[Husker] Venting (fwd)

[Steve Reichenbach]

I think fans on the field after games are bad.  It endangers players
and fans.  A fan was killed at a college game in Minnesota this week
as goal posts were coming down.  Hopefully, the liability issues will
encourage better order in the future.

> That is exactly the point I made while the goalposts were coming down.  Glad 
> to see the Huskers are still regarded as a team that deserves it.
> 
> Although I'm disappointed with the loss, I am glad there is a rivalry of 
> sorts between the two teams.  Didn't feel as hostile as the one with 
> Colorado.
> 
> Couple of additional point about the Missouri fans.
> 
> 1.  They were very friendly before, during, and after the game.  I heard one 
> Husker fan complaining that they were awful to him, but then he turned 
> around and started shouting at the Mizzou fans.  Ergo, he probably deserved 
> whatever comments were made to him.
> 
> 2.  I loved watching the kids carry the goalposts to Harpos.  What a great 
> tradition.  I have heard the negative comments about this (e.g. kids will 
> get hurt, cost to the university, etc), but I still think it's great to see 
> the team spirit.
> 
> 3.  Finally, it looked like the Mizzou players were encouraging the students 
> to rush the field.  At first, only a couple kids came out on the field (and 
> were subsequently arrested), but then the players ran over to the fans and 
> they rushed the field.  Glad to see the enthusiasm still there for college 
> football.
> 
> Tommy Thompson
> "GO BIG RED...RETURN TO GLORY" 
> 
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