Cocky Hawk fans

[Hawkmi]

I know every fan base has a-holes, but seems Iowa has more of them. Last night while leaving the stadium, had a teenage or early 20 something in a group of Hawk fans hold up his hand and say, “High five, in a row!!” Showed him my middle finger.

And of course this morning at Hy-Vee the Hawk jerseys and t-shirts were out in full force. Lots of condescending smirks too.

 

[Cloneon]

Agree... that's nothing compared to how Hawk fans have treated me and my family at games both in Kinnick and at Jack Trice. Not to mention just out in public too if you wear any Cyclone gear.

KCRG did a whole story on a kid in eastern Iowa last year who was bullied at elementary school for wearing ISU shirts to school. So his teacher was able to get Cy to come to his school to show some support for him, but to also teach the kids to be nice to one another no matter what sports team you may root for.

But that's just how life is being a Cyclone fan in this state. Shouldn't be that way, but one fanbase just has a lot more d-bags than the other..... that's not deniable at all.

Even other schools outside this state talk about how terrible Hawk fans are. They're pretty well known for it. Look at all of them coming over here today to talk trash.

Sadly, those kids learn from their parents. And, even more sadly, worse habits are also taught. If you're going to encourage fandom also condone good sportsmanship. And, if you can't handle the responsibilities of being a good parent, don't become one.