Fandemonium

…over the missed field goal returned for a game-winning touchdown at the end of the Auburn-Alabama “Iron Bowl” game. Video here courtesy of CNN. The excitement of Auburn Tigers fans (not to be confused with LSU Tigers fans) quite understandable. The foul language and death threats aimed at Tide kicker Cade Foster via Twitter may also be understandable to some (though not to me), but at the least,  it’s ugly. Mr. Foster didn’t attempt that 57-yard field goal, and over the seasons he’s been an extremely valuable member of the team. His teammates and other ‘Bama fans have rallied around him. More here from the local CBS affiliate in Mr. Foster’s hometown.

Similarly, some tweeters unhappy with University of Missouri kicker Andrew Baggett’s performance during the Missouri-South Carolina game October 26 blanketed the Twitterverse with nasty tweets.  He also received support from Mizzou fans, including stars of the show Jackass.