Is this true?

You guys were great in the run-up to the game and afterwards...so what's with the hooliganism at the stadium?

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This happens, just about any stadium in any sport

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by Rossalex on Jan 17, 2012 7:06 PM PST reply actions

It is true that this happens in any stadium

but that is still no excuse. It certainly would be nice if other 49ers fans that were around this situation would have encouraged these men to calm down. If I was a fan around this, even if I was for the home team, I would have been the one calling/texting security.

It is ridiculous that this should happen. I witnessed something similar though at a game in Chicago against the Buccaneers years ago. After the game, that the Bucs won, the Bears fans began pelting some of the Bucs fans with snowballs to the point that they had to run from fear of their life (their really were that many people assaulting them). It would be nice if there was enough security/ help to prevent this stuff from happening but I think as long as we have sports, this will be a common occurrence.

by renke81 on Jan 17, 2012 8:15 PM PST reply actions

Been to every home game

for the past few years and i started noticing it after the Cowboys game this year. Now ofcourse the Cowboys bring out the worst in us and they damn near took over our stadium. Ive heard several comments in the parking lot and stands that we need to be tougher on opposing teams so there fans think twice before buying tickets and i think a minority group realized or thought this after seening 30,000 Romo jerseys in Candlestick.

I for one do not mind other fans at the game as long as they remember who’s house there in and act accordingly. But people should know that this is football not baseball and fans are more passionate about this game than most things in life

by Frisco_Kid on Jan 17, 2012 9:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Is this true.. two 49ers fans shot in New Orleans

http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/01/2_shot_in_georgia_parking_lot.html

"You have to reinvent yourself each year, ... What helped us was that there was some turnover each year." Bill Walsh...

by AzNiner on Jan 17, 2012 9:48 PM PST reply actions

I'm just pointing out where ever you go theres always gonna be some jerk..

"You have to reinvent yourself each year, ... What helped us was that there was some turnover each year." Bill Walsh...

by AzNiner on Jan 17, 2012 9:49 PM PST up reply actions

Apparently he was a Georgia jerk

As someone on Canal Street Chronicles pointed out: a real New Orleanian eating at Applebee’s? Now that’s bizarre.

What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?

by MtnExile on Jan 18, 2012 5:15 AM PST up reply actions

I'm not sure about this story

So this guy and his kids go to the game with N.O. gear ,get yelled at in the parking lot. They go inside and get yelled at some more, yet stay and never had to call for any help or bring any attention to anyone who could do something about it. Seems a little weird?So whats the problem really? He girls heard some pretty foul language? not good but it happens.
IF its true and a big if, then Please don’t wear your teams colors. Just be smart about it
The truth is some people suck, and its not a perfect world, but why why why be a target and invite trouble. just my 2 cents

by On the fifty on Jan 17, 2012 10:56 PM PST reply actions

Guys, don't think I'm trying to tar the entire fan base

I used to live in San Francisco (during the glory days, no less), and as I recall, hooliganism wasn’t a part the sports scene then. You guys were overwhelmingly polite and rational, so it’s surprising to find out this is reputed to be a common occurrence at the stadium. (Other Saints fans who were there report much the same thing.)

What! shall we curse the planets of mishap
That plotted thus our glory's overthrow?

by MtnExile on Jan 18, 2012 5:18 AM PST reply actions

It's one thing to be polite and rational when your team is consistantly good and you know you should win...

But when your team has been in the crapper for years and the booze starts flowing, some people tend to turn into douche bags.

I’m from New Jersey and went to the Niners-Giants at the Meadowlands a few years ago wearing my jersey, but there was no heckling because we were completely overlooked. I was in the nosebleeds and the Giants fans around me were asking to check my phone for their fantasy players’ stats.

It’s no excuse, but I don’t think you can really compare fan mentality of the 80’s and 90’s to today.

by 9thevolution on Jan 18, 2012 6:41 AM PST up reply actions

Different crowds too. My impression of 80s and 90s crowds was that it was overwhelmingly 25+ suburbanites and families.

Today’s crowd is younger, probably poorer (even in spite of the higher ticket prices) and definitely drunker.

That said, I am a little bored of the Candlestick is hell narrative.

by Bitter Fan on Jan 18, 2012 7:32 AM PST up reply actions

same stuff happens in every stadium

in every city. You can’t condemn a fan base for the actions of only a few fans.

"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Jan 18, 2012 10:57 AM PST reply actions