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Enemy Territory
Feb 21, 2008 | 4:26 PM
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Have you ever cheered for the wrong team? If not, I highly recommend it.

Last weekend I took my family to a Dallas Stars game. Only, we were in Anaheim. I went back to Southern California for the weekend.. and couldn't think of a better way to spend a Friday night.

For those of you who don't follow hockey.. this was a big game. It was a packed arena and the hostile energy was flowing both on and off the ice. Our tickets were in the Stars section -- which meant about a dozen of us in the middle of enemy territory.

I've never been heckled at a sporting event.. until now. And as twisted as it sounds -- I kind of enjoyed it. I just couldn't stop laughing!

While the Stars and Ducks were battling it out below us... we had our own game going on up in the stands. It was us.. versus them. And we, the underdogs ... were winning big time.

The more they booed ... the louder we cheered. The louder we cheered.. the more annoyed they got. The worst was when two VERY frustrated teenagers in front of us were so upset at Anaheim's performance... that they kept threatening to throw things at us if we didn't stop cheering. By this time, I was in hysterics!

By the way, we never stopped.

And we never will.

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mach80 read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 4:48 PM

Megan, it's funny you mentioned that. I fly to the OC on "business" several times a month (usually just sitting around or driving up the beach). Next time I am there and the Stars are in town I will make it a point to go. Thanks. Hope Mamma and Pappa Henderson enjoyed the game!
BOBWTX read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 6:04 PM

In years past, I've been to Rams or Raider games when they were in So. Calif. Many times it's just to healthy to be in the face of others. Many times, fights outside the bathrooms were bloody, and all started with cheering on one's team. Sad really. Keeping the booze out of the situation can keep it a bit friendlier.
hillsborohillbilly read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 6:23 PM

Megan , of course your stature as a very beautiful woman would influence the behavior of "enemy" fans .

In 1980 , I was semi-living in L.A. and the Cowboys played the Rams on Monday Night Football , in of all places , Anaheim .

The Rams kicked the Cowboys butt and me with my Roger Staubach jersey on , did not have the same hysterical reaction , it was actually a very threatening reaction

the Cowboys had the last word tho , as they met the Rams just a few weeks later in the playoff and returned the butt kicking :)
phoint1 read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 7:04 PM

Good for you meagan. Don't let those fans in OC Intimidate you, which you didn't. I give you props for that. I used to work for a company that is headquarter in Anaheim Hills and I wished I had got into hockey back then. I would have done the same things you did.
BOBWTX read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 8:10 PM

At Chips Sportsbar in Lubbock, it was always friendly 'yelling' for one's own team. Jeers, or whatever. Very, Very seldom were there violent situations. Good fun. Huge Green Bay fan base goes in there. Lots of fun.
nived23 read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 9:36 PM

Hello Miss Beautiful! I am a guilty party of one myself for rooting for the opposite team. It is fun to "cheat" if you will, on YOUR team, right. For instance, when the Pats and Green Bay were playing, I really like both teams but the Pats are my favorite, I felt like I was crossing the "CHEATERS" line with rooting for GB instead. I liked that, but I quickly went back to Pats when GB lost. I am forever a Cowboy fan though. Oh, and Megan, one more thing love, Don't let those haters who don't like you get to you or under your skin. I am one of your BIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEST fans and I really hope to meet you one day. My store manager already has (MEN'S WEARHOUSE on PRESTON and 635WB... the next cross street from that is DILBECK.)We are across from the VALLEY VIEW MALL. I'm sure everyone knows where that is at. I hope all of ya'll come visit us... BEFORE WE MOVE AT THE END OF APRIL/BEGINNING OF MAY! Montfort and the Toll Way by Belt Line Rd. Come and see us and myself!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!! I heart you chick!
StacyC read my blog view my photos
Feb 21, 2008 | 10:48 PM

Hi Megan, I love this story I have been in a situation like this to! I get it! Thanks for sharing. Have a GOOD DAY and Thank you for making our day everyday!
Studley read my blog
Feb 22, 2008 | 7:47 AM

Very good, Megan! I did that this past College Football season, when I went to the USC-Washington Game in SEA, wearing my LSU sweatshirt and cap to the game.

