Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

[Eaglefan06]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

Well, it started at the buzzer. I played "For Boston" then "Alma Mater" and then "For Boston" again on my trumpet. The bu students didn't seem to like that.

On the way out all the BC fans congregated and were singing "For Boston" and chanting "We are BC!" and "Let's Go Eagles!" all the way out to the street. This also did not make the crush of bu fans and students very happy at all. No fights broke out, but they were screaming pretty angrily at us to shut up.

Some guy behind me kept jabbing me in the back with the butt end of his umbrella. I heard him whisper "hit him!" and I turned around and saw him talking to his son, who was holding his hand.
Me: "Did you just tell your son to hit me?"
Him: "Nope."
Me: "Yeah, okay."
Him: "Well you're scaring my son, look, you made him want to hold my hand! Want me to call the cops?"
Me: "What?! Yeah, call the freaking cops!"

And I immediately started another "We Are! BC!" chant.

Once we got to the street, about 100 of us were waiting at the T stop to head back and we kept singing and chanting and I kept playing the fight song. A decent crowd of bu students congregated on the other side of the street and started yelling at us and throwing snowballs at us, but we kept happily singing and chanting and finally, when the T came up, we started singing "Nah nah nah nah, hey hey hey, Goodbyeee!" and waving back at them as we got on.

Then on the T ride back the party continued all the way back to BC, where about 15 of us hung around in the snow waiting at Conte to greet the team bus back.

It was probably the best BC hockey experience I've ever had (not including Denver, of course).

I was gonna say.

Hopefully, we make it to Detroit this year so that can be topped!

 

[mookie1995]

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I would agree with that.

So who's heading to Harvard tomorrow? I will be in attendance.

I'll be there in the BC section, although from what I hear, there will be seats available just about anywhere we wish.

i was gonna go.... still might unless y'all bought all the tickets

 

[FiveHole12]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

i was gonna go.... still might unless y'all bought all the tickets

From what I've read on the Harvard thread, tickets shouldn't be real tough to get at the door. We'll have a meet and greet. I'd like to meet some of the clowns on these threads.

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

Speaking of which, I can't wait to hear you guys blasting out "For Boston" at the Emerald Bowl.

I'm guessing you heard about all that, right?
Boston Globe
LA Times

Good job, Tony the Pied Piper.

Now break out that trumpet and get those 100 fans to follow you to Bright tomorrow night. Not that there'd be anyone to heckle, but the team could use the support. The challenge is on.

Oh, I'll absolutely have the trumpet at the game. Also, I have a lot of fun heckling their band. We've had some fun times going back and forth with each other at the Women's Beanpot in the past.

i was gonna go.... still might unless y'all bought all the tickets

They showed me on their screen at Harvard how many tickets were left. They still have entire empty sections. You'll be fine.

The block of tickets I bought for our group of BC students is in the top of section 19, by the way.

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

Boston College Hockey... 12-08-2009 10:17 PM congrats on your win, but these are very fanboy-ish tendencies... just something to think about - yank

I don't usually post reps, but cry me a river, yankeefat. Sounds like you're a little more upset about the loss than you are letting on.

Sounds to me we had quite a raucous celebration in our rivals' own house. If you want to call that 'fanboy-ish,' well, by all means, sound like a moron.

 

[Federal League]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

I'm guessing you heard about all that, right?
Boston Globe
LA Times

That was the point of my post, yes.

Jokes aside, though, that sucks. The Globe makes it sound like, in addition to financial constraints, not wanting to bother band members on Christmas day was one of the reasons for not sending them. Did BC run that by the band? I feel like a lot of band members (perhaps even a majority) would've been willing to miss Christmas to play at a bowl game. I could be wrong, though.

 

[Deuce]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

I don't usually post reps, but cry me a river, yankeefat. Sounds like you're a little more upset about the loss than you are letting on.

Sounds to me we had quite a raucous celebration in our rivals' own house. If you want to call that 'fanboy-ish,' well, by all means, sound like a moron.

