Show your respect on Wednesday

Thankfully the past few home games have been wins and muted the frustration among the Skinner critics. Unless BC hosts an NIT contest, Wednesday is likely the last home game of the season. With students on Spring Break and Virginia unlikely to generate much bandwagon interest, I don't expect much of a crowd. Another facet of the evening will be "Senior Night" where the school honors Tyler Roche and the student managers.

I don't like to tell people how to behave or who to root for, but I hope fans are respectful Wednesday night. This has been a very disappointing season. I'm a Skinner apologist and I've been frustrated. But that doesn't mean we should air our frustrations publicly. If you have a problem with the basketball team, bring it up with Gene. Boo if you like, buy try not to embarrass the school or yourselves. This is Tyler Roche's night, not ours.

To boo or not to boo?

Blaudschun's soap box moment regarding booing has stirred a bit of a debate among the Eagle faithful. I occasionally chide BC fans to do things myself, but I really don't think booing is on poor taste. Swearing loudly and intentionally is poor form. Getting into fights. Hazing opposing fans. Not cool. But booing is fine with me. You are expressing displeasure. I haven't asked, but I bet fans booing on Saturday were pissed at Crane and pissed at the coaching staff for not making a change.

As far as college athletes being off limits from criticism because of their age and amateur status...not buying it. These guys are playing at a high level and receive numerous benefits for their contributions. They sign up for this. And the scrutiny that comes with that -- on and off the field -- is all part of the package.

So if you are upset Saturday, go ahead and boo. At least BC fans are showing a passion for something and are in their seats. You can't boo from a tailgate.