Snowballs

[BUTCH1991]

I just doubt you'll see snow games anywhere without snowballs being thrown. Wrong or right, people are going to do it. Not condoning it, just expecting it.

[mountaineeryosef]

A little perspective can be a good thing. While I am seriously disappointed in some of our students who choose to act uncivilized by chanting "FU..." to various opposing teams, it's important for visiting fans and our own crowd to note that it is certainly not unique to our students and it does not represent all of them. Last year, when I traveled to the JMU game, I was yelled at by students from my parking place all the way into the stadium. "FU" was the pervasive chant. I did not respond, never actually said a word, but I was wearing black and gold which I guess was enough to set them off. I was in the company of people my age, most of whom were old enough to be grandparents to the JMS offending students. I went straight to the visitor's section and did not further communicate with Duke fans until after the game, when I attempted to walk without speaking to my car. I was again confronted with rude comments from students and a few adults. The actions did not convince me that I was visiting a horrible place, as some JMU fans have indicated about Kidd Brewer. College kids still have some growing up to do. If one doesn't understand that, perhaps college campuses - especially sporting events - are not the best venues to visit.

Saturday, I encountered quite a few JMU fans around town, on campus and in the stadium. I welcomed each one I encountered, telling them I hoped they enjoyed their experience on the mountain. Most were very friendly in return, though a few were curt. As far as the snowballs are concerned, I wish that action had been short lived, but I did not see a single snowball thrown that did not immediately burst into a powder when upon impact. It was powdery snow. Our players and coaches were getting snowballed too, but none seemed to notice. I , myself, was hit in the back with one, but did not take it personally or seriously and certainly wasn't injured. I've been hit with snowballs since I was - I don't know - 5 years old. Survived every one. Kids and adults playing in the snow.

A little perspective.

[bcoach]

As a JMU fan, we were at the game two years ago and again this year. Two years ago we had no issues out of the ordinary--some mostly good natured heckling but thats to be expected. This year, was a bit different.

On Friday while driving through campus we had a 12x12 inch or larger snow "boulder" thrown onto our windshield. I have JMU plates, maybe this was not targeted who knows, but it was very dangerous. In Virginia this is a felony, I'm not sure about in NC.

During the game we (including my young child) were heckled by students, and one grown man in his 50s or so was making comments directly at my child. As some other posters have mentioned the atmosphere in KBS now has an NFL feel, and I dont mean that in a good way. Many folks, not just students, at least this Saturday, were just way too liquored up.

Fortunately, I wasn't pelted with ice or snow, but I was perplexed at how it was being thrown onto the field, onto the visiting sideline, and from the 200 section down to the 100 section without any recourse--security, police, and officials just standing around. And yes, our section was not cleared of ice or snow, so most of what was being thrown was melted snow (ice).

I've been to a lot of away football games and this Saturday stood out as pretty egregious. I can tolerate heckling and drunkeness to an extent, but something needs to change at KBS to bring it back to a place where home and away fans can safely bring their families.

I agree 100% but I also will say the same must be done at your place. The last time I and my family were there we swore we would never go back. Maybe it was just a bad idea to be inthe same confrence.

I dont disagree with you at all if those things are happening at BFS. I also dont throw streamers at any away games and I dont think any JMU fans should be doing it. I dont sit with the students at JMU home games so I'm certain I am insulated from their bad behavior as are many App fans at App games. I fear abhorrent behavior is largely societal and not unique to any particular institution, but thats not any excuse.

My only only point and observation is that for whatever reason Saturday was unique from KBS two years ago, or any other SBC, SEC, ACC, or CAA stadium I have been to--I can handle heckling, but grown adults cursing and heckling pre-k kids, is as I would hope we can agree on, over the line and unusual. Many App fans also had young children including infants at the game in carriers and I can assure you that what was being thrown in the stands would not have been "harmless" had it hit one of them in the head.

We have no argument. There is no excuse.

[LKN_Lawyer]

I think both are great

I don't enjoy my six year old daughter listening to that. Our fans used to have more class than this. Never heard that in KBS until the past few years.

We don't want to be like Coastal and GS.

I can say for a fact that the "F*&* U JMU" chant was used by students at least as far back as the 2006 game. Although I was far from a student at that point, we sat close to their section and that chant was very clearly be spoken. This is not new behavior.

I mean, I’m pretty sure someone took a dump on a Coastal Carolina fan’s windshield circa 2006. That was back in the day of the yellow lifeguard stands in the Raley Parking lot tailgate.

The tailgating glory days.

