Classless fans

[jheigl]

I can understand throwing stuff out onto the ice. Although it is rude and stupid, I could see Sabres fans doing it. What really jerks my chain is the fact that Rick and Jim said that during a moment of silence for the students at virginia tech, the fans were being rude and obnoxious, as well as during the national anthem. Just shows the classless ness of new york (city).

[bduff54]

yeah that is just pathetic

[alphadog009]

Typical of NY fans

[billspwn]

i hate it when people throw bottles on the ice, thats ****ing dangerous, especially to the sweeper girls that they sent out there anyways(idiots)

[SabresInVa]

Yeah, during the moment of silence, the drunks yelling out dumb stuff was quite audible on TSN.

[MauvaisSang]

Sending nubile sweeping girls dressed in surgically attached spandex was the only thing that stopped those knuckle-dragging scum from throwing bottles. I hope nobody was seriously injured by those morons. I know the Islanders aren't used to actually having people in their building, but security really should have been tighter.

[number61]

whetever i could understand how they felt...although they missed some calls for us too...but i guess that the isles fans dont care about that

[SHINEdown30]

The only thing that gets thrown on the ice are hats and Squid(in Detroits case). That was disgusting.

[TommyV26]

Thats just low. Being in my location I had the Vs. feed and they didn't mention this (moment of silence ect. or I missed it) but thats just stupid. How would you feel if your kid was in that. Being a college kid i couldn't imagine that happening here or what to do if it did. Thats even stupider (if thats a word) than our fans signing nah nah... goodbye at the end of game 1.

[stevesy]

I go to VT. And just the fact that they held the moment of silence at the game (and at the TB-NJ game) was pretty awesome, but I did hear the *******s.

If they even had any idea how much people are grieving today over this loss... Especially people who were so closely affiliated with a horrible community tragedy in 9/11... and the one thing I could do to try to forget about this bullshit was have a few beers and watch the Sabres, but they can't even respect a moment of silence? I hope we pound those ****s into the ground...

[JLB]

Sabres overcome soft ice stick it to Isles.

[Scary Good]

Long Islanders are scum...they kids are scummy that come to Buffalo to college, look who they learn from.

[atomheart]

There was a moment of silence at the Bandits game Friday, and some people there were just disgusting... My 5 year old nephew kept his mouth shut, but some idiots really shined.

[l3ills]

I go to VT. And just the fact that they held the moment of silence at the game (and at the TB-NJ game) was pretty awesome, but I did hear the *******s.

If they even had any idea how much people are grieving today over this loss... Especially people who were so closely affiliated with a horrible community tragedy in 9/11... and the one thing I could do to try to forget about this bullshit was have a few beers and watch the Sabres, but they can't even respect a moment of silence? I hope we pound those ****s into the ground...



Damn dude...Did you know any of the victims?

[thisisfunah]

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[billsfan69]

I go to VT. And just the fact that they held the moment of silence at the game (and at the TB-NJ game) was pretty awesome, but I did hear the *******s.

If they even had any idea how much people are grieving today over this loss... Especially people who were so closely affiliated with a horrible community tragedy in 9/11... and the one thing I could do to try to forget about this bullshit was have a few beers and watch the Sabres, but they can't even respect a moment of silence? I hope we pound those ****s into the ground...

I am glad the Sabres at least gave you some joy tonight. You definitely needed it after the horrible day you went through.I am grateful that you are ok.

[smashingt2312]

I'm glad your ok stevesy and hope your friends are well,

With that being said, why do the isles even give out bottles? Thats dumb. And whoever the idiots were who were heckling the moment of silence and the star spangle banner are just plain idiots, kick them out.

[billsfan69]

I'm glad your ok stevesy and hope your friends are well,

With that being said, why do the isles even give out bottles? Thats dumb. And whoever the idiots were who were heckling the moment of silence and the star spangle banner are just plain idiots, kick them out.

The thing that pisses me off the most is after 9/11 everybody in this country freaking united after what happened in NYC, and this is how kindness gets repaid from those douches in NYC.As you can read in this post, we have somebody here who goes to VT, how do you think it makes him feel when he hears yelling during a moment of silence for his fellow hokies that lost their life?

[Goldrush3]

I go to VT. And just the fact that they held the moment of silence at the game (and at the TB-NJ game) was pretty awesome, but I did hear the *******s.

If they even had any idea how much people are grieving today over this loss... Especially people who were so closely affiliated with a horrible community tragedy in 9/11... and the one thing I could do to try to forget about this bullshit was have a few beers and watch the Sabres, but they can't even respect a moment of silence? I hope we pound those ****s into the ground...

