A little "Where's Waldo" fun from WB at the Davidson Basketball Blog. I'll give you a hint, I am the pissed off looking guy sitting beside Teske. Hmm, maybe that doesn't narrow it down enough. This shot was taken during the 15-0 run, that Davidson went on while the Cougs responded with missed shots from behind the arc.
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C of C student fans rank last
BY GENE SAPAKOFF
The College of Charleston basketball team has done its part, winning 14 of its last 16 games to position itself for a run at first place in the Southern Conference South Division and a good shot at the program's first postseason bid since 2003.
The school's student basketball fans are struggling.
While the Cougars have been one of the most respected teams in the SoCon every season since the school joined the league, the non-participating students at John Kresse Arena over the years have established a reputation as the most unorganized, uncreative and apathetic fans in the SoCon.
Soft, that is.
Who knows what will happen tonight on the John Kresse Arena hardwood against Davidson?
But the Cougars need extra support from their fellow students during the biggest home game of the season.
There is hope, if only enough students can pass these five classes before 7 p.m.:
--Population Distribution in the 21st Century 401. Hey, spread out. Players on other SoCon teams will hate me for spilling the beans but - shhh! - they love it that Charleston students stick almost exclusively to Sections F and G, the least effective corner of the gym for would-be noisemakers.
Organized noise
This is an extreme rarity in college basketball, as if Charleston students are in "time out" and cannot step away from their assigned seats without losing supper privileges.
The administration could offer more student seating options. But I checked over the weekend: Not only is it OK for students to sit in general admission baseline seats where fans have a much greater opportunity to rattle opposing players, people within the basketball program wish that many more students would do so instead of socializing - uh, cheering - in Sections F and G.
Ask Cougar players what they think of The Citadel's baseline fun.
And, remember, students in Sections F and G are only a text message awayfrom students in other parts of the arena.
--Intro to School Spirit. Relative to the enrollment of the school and the tradition of the program, student attendance isn't exactly overflowing. It's not like anyone is waiting for football season.
--Pre-game Routine 100. Unfortunately, we do not have time for a field trip to Duke, UCLA or Michigan State. But suffice to say that blurting out "Bleeps!" after each opposing player is introduced is junior college stuff (or U. of South Carolina level) that doesn't happen in Durham or Westwood and belies the average entering SAT score at the College of Charleston.
How about yelling, "Hi, (first name of opposing player)!" Or reading newspapers in total silence? Other ideas are available online for the creatively challenged student section.
Room for maroon
--Fresh Material 210. Harassing opposing players also takes more than the first barnyard term that comes to mind. They've heard that before, in Boone. Try accessing a Web version of the team's roster bios, find out personal things about each guy, have a clean sense of humor about your taunts and you will likely draw a reaction.
That's what they do to your fellow classmates during games at Chattanooga, Wofford, Furman, etc.
--Body Art 301. Not enough maroon in the room. Too many female fans dress as if they are pursuing Dontaye Draper's cell number and too many male fans dress as if they want the cell number of female fans who want Dontaye Draper's cell number.
It's a basketball game, not the Music Farm.
Students at UNC Greensboro and Georgia Southern know how to dress for games: School-color casual.
True, Charleston has enjoyed one of the most decided homecourt advantages in the SoCon. But that's mostly because John Kresse made John Kresse Arena so intimidating he would have won in an empty gym or a packed house.
These days, things are a bit more balanced around the league and the Cougars need all the help they can get, particularly tonight.
Reach Gene Sapakoff at gsapakoff@postandcourier.com
Dude, you, teske and the guy in the white shirt in front all look pissed. in fact, the whole crowd looks pissed.
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