Demon Football

[Made in the USA]

Originally Posted by The Drifter

highschool fair weather fan....cool. Thanks for the support.

Once my kids were grown and gone, I just didn't get to attend as much Drifter. As you may have picked up in other posts, my wife is handicapped, and getting around with her is difficult at times. And the games that I did attend were pretty sorry. I felt bad for the kids getting stomped every week. Back when the kids were in school, we used to go to all games, home and away. Plus we went to baseball, wrestling, band events, and a whole host of things. I am glad to see that we have improved.

[Reddemons54]

Still, win or lose, we need more than just the parents of the players there for support. I played on those losing teams and we may have been a bit better if we had more people come out and support us.

[The Drifter]

really...how many times did you notice the fans in the crowd? cause i never heard them one way or the other. for or against us.

[brownsugar]

very true, people in dodge city never support any teams, such as our high school or our semi pro team, as of tonight our dodge city red demon are now 4-0 and i bet next week when it's our homecoming we still won't fill our stands with any support of our towns people.

[Made in the USA]

Originally Posted by brownsugar

very true, people in dodge city never support any teams, such as our high school or our semi pro team, as of tonight our dodge city red demon are now 4-0 and i bet next week when it's our homecoming we still won't fill our stands with any support of our towns people.

Not true Sugar. Back in the days when we were winning, you couldn't get another fan in the stands without a "shoehorn"! The Demon side was completely full, and alot of us fans had to sit on the opposition side, it was full too! We very rarely lost, at home or on the road. BAck then we had Goolsby's, Stubblefield's, Brown, etc, Masters was coaching, and we could get to the State, but couldn't seem to win the big one. I spent alot of November nights at State foodtball games.

Now, some of the other sports were lacking in fans. Baseball, wrestling, girls sports, etc, were pretty bare. They even had no cheerleaders, and had to raise money to buy uniforms. The DCHS excuse was, because football paid it's way, and the other sports didn't.

Simple fact of life, win and you will get more support. Lose, and people will start not showing up.

[Happening]

I don't understand why everyone is so concerned about filling the stands. As a player and a coach I would think they would be more concerned about what is going on out on the field of play. I would think the fans would be more concerned about what is going on out on the field of play, not that the stands aren't full. 2006 in DC is a lot different than DC in 1986 or 1996. There are different families and other venues that people find to entertain themselves on Friday night. Don't take it personally. I was at the Hutch Central game and it was only 1/2 full too. Hutch is #1 in 6A. I guess highschool football isn't as popular as it used to be. That is my only explaintion.

[Made in the USA]

They are so concerned about filling the stands because of $$$$!

You are right, one of the reasons is that people are so busy this time of the year. There is "nothing to do" in DC, remember! Between my job, meetings, shows, and being the busiest time of the year for me, does not make it any easier. I have been out of town every nite that the Demons have played. I did find a newspaper this morning that showed the Liberal score. Good job Demons!! Hopefully, I can catch a game or two before the season is over.

[Reddemons54]

Originally Posted by The Drifter

really...how many times did you notice the fans in the crowd? cause i never heard them one way or the other. for or against us.

Everytime after we scored I noticed to be honest. Coming off the field celebrating with your teammates, then the cheerleaders are cheering their hearts out and the fans, the few that were there, were sitting on their hands. Come on people, show some enthusiasm. Its football, its not supposed to be quiet!!!

[Made in the USA]

Originally Posted by Reddemons54

Everytime after we scored I noticed to be honest. Coming off the field celebrating with your teammates, then the cheerleaders are cheering their hearts out and the fans, the few that were there, were sitting on their hands. Come on people, show some enthusiasm. Its football, its not supposed to be quiet!!!

Unfortunately, that is the typical "DC Fan", Reddemon! Seems like people are afraid to get behind and cheer, unlike most other towns. In fact, if you do, other fans give you the evil eye or ask you to "pipe down" so they can visit! Legend games can be just as bad, until the last couple of minutes of a game.

[Zeb]

I tend to agree with Drifter. Only time I ever noticed fans in the stands was on Monday watching the film. Drifter must have been a middle LB theres always that one guy thats mean and in his own lil world on game day.