Geez....how quickly people forget something that they should never forget. A total embarrassment. :soapbox:

I hope your friends are all ok. Were you anywhere close to what happened?

[BlackRockBills]

Disgusting. They should be ashamed of themselves.

[pi2000]

i threw a smartie on the ice once at the aud. larry playfair almost tripped on it and the ref picked it up. i was 12. anyway it was from the orange seats high in the rafters near those foam tubes dangling from strings. they we're playing the nordiques.

wrt VT, i can't understand how the perp was allowed to roam around for 2 hours.

[BDNS]

I agree completely. A certain number of Sabres fans can be drunk *******s at games, but nothing that classless. I'd like to think that if this game was in Buffalo, and some people were shouting disrespectful shit during that moment of silence, that someone next to them would pop em in the jaw. I definitely would.

And the throwing stuff? Unexcusable. Scream and whine all you want about the refing. Lord knows we've all done it at one point or another. Chant "bullshit", whatever. But under no circumstances should you be throwing shit onto the ice. Aside from the fact that you're just as likely to hit YOUR OWN ****ING TEAM than you are the refs or the Sabres, you're even more likely to hit one of YOUR OWN ****ING FANS.

The stuff I saw tonight (and that's just on TV) was worse than when Philly fans cheered as Mike Irvin lay unconscious on the ground. I used to like the Islanders quite a bit better than the Rangers...thanks to the good people in Long Island, now I hope the Rangers stick it in their ass every single game they play against each other.

If I played on the Islanders, I'd be downright ashamed of my fans tonight.

[dasaybz]

classless idiot fans ...

[FamousAmos]

When I saw what was happening, the bottles and trash, a worker was pushing a wheelbarrow full of shit on the ice, I texted my bro in law of how classless those people were. When Jim and Rick spoke about the idiots disrespecting the moment of silence, I was shocked! I knew that there was one dead and one injury early on and then eventually I checked the update and it was much worse. I feel terrible! Prez Hefner at my college dropped an Email to everybody. son of a bitch.

[stevesy]

To answer many of your questions. No I wasn't anywhere near the buildings. My poor work ethic finally payed off for me and I didn't go to class which was right next to the building everyone got shot in. That video that everyone saw on CNN with the gunshots... That would have pretty much been my view of the whole thing had I gone to class...

I know a few people who have been hurt. Some worse than others. Some in more traumatic experiences than others. Some extremely graphic and disturbing... If anyone really wants to know you can PM me but I'm not going to burden anyone on here.

Terrible day, but I love the Sabres. I even got my roommates into the game tonight and it seemed we all forgot about this shit for just a little while which was amazing. Playoff hockey at its best and most meaningful.

[GG8407]

I don't know what was said, but it just shows the little respect people have for anything. I don't know any victims of the tragedy, but I do know a few people that go there that I went to middle school with when I lived in VA, so this hits close to home for me.
Very sad and classless move by the Isles fans. This is not indicative of everyone that lives down there I'm sure.

[skoorah720]

I just...I can't even begin to understand why someone would be so...****ing stupid as to disrespect the VT college like that. No matter how drunk someone is I would HOPE they would have the...common sense not to disrespect the victims at VT...the Isles should be ashamed of their fans...

[Cornellian]

I was at the game. Let me enumerate the level of Islanders fans' classlessness.

During the VT moment of silence, TONS of people were shouting, with a loud "Rangers suck ****!" getting the biggest bit of laughter.

My belief is always to cheer for your team and not against the opposition. But Islanders' fans definitely did not share my view. The first goal of the game was accompanied by two fans behind me shouting "**** YOU! **** THE SABRES!" right into my ears. Thanks, guys. You stay classy.

Right before the 2nd intermission I went to the restroom. A 5'3, 110 pound guy decided to cut me in line. "Don't say nothin'", he said. "I'm a loose cannon." I'm 6'4, 200. I could have had a field day with this guy. But at the end of the day, it just made for a funny story. :D

A couple of scuffles broke out after the Islanders' penalty with about 1:10 remaining. Lots of beer thrown on Sabres fans. A security guard thought about escorting a perpetrator in my row, but when he realized how belligerent the guy was, he "thought better of it" and left. Way to do your job, guys.

The parking lot after the game was a field day. Lots of "**** YOU BUFFALO" chants. I was shoved out of the arena by some drunkard. An Islanders fan who looked to be around 13 shared my sentiments, though. "I'm sorry they're being such *******s".

