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I think your post is right for the most part, but I can't agree that college students are "children." In fact, treating any 18-22 year old as such does them no favor. They enjoy adult privileges mostly--let's hold them to adult responsibilities, too.
Would the same punk say it to Epps face....highly doubtful
I won't quibble whether to call them children or not although my oldest child was 17 when she started college.
Probably not....just like USC fans/students wouldn't say some of the ish they say to opposing players' faces either. Heck, when USC fans were chanting "f___ the Mormons" last year, would they have said it to Slovis' face?
The average age of a RAF pilot in WW2 was 20. The average age of those killed was 22. The average age of a B24 bomber pilot, (bombing runs were usually 6-9 hours long) was 22. The average age of a Huey copter crew in Vietnam was 20.
Not giving them a pass. Just stating biological facts. Today's "young" are far less emotionally mature than prior generations. 2 years of covid lockdown hasn't helped.
Agree with that. Although it does make me wonder wth is wrong with people at sporting events these days? So many fights, even women, and it doesn't appear to be mob related.
HAHAHA! That's actually funny. He's probably referring to the Oklahoma influx of players and coaches. Obviously, USC will not be unique regarding roster overhauls.
I wasn’t giving them a pass as much as just explaining why they act that way. 18 years old, probably, possibly , more than likely been doing Jell-O shots all day, and you get a few idiots. Adults too. Have you watched all the fights at NFL game videos.
I know Dart is Mormon and I was not happy when I heard that USC fans made this chant. Is Slovis Mormon too?
Or Dart’s, or Tuli or Pola Mao. 20% of our team is probably LDS
How was his game? Was he dropping 40 foot putts? Or BB-sized turds down his pant leg?
This is such a good post. It just shows what 18-22 yr olds are really capable of when the realities of life is put to the test. The focus wasn't on why they're different, it was on what they could accomplish if held to more adult standards. I understand all the reasons why "kids" do stupid **** but it shouldn't change the consequences nor the accountability for behavior they control, brain issues or not. Expectations are everything.
My wife and I saw that one fellow carrying the sign you mention above before we entered the stadium - the sign-carrier seemed to be the only one shouting the statement on the sign and most observers (including the Beaver fans) seemed to be ignoring him. We found most of the Beaver fans during the game to be vocal supporters of their team but aside from a few of them around us making a few offhand comments about USC being overrated when OSU took the lead there were none that were confrontational.
Good for them. I wish Epps had gone into the stands and asked the guy to say it again, but alas, he has way more class than I do.
It was a sign we have seen from them before about felatio, but they are supposed to be woke now so they are all over an apology without holding anyone accountable. Statement was that "OSU will do better." LoL they are not capable. They are terminally ill scumbags. What a joke.University of Oregon ‘taking a number of actions’ to address fan behavior; Oregon State apologizes for sign at USC game
UO released a statement saying it is “taking a number of actions” to address what it called “reprehensible fan behavior,” when some fans shouted a vulgar anti-Mormon chant during the Sept. 17 game against BYU.
Anyone have any idea what OSU is talking about here?
There is a difference between childhood and immaturity. Parents have allowed, and often enabled immature behaviors. It would be ok if we turned such acceptance around and focused on mutual respect and personal responsibility.
I have to admit, I’ve never been to a game there, but I’ve mostly always heard that their fans are way better than Oregon’s.
