James,

I'm sorry but now you have accused me of something I know absolutely 
nothing about, and you also don't know me!  I know nothing about the 
John Sabo incident and yelling at him, and would not endorse that 
conduct.  I am in attendance at most every road game in New England 
(save UMASS) and only a four in Alfond.  At one time I used to call the 
Maine games on the radio for the college station (WMEB) and I continue 
to write an article or two each year for the Friends of Maine Hockey 
Newsletter.

In my 24 years of following college hockey I have seen a transformation 
on the cheer front, from original to the universal s-u-c-k cheers.  
Again Maine does not participate and remains original.  I have not 
heard cheers from the student section at Maine that I have found 
offensive, but I am not at every game.  There are always a small 
minority that are unsportsmanlike, but that's life.

You hold BU up as the very best-yet there cheer for most everything 
ends in BC Sucks.  BU students were over the top on going after Shawn, 
and when Brendan was a Black Bear after being a Terrier they held signs 
that read "Walsh can you read this" or "Have another Beer" actually it 
was funny, original, but one would think by your standards not showing 
the best sportsmanship.

I have been known over the years (though I have mellowed) to get on a 
referee's case, but never on a Maine player, or an opposing player, 
unless you feel calling Keith Tkachuk K-Cheap Tkachuk being 
unsportsmanlike or calling a goalie a sieve.

In the future I would ask that you not make wild accusations about how 
I thought it was classy to yell at John Sabo about a felony when it is 
categorically false.  The people on this board who know me know better 
than that, but for those who do not and read pieces I have written for 
the FOMH Newsletter it takes credibility away.

It's the Holiday Season lighten up, but I would appreciate it if you 
would not slander me on this board again!

Bob Fitta
UMaine '83


On Dec 22, 2004, at 4:06 PM, james acheson wrote:

> the ones who disagree with me are also the ones who thought it was a 
> pretty classy thing to yell at John Sabo for teh alleged felony that 
> he committed... of course the Magistrate did not seem to agree that he 
> did it, so it never even went off to a judge... but some bone head who 
> picked a fight with a hockey player threw gasoline on a fire... and 
> accused him falsely... then up at the alfond, some morons made up some 
> signs pointing fingers at Sabo the felon.
>  
> is there a reason that fans cannot show class and sportsmanship?
>  
> do you have to yell out that you did the goalie;s mother???
> do you have to laugh when the ref falls down?
>  
> Lucky for Lowell that nobody laughed when Benedetto was taken out by 
> our own Wes Clark... heis still pretty bad off.
> But I am certain that the alfond crowd would have chuckled as would 
> the corwd in Durham.... but strangely not at BU.
>  
> Merry Christmas, and remember that I did your mother.... and your 
> seven year old children, both male and female.
> I am assuming that classlessness is now the norm?
>
> "Chesley, Clair" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I agree Bob.  James, you need to lighten up!  J   
>
>  
>
>  
>
>
> From: The Maine Hockey Discussion List 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Fitta
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:55 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Blue Christmas
>
>  
>
> For Maine, someone to take on the Enforcer role consistently and clear 
> out the front of the Net!
>
>   
>
> As for Jonathan's post I don't see a problem. EVERY ARENA I have 
> attended games in uses the "Suck" cheer. Maine does not, in my 
> estimation, granted I'm biased, Maine fans at games are the best, save 
> a bottle being thrown during the UNH game. Jonathan's comments were 
> fine for college atmosphere and as far as I'm concerned Maine fans are 
> among the classiest and most informed. Keep up the good work!
>
>   
>
> James I guess you're not surprised that we disagree on this too!
>
>   
>
> Merry Christmas to all, or as they say here at HAAVAARD, have a 
> wonderful time celebrating this season in what ever fashion you 
> choose.
>
>   
>
> Bob Fitta
>
>  Maine '83
>
>   
>
> On Dec 22, 2004, at 12:42 PM, james acheson wrote:
>
>   
>
> this is kind of the reason that I am embarrased to be a Maine fan 
> sometimes.
>
>   
>
>  the WORST fns for this kind of garbage are Maine students and UNH 
> fans in general.
>
>   
>
>  I am continually amazed that this crap does not take place at BU, 
> even though Parker teaches his goalies to act like they are dead when 
> anyone skates near the crease...but the fans know and understand the 
> game.   and the students don';t laugh when the ref falls down or talk 
> about the goalie's mother.
>
>  keep it us jon... no reason to be classy at all at a hockey game, is 
> there
>
>  Jonathan Finch <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>   Sitting with Steve and Jeff, and all the crazy shit that steve likes 
> to say to the opposing seive... I think the sandwich with swiss cheese 
> is one of my favorites... but it's also fun when someone yells out 
> "hey, we scored on your mom too"
>
>   
>
> Other HE Teams - 
>
>  BU - a 1-8-0 record for there next 9 games and a 701st win victory 
> party for Jack Parker
>
>  BC - Eagle Poop in there stockings... and there skates
>
>  UMass - Gabe Winer legally changes his last name to Weener
>
>  UNH - 2 very very bad losses on February 4th and 5th
>
>  NU - Win the Beanpot
>
>  UML - Weekend Sweeps on Jan 28 and 29, as well as february 18 and 19
>
>  PC - have there water bottles in the shape of the little brown jug 
> that Friar Tuck used to drink from
>
>  MC - Mascot changed to the Hammers
>
>   
>
> Bob Woodbury <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>  Under the tree - consistency
>
>   
>
> Thankful for - Maine hockey
>
>   
>
> Other HE Teams - success, against everyone except Maine. The stronger
>
>  the league, the better every team in it.
>
>   
>
> Deron Treadwell wrote:
>
>   
>
> >Since we are in the midst of the holiday season, I thought I'd start a
>
>  >thread about a "Blue Christmas" for Maine Hockey.
>
>  >
>
>  >Here's the drill.. name one thing you'd like Santa to leave for the
>
>  >Black Bears under the tree, but also you must name something 
> (relating
>
>  >to Maine Hockey) you are thankful for.
>
>  >
>
>  >(Optional: You may also name an item you'd like Santa to leave for 
> any
>
>  >other Hockey East program.. hehe)
>
>  >
>
>  >Who wants to start?
>
>  >
>
>  >-Deron
>
>  >
>
>  >
>
>  >
>
>  >
>
>   
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