That experience was worse than going to a Sabres-Flyers game. I love how Long Islanders live in prosperity but attempt to bring the tough-guy attitude as though they're from the Bronx. Nassau Coliseum needs way more security at the next game to handle these drunken fools.

With that said, it was sooo satisfying to see a Sabres' win tonight. The douchbaggery of Isles fans did nothing to dampen the spirits of the considerable Sabres contingent in the crowd.

[SabreGirl]

I was at the game. Let me enumerate the level of Islanders fans' classlessness.

During the VT moment of silence, TONS of people were shouting, with a loud "Rangers suck ****!" getting the biggest bit of laughter.

My belief is always to cheer for your team and not against the opposition. But Islanders' fans definitely did not share my view. The first goal of the game was accompanied by two fans behind me shouting "**** YOU! **** THE SABRES!" right into my ears. Thanks, guys. You stay classy.

Right before the 2nd intermission I went to the restroom. A 5'3, 110 pound guy decided to cut me in line. "Don't say nothin'", he said. "I'm a loose cannon." I'm 6'4, 200. I could have had a field day with this guy. But at the end of the day, it just made for a funny story. :D

A couple of scuffles broke out after the Islanders' penalty with about 1:10 remaining. Lots of beer thrown on Sabres fans. A security guard thought about escorting a perpetrator in my row, but when he realized how belligerent the guy was, he "thought better of it" and left. Way to do your job, guys.

The parking lot after the game was a field day. Lots of "**** YOU BUFFALO" chants. I was shoved out of the arena by some drunkard. An Islanders fan who looked to be around 13 shared my sentiments, though. "I'm sorry they're being such *******s".

That experience was worse than going to a Sabres-Flyers game. I love how Long Islanders live in prosperity but attempt to bring the tough-guy attitude as though they're from the Bronx. Nassau Coliseum needs way more security at the next game to handle these drunken fools.

With that said, it was sooo satisfying to see a Sabres' win tonight. The douchbaggery of Isles fans did nothing to dampen the spirits of the considerable Sabres contingent in the crowd.

I never knew the Isles fans were so such jerks.

[BeastMode Deep]

Yeah, during the moment of silence, the drunks yelling out dumb stuff was quite audible on TSN.

I just got back from the game. The acoustics there were terrible and no one knew that they were attempting a moment of silence. The only reason I caught on is because I had been notified of the tragedy just before. Anyone else that had been traveling all day as I was may have had no idea about VT.

Also, before you place all the blame on LI, I will be honest and tell you guys that there was a group of 4 very rowdy sabres fans that may not have instigated all the yelling, but did nothing to stop it.

[SabresFan220]

I think I speak for everyone here when I say we're all glad that Stevesy is ok. Who would've thought that being lazy would potentially save your life? I never would've guessed myself, but all our prayers still go out to your friends and those that were injured and affected by this senseless violence.

[smashingt2312]

I was at the game. Let me enumerate the level of Islanders fans' classlessness.

During the VT moment of silence, TONS of people were shouting, with a loud "Rangers suck ****!" getting the biggest bit of laughter.

My belief is always to cheer for your team and not against the opposition. But Islanders' fans definitely did not share my view. The first goal of the game was accompanied by two fans behind me shouting "**** YOU! **** THE SABRES!" right into my ears. Thanks, guys. You stay classy.

Right before the 2nd intermission I went to the restroom. A 5'3, 110 pound guy decided to cut me in line. "Don't say nothin'", he said. "I'm a loose cannon." I'm 6'4, 200. I could have had a field day with this guy. But at the end of the day, it just made for a funny story. :D

A couple of scuffles broke out after the Islanders' penalty with about 1:10 remaining. Lots of beer thrown on Sabres fans. A security guard thought about escorting a perpetrator in my row, but when he realized how belligerent the guy was, he "thought better of it" and left. Way to do your job, guys.

The parking lot after the game was a field day. Lots of "**** YOU BUFFALO" chants. I was shoved out of the arena by some drunkard. An Islanders fan who looked to be around 13 shared my sentiments, though. "I'm sorry they're being such *******s".

That experience was worse than going to a Sabres-Flyers game. I love how Long Islanders live in prosperity but attempt to bring the tough-guy attitude as though they're from the Bronx. Nassau Coliseum needs way more security at the next game to handle these drunken fools.

