See you Thursday

[3rd]

Stadium lot at 3pm according to their page. Watch out they have a habit of bumping into your car and then claiming you "ran over them" all the while they try and break your tent your trying to put up. As my father has always told me, "Don't play chicken if your not ready to lose."

Honestly, I was hoping to have them "engage" me before the GaSo game. They just walked on by. Perhaps they knew I wanted to ask the econ majors among them for a brief explanation of the economic feasibility of their specific proposals. Maybe this will be my lucky week.

They're not very respectful. I'd hate to see how they'd treat such a kind person such as yourself. We were cussed at and threatened.

We walked over to check it out before the GaSo game and the next thing I know the mics and cameras were in my face. Ended up being on TV, though I didn't give my name. All I basically said was "[student athletic fees] were money well spent, that the fees paled in comparison to other costs college students endure, and I was excited to see us beat Georgia Southern." While I was talking to Channel 9 (for literally like 90 second), one of them came over and yelled at me and threw her literature in my face, which fell to the ground and she didn't pick it up.

And they CLEARLY know nothing of economics. Based on the Facebook group, most of them are social services majors.

I walked over and got into a respectful conversation with one of them. I kindly asked her when they would be protesting making up classes for snow days. She told me "That is completely different." I then asked her "How are 2 days in fall semester, when you have know since Feb. these games were being held, more important than 2 weeks missed because of snow professors cannot plan for?" She said "Because" That is about all you need to know.

[asunewbie]

Students need to bring their A game for this one, no question. The bodies will be there, just need to be engaged and understand the magnitude of this moment.

PS, watch out for those pesky protesters. I'm sure they'll be around somewhere.

Stadium lot at 3pm according to their page. Watch out they have a habit of bumping into your car and then claiming you "ran over them" all the while they try and break your tent your trying to put up. As my father has always told me, "Don't play chicken if your not ready to lose."

Is this a joke? Have we had protesters at our games? If so who are they and what are they protesting?

Yes, sadly, they do exist. Many of them don't realize that there are designated areas on campus for such a thing ("Free Speech Zones"). They'll pester around, talk about bringing down the system, then leave.

It's ok though. They showed up against GaSo and we ran away with a W. Maybe they're our good luck charms.

[DaphneUrquhart]

They're not very respectful. I'd hate to see how they'd treat such a kind person such as yourself. We were cussed at and threatened.

We walked over to check it out before the GaSo game and the next thing I know the mics and cameras were in my face. Ended up being on TV, though I didn't give my name. All I basically said was "[student athletic fees] were money well spent, that the fees paled in comparison to other costs college students endure, and I was excited to see us beat Georgia Southern." While I was talking to Channel 9 (for literally like 90 second), one of them came over and yelled at me and threw her literature in my face, which fell to the ground and she didn't pick it up.

And they CLEARLY know nothing of economics. Based on the Facebook group, most of them are social services majors.

Oh, I'm not nearly as kind as some suppose. My degree in English comes in handy sometimes. We'll see if they try to tangle with Grandma Wordsmith.

[bcoach]

My wife and I both work 24 hour shifts in emergency services and we both have to be at work Friday morning for another 24 hour shift. For those that know about emergency service work(i.e. firefighter and paramedic) know that sometimes we are on the go for a solid 24 hours. Firemoose and others understand. We already have a babysitter for our special needs child. I am all but ready to pull the trigger on 2 tickets, my better judgement is the only thing preventing me from doing it. So far it is not winning. So I am willing to listen to others who may have reason to show up or not. Let me hear them!

Those that may need you services will be glad you are well rested if that is your decision. It is only a game.

[YesAppCan]

They're not very respectful. I'd hate to see how they'd treat such a kind person such as yourself. We were cussed at and threatened.

We walked over to check it out before the GaSo game and the next thing I know the mics and cameras were in my face. Ended up being on TV, though I didn't give my name. All I basically said was "[student athletic fees] were money well spent, that the fees paled in comparison to other costs college students endure, and I was excited to see us beat Georgia Southern." While I was talking to Channel 9 (for literally like 90 second), one of them came over and yelled at me and threw her literature in my face, which fell to the ground and she didn't pick it up.

