Standing or Sitting?

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Another point...stand or sit...we're all on the same team here! (y) Gosh, just to be at the game, even if you're too old to stand to see the game...it's a great feeling to be there in person!
 

I will be standing just like we did for the PSU game. Except for that last drive when I had to sit back for a few seconds and close my eyes before the INT. Go Gophers !
 

Is it like there is a righteousness that one must stand given the gravity of the game? I was fortunate enough to start going to games at Memorial Stadium at age 10 when I could not see over standing men. Now the benches at Memorial did allow for standing on them to help out for those moments when the crowd couldn’t resist standing but that was not the whole game even when 16-0 happened over #1. So I guess I still like sharing the moment with all the fans young, drunk, elderly and leaping up to celebrate special moments. Of course, I don’t sit to pee like Chryst.
 





Kind of like traffic, ok to go with the flow. If you’re the only one sitting or standing then you’re the jackass. If you’re disabled TMK there is plenty of accessible seating available. Most elderly people have no issue sitting down or standing up, it’s getting going and keeping their balance. In fact, it’s generally always a good thing for these folks to get the blood moving even if they don’t feel like it.

That said, standing for big downs/plays always acceptable, the rest of the time in between plays etc should be acceptable to sit...use common sense.
 

gopherjay said:
That is a bit disrespectful sir. There are people who have dedicated much to be there and been there much longer than you. Standing, siting, do what you want but don't be a crab about it. It is not all about you. Some of our older fans cannot stand all the time and would love to if they could. You will be there too at some point. Maybe be mindful and let them catch a big play or two.
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You would think this would be common sense to everyone by now but some of the previous posters obviously don't care if someone is older and can't stand the whole time. Just look behind you before the game starts and notice who exactly is there.
 



Standing at games is something that you have to go with the crowd on, especially those in the rows immediately behind you. If everyone is doing it, cool. Stand up. If you are the lone wolf, then don't be a jerk about it. This also applies if it's you and a couple of other scattered people. Ripping on sitters with name calling and so forth when you're the only one standing, or it's you and a few other scattered people, is a guaranteed way to ensure no one will heed your call to stand up. I've been to more than my share of Vikings and Gopher football games. There is little the regulars hate more than some dude they've never seen at games before that day laying into them about being bad fans for not standing.

Will people stand this Saturday? It depends on how the game goes. If it's a close one with tension and lead changes, the answer is absolutely yes. People will stand all afternoon. If the Gophers are killing the Badgers, the answer is most likely yes although the lack of tension during a blowout can actually lead to less standing compared to a close game. If the Gophers are playing like sick dogs, but are still theoretically within reach of getting back into it, the answer is yes when the Gophs show signs of life, but it won't be continuous. If the Gophers are getting destroyed, no one will stand except to head out early in order to avoid seeing the Badgers lift the Axe and do the chopping down the goalposts routine.
 

tikited said:
You would think this would be common sense to everyone by now but some of the previous posters obviously don't care if someone is older and can't stand the whole time. Just look behind you before the game starts and notice who exactly is there.
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Amen.
 

Pompous Elitist said:
Kind of like traffic, ok to go with the flow. If you’re the only one sitting or standing then you’re the jackass. If you’re disabled TMK there is plenty of accessible seating available. Most elderly people have no issue sitting down or standing up, it’s getting going and keeping their balance. In fact, it’s generally always a good thing for these folks to get the blood moving even if they don’t feel like it.

That said, standing for big downs/plays always acceptable, the rest of the time in between plays etc should be acceptable to sit...use common sense.
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The nail that sticks out gets hammered down eh?
 

Stand! Jump! Add as much energy as you possibly can!
 



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