With that said, it was sooo satisfying to see a Sabres' win tonight. The douchbaggery of Isles fans did nothing to dampen the spirits of the considerable Sabres contingent in the crowd.

That is absolutely ridiculous the way people treated the sabres fans. There are some things you just dont do too opposing fans, a little heckling or taunting isnt that bad, i think were all guilty of that, you know nothing too serious, but once you draw that line where your cursing them out, throwing things at people, starting fights thats absolutely ridiculous. I cant believe how classless some people can be.

Dont get me wrong, i think that all of us here are die-hard fans, but we at least have some class, we wouldnt be throwing things on the ice or at opposing fans, or heckling during a tribute to kids who were senselessly killed today. Uggh that gets me mad.

[Iggy72]

I go to VT. And just the fact that they held the moment of silence at the game (and at the TB-NJ game) was pretty awesome, but I did hear the *******s.

If they even had any idea how much people are grieving today over this loss... Especially people who were so closely affiliated with a horrible community tragedy in 9/11... and the one thing I could do to try to forget about this bullshit was have a few beers and watch the Sabres, but they can't even respect a moment of silence? I hope we pound those ****s into the ground...

Thoughts and prayers to you and all the good folk at VT.

Pax, frater.
Iggy72

[HURLS]

I go to VT. And just the fact that they held the moment of silence at the game (and at the TB-NJ game) was pretty awesome, but I did hear the *******s.

If they even had any idea how much people are grieving today over this loss... Especially people who were so closely affiliated with a horrible community tragedy in 9/11... and the one thing I could do to try to forget about this bullshit was have a few beers and watch the Sabres, but they can't even respect a moment of silence? I hope we pound those ****s into the ground...

Thank God you were a lucky one. I couldn't even think what some parents are going through. Great to still have you with us stevesy! Having the Sabres win is secondary compared to what you may have gone through, and a win hopefully can lift the spirits some. Take care buddy, hope you didn't lose a friend.

As for the Isles fans, they aren't worthy of a comment. :barf:

[HURLS]

i threw a smartie on the ice once at the aud. larry playfair almost tripped on it and the ref picked it up. i was 12. anyway it was from the orange seats high in the rafters near those foam tubes dangling from strings. they we're playing the nordiques.

I never sat in the Oranges in the Aud. But a 12 yr old throwing a smartie all the way to the ice? I smell rotten sheese, and it's not just my farts.

[bps21]

Disgusting. They should be ashamed of themselves.

They aren't.

They aren't.

[Billsman]

NYI fans - inbred.

[SHOOTOUT STEVE]

I agree With RJ, The fans who through the bottles should be identified and NEVER allowed back into the arena. Then again maybe a lawsuit by someone who was injured by the bottles and/or other debris might get the attention of the Islander organization.

[SHOOTOUT STEVE]

To answer many of your questions. No I wasn't anywhere near the buildings. My poor work ethic finally payed off for me and I didn't go to class which was right next to the building everyone got shot in. That video that everyone saw on CNN with the gunshots... That would have pretty much been my view of the whole thing had I gone to class...

I know a few people who have been hurt. Some worse than others. Some in more traumatic experiences than others. Some extremely graphic and disturbing... If anyone really wants to know you can PM me but I'm not going to burden anyone on here.

Terrible day, but I love the Sabres. I even got my roommates into the game tonight and it seemed we all forgot about this shit for just a little while which was amazing. Playoff hockey at its best and most meaningful.


I am glad to hear you are alright. I am happy to hear that you and your friends had something to take your mind away from such traumatic event.
I am happy to that the Sabres won last night. At least for you there was a tiny sliver of happiness in an otherwise horrible day.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and anyone affected directly or indirectly on campus, and elswhere.

[deconstruction]

Typical of NY fans

Listen guys I've been to the Garden many times to see the Sabres play, and I've never seen anything like what happened on the Island last night. So if you want to say typical, say typical of Long Islanders, not New Yorkers!

[Sabres Cutie]

My friend texted me from the game telling me that the people around him were yelling Sabres suck balls and various mature things. He then had a fight not 10 minutes into the game. A huge brawl in the section next to him where some Isles fans jumped some Sabres fans. He said he didn't notice the Sabres fans taunting or anything.

I could see the disgust with the calls. But throwing mad beer bottles at the ice, at other fans etc? And their player shooting the puck right at the ref. Totally uncalled for.

We had poor calls in the 3rd during Game 2 and all we did was boo LOUDLY, stand up and scream and whistle. My friend took off his jersey when leaving for "fear of his life", and he's always lived on the Island and been a Sabres fan...

