I'll be the first to apologize for the student section

[bisonfanette]

Self-righteous... Probably, but I'm not taking this Bison run for granted

Hear, Hear!!! Good post EC!

[NDSUBowler]

Here is another perspective: I was embarrassed by the student showing and many in my section were wondering what the problem was. I think 344's answers to criticism highlight some points about his generation. They grew up on game boys and iPods. They spent their entire childhood on electronic devices and seek immediate gratification. When they can't get it they move to the next thing. It's just the way it is. 344 is right. He isn't alone in his feelings on NDSU. They spent childhood indulged at their every whim. The football team isn't winning - stay home. The football team can't lose - stay home, too predictable, move on to the next gratifying thing. It's a cycle that exaggerates every area of life. Wait until marriage. Or kids. When they aren't being gratified they will move on. This generation is at the peek of short attention spans. Why is anyone surprised? I have some friends who own businesses. They said finding good help is at an all time low. Kids don't commit to anything, can't get to work on time and are unreliable. My neighbor used to own a construction business for many years but he said that hiring reliable help became impossible. He sold and works in HVAC now. Every business owner I've ever talked to says the same thing.

I agree with Ajax & the immediate gratification concept that students expect. Also short attention spans.
Reminds me of the alumni who gave the graduation address at a high school, and he told the graduates they were the most spoiled, coddled, waited on, generation of kids since the beginning of time!!! He said they were told "how SPECIAL they were" since birth, and HE was here to set the record straight. It was a great speech!

[AjaxTheMighty]

Hey look! A squirrel!! (This will keep him busy for a few seconds)

[jeffs]

Hear Hear.

I've been checking in and out of the Broncos v. 49ers tonight. Looks like most of the Denver fans left before the game ended probably because the Broncos were winning 42-17.

Most people don't stay for boring games unless it's their kids/relatives playing.

[344Johnson]

i've been checking in and out of the broncos v. 49ers tonight. Looks like most of the denver fans left before the game ended probably because the broncos were winning 42-17.

Most people don't stay for boring games unless it's their kids/relatives playing.

disrespectful! Loyalty! Pride for team! Unacceptable! Kids these days!

[El_Chapo]

^^^^^ oh oh Jeffs. Prepare to be personally attacked!! All you bronco fans, you will have 5-6 crazed guys tracking you on every post you have Best of luck JeffS !!

[EC8CH]

I've been checking in and out of the Broncos v. 49ers tonight. Looks like most of the Denver fans left before the game ended probably because the Broncos were winning 42-17.

Most people don't stay for boring games unless it's their kids/relatives playing.

Most boring games aren't part of a once in a lifetime record setting winning streak.

Wonder if that Denver traffic is as horrific as that drive out of the Fargodome?

[ZHerd]

The gophers continue to have low student turnout even though games are back on campus.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/go...279516792.html

I'm sure some of that is just a generational shift with so many more entertainment options that the olden days when I was a student.

That is a fanbase disillusioned by chronic horribleness. They are winning but somehow they still feel like a lousy team (I'm thinking lousy teams can win in the B10) They will need a streak of convincing wins to re-establish that fan base.

[mebisonII]

I always get a little bit of a kick out of the implication that somehow since NDSU accepted you on campus, you owe it to the football team to come watch it. As someone else mentioned, there are a lot of options for your entertainment time/dollar these days. The marketing folks in the ticket office certainly better not take for granted that NDSU students owe it to them to show up (and I'm sure they don't).

I typically enjoy watching blowouts, because, hey, domination is fun (Izzy, calm down). But the idea that it is necessary for me to stay to the end because I owe the football team some sign of respect makes me roll my eyes a bit.

[NDSUSR]

^^^^^ oh oh Jeffs. Prepare to be personally attacked!! All you bronco fans, you will have 5-6 crazed guys tracking you on every post you have Best of luck JeffS !!

You are too stupid to understand that you are the worst thing to happen to this program. If you love NDSU so much try to STFU, stay off opponents boards and dont write ay letters to politicians. 95% of fans want you gone. Does that resonate with you?