Fans Get Ugly, Irrational Over Missed Kicks

Filed under: NCAA Football

PHOENIX - As of Friday afternoon, there were seven new Facebook pages devoted to Alex Zendejas, and depending on which side of the divide you straddle, the University of Arizona kicker is either the latest sympathetic figure to be caught in a frightening cultural undertow, or Lucifer incarnate.

Death threats, naturally, followed the online taunts created by anonymous cowards too weak to sign their names to their handiwork. They warned Zendejas to stay clear of the Tucson campus, typical cyber-bullying from gutless wimps who wouldn't dare come out of their protective caves.

What heinous crime had Zendejas committed to warrant such scorn? Two of his extra point attempts were blocked Thursday night in the Wildcats' stunning 30-29 double overtime loss at home to rival Arizona State. Reasonable folks viewed it as a college kicker having a bad night. Demented sports fans saw it as an invite to channel their inner terrorist.

Source: http://lisa-olson.fanhouse.com/2010/12/03/fans-get-ugly-irrational-over-missed-kicks/

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