OSU FAN BEHAVIOR--

Columbus TV news is reporting former OSU President Karen Holbrook “‘...said the outcry she faced after lambasting Buckeyes’ game–day behavior during a Florida job interview is nothing new.’ ”

“Holbrook told officials at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers earlier this month that she confronted a ‘culture of rioting‘ when she arrived at Ohio State in 2002...When you win a game, you riot. When you lose a game, you riot. When spring comes, you riot...” Holbrook said in the interview.

Her comments have sparked a Buckeyes-boosting backlash according to news commentators.

An example: Former trustee Dan Slane said “...her depiction was somewhat exaggerated. Rowdy fans also aren’t unique to Ohio State.”

It is to the university’s credit this clueless wimp is a former trustee.

Holbrook is 1,000% correct in her arguably gentle comments, a natural characteristic of this classy lady.

You’ve seen the after game mayhem—often on national news: rioting in the streets with a background of overturned, burning cars and smashed store windows. To call these scumbags Neanderthals is to render them a compliment.

True, some of them may not be OSU students. Regardless, their behavior reflects horribly on the civilized fans of the university.

Holbrook tried to elevate this “culture of rioting” to something bordering on good sportsmanship.

She is no longer the president.

Let us hope the person they have re-hired as her successor has the moral strength and willingness to enforce civilized behavior.