Open Letter to Shithead Students

I submitted the following letter to the Round-Up, NMSU's student newspaper. It's not verbatim, as I wanted to maintain the tenor I’ve set for this site. The basic point is still intact. Read it. Embrace it. Fondle it. Do whatever want, but if you participate in this trash; I beg you, grow some balls and tell it to a players face.

Disgusted. That word was prominent while sifting through the plethora of emotions I felt after the heartbreaking loss to the University of Nevada Friday night. This is a shame because I felt nothing but pride for the football team. Those guys played their hearts out, but came up just a bit short. My most emphatic praise goes out to each and every one of them. As a fan, all I can ask is that the team give 100%, and not surrender. They have not disappointed in this regard.

Unfortunately my fellow student supporters have the notion they could do better. This is where my disgust lies.

After a slow start from our offense, I heard a small group of students yell at Chase Holbrook that he, and I quote, “*expletive* sucks!” The root word of the expletive rhymes with suck (i.e. fuck). This is appalling to hear coming from those who claim to be Aggie fans. Not only that, Holbrook is a legitimate NFL prospect. So add ignorant to that group’s pitiful repertoire.

Paul Young, the true freshman kicker who started out as the backup to the backup, was verbally assaulted after missing the game winner. Way to show compassion people. These guys are students, just like we are. The next time you fail at life -- probably happens everyday -- give me a call. I’ll come over and fart in your face. That is poetic justice my friends.

More was said, but the action, which I fortunately did not witness is the real purpose I write. I have heard from several people that things have been thrown at players and coaches. It didn’t take place at the Nevada game, but for it to have occurred at all is troubling.

This type of behavior is unacceptable, and I expect President Martin and Dr. Boston to tackle this issue personally. It goes beyond the Nice Shot Asshole chant, and freedom of speech. A potential powder keg is brewing if this type of behavior persists.

Fans should be supportive at the games, regardless of the outcome. If that is beyond your mental capacity, don’t bother showing up.

You stay classy NMSU.