As has been mentioned, this was smack dab in the middle of a college campus, at a known "party school". The kids skipped classes Monday, camped out for tix and drank all day. Many of the working cla types who wanted to go couldn't or didn't bother due to the already long lines being talked up on the radio shows. While I agree ASU students are "tasteless pinheads" (freaking Scum Devils, go 'Cats!) don't hang this on the events of the football game. Also, do not judge the entire Phoenix metropolitan area on the actions of said students at a free football game. If the Glendale stadium were up and running for this, I almost guarantee you a entirely different crowd and probably a bit more money (though a good chunk of the population here is from SoCal, and would probably say "let it burn, start over" ;) ). Why wasn't this done at the Coliseum or Rose Bowl? Charity start's at home, ya know. How much has Arnold given to the relief fund?
Why wasn't this done at the Coliseum or Rose Bowl? Charity start's at home, ya know. How much has Arnold given to the relief fund? Good questions all. The Staples Center has operated as a drop off point for donations. Most news stations are running drives if not supplying info on how to help. Believe me we're trying. I want to know why we didn't get the national guard until the 6th freakin' day. Sorry if I came off touchy fellas, but you have to admit its pretty troubling. Thousands of people are jobless, if not homeless, and thousands of others were put in a position to help. But given the choice between going one night without it for a good cause they still chose beer.
While I agree ASU students are "tasteless pinheads" (freaking Scum Devils, go 'Cats!) don't hang this on the events of the football game. Also, do not judge the entire Phoenix metropolitan area on the actions of said students at a free football game. And maybe don't judge the entire school on those students who attended the game? /irony ;)
dude, its extremely troubling...this has gotta be the worst fire in years. I can't remember the last time more than a handful of homes were destroyed...and I hear ya...the lack of donations for emergency relief would piss me off. Its just when a party school gets a party thrown at their feet, a once-in-a-college-career-
party, well, only one thing will be on their minds.
And maybe don't judge the entire school on those students who attended the game? /irony ;) Justgary, I am an Arizona Wildcat, just a jibe at my hated foes. I have many other good reasons to judge them. Like they are not Wildcats, they are Scum Devils, they aren't in Tucson, and many others. They were pinheads long before Monday night. :P /irony /rivalry
"This just in, we got the '08 Super Bowl, anyhow. Though the article is mistitled, says Tempe, but Glendale (new stadium) got it, technically.
For those who wish to help, credit card donations are being taken by the Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund.The foundation will match contributions to the fund dollar for dollar, up to a total of $100,000. Here's the link. And for those who need a little bit of perspective on the matter, here's a link to the local NBC affiliate with the current numbers, and resources.