And they CLEARLY know nothing of economics. Based on the Facebook group, most of them are social services majors.

Oh, I'm not nearly as kind as some suppose. My degree in English comes in handy sometimes. We'll see if they try to tangle with Grandma Wordsmith.

Daphne, if they could only catch you on or around April 15th...

[appsfan]

We'll be up with 8 in our group- we had 6 in our group for GaSo and Troy. We we've got a house for the weekend near Blowing Rock and it will be nice to have a 15/20 minute drive instead of two hours after the game.

[ASU84]

My wife and I both work 24 hour shifts in emergency services and we both have to be at work Friday morning for another 24 hour shift. For those that know about emergency service work(i.e. firefighter and paramedic) know that sometimes we are on the go for a solid 24 hours. Firemoose and others understand. We already have a babysitter for our special needs child. I am all but ready to pull the trigger on 2 tickets, my better judgement is the only thing preventing me from doing it. So far it is not winning. So I am willing to listen to others who may have reason to show up or not. Let me hear them!

Those that may need you services will be glad you are well rested if that is your decision. It is only a game.

Rest assured, each patient or emergent situation we may be involved in will get our full attention and effort. I appreciate your concern though. Most likely we will make the trip. Go MOUNTAINEERS!!!

[NewApp]

I haven't seen anybody say what exactly these protesters are protesting about. Somebody please clue me in.

[3rd]

I haven't seen anybody say what exactly these protesters are protesting about. Somebody please clue me in.

They are using the football games on Thursday and saying because it is affecting parking for students and staff that the University is putting athletics ahead of academics. Then from there they are attacking student fees for athletics and non-tenure professor pay, and now they are attacking capitalism. I enjoy going on their facebook page. It is entertaining and some students/former students are giving them hell and its pretty funny.

[appst89]

I believe they plan to protest the pay increases received by several chancellors in the UNC system as well.

[Rekdiver]

3 leaving Charlotte at noon and another following at 3:00. Had a whole year to plan this so no excuses here!

[3rd]

I believe they plan to protest the pay increases received by several chancellors in the UNC system as well.

They did that yesterday at noon on Sanford mall. But yes this will come up as well, I am sure. The professor leading this makes 118,000 a year, and is calling for Everts to give her raise to the lowest paid University employees. I wonder if he has done this himself?

[YesAppCan]

Lots-O-Tickets left for tomorrow... Will look baaaad on tv.

[Rekdiver]

It is part of the fabric of a University to have protesters over something. Doesn't bother me at all. Of all the things in the world that need protesting this is not on my short list.
I do agree the raises of the Chancellors are out of touch. This issue of missing class and student fees is misplaces ans i've said before. The problem is in Raleigh. Student fees while high are in line with every other UNC campus even thosue without football. Giving up a parking space for a couple of days a year should not be a major issue.

[bcoach]

Never noticed them.

[GastonApp09]

Is there any way we can get everyone to move down and close together for the game tomorrow? Obviously there will be empty aluminum but I feel like it would be so much better if we could all get close together and pack in like the students do to pump the available crowd energy up even more! Any thoughts?

[EastHallApp]

This has nothing to do with attendance, but every time I see this thread title, I read it as "See you next Thursday" and assume it's a thread about Willie Fritz.

[NewApp]

Lots-O-Tickets left for tomorrow... Will look baaaad on tv.

If it is SOP, they will avoid getting the empty stands in the back ground as much as possible, as well as it should be.

[NewApp]

It is part of the fabric of a University to have protesters over something. Doesn't bother me at all. Of all the things in the world that need protesting this is not on my short list.
I do agree the raises of the Chancellors are out of touch. This issue of missing class and student fees is misplaces ans i've said before. The problem is in Raleigh. Student fees while high are in line with every other UNC campus even thosue without football. Giving up a parking space for a couple of days a year should not be a major issue.

I agree in principle about the parking spaces but where do they go?