a running back who has been itching to break out in Percy. It's now (finally!) his time to shine. Hoping he gets at least 20 touches.

3. The experience factor is in JMU's favor. The loud stadium likely will only motivate our guys even more. They've played their entire careers in big games with lots riding on them.

4. I don't know anything about WVU's specialists, but our placekicker is solid and our punter is a weapon.

5. The strength of JMU's team should once again be our defense. I say "should be" because as far as talent and experience in the players go, it's there. But with a new staff, lots of question marks exist just like for the Mountaineers. Can the Dukes get any pass rush? I think we can and probably will. Obviously, if WVU's QB sits back with plenty of time to throw we are going to pay for it.

(08-23-2019 09:53 AM)hburgjmufan Wrote:  

(08-22-2019 01:52 PM)Old School Wrote:  

(08-22-2019 01:22 PM)JMad03 Wrote:  WVU is one of the few places I will not go as an opposing fan. On top of that, I definitely don't want to risk it by taking my wife and 5 year old. I don't blame any JMU fan for choosing not to go, but major props to any JMU fans that make the trip.
That being said, I don't think it's fair to question anyone's fandom for attending/not attending any game. It's easy to point the finger if you are lucky enough to be able to have enough time out of your life to devote to being a JMU fan, but there are a large number of us not so fortunate. Whether it be family, job, previous obligations outside of your control, etc life gets in the way sometimes.
Getting off my pedestal now. Carry on.

That is an exaggeration. I've asked multiple people making accusations about our fans to provide evidence that should have been easy to provide about claims about our fans & none have been able to do it. We have some jerks, but I've been to 100+ WVU football games and about 30 other college football venues and WVU is not any different than most. When you go to a place with 60,000+ fans, there are going to be some a-holes in the group. I've experienced it at WVU & every other single venue I've visited.

WVU is the worst I have ever been to. It was when VT beat them in 99. We had stuff thrown at us the whole game. When Shsne Graham kicked the FG, they left in droves. On the way back to car, people yelling "what are you smiling about, want to fight" at us.
I just laughed back at them.

The next year WVU came to VT, I walked a couple elderly WVU fans across campus to the stadium. I wasnt going to act trashy like their fans did us.

I swore I would not go back to trash u, so this 20 yr anniversary I will only go to watch JMU Ratke kick the FG to win.

lol @ acting like VT fans are all classy. We get it. Don't come to Morgantown or you will get murdered. Good gravy.

If we're going to use random internet musings to "prove" how bad a place is, here we go:

Sign

Double bird


Coach says stop embarrassing us!

Once again, any thoughts on the game? I realize this is a good way to insult/shame the opponent in case you lose, but as a heads up it's pretty obvious at this point.

Our offensive line is the key to winning this game. All of the other pieces are in place.

Good gravy?

(08-23-2019 09:58 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  Perhaps one of the WVU fans can assist here, but wondering why the live stream - whether video or just audio - isn't listed on the schedule here... https://wvusports.com/watch/?Archive=8930&type=Live

I guess I can understand if the game wasn't sold out and they were trying to keep ticket sales going. I mean, I think JMU does that sometimes. That is, not listing live streaming for certain events (not FB) until right up until the day of a game - or, perhaps they are just lazy which I suspect at times too - in hopes of ticket sales rising. But, this JMU-WVU game is supposedly sold out so not sure why the stream isn't listed on the schedule. The next 2 FB games (audio only) at Mizzou and home vs NC State are listed in the schedule.

???

From past experiences, you should just be able to go to WVU's website & click on the game link on their website. It obviously won't be live until gameday, but you should be able to get it on their site when it is live.

--The stream will be available on WVUsports.com and the WVU Gameday App. Additionally, fans will be able to tune in live with Roku and Apple TV by searching for the “MountaineerTV” channel on each device.--

(08-23-2019 10:10 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  Game talk in no particular odor...

1. I am interested to see if the Dukes can develop and sustain any success in the running game. If so, this could be JMU's game for the taking. It will set up the pass and Ben D has a good touch on the deep ball. Further, it could shorten the game by running some clock. Depth will be in WVU's favor most likely.

2. Further, will WVU stack the box and try to make JMU one-dimensional by taking away the running game. If JMU can't run the ball, it will be a very long afternoon for us in purple I'm afraid. Having said that, the Dukes have a running back who has been itching to break out in Percy. It's now (finally!) his time to shine. Hoping he gets at least 20 touches.

3. The experience factor is in JMU's favor. The loud stadium likely will only motivate our guys even more. They've played their entire careers in big games with lots riding on them.

4. I don't know anything about WVU's specialists, but our placekicker is solid and our punter is a weapon.

5. The strength of JMU's team should once again be our defense. I say "should be" because as far as talent and experience in the players go, it's there. But with a new staff, lots of question marks exist just like for the Mountaineers. Can the Dukes get any pass rush? I think we can and probably will. Obviously, if WVU's QB sits back with plenty of time to throw we are going to pay for it.

Thank you. I think WVU's inexperience is a problem going into a game like this. Normally the biggest difference between FBS & FCS is depth. But because WVU lacks experience, I don't think there is much of a difference in this matchup. We also will have a huge dropoff in QB play from previous years, which will play a factor as well. My expectation is that this will be a low scoring game in which a late turnover or drive could decide the game.