The Displaced Student Section of Webster University

Anyone who has been to one of Webster's basketball or Volleyball games know that the crowd, while smaller, can get very loud. And aggressive. And crazy. It was cool to see some increased support for this Wednesday's game. With the Webster True Blue t-shirts being handed out, it looks like a true student cheering group is starting up again (R.I.P. WuCrew). It's a start, but it still ain't perfect, and in my opinion, we're missing one vital thing.


Me and the rest of the "vocal" part of the crowd (Greeks, WuCrew decedents, and the triple threat of sports knowledge at Webster, Andy Houchin Jeremy Clements, and Bryce Johnson) were doing what the fans do at other colleges; standing, cheering, and taunting the jerks on the other team that look like Zak Effron. And we did this the whole time. Admittedly, this could be annoying to anyone sitting in back of us, or to parents just there to see their kid play and whatnot, and we understand this. Before the game, we made our intentions known, and graciously give up seats or tried to move as not to interrupt these fans. We're all here to have fun after all. (Thanks to the announcements by one Liz Eisley, we were reminded to practice SPORTSMANSHIP... SPORTSMANSHIP... SPORTSMANSHIP... MAN STUFF... MAN STUFF...) But still, throughout the game, we still have to move out of the way, adjusting, and trying to keep the complaints down.


This got me thinking, what is the best way to make this a fun time for all. It's really an easy solution, and in place at many campus's (campui?...Campesses?). A dedicated student section. Only students and Alum allowed. There was an attempt at it on Wednesday, but it was just a sign. Parents and other people were allowed in, which created a mess. All we need is a set of seats reserved for us to be loud and crazy without interrupting other fans enjoyment. To Take a page from Nick Bankhead, I have illustrated this principal....

As you can see, a little separation between fans creates a fun time for everyone. And, it creates a louder student section. For example, there were three freshman sitting in front of us, and never seeing a Webster basketball game, were a little lost as to where to sit and what to do. And rightfully so, as with everyone mixed up, there was no unified section to join. We invited them up, they cheered and had a crazy good time. What would happen if EVERY student joined us. A true group of True Blue fans. 


Finally, one more reason. For the first half of the womens game, the Webster fans were separated sparse, and un-unified. Because of that, we were out-cheered by two "My New Haircut" Blackburn fans. 2 FANS. Outcheering us in our house. Of course, when everyone finally got together, they were booed out of the place, but that just shouldn't happen!


More Miley Cyrus is needed too....


Addition - Tyler Holman is the God of Insults