Man, we had so much fun

The beer funnel from the lifeguard stand was always a great way to start the day at 6am. Using the parking lot trash cans as a burn barrel to stay warm just in case the George Dickel didn’t do it.

[LKN_Lawyer]

A little perspective can be a good thing. While I am seriously disappointed in some of our students who choose to act uncivilized by chanting "FU..." to various opposing teams, it's important for visiting fans and our own crowd to note that it is certainly not unique to our students and it does not represent all of them. Last year, when I traveled to the JMU game, I was yelled at by students from my parking place all the way into the stadium. "FU" was the pervasive chant. I did not respond, never actually said a word, but I was wearing black and gold which I guess was enough to set them off. I was in the company of people my age, most of whom were old enough to be grandparents to the JMS offending students. I went straight to the visitor's section and did not further communicate with Duke fans until after the game, when I attempted to walk without speaking to my car. I was again confronted with rude comments from students and a few adults. The actions did not convince me that I was visiting a horrible place, as some JMU fans have indicated about Kidd Brewer. College kids still have some growing up to do. If one doesn't understand that, perhaps college campuses - especially sporting events - are not the best venues to visit.

Saturday, I encountered quite a few JMU fans around town, on campus and in the stadium. I welcomed each one I encountered, telling them I hoped they enjoyed their experience on the mountain. Most were very friendly in return, though a few were curt. As far as the snowballs are concerned, I wish that action had been short lived, but I did not see a single snowball thrown that did not immediately burst into a powder when upon impact. It was powdery snow. Our players and coaches were getting snowballed too, but none seemed to notice. I , myself, was hit in the back with one, but did not take it personally or seriously and certainly wasn't injured. I've been hit with snowballs since I was - I don't know - 5 years old. Survived every one. Kids and adults playing in the snow.

A little perspective.

If you or a loved one have been injured by the 2024 Kidd Brewer Snowball Incident, I ask that you call the Hurtline

800-462-7779

[BambooRdApp]

A little perspective can be a good thing. While I am seriously disappointed in some of our students who choose to act uncivilized by chanting "FU..." to various opposing teams, it's important for visiting fans and our own crowd to note that it is certainly not unique to our students and it does not represent all of them. Last year, when I traveled to the JMU game, I was yelled at by students from my parking place all the way into the stadium. "FU" was the pervasive chant. I did not respond, never actually said a word, but I was wearing black and gold which I guess was enough to set them off. I was in the company of people my age, most of whom were old enough to be grandparents to the JMS offending students. I went straight to the visitor's section and did not further communicate with Duke fans until after the game, when I attempted to walk without speaking to my car. I was again confronted with rude comments from students and a few adults. The actions did not convince me that I was visiting a horrible place, as some JMU fans have indicated about Kidd Brewer. College kids still have some growing up to do. If one doesn't understand that, perhaps college campuses - especially sporting events - are not the best venues to visit.

Saturday, I encountered quite a few JMU fans around town, on campus and in the stadium. I welcomed each one I encountered, telling them I hoped they enjoyed their experience on the mountain. Most were very friendly in return, though a few were curt. As far as the snowballs are concerned, I wish that action had been short lived, but I did not see a single snowball thrown that did not immediately burst into a powder when upon impact. It was powdery snow. Our players and coaches were getting snowballed too, but none seemed to notice. I , myself, was hit in the back with one, but did not take it personally or seriously and certainly wasn't injured. I've been hit with snowballs since I was - I don't know - 5 years old. Survived every one. Kids and adults playing in the snow.

A little perspective.

If you or a loved one have been injured by the 2024 Kidd Brewer Snowball Incident, I ask that you call the Hurtline

800-462-7779

I believe that number is no longer in service. The correct number is
800.867.5309...snd ask for Jenny I believe.

[311neers]

A little perspective can be a good thing. While I am seriously disappointed in some of our students who choose to act uncivilized by chanting "FU..." to various opposing teams, it's important for visiting fans and our own crowd to note that it is certainly not unique to our students and it does not represent all of them. Last year, when I traveled to the JMU game, I was yelled at by students from my parking place all the way into the stadium. "FU" was the pervasive chant. I did not respond, never actually said a word, but I was wearing black and gold which I guess was enough to set them off. I was in the company of people my age, most of whom were old enough to be grandparents to the JMS offending students. I went straight to the visitor's section and did not further communicate with Duke fans until after the game, when I attempted to walk without speaking to my car. I was again confronted with rude comments from students and a few adults. The actions did not convince me that I was visiting a horrible place, as some JMU fans have indicated about Kidd Brewer. College kids still have some growing up to do. If one doesn't understand that, perhaps college campuses - especially sporting events - are not the best venues to visit.