Careful now, it looks like your friend is closer to siding with him than he is with you:

I'm not sure. Generally speaking, I don't celebrate wins in December as if my team just won the national championship, so it's not often that opposing fans would have any reason to want to bother me.

the general principle of 'don't be a ****** and you won't have any problems' has made things quite fine for me over the years.

in any sporting venue in the world, if you walk out of the arena screaming like you just won the championship, you're going to get crap. I learned this on a trip to UNH as a freshman and I like to think I've grown up a little bit since then.

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

Did BC run that by the band?

No.

I feel like a lot of band members (perhaps even a majority) would've been willing to miss Christmas to play at a bowl game. I could be wrong, though.

You aren't. We were pretty surprised. We've typically been given the option to stay home anyway if we had plans.

 

[Federal League]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

I don't usually post reps, but cry me a river, yankeefat. Sounds like you're a little more upset about the loss than you are letting on.

Sounds to me we had quite a raucous celebration in our rivals' own house. If you want to call that 'fanboy-ish,' well, by all means, sound like a moron.

First off, I hate all accusations of fanboyish behavior. I don't think there's such a thing as being too big of a fan, and I think everyone is entitled to cheering and celebrating as much as they want and however they choose, within limits of course (this is the part ZooMass fans have trouble understanding).

That said, you can't seriously think that Nick P and SteveF, among other BC fans, wouldn't be the first ones to accuse a BU fan of being a fanboy if they posted that same story.

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

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I don't really want to sit here and defend what Joe said last year (Seriously? did you have those sitting in your favorites just waiting for the next time we beat BU?), but I'm going to anyway.

Generally speaking, I don't celebrate wins in December as if my team just won the national championship, so it's not often that opposing fans would have any reason to want to bother me.

Note the bolded sections. I wouldn't say we celebrated as though we "just won the national championship," but I think a long-awaited win over our hated rival in their own house warrants a bit of celebration.

Otherwise, the general principle of 'don't be a ****** and you won't have any problems' has made things quite fine for me over the years.

We were rowdy. We were also not vulgar in the slightest. And we also didn't have any major problems, really.

But in any sporting venue in the world, if you walk out of the arena screaming like you just won the championship, you're going to get crap.

Sure we got crap. I don't see that as a problem, it was awesome seeing the bu students' p!ssed off faces as we gleefully sang ourselves out of their arena.

Also, I don't care whether Joe agrees with me or not, we're allowed different opinions.

That said, you can't seriously think that Nick P and SteveF, among other BC fans, wouldn't be the first ones to accuse a BU fan of being a fanboy if they posted that same story.

Nick P and SteveF are also (awesome) pinheads. It's their job to get under your skin.

Having said that:

Wasn't it great doing that? The looks on their faces was just gold as we chanted and sang. I really wish the "Super"fans would chant back or actually say something besides "sucks to BU", which is unoriginal and old. Cmon, guys, be creative! Its not like we take that stuff personally, so hit us with something a little harder than that.

And to those who say the visiting BU fans were loud and obnoxious, that is confirmation that we accomplished our goal. Because at no point did we chant anything offensive, or insulting. Sure, there was the occasional BC sucks within there, but it was mostly pro-BU chants with a bunch of songs mixed in. If we can get to you with just that, then we were certainly successful. I was glad to hear how loud and crazy the BU fans were.

The best part about winning at BC is the walk out.

He was just s-faced and trying to make me mad with big, fancy curse words. I couldn't really hear him and it really didn't much matter since BU won and I could care less.

I told him stay classy then proceeded with BU victory cheers and what not. He shoved some guy behind me in frustration once we reached the main level. Unfortunately nothing came of it. I was ready to throw fisticuffs. After that the dude went home, jerked it then cried himself to sleep. In that order.

<3 how BU added a goal right as time expired. And was it me, or were the BU fans louder than the superfans for most of the game?

Sounds like a f***ing badass rivalry to me. I agree with this post:

To be honest, we were pretty much rubbing it in their faces well after the final buzzer. I loved every minute of it and I think both sides should be louder and more obnoxious when they win...A rivalry is a rivalry.

