A personal journal about teaching the Bible and ancient Near Eastern history/theology/religion/archaeology to university students in New Orleans, and whatever else happens to be on my mind.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Good Fans
My roots are from Nebraska, where the fans cheer for the opposing team if they beat the Huskers, so maybe I'm naive. I have many lingering bad feelings about the way Saints fans were treated last January in Chicago when they lost to the Bears. I heard many stories about spit, thrown beers, punches, and some very mean Katrina-related words. Here's hoping that we in Louisiana and New Orleans can be good hosts to the many Ohio State fans who thankfully have flocked to our city. I can't wait for the game.
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"where the fans cheer for the opposing team if they beat the Huskers"
That is true, and deeply honorable.
I haven't seen it done much elsewhere.
I was just in Miami for the Orange Bowl.
I met some Virginia Tech fans during the pregame party. A father and his adult son.
The son had been at Tiger stadium and said, except for the noise and the outcome he was well treated, including during the pre-game tailgating, and enjoyed the game. Also said he had no idea what he was getting into.
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