Rushing the Field

I have never really understood the concept of rushing the field or the court after a big win. Fortunately, this phenomenon seems to be contained to college sports. But, on the other hand, college kids seem to do some of the dumbest things . . . so that might not be all that fortunate after all.

This seems to particularly happen after an upset. Such was the case for a Georgia Tech football game we attended a few years ago, while living in Georgia. If memory serves me correct, Tech was probably ranked, though not all that high, perhaps somewhere between 15 - 25. Their opponent that night, Virginia Tech, was ranked fifth in the nation.

There was a pretty packed house. So, after Georgia Tech won, there was quite a feeling of excitement in the air. And many of those in attendance felt the need to run onto the field

And sort of stand there and look at each other.

Again, I do not understand this phenomenon. But then again, there is much I do not understand.