 

[Deuce]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

I don't really want to sit here and defend what Joe said last year (Seriously? did you have those sitting in your favorites just waiting for the next time we beat BU?), but I'm going to anyway.

Note the bolded sections. I wouldn't say we celebrated as though we "just won the national championship," but I think a long-awaited win over our hated rival in their own house warrants a bit of celebration.
We were rowdy. We were also not vulgar in the slightest. And we also didn't have any major problems, really.

Sure we got crap. I don't see that as a problem, it was awesome seeing the bu students' p!ssed off faces as we gleefully sang ourselves out of their arena.

Also, I don't care whether Joe agrees with me or not, we're allowed different opinions.

Nick P and SteveF are also (awesome) pinheads. It's their job to get under your skin.

Having said that:


Sounds like a f***ing badass rivalry to me. I agree with this post:

Thought process of Tony:

I don't have to respond to that (oh wait but by saying that I am already to responding to it, oh what the hell I'll respond to it). First I will criticize him for quoting posts from a year ago, later I will quote posts from a year ago but hopefully no one will notice. Next describe (poorly) in detail why my views are not different from Joe's, then say but it doesn't matter if they are or aren't.

Then the coup de grace, in order to prove I am not a fanboy I will quote BU fans who say similar things as I did and were insulted and called fanboys for their posts.

Success!

 

[Federal League]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

Sounds like a f***ing badass rivalry to me. I agree with this post:

I also agree with that post. See my statement above about how fans should cheer and celebrate as much as they want and however they want, as long as they're not rude or vulgar. I just found it ironic that you took exception to being called a fanboy, something BU fans are called every year. I was actually called a fanboy the other day, and I haven't even sat in the stands or worn any BU paraphernalia during a game yet this year (nor will I).

Also, USCHO seems to be catching on to the changing colors in swear words. That's disappointing.

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

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Thought process of Tony:

I don't have to respond to that (oh wait but by saying that I am already to responding to it, oh what the hell I'll respond to it).

No, I didn't WANT to respond to it. But, seeing as you were basically using my friend's quotes against me, I was compelled to.

First I will criticize him for quoting posts from a year ago, later I will quote posts from a year ago but hopefully no one will notice.

It was in the same thread. The difference between your post and mine was that you spent several minutes digging up the old posts. I just read through a couple pages of what you already posted.

Next describe (poorly) in detail why my views are not different from Joe's, then say but it doesn't matter if they are or aren't.

Well, it doesn't.

Then the coup de grace, in order to prove I am not a fanboy I will quote BU fans who say similar things as I did and were insulted and called fanboys for their posts.

A) I didn't see where they were called fanboys for doing what they did as I didn't read more than a couple pages of that thread. If they were, I'd like to see where.
2) I don't think they were acting like fanboys...
III) ...which was the point of me quoting them.
four) You are a troll. Why are you here?

I also agree with that post. See my statement above about how fans should cheer and celebrate as much as they want and however they want, as long as they're not rude or vulgar. I just found it ironic that you took exception to being called a fanboy, something BU fans are called every year.

You guys have to stop confusing all BC fans with Nick P and SteveF (much respeck).

I was actually called a fanboy the other day, and I haven't even sat in the stands or worn any BU paraphernalia during a game yet this year (nor will I).

If I were to give my own personal opinion on what a "fanboy" is, it would be wearing a ton of facepaint and colorful wigs or something and acting like a fool to attract attention to yourself. Something like The Hot Dog. I don't think merely being a diehard fan makes you a "fanboy," especially if you're still a student.

Also, USCHO seems to be catching on to the changing colors in swear words. That's disappointing.

I don't think so, that was exactly how I censored my F-bomb with color-change included. I think it still works (which is awesome).

 

[Deuce]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

A) I didn't see where they were called fanboys for doing what they did as I didn't read more than a couple pages of that thread. If they were, I'd like to see where.
2) I don't think they were acting like fanboys...
III) ...which was the point of me quoting them.
four) You are a troll. Why are you here?

