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KG, ol' buddy, the way to deal with nuisance fans from other programs is to deal with it upfront. Communicate. Lay down expectations. Be firm in your expectations for their behavior and what you will and will not allow. Demand respect and respect will be given, Here is a template I dug up on the internet from a rather well known Uga fan who frequented the GT boards back in the day. Back in 2014, his team was preparing to meet Louisville. This was his proactive suggestions on how to prevent problems from even occuring. Remember, 20 ounces of prevention is worth 20 lbs. of cure. Without further adieu, here goes:Eh, I probably wouldnt do it but, based on what I saw and heard in that section, I can't say the cane didn't deserve it.
Sometimes obnoxiousness must be met with obnoxiousness...ess(?)
But ... I'll get off your lawn now so you can stop shaking your fists at us 'dang kids'.
First off, a big congratulations to Louisville on a successful season and I fully expect you guys to be a top 15 type team within a couple of seasons.
Having said that, you guys are playing Georgia. We are a NATIONAL PROGRAM and have been for many years. With that track record comes a certain level of respect both from the team AND FROM THE GEORGIA FANS. We demand respect not out of spite but rather due to who we are. SEC Titles, National Titles, 95,000 seat stadium, a top 5 overall NATIONAL Program. That is respect and people give us respect.
One of the things that I have tried to do whenever Georgia plays an opponent for the first time is to try to explain a few things so there are no problems at the game:
1) First, there will NOT be any yelling in my ear during the game. I darn well don't plan on traveling all that distance to the Belk Bowl to have some guy yell in my ear. I will ask you one time to stop and no more. Look, it is a football gameso of course you can cheer for your team. I don't mind clapping but this incessant yelling is out. If you continue then I will take a physical solution that you will not like. I will NEVER provoke but if you guys think that constant yelling in my ear is gonna be tolerated you are in for a big surprise. Same thing for the kids. Sure, they can be there but keep them out of my area and keep them quiet. If you cannot control the kids then you will be held responsible and I will take matters into my own hands. We don't put up with that crap in Athens and we darn well aren't gonna travel all that distance to Charlotte and put up with it.
2) If I have to go to the restroom I don't wait in line, I go to the front. This is an area where I have encountered some problems before so I am just making it clear now. A Georgia fan has earned the right to not wait in some bathroom line and we choose to not do it. We demand respect. If you have a problem with this you had better go to a "Louisville" restroom or to one where the Georgia fans are not in. If you do decide to make an issue out of it then be prepared to face a physical solution.
3) Ditto for concessions. We go to the front of the line. NOT OUT OF SPITE OR TOTRY TO SHOW YOU UP. It is all about showing respect, folks. Again, if you have a problem with this I advise you to keep away from me or the Georgia contingent. I am very upfront and honest when I tell you that it ain't nothing for me to up and kick a man's ***. Done it several times and I'll do it again if pushed. NEVER will I provoke, though. It is YOU that determines my actions.
I sincerely hope everyone has a great time at the game and there are no problems. If folks understand a little historyand where the Georgia program and fans are coming from then we will have no problems. It should be a fun game!
I have incorporated this approach in my neighborhood regarding the kids playing on my lawn. It's quite effective but, to be frank, I have unusually large guns for a man of my size and age.
