Everything regarding the game itself has been said.

 

What stood out to me, however, was the lack of enthusiasm and cheering by Beechwood fans. I have never been so disappointed in Beechwood's crowd. The attendance was decent/good, but it reminded me more of a dull golf tournament.

 

The crowd made nearly ZERO noise (apart from a few dads who cheered loudly) before every big defensive situation in this game. Even when Beechwood scored or made a big play, nearly no reaction from the fans. The only time a majority of Beechwood fans were on their feet was during the last 2 minutes of the game when NCC got the ball back. And even then it was underwhelming.

 

As a former 13 year student, football alum, and lover of everything Beechwood, this is the only time I have ever felt true REAL disappointment with anything Beechwood. Honestly, I was disgusted by it. I was sitting third row center on the bleachers and personally had to try to get people to cheer louder and stand up during big plays.

 

Beechwood fans need to show some excitement and cheer on their players. Those who have played in the big games know that the crowd has an enormous effect on the morale of both teams. It can change the outcome of games. Kudos to NCC fans for showing up and voicing their support. Beechwood fans showed up, but were dormant.

 

Rant concluded.

 

Thanks for sharing all that @TigerChamp2X and why do you think the Beechwood fans showed such a lack of interest/enthusiasm?

Thanks for sharing all that @TigerChamp2X and why do you think the Beechwood fans showed such a lack of interest/enthusiasm?

 

-Laziness

-Lack of appreciation and/or feeling of entitlement due to past success

-Maybe NCC is no longer considered a rival after 10 year class separation?

-Failure to engage with surroundings due to obsession with cell phones and social media (and this is coming from a "millennial")

-Hoarse voice from cheering on the Bengals during a bye week

-Opposition to loud noises and contact sports

-Taking melatonin for dessert

 

Maybe none, some, or all of the above? I don't know.

 

I just know that BW fans need to turn it up.