2008 Woodie Awards
Editorial: Raiders need their fans
Issue date: 2/14/07 Section: Opinions
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There was a lot riding on Saturday's basketball game for WSU and everyone pulled through. The players each did their part on the court, the coaches out witted Butler's coaching staff, but most importantly the fans filled the seats.
The 10,827 fans that filled the stands on Saturday set a Nutter Center record for a basketball game. The previous record was 10,500, set way back in 1988 when the Raiders took on UD.
But the most impressive part of the packed house was the fact that many of the fans were students.
Many people around campus criticize students for there being a lack of school spirit around campus, but that definitely was not the case on Saturday.
Nearly three and-a-half hours before the game, students could be found in the parking lot tailgates and getting pumped up before the game. Inside, the sight was even more impressive.
The student section was filled and many were forced to sit in the upper section since there were no seats left in the lower portion
There were also a number of students with their faces and chests painted with Raider green and gold.
And the court rushing following the game was a complete success. No players were hurt, no fans were injured, and the fans also managed to force Butler off the court with three seconds still remaining on the game clock for fear of being trampled.
Congratulations student fans for making your voices, your presence known and for supporting your university when it needed you the most.
The 10,827 fans that filled the stands on Saturday set a Nutter Center record for a basketball game. The previous record was 10,500, set way back in 1988 when the Raiders took on UD.
But the most impressive part of the packed house was the fact that many of the fans were students.
Many people around campus criticize students for there being a lack of school spirit around campus, but that definitely was not the case on Saturday.
Nearly three and-a-half hours before the game, students could be found in the parking lot tailgates and getting pumped up before the game. Inside, the sight was even more impressive.
The student section was filled and many were forced to sit in the upper section since there were no seats left in the lower portion
There were also a number of students with their faces and chests painted with Raider green and gold.
And the court rushing following the game was a complete success. No players were hurt, no fans were injured, and the fans also managed to force Butler off the court with three seconds still remaining on the game clock for fear of being trampled.
Congratulations student fans for making your voices, your presence known and for supporting your university when it needed you the most.
