ISUB Fan Perspective on Koch

[molly jabali]

We all need to remember, just like in recruiting, when you wear your colors and logos, or otherwise identify yourself with a Shocker moniker, you do represent WSU to a certain degree. While you do have freedom of speech, there are ramification of your words and actions. I find myself trying to act like a university representative when dealiing with the large percentage of the populace that really have no idea about the Wichita State basketball team, and more importantly, the university as a whole.

As Patrick Swayze said in "Road House"......"be nice!"

Great line!!!! Great use!!!

[BOBB]

As much as I am glad to hear of our fanbase's treament of guests I am willing to bet the experience would have been different in a tight game with questionable calls.

[pogo]

I think it depends largely on the actions of our guests also.

[Bluzrover]

I haven't been to a Shox game at the Roundhouse in decades, as I've not lived in Wichita for decades, but I remember the atmosphere in the 60s, 70s and 80s to be much as described today. Obviously, technology has played a major role, but I think the history and tradition of Shocker basketball is something that can't be "trained" in a couple years. I hope to one day venture back to my old haunts and witness a game in person, sooner rather than later!

[Kung Wu]

Having a more mature fan base helps keep it "real" too. Our fan base has all the passion (and more knowledge) of most of the other schools, but without as much testosterone to go and screw it up.

[Kung Wu]

Oh, and kidding aside, that newspaper toss thingy was seriously stoopid.

[OregonShocker]

I echo that! Actually was in town for the opening night after renovations (still got the N. Az pennant!) and was impressed. In my day, student tix were the only way to get in (sold out at 10,666) and it sounds like they're selling out now, so I'll have to plan accordingly!

I haven't been to a Shox game at the Roundhouse in decades, as I've not lived in Wichita for decades, but I remember the atmosphere in the 60s, 70s and 80s to be much as described today. Obviously, technology has played a major role, but I think the history and tradition of Shocker basketball is something that can't be "trained" in a couple years. I hope to one day venture back to my old haunts and witness a game in person, sooner rather than later!

[Power Outlet]

So many people non-students were the ones standing up and getting the clapping going together. The students and the non-students fed of one another

I liked this observation. Students are great and it is non student Sec. 126 (I think) that is also awesome and seems to start a lot of spontaneous noise getting the whole building going.

[WuShock16]

Someone once told me that while this is true in a certain way, Wichita isn't just a blue collar town. Sure, Wichita is a town of hard-working people, which fits well with the effort that our guys put out. The thing this person told me which makes sense is that Wichita is also an entrepreneurial city. Yes, entrepreneurs are hard-workers, but they aren't judged by hard work. Ultimately, they are judged by achieving results.

[1972Shocker]

Having a more mature fan base helps keep it "real" too. Our fan base has all the passion (and more knowledge) of most of the other schools, but without as much testosterone to go and screw it up.

Ok Willis, who told you 'bout my low T?

[kochHead]

Ok Willis, who told you 'bout my low T?

YOUR WIFE!

[1972Shocker]

YOUR WIFE!

I knew it, damn it.

[molly jabali]

I think our crowd is a very good mix of raucous and appreciative. I TOTALLY get being hostile to Valley opponents, but I guess I don't understand booing Western Kentucky....not a rival, just an opponent. Didn't lose any sleep, just don't quite get it.

[pogo]

I haven't been to a Shox game at the Roundhouse in decades, as I've not lived in Wichita for decades, but I remember the atmosphere in the 60s, 70s and 80s to be much as described today. Obviously, technology has played a major role, but I think the history and tradition of Shocker basketball is something that can't be "trained" in a couple years. I hope to one day venture back to my old haunts and witness a game in person, sooner rather than later!

As far as visiting your old haunts they are all closed down. The Flicker, Cedars, Y-Not the College Inn, The Stage Door gone all gone.

[Kung Wu]

The Flicker AND Cedar are both gone? Say it ain't so.