When I was back in Missoula and attending every home game, I often sat in the 1st level seats. I admit I love being that close to the game, but the environment was not fun at all. I am really avid and intense when it comes to GRIZ Basketball, and football. I would try getting chants going. I would stomp feet, and few would follow suit. I would ride the referees. I would encourage the team, and do everything I expect in a a good college basketball environment.
I admit there were some others trying, here and there, now and then, etc. It really pissed me off being told to sit down, be quiet (yet not cursing, or being disrespectful, and get dirty looks from fans (seat warmers, in this case), ranging from late 20's to early 80's, that all they would do is "NOTHING", but bitch!!! It was not only me they bitched at, but the few others trying to liven it up for our team.
I don't care who you are, or how much money you contribute, myself, or any fan have every bit the right to be loud, proud, and crazy at GRIZ games (basketball, and football) as you do to do "nothing".
To those that do nothing, and prefer a library environment, you have the right be attending, but no right to dictate, and/or bitch about things to please you.
Seriously, I wish it were possible to have dedicated sitting areas based on what kind of fans you want to be part of. It is amazing how the different fan types cannot agree, and get along. That goes for basketball, and football. Honestly, it takes away from the experience.
