I am ashamed to say I have done my share of booing and catcalling at sporting events, but I never boo my own team.
I felt bad about the Cougs’ poor showing two weeks ago, but what really shamed me was the supposed BYU fans who actually booed their own team.
Even the Utah fan I watched the game with felt embarrassed for the fans’ treatment of the Cougars.
Do you people think the players are doing it on purpose?
Do you think they will play better if you boo loud enough?
The very next week, playing the Knights, the players get booed again — while playing in LaVell Edwards Stadium.
I would rather see the stadium half full of real fans than full of loser fans. If you booed, you are a loser fan.
A collective, sympathetic moan is the worst our boys should ever hear.
So first, be positive or don’t come to the stadium.
Second, BYU football has a walk-on tryout policy. Think you’re all that and a bag of chips, put on the pads and try out.
Fourth, anytime there is a change of possession, a cheer should go up as the squads change, both for the ones coming off the field and the ones going on — no matter how it went.
Keep in mind most of these young men were recruited to other schools and chose to come to Provo.
Edwin Clawson
Palmer, Alaska
