http://www.sbnation.com/users/LA49er Posts made by LA49er on SB Nation http://www.ninersnation.com/2008/1/17/155851/417 LA49er Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:58:51 -0000 <p>I'm not above taking cheap shots at the Patriots, who have desecrated the few records we actually do respect in the NFL this season, but I noticed something during the Indy game that got my wheels turning for a discussion topic and a poll.</p> <p>Between the 3rd and 4th quarters, 8 regional finalists were announced for the annual Punt, Pass &amp; Kick program for kids. They were accepted with probably the expected tepid applause from the crowd eager to get back to a nailbiter, but what struck me was what happened when they announced the 12 year old girl who had won representing her NE team. <i>She got booed</i>!! I understand Patriot hate- hell, I <i>practice</i> Patriot hate. But my question to you guys is, do you think this crowd went too far?</p><p>This is an example of something I didn't even know whether to laugh at initially, and it's questionable as to whether I would have joined in if I were there or not. I know for a fact I never would have been the one to <i>start</i> booing out the 12 year old, but I have to admit, I cheered a little (on the inside).</p><p>To her credit, the girl took it like a champ and just smiled and waved the whole time, singlehandedly showing more class than the New England area team.<br /></p> <fieldset class="poll-box"> <legend>Poll</legend> <h5 class="poll-title">What do you think of this situation?</h5> <div id="poll_container_20969_18127140" class="poll_container"> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">47%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>They were booing the team, not the girl, No Big Deal</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">16</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">17%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>She had it coming, repping a hated rival at Indy. -Not Cool, But Expected</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">6</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">5%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>No opinion either way</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">2</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">23%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>In bad taste, but they're fired up sports fans- No Harm, No Foul</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">8</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">5%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>What were they thinking?!?! - Completey Unacceptable</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">2</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">0%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>Wait, what happened? - Stupid Diary Idea</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">0</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <p class="poll-total-votes"><strong>34</strong> votes | <span class="poll-has-closed">Poll has closed</span> </p> </div> <script> FastInit.addOnLoad(function(){ new SBN.Poll('poll_container_20969_18127140').animateResults({renderImmediately:true}); }); </script> </fieldset>