Saturday, I encountered quite a few JMU fans around town, on campus and in the stadium. I welcomed each one I encountered, telling them I hoped they enjoyed their experience on the mountain. Most were very friendly in return, though a few were curt. As far as the snowballs are concerned, I wish that action had been short lived, but I did not see a single snowball thrown that did not immediately burst into a powder when upon impact. It was powdery snow. Our players and coaches were getting snowballed too, but none seemed to notice. I , myself, was hit in the back with one, but did not take it personally or seriously and certainly wasn't injured. I've been hit with snowballs since I was - I don't know - 5 years old. Survived every one. Kids and adults playing in the snow.

A little perspective.

If you or a loved one have been injured by the 2024 Kidd Brewer Snowball Incident, I ask that you call the Hurtline

800-462-7779

I believe that number is no longer in service. The correct number is
800.867.5309...snd ask for Jenny I believe.

Hahaha this got me. Excellent post.

[JTApps1]

As a JMU fan, we were at the game two years ago and again this year. Two years ago we had no issues out of the ordinary--some mostly good natured heckling but thats to be expected. This year, was a bit different.

On Friday while driving through campus we had a 12x12 inch or larger snow "boulder" thrown onto our windshield. I have JMU plates, maybe this was not targeted who knows, but it was very dangerous. In Virginia this is a felony, I'm not sure about in NC.

During the game we (including my young child) were heckled by students, and one grown man in his 50s or so was making comments directly at my child. As some other posters have mentioned the atmosphere in KBS now has an NFL feel, and I dont mean that in a good way. Many folks, not just students, at least this Saturday, were just way too liquored up.

Fortunately, I wasn't pelted with ice or snow, but I was perplexed at how it was being thrown onto the field, onto the visiting sideline, and from the 200 section down to the 100 section without any recourse--security, police, and officials just standing around. And yes, our section was not cleared of ice or snow, so most of what was being thrown was melted snow (ice).

I've been to a lot of away football games and this Saturday stood out as pretty egregious. I can tolerate heckling and drunkeness to an extent, but something needs to change at KBS to bring it back to a place where home and away fans can safely bring their families.

Hate to hear that. Unfortunately, that is becoming more common at many places. Wish it wasn't the case in Boone as most of our folks are good people. We had a bunch of JMU students nearly getting into a fight with App fans in the visitors section at the game last year. Harrisonburg police hauled a few out in handcuffs. Not saying that makes our fans actions better, but goes to show a lot of us have issues to fix.

[Cro-Magnon App]

Throwing snowballs at kids or defenseless people is no good. But throwing at players covered in pads and a helmet? Not that big a deal.

[Pikapp79]

Throwing snowballs at kids or defenseless people is no good. But throwing at players covered in pads and a helmet? Not that big a deal.

If the tables were turned doubt most of those defending would feel the same.

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

I don’t really care what a JMU fan says that comes here and for his first post talks about how classless our fanbase is. How many of you that had a bad experience at JMU went straight to their board and told them about it? Sounds more like a sore loser, similar to the ones crying they were ineligible for post season, saying it was unfair even though it was the rules everyone plays by and that they agreed to, ones us and GaSo both had to adhere to. Only we didn’t get special treatment and get to forgo our last season in FCS.

[appstate24]

I don’t really care what a JMU fan says that comes here and for his first post talks about how classless our fanbase is. How many of you that had a bad experience at JMU went straight to their board and told them about it? Sounds more like a sore loser, similar to the ones crying they were ineligible for post season, saying it was unfair even though it was the rules everyone plays by and that they agreed to, ones us and GaSo both had to adhere to. Only we didn’t get special treatment and get to forgo our last season in FCS.

Exactly, if they win, you don’t hear much about it. They expected to blow us out, and got embarrassed. I truly couldn’t care less what a JMU fan thinks of our fans, or any other school for that matter. I’m sure going to listen to a lecture about class from JMU .

GO APPS!!

[BeauFoster]

A little perspective can be a good thing. While I am seriously disappointed in some of our students who choose to act uncivilized by chanting "FU..." to various opposing teams, it's important for visiting fans and our own crowd to note that it is certainly not unique to our students and it does not represent all of them. Last year, when I traveled to the JMU game, I was yelled at by students from my parking place all the way into the stadium. "FU" was the pervasive chant. I did not respond, never actually said a word, but I was wearing black and gold which I guess was enough to set them off. I was in the company of people my age, most of whom were old enough to be grandparents to the JMS offending students. I went straight to the visitor's section and did not further communicate with Duke fans until after the game, when I attempted to walk without speaking to my car. I was again confronted with rude comments from students and a few adults. The actions did not convince me that I was visiting a horrible place, as some JMU fans have indicated about Kidd Brewer. College kids still have some growing up to do. If one doesn't understand that, perhaps college campuses - especially sporting events - are not the best venues to visit.

