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My WVU Experience
Posted on 9/25/11 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 9/25/11 at 8:30 pm
Was outstanding. On the way to the game there were some nasty young fans who were obviously not WVU students/alumni, but that was the rare exception.
The vast majority of WVU were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to ensure that we were having a good time and welcomed us to Morgantown. When we got into town on Friday, it seemed like everyone was wearing some WVU gear. We had several rounds of beer paid for at a couple of different bars on Friday. Their downtown area was hopping.
The WVU game day experience was also very impressive. They have a lot of state pride for their school and really showed it for this game. Tailgating was wide spread and we were offered several beers before and after the game.
Almost to a fan, they couldn't resist how much they'd like to be a part of the SEC.I can't imagine a Big East school with a better game day experience and football following than WVU. Assuming we couldn't get a FSU, Clemson, Va. Tech to leave the ACC, then I think that WVU would be the next logical choice. I get that the they wouldn't add much from TV revenue standpoint, and I get that they are not as big as some other candidates, but their fans are pretty passionate in their support for their team and the game day experience is a good start for what could be a SEC experience. They would need to find about 25K more seats.
The vast majority of WVU were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to ensure that we were having a good time and welcomed us to Morgantown. When we got into town on Friday, it seemed like everyone was wearing some WVU gear. We had several rounds of beer paid for at a couple of different bars on Friday. Their downtown area was hopping.
The WVU game day experience was also very impressive. They have a lot of state pride for their school and really showed it for this game. Tailgating was wide spread and we were offered several beers before and after the game.
Almost to a fan, they couldn't resist how much they'd like to be a part of the SEC.I can't imagine a Big East school with a better game day experience and football following than WVU. Assuming we couldn't get a FSU, Clemson, Va. Tech to leave the ACC, then I think that WVU would be the next logical choice. I get that the they wouldn't add much from TV revenue standpoint, and I get that they are not as big as some other candidates, but their fans are pretty passionate in their support for their team and the game day experience is a good start for what could be a SEC experience. They would need to find about 25K more seats.
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Posted on 9/25/11 at 8:37 pm to Stevo
Throwing my $.02 in as well:
the vast majority of fans were really great, some really nice people....only ran across one group of assholes....
nice stadium, but agree it should seat more, but before that, they need to work out the parking/traffic problems first...
good view from end zone seats....
beer in stadium, wonderful...but how about letting us have the tops, so we can avoid spilling it....
concession stands were undermanned, took forever to get food....
only one video screen, pain in the arse if you're in the south end zone...
CANNED MUSIC SUCKS!!!!!!!
the vast majority of fans were really great, some really nice people....only ran across one group of assholes....
nice stadium, but agree it should seat more, but before that, they need to work out the parking/traffic problems first...
good view from end zone seats....
beer in stadium, wonderful...but how about letting us have the tops, so we can avoid spilling it....
concession stands were undermanned, took forever to get food....
only one video screen, pain in the arse if you're in the south end zone...
CANNED MUSIC SUCKS!!!!!!!
This post was edited on 9/25/11 at 8:38 pm
Posted on 9/25/11 at 8:37 pm to Stevo
Did they explain why they burn couches?
I have a neighbor and a work buddy who are WVU alums. Both are really good guys.
I have a neighbor and a work buddy who are WVU alums. Both are really good guys.
Posted on 9/25/11 at 8:43 pm to Stevo
Agreed - nice post. I was told by the head of their alumni association that their biggest hurdle with joining the SEC is their lack of additional sports. It will be a huge expense to add a number of sports that they do not currently offer. IDK - He said it woud cost an additional 30 million that they don't currently have.
Posted on 9/25/11 at 9:14 pm to Stevo
we had a very good time. fans treated us very well and i thought the atmosphere was great. most of the fans we spoke with were aware that WVU has a rough reputation, in terms of how they treat visiting fans, and were very concerned with changing that reputation. they also want desperately to be in the SEC. almost everyone we spoke with brought that up.
Posted on 9/25/11 at 9:38 pm to Stevo
This was a really good post - the kind of mature one I joined this site for a long time ago. Alas, this is also an uncommon post.
Thanks for the information - I bet some were inclined to think otherwise about the WV fan base though the worst will always be Ole Piss to me.
Thanks for the information - I bet some were inclined to think otherwise about the WV fan base though the worst will always be Ole Piss to me.
Posted on 9/25/11 at 9:53 pm to Stevo
my experience was similar...
town and country side - The country side is beautiful...if we were there about a month from now, the foliage change would have been stunning to see...the town is exactly what you would expect from a small town with a large university...I liked it...
people - 90% of the folks that I met were very friendly and just a pleasure to be around. they would strike up a conversation quickly when they saw the LSU gear and really made me feel comfortable. Many also talked about visiting LSU last year and they talked on and on about the gameday experience in BR. On the other hand, the other 10% were like high school bullies and were pretty much just looking for any excuse to pick a fight. I am fairly quiet by LSU standards, but still did get tired of having to worry about saying the wrong thing and having to fight some a-hole. I saw on several occasions, these guys getting in the faces of even 60+ year old men...unacceptable. Now, each and every time someone went over the line, a few others would come over and apologize...so the fanbase is obviously trying hard to get past that.
Gameday Experience - the gameday experience was right up there with those in the SEC...it was electric and people just came out in droves. The stadium was full from start to finish, even at the end of the game when LSU was firmly in control.
One thing that did piss me off was the cost of whiskey...I typically pay about $45 for a half of makers here...there, a half gallon cost right at $70...I see why one would be tempted to have a moonshine still...
I would say my trip was overwhelmingly positive...I would do it again tomorrow if I could....
town and country side - The country side is beautiful...if we were there about a month from now, the foliage change would have been stunning to see...the town is exactly what you would expect from a small town with a large university...I liked it...
people - 90% of the folks that I met were very friendly and just a pleasure to be around. they would strike up a conversation quickly when they saw the LSU gear and really made me feel comfortable. Many also talked about visiting LSU last year and they talked on and on about the gameday experience in BR. On the other hand, the other 10% were like high school bullies and were pretty much just looking for any excuse to pick a fight. I am fairly quiet by LSU standards, but still did get tired of having to worry about saying the wrong thing and having to fight some a-hole. I saw on several occasions, these guys getting in the faces of even 60+ year old men...unacceptable. Now, each and every time someone went over the line, a few others would come over and apologize...so the fanbase is obviously trying hard to get past that.
Gameday Experience - the gameday experience was right up there with those in the SEC...it was electric and people just came out in droves. The stadium was full from start to finish, even at the end of the game when LSU was firmly in control.
One thing that did piss me off was the cost of whiskey...I typically pay about $45 for a half of makers here...there, a half gallon cost right at $70...I see why one would be tempted to have a moonshine still...
I would say my trip was overwhelmingly positive...I would do it again tomorrow if I could....
This post was edited on 9/25/11 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 9/25/11 at 10:02 pm to Stevo
great post and positive observation ! as a kid I lived across the river from Wheeling WVa. They love their team and Tiger fans should relate to that ! They play all out just like LSU does .
Posted on 9/25/11 at 10:02 pm to Stevo
West Virginia adults went out of there way to ensure we were having a blast and thanked us for making the trip. Now the students were drunk obnoxious assholes but tis expected
overall, we had a great experience.
overall, we had a great experience.
Posted on 9/25/11 at 10:12 pm to Stevo
I found WVA fans the environment awesome. Every program ha there share of jerks... Didn't here them chanting "suck that mountaineer deck" FWIW
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