{"id":619,"date":"2025-10-06T15:36:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sleepystork.com\/?p=619"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:26:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T10:26:50","slug":"abusive-sports-fans-make-for-ugly-weekend-in-boulder-letters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sleepystork.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/06\/abusive-sports-fans-make-for-ugly-weekend-in-boulder-letters\/","title":{"rendered":"Abusive sports fans make for ugly weekend in Boulder (Letters)"},"content":{"rendered":"

BYU game: CU needs a Civility 101 course<\/h4>\n

I took my two BYU-bound teenagers, ages 13 and 16, to the Colorado\/BYU game on Saturday night, and I was shocked by the lack of civility of CU fans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fans shouted directly at us “(expletive) BYU” dozens of times, women on the streets of Boulder flashed my son, Mormon-themed jokes were shouted, and the entire student section repeatedly chanted the same unoriginal “(expletive) BYU” phrase throughout the game, even when a BYU player was injured and down on the field.<\/p>\n

I’ve no doubt that CU fans would be treated differently and more respectfully in Provo, Utah. Saturday night was an embarrassment to the CU organization.<\/p>\n

Perhaps it’s time for CU to implement a Civility 101 course.<\/p>\n

Scott Palmer, Parker<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019m appalled that the game was allowed to continue despite the fans yelling hateful insults at the opposing BYU team. In the future, if this occurs again, I suggest that CU and Coach Prime pause the game and announce that the game will be forfeited if the fans continue. And apologize. Hateful behavior cannot be tolerated.<\/p>\n

Kelly Roberts, Denver<\/em><\/p>\n

Golf crowd’s abusive behavior should end the Ryder Cup<\/h4>\n

Re: “Europe takes a record lead into Sunday singles matches,” Sept. 28 sports story<\/p>\n

After watching the New York debacle<\/a>, it is clear that the Ryder Cup should permanently end today. I\u2019m not about the lack of competition by the American team, but the conduct of the U.S. crowd. The PGA of America has allowed this. It has apparently learned nothing from outrageous behavior at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, which is spreading to other PGA events.<\/p>\n

Saturday’s round was despicable. Forget limiting alcohol and having volunteers hold up their hands trying to quiet drunks and (jerks). Also, forget having uniformed and plain-clothed security forces follow the foreign players. These days, the Cup does nothing but make millions for the PGA of America and the networks and cast shame on the great game of golf. Cancel the Ryder Cup now \u2026 forever.<\/p>\n

I challenge The Denver Post to spread the word.<\/p>\n

William Allen, Denver<\/em><\/p>\n

Can the Rockies keep losses to double-digits next season?<\/h4>\n

Re: “Woeful Colorado blanked in season finale for 119th loss<\/a>,” Sept. 29 sports story<\/p>\n

The Rockies players had to be told that losing 119 games, over 100 three years running, is \u201cunacceptable\u201d? I think I see the problem. They weren\u2019t out there to provide batting practice for the rest of MLB or an amusing highlight reel of fielding errors; they were actually expected to compete, to demonstrate that they wanted \u2013 needed – to win.<\/p>\n

The long climb to respectability begins next season. Come on, guys, let\u2019s at least vow to keep losses in mere double digits in 2026 as a start.<\/p>\n