[Sabres Cutie]

Aren't those of us who live in New York, "NY fans"? :)

[Maz]

This might be one of the most shameful thing's I have heard in a long time. I remember going to game 3 of the Eastern finals last year in Raleigh and getting treated pretty badly by Canes fans. I was appalled then also by the people who spoke carelessly and chanted and were incessantly loud during our national anthem. This is completely disrespectful for these people to act like this, they should have all been escorted out one by one. If you don't have the decency to remain silent for our national anthem while our troops are being killed in every corner of the world or even for a moment of silence for the senseless loss of live at Virginia Tech, then you don't deserve to be there. How about a little dignity people, do you like making yourselves look like bafoons or what? Really people, didn't your parents teach you any better than that? Lastly, this girl RIGHT next to me in the library right now smells like pee!

[ct fan]

Cornellian - good summary. I'll try and add to it. I was in Row A of section 119 (first row by the glass to the right of DiPietro in Period 1 and 3- at the corner of the zone). I heard the moment of silence announcement and two or three people got the 5 seconds of fame by spouting rude comments.

Basically a lot of white trash there. I did nothing other than cheer when the Sabres scored, but, had beer, beer bottles (plastic) and nuts thrown at me quite a few times. I caught and confronted one guy and he backed down and stopped throwing things. The bottles missed me but hit a girl next to me who was and Islanders fan and a photographer at the glass. One security guy started watching the section, but, the other one was more intent on watching the game. After the game one guy followed me and threatened to "stab me with the thing in his pocket."

I don't mind verbal taunting - I expect that wearing the jersey. But to get things thrown at me and threatened with a knife is a bit overboard. Thses fans do not deserve to see a win, so, thak God the Sabres won.

[Ralonzo]

Sending nubile sweeping girls dressed in surgically attached spandex was the only thing that stopped those knuckle-dragging scum from throwing bottles.

Seems to me that's the wrong message to send. Throw stuff on ice, see hot chicks? I'll just stand next to this garbage can, thanks.

An NHL source said linesman Brad Lazarowich was struck under the eye by a coin that was thrown from the stands.

You can take the creatures out of the swamp, but you can't take the swamp out of the creatures.

[Maz]

another shameful moment in the history of hockey and sports fans everywhere

[Ralonzo]

I never sat in the Oranges in the Aud. But a 12 yr old throwing a smartie all the way to the ice? I smell rotten sheese, and it's not just my farts.

That's cuz you never sat in the oranges at the Aud ;) They were practically hanging over the ice. You could have tossed a car battery onto the surface if you wanted to.

[EvilBigD]

I have been watching sports for over 45 years, and that was one of the most classless acts I have ever seen from any sports fans...

[Acoustic-Fury]

That's cuz you never sat in the oranges at the Aud ;) They were practically hanging over the ice. You could have tossed a car battery onto the surface if you wanted to.

I'm not afraid of heights but walking to your seat felt like if you tripped you would end up on the ice.

Great view though from any seat...unless of course you got stuck behind one of the support beams.

[JLB]

another shameful moment in the history of hockey and sports fans everywhere

As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be crazy till the end!!http://www.thetechlounge.com/forum/images/smilies/more_smilies/horseshit.gifWe ride till wednesday night!!

[JLB]

I'm not afraid of heights but walking to your seat felt like if you tripped you would end up on the ice.


It did always feel that way!

[nyjunc]

I can understand throwing stuff out onto the ice. Although it is rude and stupid, I could see Sabres fans doing it. What really jerks my chain is the fact that Rick and Jim said that during a moment of silence for the students at virginia tech, the fans were being rude and obnoxious, as well as during the national anthem. Just shows the classless ness of new york (city).

You could understand throwing things on the ice? i can't, the fans behavior the other night was unacceptable and embarrassing.

it doesn't show the classless of NY it shows the classless of the fans who were at the game, you just said you could understand throwing things on he ice- THAT is classless, does that mean all Buf fans are classless?

[Bay Side]

Ya that was some bull shit!!!!

[BeastMode Deep]

There were also chants from the Isles fans of "Nappy Headed Buffa-hos"
kind of funny, but in bad taste as well.

[Crinoline]

Long Islanders are scum...they kids are scummy that come to Buffalo to college, look who they learn from.

Hey now, let's not lump all Islanders as scum just because a few idiots messed around at the coliseum. And I'll bet these kids from L.I. that come to Buffalo and act scummy are from Nassau county. That would explain things.