10-11-2010, 11:58 AM
I don\'t think the problem is with the Stanford students. The Stanford students run onto the field with joy and happiness on their minds. They really do know the athletes on the team, and so they are eager to celebrate. They are not tearing down goal posts or looking to taunt the opposing team.
The problem will be a reaction to that celebration. Most visitors do not have students that travel. Those with student sections are placing their students in the top tier, so it makes rushing the field unlikely. USC students were clearly up high. UCLA does not have a big number. I think the C.a.l students were high and low. So, just like in 1989 the start of the problem will be uncovered by our friends in blue shirts.
At that point the joy will end. Some day, maybe some day soon, Stanford will crush C.a.l on the way to a major bowl game. In my scenario the C.a.l team might be a 10 point underdog, and will get beat by 20+. Despite a convincing win over an inferior opponent, the Stanford students will still storm the field.
That scenario would likely anger our red shirt hating friends, and then it will all turn ugly. It is only a matter of time. :(
The problem will be a reaction to that celebration. Most visitors do not have students that travel. Those with student sections are placing their students in the top tier, so it makes rushing the field unlikely. USC students were clearly up high. UCLA does not have a big number. I think the C.a.l students were high and low. So, just like in 1989 the start of the problem will be uncovered by our friends in blue shirts.
At that point the joy will end. Some day, maybe some day soon, Stanford will crush C.a.l on the way to a major bowl game. In my scenario the C.a.l team might be a 10 point underdog, and will get beat by 20+. Despite a convincing win over an inferior opponent, the Stanford students will still storm the field.
That scenario would likely anger our red shirt hating friends, and then it will all turn ugly. It is only a matter of time. :(