A) These two posts were about the first post you quoted

are you majoring in irony at BU?

I believe that is just one of many topics covered in Fanboy 101 which is taught by Richard Simmons and Elton John.

2) And neither did he, if he did he wouldn't have posted it. You seem to have the same line of thinking as him, I wonder what that could mean
III) Which is why you failed miserably
four) Yes it is common to insult people when one is losing an argument. I'm here to get a good laugh, that's why I generally stay in the NU, BU, and BC threads
e) Do you really think listing things while changing the format of the numbers is witty?

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

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You seem to have the same line of thinking as him, I wonder what that could mean

It probably means that if Carmine and SteveF were bu fans, they'd be calling me a fanboy. I would disagree. I am not Carmine and SteveF, I don't know why you think everyone with a BC logo on their hat has the same opinion.

I'm here to get a good laugh, that's why I generally stay in the NU, BU, and BC threads

That's being a troll.

Do you really think listing things while changing the format of the numbers is witty?

I thought it was a nice little snippet of wittiness, yeah. Why do you care?

 

[Federal League]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

e) Do you really think listing things while changing the format of the numbers is witty?

I resemble this remark! I've done it before.

 

[Deuce]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

If I were to give my own personal opinion on what a "fanboy" is, it would be wearing a ton of facepaint and colorful wigs or something and acting like a fool to attract attention to yourself. Something like The Hot Dog. I don't think merely being a diehard fan makes you a "fanboy," especially if you're still a student.

First problem is that's not the commonly accepted meaning for fanboy, second is The Hot Dog is the other person you quoted and agreed with. Still not helping your case...

That's being a troll.

Another definition problem, especially as 90% of the laughs I get I don't post about (making me more of a lurker) you just happen to be that special 10%

I thought it was a nice little snippet of wittiness, yeah. Why do you care?

Based on the previous definition problems I assume you just have a different meaning for witty than others. No worries. Carry on.

 

[TonyTheTiger20]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

First problem is that's not the commonly accepted meaning for fanboy

The "commonly accepted" meaning for fanboy has to do with being a gamer, so none of the definitions we use are going to match the "commonly accepted" meaning.

second is The Hot Dog is the other person you quoted and agreed with. Still not helping your case...

What The Hot Dog said was awesome. Wearing a hot dog costume to a game to draw attention to yourself is not.

90% of the laughs I get I don't post about (making me more of a lurker) you just happen to be that special 10%

So, you don't post 90% of the time. The 10% you do, however, are 100% trolling. Which makes you a troll.

Having said that, I'll openly admit that getting a rise out of people on this forum is fun as hell. So, while you are a troll, I rescind my attack on you for it, seeing as I do it here and there myself.

Especially to the UVM fans. It's just too easy not to.

 

[SteveF]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

deuce, this one is on me. next time you have to buy your own

 

[joegrav]

Re: Boston College Hockey 2009-2010

Good times.

When BC fans spend 3 pages whining about how mean fans at Agganis were to them, then maybe what I said last year will apply. Yeah, I got a lot of crap on the way out of BU, but I had on my big boy panties so I was able to deal with it.

You had better believe that two things were pretty heavily on my mind: 1) what goes around comes around, and 2) seeing as the BC hockey fanbase is terrible, there aren't many chances to even have a good celebration. Even all of our national title ceremonies were lame. You guys got a massive crowd in DC complete with a student section, a parade, duck boats, riots on Comm. Ave the night of the game... we got a pretty mild ceremony in a 1/4-full Conte featuring a rousing speech by athletic director Gene DeFilippo, who was informed that morning that we had a hockey team.

Basically, throw us a frickin' bone

Anyway, I've learned that it's pretty stupid to judge any fan base by its dumbest and worst fans, so I won't sit here and re-hash and whine about everyone at Agganis who said something mean to me. Maybe I would have in the past, but it's not something that interests me now.