Comments on: Homophobic Fansmanship or Good Home Court Advantage?

By: Luke Johnson

Luke Johnson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:04:23 +0000

This isn’t a matter of pointing the finger because pointing isn’t an action needed here. The signs say it all. This fan section clearly points the finger at themselves with little to any regard for class. This is when fansmanship morally inverts, and becomes a negative component to the sporting process. Clear as day. Done.

By: owenmain

owenmain — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:56:32 +0000

Hi Ciara,

I’m definitely not sure if an apology from LBSU is necessary. I would love to hear from someone that was there….
If the things I assumed within the post are correct then it’s possible, but I’m trying to focus on the larger picture of when someone has gone “over the line” and where the “line” really is when it comes to some of these things. What happened at Long Beach State probably has happened at a LOT of other bigger schools and I’m just trying to advance the conversation since it’s a dialogue that will be happening a lot more in sports. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for reading and responding!

By: Ciara

Ciara — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:21:49 +0000

Great article, O. And on point. I think this type of “fansmanship” portrayed by Long Beach is saddening. And it is shocking that the school itself would retweet such a post. They need to clarify if they were not trying to attack Eversly’s sexuality and apologize.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:57:50 +0000

They did it last year against UCSB too. No class.