Marcus Smart

[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

Did anyone just see Marcus Smart shove a Texas Tech Fan?

 

[IrishLax]

Yeah. Crazy. Should be suspended for remainder of season.

 

[LoveThee]

This type of reaction is never acceptable. That said I would like to know what was said to set him off.

 

[KPENN]

What made him shove him?

 

[gkIrish]

I gotta assume either the N word or something was said about his mother.

 

[connor_in]

Marcus Smart just shoved a fan(Link included)

 

[KPENN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>WTF. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/MattNorlander">@MattNorlander</a>: Marcus Smart pushes a fan/older man. Video <a href="https://t.co/cc2D42riyn">https://t.co/cc2D42riyn</a></p>— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS/statuses/432372937375502336">February 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

He will get suspended 2 games imo.

 

[Luckylucci]

He's been losing it lately. He had another episode the other day that they were talking about. I can't remember exactly what but apparently the stress has been getting to him and he's been acting out.

 

[Woneone]

He's been losing it lately. He had another episode the other day that they were talking about. I can't remember exactly what but apparently the stress has been getting to him and he's been acting out.

He threw a temper tantrum against WVU and broke a chair.

Then against ISU, he just acted like a straight punk the entire game (there may have been other events, but these are the two I saw).

I'd be lying if I said I remembered very much from last year, but I really can't remember him having any issues at all.

 

[IrishLax]

He will get suspended 2 games imo.

There is no way the NCAA should let him play again this season. You don't put your hands on a fan. Period. I don't care what the guy said.

 

[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

There is no way the NCAA should let him play again this season. You don't put your hands on a fan. Period. I don't care what the guy said.

I agree but the NCAA is inept.

 

[military_irish]

He needs to be suspended the remainder of the year or at least 10+ games. Touching a fan in that way is never acceptable no matter the circumstance.

 

[Luckylucci]

He threw a temper tantrum against WVU and broke a chair.

Then against ISU, he just acted like a straight punk the entire game (there may have been other events, but these are the two I saw).

I'd be lying if I said I remembered very much from last year, but I really can't remember him having any issues at all.

Yep those were it, thanks for jogging my memory. Your right he didn't have any issues last year. He was regarded as the perfect teammate by some. I think combining the pressure of losing and now regretting not turning pro is getting to him. I agree with Lax he should be done for the year. You can't allow that. This could drastically impair his draft situation.

 

[Brooklyn]

Shouldve entered the draft last year. Had a chance to be #1 overall pick. Everything has been going downhill for him this year.

Agree that he needs to be suspended for the rest of the year. Unacceptable to touch a fan.

 

[irishff1014]

Players just don't care anymore it a shame. Should never have touch a Fan NO matter what.

 

[SoIll]

the guy called him a N*****. Was it acceptable for him to shove that fan? hell no, but that fan has been involved in numerous verbal altercations throughout the years..What smart did was wrong, but that guy is an idiot. Apparently he's called "The superfan" around the Texas Tech area, attends all Raider sporting events and pops off

 

[Irish YJ]

the guy called him a N*****. Was it acceptable for him to shove that fan? hell no, but that fan has been involved in numerous verbal altercations throughout the years..What smart did was wrong, but that guy is an idiot. Apparently he's called "The superfan" around the Texas Tech area, attends all Raider sporting events and pops off

Smart should be booted for the year, the fan should get his tix revoked.

 

[Brooklyn]

the guy called him a N*****. Was it acceptable for him to shove that fan? hell no, but that fan has been involved in numerous verbal altercations throughout the years..What smart did was wrong, but that guy is an idiot. Apparently he's called "The superfan" around the Texas Tech area, attends all Raider sporting events and pops off

Like Irish YJ said, both should be punished.

 

[military_irish]

the guy called him a N*****. Was it acceptable for him to shove that fan? hell no, but that fan has been involved in numerous verbal altercations throughout the years..What smart did was wrong, but that guy is an idiot. Apparently he's called "The superfan" around the Texas Tech area, attends all Raider sporting events and pops off

In my job things are said far worse than this to me but with the position I am in I can not react because my reaction would be scrutinized worse than their actions.

In this situation both are at fault but obviously Smart's reaction is worse because of who is. No matter if he likes it or not.

 

[Irishnuke]

the guy called him a N*****. Was it acceptable for him to shove that fan? hell no, but that fan has been involved in numerous verbal altercations throughout the years..What smart did was wrong, but that guy is an idiot. Apparently he's called "The superfan" around the Texas Tech area, attends all Raider sporting events and pops off

I'm guessing that is probably what happened, but is there proof somewhere? I haven't even seen a statement from anyone saying he called Smart the N word.

 

[irishog77]

Sigh. This will now dominate news and water coolers.

Not that big of a deal, in my opinion.

 

[KPENN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I just saw the video that same fan was at the games talking crazy even when I was in school I don't forget a face he says a lot of crazy ish</p>— John Lucas III (@Luke1luk) <a href="https://twitter.com/Luke1luk/statuses/432390294806343681">February 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[KPENN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Radio analyst John Holcomb confirms what he said on air: He heard Marcus Smart say the fan called him the n-word.</p>— Kelly Hines (@KellyHinesTW) <a href="https://twitter.com/KellyHinesTW/statuses/432396350114627584">February 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Brooklyn]

Sigh. This will now dominate news and water coolers.

Not that big of a deal, in my opinion.

I disagree. I think this is a big deal and that Smart needs to be made an example of with a lengthy suspension. He walks up to a fan and attacks him. Thats unacceptable. No matter what was said (and I am assuming the worst).

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

the guy called him a N*****. Was it acceptable for him to shove that fan? hell no, but that fan has been involved in numerous verbal altercations throughout the years..What smart did was wrong, but that guy is an idiot. Apparently he's called "The superfan" around the Texas Tech area, attends all Raider sporting events and pops off

I'm guessing that is probably what happened, but is there proof somewhere? I haven't even seen a statement from anyone saying he called Smart the N word.

Yeah this matters to me. Smart absolutely should be given a suspension but I think context matters here in determining the duration of it.

The whole situation is a damn shame

 

[KPENN]

I feel a little gross for posting this, but here's this. The fan that got shoved and someone else's convo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Text convo from my Tech friend w/Orr- Orr is Tech's biggest fan-everyone knows him, he goes to every game <a href="http://t.co/1ZlN6gAdz3">pic.twitter.com/1ZlN6gAdz3</a></p>— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/GottliebShow/statuses/432395633962405890">February 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Irishnuke]

Apparently this fan has a history of acting like a dipshit.

Aggie Basketball - Bryan Davis Dunk and Tech Fan - YouTube

 

[KPENN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If Marcus Smart was provoked by a university booster, or "representative of TTU's athletic interests," is that a mitigating factor?</p>— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayBilas/statuses/432404627615928320">February 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Does a university booster get to say whatever he wants, and a "student athlete" is required to take it? What responsibility does TTU have?</p>— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayBilas/statuses/432405234607222785">February 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Brooklyn]

I feel a little gross for posting this, but here's this. The fan that got shoved and someone else's convo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Text convo from my Tech friend w/Orr- Orr is Tech's biggest fan-everyone knows him, he goes to every game <a href="http://t.co/1ZlN6gAdz3">pic.twitter.com/1ZlN6gAdz3</a></p>— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/GottliebShow/statuses/432395633962405890">February 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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"wasn't vulgar or the N Word" another text from Orr - #MarcusSmart