Saturday, I encountered quite a few JMU fans around town, on campus and in the stadium. I welcomed each one I encountered, telling them I hoped they enjoyed their experience on the mountain. Most were very friendly in return, though a few were curt. As far as the snowballs are concerned, I wish that action had been short lived, but I did not see a single snowball thrown that did not immediately burst into a powder when upon impact. It was powdery snow. Our players and coaches were getting snowballed too, but none seemed to notice. I , myself, was hit in the back with one, but did not take it personally or seriously and certainly wasn't injured. I've been hit with snowballs since I was - I don't know - 5 years old. Survived every one. Kids and adults playing in the snow.

A little perspective.

If you or a loved one have been injured by the 2024 Kidd Brewer Snowball Incident, I ask that you call the Hurtline

800-462-7779

I believe that number is no longer in service. The correct number is
800.867.5309...snd ask for Jenny I believe.

That’s the old number. It changed again to 800-588-2300.

[Bigdaddyg1]

A little perspective can be a good thing. While I am seriously disappointed in some of our students who choose to act uncivilized by chanting "FU..." to various opposing teams, it's important for visiting fans and our own crowd to note that it is certainly not unique to our students and it does not represent all of them. Last year, when I traveled to the JMU game, I was yelled at by students from my parking place all the way into the stadium. "FU" was the pervasive chant. I did not respond, never actually said a word, but I was wearing black and gold which I guess was enough to set them off. I was in the company of people my age, most of whom were old enough to be grandparents to the JMS offending students. I went straight to the visitor's section and did not further communicate with Duke fans until after the game, when I attempted to walk without speaking to my car. I was again confronted with rude comments from students and a few adults. The actions did not convince me that I was visiting a horrible place, as some JMU fans have indicated about Kidd Brewer. College kids still have some growing up to do. If one doesn't understand that, perhaps college campuses - especially sporting events - are not the best venues to visit.

Saturday, I encountered quite a few JMU fans around town, on campus and in the stadium. I welcomed each one I encountered, telling them I hoped they enjoyed their experience on the mountain. Most were very friendly in return, though a few were curt. As far as the snowballs are concerned, I wish that action had been short lived, but I did not see a single snowball thrown that did not immediately burst into a powder when upon impact. It was powdery snow. Our players and coaches were getting snowballed too, but none seemed to notice. I , myself, was hit in the back with one, but did not take it personally or seriously and certainly wasn't injured. I've been hit with snowballs since I was - I don't know - 5 years old. Survived every one. Kids and adults playing in the snow.

A little perspective.

If you or a loved one have been injured by the 2024 Kidd Brewer Snowball Incident, I ask that you call the Hurtline

800-462-7779

I believe that number is no longer in service. The correct number is
800.867.5309...snd ask for Jenny I believe.

That’s the old number. It changed again to 800-588-2300.

I always like seeing that old song and phone number reference as it’s the exchange for the neighborhood where I live and grew up in. I’m pretty sure that 867-5309 is a real working number for a heating and air company here. It was cool back in high school when the song was popular as we sort of had some bragging rights here.

[AppState89]

As a JMU fan, we were at the game two years ago and again this year. Two years ago we had no issues out of the ordinary--some mostly good natured heckling but thats to be expected. This year, was a bit different.

On Friday while driving through campus we had a 12x12 inch or larger snow "boulder" thrown onto our windshield. I have JMU plates, maybe this was not targeted who knows, but it was very dangerous. In Virginia this is a felony, I'm not sure about in NC.

During the game we (including my young child) were heckled by students, and one grown man in his 50s or so was making comments directly at my child. As some other posters have mentioned the atmosphere in KBS now has an NFL feel, and I dont mean that in a good way. Many folks, not just students, at least this Saturday, were just way too liquored up.

Fortunately, I wasn't pelted with ice or snow, but I was perplexed at how it was being thrown onto the field, onto the visiting sideline, and from the 200 section down to the 100 section without any recourse--security, police, and officials just standing around. And yes, our section was not cleared of ice or snow, so most of what was being thrown was melted snow (ice).

