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VIDEO: Police fire apparent tear gas in Morgantown
By Jerry Hinnen | College Football Writer
October 19, 2014 1:54 am ET
The West Virginia faithful enjoyed their team's win over Baylor. (USATSI) West Virginia fans have a reputation for some of the most intense -- and most inflammatory -- celebrations of any fanbase in the FBS.It appears Mountaineer fans have once again lived up to that reputation after their team's upset over No. 4 Baylor. Numerous photos of fans setting fires -- including of couches, yes -- pulling over stop signs, and indulging in other civic malfeasance have made their way social media as the Morgantown evening has progressed
Not surprisingly, those celebrations have prompted a response from local police, which has reportedly included riot gear:
Part of that response also appears to be the use of tear gas, as shown in this fan-shot YouTube video of police "shutting down a house party that got out of hand across from Summit Hall" (language warning):
These savages need to be put in cages where they belong
By Jerry Hinnen | College Football Writer
October 19, 2014 1:54 am ET
The West Virginia faithful enjoyed their team's win over Baylor. (USATSI) West Virginia fans have a reputation for some of the most intense -- and most inflammatory -- celebrations of any fanbase in the FBS.It appears Mountaineer fans have once again lived up to that reputation after their team's upset over No. 4 Baylor. Numerous photos of fans setting fires -- including of couches, yes -- pulling over stop signs, and indulging in other civic malfeasance have made their way social media as the Morgantown evening has progressed
Not surprisingly, those celebrations have prompted a response from local police, which has reportedly included riot gear:
Part of that response also appears to be the use of tear gas, as shown in this fan-shot YouTube video of police "shutting down a house party that got out of hand across from Summit Hall" (language warning):
These savages need to be put in cages where they belong