M.O.B should support not scar
Letter to the Editor
Isn't it great to have two outstanding basketball teams on campus this season? Since knocking off Ohio State in the preseason N.I.T., the men's basketball team has enjoyed outstanding success and support from their fans. It has been an exciting year thus far with "Friday Night Live," defeating several ranked teams, rushing the floor and forming the "M.O.B."
We believe we can speak for all the students when we say we have been pleasantly surprised by the play of our team and with Coach Matt Doherty's commitment and enthusiasm to not only basketball but also the Notre Dame community as a whole. As Coach "D" alluded to before, students can really create an atmosphere that both encourages our team and rattles the opposition. As evident by our superior record at home, the importance and effectiveness of a raucous crowd cannot be ignored.
It's been fun this year trying to come up with creative ways to get into the heads of opposing players and coaches. Chanting "Who's he?" after starting lineup intros and yelling while the opposition has the ball have and can be good ways to mess with the visiting team. However, as chronicled in The Observer, South Bend Tribune, Chicago Tribune, ESPN radio and countless other media outlets, some of the antics went a bit too far.
At Notre Dame, we try to hold ourselves to a higher level of conduct in the classroom, in the community, on the court and off. What should have been a huge win for our team and school has turned into a blemish on our student body's reputation. There are two home men's games left this season. Let's show our team, fans and critics that the "M.O.B." can still make an impact without leaving a scar.
Micah Murphy
Michael Palumbo
Student Body President and Vice President
February 16, 2000
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