VT-Fan 0 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I am a Virginia Tech fan going to the Sugar Bowl. I'm very excited about Tech playing such a tough team. I booked my hotel as soon as Tech beat Miami and it looked like we were in the Sugar Bowl (Sunday afternoon). At that point I didn't know that the Hilton Riverside was your official hotel, it just looked like a good location at a fair price. Do you think it would be okay to wear Virginia Tech clothing, etc., in the hotel? Are your fans fairly easy to get along with? What should I expect? Anything I need to know? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,510 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 You shouldn't have any problems. We're a pretty reasonable bunch that treat others as they treat us. Enjoy the stay, have a beer with some Tiger fans, and cheer for your Hokies. Oh, and tell them you hate Alabama or LSU and you're in like Flynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG-91 1,483 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 First of all, welcome (that goes for the other Hokies that have meandered over here, too). Wear your VT gear proudly...we would do the same if the situations were reversed. I think most of our folks are pretty decent, like most fan bases are. Hopefully the chowderheads will either stay away entirely or not be at your hotel. Have a good time...wish I could go, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuNuma1 1 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Do you think it would be okay to wear Virginia Tech clothing, etc., in the hotel? Are your fans fairly easy to get along with? What should I expect? Anything I need to know? I think you're mistaking us for that other SEC tiger heathen...wear whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJtrueAUman 4 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 we're good folks we won't pick on you to much, we tend to get along very well with the oppositions fans with the exception of LSWho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCWarEagle 4 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Wear your Hokie Gear, man! It'll make Auburn fans more likely to come strike up a good conversation with you. We love to talk some football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Sheila 0 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Hey VT-Fan....welcome to the board. I agree with everyone else...WEAR your VT stuff. I usually make a point of talking to our opponents fans. It's fun. "Most" of us Tigers are very friendly. BTW, I will be at the Riverside also, so let me know if you wanna hook up and talk some football!!!! Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerinBham 1 Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Auburn fans are always the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT-Fan 0 Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 Well that's very encouraging. Sounds like I'll have a great time. THANKS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiedog 0 Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Find a "Bama Sucks" button and wear it with your VT gear. Auburn fans will buy you beers. War Eagle and hope we have a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUTigers1404 0 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Wow you guys sure do have a bad opinion about our fans. I'm kind of new here but I find myself easy to get along with unless you disrespect me or my team. With that said, I've been to countless games in Tiger Stadium and have never seen all the "horrible things" opposing SEC fans talk about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streyeder 0 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Wow you guys sure do have a bad opinion about our fans. I'm kind of new here but I find myself easy to get along with unless you disrespect me or my team. With that said, I've been to countless games in Tiger Stadium and have never seen all the "horrible things" opposing SEC fans talk about. 131384[/snapback] I dunno what others speak of, but I had the most kick ass time ever at the LSU game this year down in Red Stick. I tailgated with a bunch of LSU fans I'd never met before, free booze and food all day, even a invite into the TAF party. I was sure to give as much hell as I recieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1992 999 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Wow you guys sure do have a bad opinion about our fans. I'm kind of new here but I find myself easy to get along with unless you disrespect me or my team. With that said, I've been to countless games in Tiger Stadium and have never seen all the "horrible things" opposing SEC fans talk about. 131384[/snapback] That's because you've never worn an Auburn jersey in your stadium. Try it some time. But get your life insurance updated first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaglewagon 1 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 i wish i could be down there. boss man up here in kentucky won't let me off work....dirty old sonuva......... ok, sorry, had to vent! nah, i have been a little partial to VA TECH over other schools up there ever since the 1997 Auburn-Virginia game in Charlottesville (sp?). for those who didn't make the trip, i have never been around a more snotty, self-righteous, obnoxious group of fans/students/alumni (except for tuscaloosa <haha>) in my life. ever since that trip i have always hoped VT whooped UVA's butt. there were students selling AUBURN SUCKS, VT SWALLOWS t-shirt on the sidewalks. it was a gorgeous campus, but my goodness. i'm sure glad we beat 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKCAUB 0 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Wow you guys sure do have a bad opinion about our fans. I'm kind of new here but I find myself easy to get along with unless you disrespect me or my team. With that said, I've been to countless games in Tiger Stadium and have never seen all the "horrible things" opposing SEC fans talk about. 131384[/snapback] Your fans have actually been MUCH nicer the last two times LS_Who has come to JHS...but before that is from whence the bad blood comes.... I am a season ticket holder, and it was embarrassing to take my family to and LS_Who game. The drunkeness, the vugarity...it was truly disgusting. Then your guys burned the Tiger Man's VAN at Baton Rouge! that was the ultimate in hostility! I think that after that, the LS_Who fans have been on their best behavior over here...and I for one am glad to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Wow you guys sure do have a bad opinion about our fans. I'm kind of new here but I find myself easy to get along with unless you disrespect me or my team. With that said, I've been to countless games in Tiger Stadium and have never seen all the "horrible things" opposing SEC fans talk about. 131384[/snapback] It's only your one-percenters that are bad but man they are reaaaaaaaly bad Here, have a cigar on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I am a Virginia Tech fan going to the Sugar Bowl. I'm very excited about Tech playing such a tough team.Do you think it would be okay to wear Virginia Tech clothing, etc., in the hotel? Are your fans fairly easy to get along with? What should I expect? Anything I need to know? 131116[/snapback] As the only Auburn and Va. Tech grad on the board (that I know of), welcome. As everyone says wear your gear with pride. We are a lot alike, both schools in small towns and a passion for football. Everytime you see an Auburn fan just say "beat bama" and you will have made a new friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuNuma1 1 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I could be wrong but didn't the nice cajuns start a small riot the last time they were in Blacksburg? I mean, after your team gets dominated you'd think the visiting lsu fans would be a little nicer after the game...but no, not cajuns. BLACKSBURG, Va. -- At least 15 people were arrested early Sunday after a shouting match between Virginia Tech and LSU fans got out of hand.Police officers in riot gear dispersed a crowd of about 3,000 unruly fans, hours before 14th-ranked LSU was to play 16th-ranked Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Police Lt. B.E. Bradbery said football fans gathered on opposite sides of Main Street and began exchanging team chants about 9:30 p.m. Saturday. By midnight the crowd had grown and become disorderly, Bradbery said. Blacksburg police called in every off-duty officer and contacted other police agencies for help. Police Chief William H. Brown declared the disturbance an "unlawful assembly" about 2 a.m., and officers in riot gear made their way down Main Street and scattered the crowd by firing "pepper balls, pepper spray encased in plastic. Order was restored by 3:30 a.m., police said. Those arrested were charged with a variety of offenses, including public intoxication, disorderly conduct and felony assault on police officers, Bradbery said. SI.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxWarEagle 3 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Just cause we are playing in La, doesnt mean we'll act like we are from La.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDadTwice 0 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 VT-Fan, I don't think you'll have a problem with the players, coaches, and fans that are staying in the hotel. It's those band members you have to watch out for. Especially the piccolo players! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesfau 0 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 It's those band members you have to watch out for. Especially the piccolo players! 131481[/snapback] "This one time, at band camp....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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