Oh, the looks and comments I got from the USC fans were unbelieveable! LSU and USC fans despise each other since sharing the National Championship in 2003-2004. This year, USC were ranked #1 and LSU were ranked #2 at the time. But I behaved myself and didn't respond to the obnoxious Trojan Athletic Supporters.

The Washington fans were also a bit confused - I guess they didn't believe that an LSU fan would infiltrate Pac-10 country. LOL

USC lost the AP Ranking as a result of that game, then lost to Stanford in Los Angeles the next week. And as we all know, LSU went on to win the National Championship.
Studley read my blog
Feb 22, 2008 | 7:54 AM

I think you enjoyed being in enemy territory for the same reason I did - it's one heck of an adrenalin rush. You're somewhere you are not "supposed" to be, and you catch lots of people off-guard.

In my experience, I did encounter many people who asked me about the earlier LSU game against Tulane, and the team in general, which was cool. I failed to mention that one of my friends wore his Texas gear, which also went down well with the USC faithful. LOL

For my next adventure, I'm going to the LSU-Florida Game in Gainesville this year. Now that's REALLY going into enemy territory! My date for that game is a Florida grad, but all bets are off that weekend with her. LOL
Studley read my blog
Feb 22, 2008 | 7:59 AM

The weekend before that, I'm off to Boulder to see Texas take on Colorado. I anticipate the same reaction from the Big 12 folk.

Oh, and now, I have purple LSU National Championship gear, so that's going to go over really well, no matter where I wear it.
MeganHenderson read my blog view my photos
Feb 22, 2008 | 8:01 AM

Thank you all so much for your kind comments.. and sharing your stories. I love hearing them!

You're so right about the importance of keeping things on the lighter side. Had the fans around us started getting too upset.. you better believe I would have stopped laughing!!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Feb 22, 2008 | 11:27 AM

Megan, in the section I sit at the AAC, no opposing team member save for 2 has ever lasted the entire game. We run them out with our incessant chants, friendly intimidation and jeers.
KellerKowboy read my blog view my photos
Feb 22, 2008 | 10:08 PM

Hmmmmm......Must be kinda' like wearing my Red Sox cap and jacket to Yankee Stadium, huh? I had to fight my way out of the joint after Boston beat NY in a crucial September contest. No NY cabbie would stop. I wound up taking a bus (or six) back to the hotel. But, GOD, I loved it!!
scottythecomic read my blog view my photos
Feb 23, 2008 | 9:04 AM

That's funny, KK, but that is a long, long rivalry.

That's what makes sports so cool though.
jkahler
Mar 2, 2008 | 9:42 PM

If you like that team cheer for them because that is your team. And dont worry what other people thanks because that there team. And for
me I would cheer for the Dallas Stars know matter where I was.
middleofnowheretexas
Mar 11, 2008 | 10:37 PM

megan, i know how you feel. i do it ALL the time. i root for WHOEVER Dallas COWGIRLS i mean cowboys play against!!! i do NOT like the cowboys at all!!! i root for every other NFL team but NOT the cowboyus. i know that i am making every texan mad but idc!!! yes im born and raised in TEXAS!!! bit again idc. GO MAVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hollywood15
Mar 19, 2008 | 8:52 AM

you mentioned your family. with out being too nosy, are you married?
inrainmansworld
May 12, 2008 | 9:50 AM

thats very funny and yes i do. When my wife picks any chicago team.i just wanted to say hi i am new to site but i watch you and tim every morning. I like tims attitude and your as cute as a baby chipmunk curled up against her mama.you guys brighten my day.
mab777
May 19, 2008 | 10:56 AM

Was that ring on the left hand I saw this morning?
inrainmansworld
Jun 11, 2008 | 12:54 PM

So were you born in california? San Clemente is great my grandparents retired there above Richard Nixons house. My wife wouldn't let me move to Cal. it scares her. Arizona is a great place my bro graduated from there.I met my wife there.News 4 Rocks with Tim and Meagan
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