I've been to a lot of away football games and this Saturday stood out as pretty egregious. I can tolerate heckling and drunkeness to an extent, but something needs to change at KBS to bring it back to a place where home and away fans can safely bring their families.

I also want to apologize for what happened this weekend outside of the game's result too. Our students are getting as bad as CCU and Ga. Southern students. Maybe they have been all along, but I have never noticed it until this past weekend. As for a 50s year old man yelling at a child is CHILDLESS & CLASSLESS!!!! That is a true asshole right there. It's sad that fans would say KBS is getting like a NFL stadium (truth is the truth) as some NFL fans are totally out of control, wanting to fight the other teams fans. I've seen it at the Panther's games too. Several fight round me the 8 years or so I was going to all the games. Sorry again for the snowball to your car and the way the fans acted towards your child. App State can do better for sure. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[ASU-FTW]

I don’t really care what a JMU fan says that comes here and for his first post talks about how classless our fanbase is. How many of you that had a bad experience at JMU went straight to their board and told them about it? Sounds more like a sore loser, similar to the ones crying they were ineligible for post season, saying it was unfair even though it was the rules everyone plays by and that they agreed to, ones us and GaSo both had to adhere to. Only we didn’t get special treatment and get to forgo our last season in FCS.

Exactly, if they win, you don’t hear much about it. They expected to blow us out, and got embarrassed. I truly couldn’t care less what a JMU fan thinks of our fans, or any other school for that matter. I’m sure going to listen to a lecture about class from JMU .

GO APPS!!

Some loser on their board is looking for attorneys to contact over the snowball matter

[appstate24]

I don’t really care what a JMU fan says that comes here and for his first post talks about how classless our fanbase is. How many of you that had a bad experience at JMU went straight to their board and told them about it? Sounds more like a sore loser, similar to the ones crying they were ineligible for post season, saying it was unfair even though it was the rules everyone plays by and that they agreed to, ones us and GaSo both had to adhere to. Only we didn’t get special treatment and get to forgo our last season in FCS.

Exactly, if they win, you don’t hear much about it. They expected to blow us out, and got embarrassed. I truly couldn’t care less what a JMU fan thinks of our fans, or any other school for that matter. I’m sure going to listen to a lecture about class from JMU .

GO APPS!!

Some loser on their board is looking for attorneys to contact over the snowball matter

The fact that I don’t even have to go to their board to verify that this is true is hilarious. JMU fans truly are some of the worst. Let’s not forget a year ago they were wanting to sue their way into the postseason. Thankfully, some school we all know and love shut that down.

GO APPS!!

[LKN_Lawyer]

I don’t really care what a JMU fan says that comes here and for his first post talks about how classless our fanbase is. How many of you that had a bad experience at JMU went straight to their board and told them about it? Sounds more like a sore loser, similar to the ones crying they were ineligible for post season, saying it was unfair even though it was the rules everyone plays by and that they agreed to, ones us and GaSo both had to adhere to. Only we didn’t get special treatment and get to forgo our last season in FCS.

Exactly, if they win, you don’t hear much about it. They expected to blow us out, and got embarrassed. I truly couldn’t care less what a JMU fan thinks of our fans, or any other school for that matter. I’m sure going to listen to a lecture about class from JMU .

GO APPS!!

Some loser on their board is looking for attorneys to contact over the snowball matter

Send the info I listed above for the (butt) Hurtline.

[NattyBumppo'sRevenge]

I don’t really care what a JMU fan says that comes here and for his first post talks about how classless our fanbase is. How many of you that had a bad experience at JMU went straight to their board and told them about it? Sounds more like a sore loser, similar to the ones crying they were ineligible for post season, saying it was unfair even though it was the rules everyone plays by and that they agreed to, ones us and GaSo both had to adhere to. Only we didn’t get special treatment and get to forgo our last season in FCS.

Exactly, if they win, you don’t hear much about it. They expected to blow us out, and got embarrassed. I truly couldn’t care less what a JMU fan thinks of our fans, or any other school for that matter. I’m sure going to listen to a lecture about class from JMU .

GO APPS!!

Some loser on their board is looking for attorneys to contact over the snowball matter

The fact that I don’t even have to go to their board to verify that this is true is hilarious. JMU fans truly are some of the worst. Let’s not forget a year ago they were wanting to sue their way into the postseason. Thankfully, some school we all know and love shut that down.

GO APPS!!

This may end up in family court…you know, since we are their daddy.

[hapapp]

There is an awful lot of deflection in this thread. Whether the JMU fans are the worst or not, has nothing to do with the behavior of our fans. I do not want to hear any complaints from our fans in the future when they feel disrespected at other venues.