Sparty is one classless bitch

[bigboyBlue]

Way to respond to going 0-5 against your rivals. In case anyone missed the game ending action at the hockey game today, from Rivals (http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=904258):

"With the Wolverines leading by two late, Spartans Andrew Conboy and Corey Tropp teamed up to assault (in this case the word is not hyperbole) U-M junior defenseman Steve Kampfer. The same Kampfer that was critically injured in an off-campus altercation Oct. 12. The same Kampfer that missed 16 games recovering from head and neck injuries. The same Kampfer that played brilliantly since his return eight games ago.

After Conboy sucked-punched Kampfer cutting across the ice, Tropp slashed at a motionless Kampfer on the ice, hitting him repeatedly in the head. The Maize and Blue responded but had they seen the jabbing they might have responded with much greater force than a bit of shoving and trash-talking.

"Something like that, at the end of the game, is uncalled for," senior forward Travis Turnbull said. "It's ridiculous and we're really not going to forget that."

"To be honest, that was a classless move on their part," junior captain Chris Summers said. "Whether it's an individual thing or a team thing, to be honest, I think it was embarrassing. With the game of hockey comes a lot of respect for one another. These matchups are going to get intense but for that team to do that, for those players to do that, is completely uncalled for and unnecessary."

After several minutes on the ice, Kampfer was able to skate off with the assistance of teammates. There was no immediate report on his condition following the game. Tropp was given a game disqualification and was ejected but Conboy was not. MSU head coach Rick Comley promised action in his post-game comments while both players could be suspended by the CCHA.

"It was an ugly ending," head coach Red Berenson said. "I am disappointed with what their player did on the ice and that shouldn't happen. You expect the games to be emotional – this is a serious rivalry – but you don't expect someone to get hurt. Whether it was an intent to injure, I think the league will have a good look at it."

Still, that might not be enough to satisfy the Wolverines and their fans, and wasn't enough in the immediate aftermath. Police were called to the south end of the arena when a U-M fan stormed the State locker room, hoping to teach the two Spartan players a lesson."

Edit: Accidentally put this in the football section, apologies.

[RichRodriguez]

i totally agree little brother stooped to a new low. although i am disappointed with our student section. when they were chanting "F*CK STATE" after that happened the guy behind me was screaming "LUCKY STATE" to cover up the foul language so his baby wouldnt start repeading it.

[Sten Carlson]

i totally agree little brother stooped to a new low. although i am disappointed with our student section. when they were chanting "F*CK STATE" after that happened the guy behind me was screaming "LUCKY STATE" to cover up the foul language so his baby wouldnt start repeading it.

Don't be so sensitive Rich! Just a little hint, don't bring your tender-eared "babies" to hockey games if you're going to wig-out when people start swearing!

Chanting, "Fuck State" is pretty appropriate in my opinion, as is storming the locker room trying to get a piece of the cowardly bastard that assaulted our Michigan Man!

I don't know if any of y'all were there, I think it must have been 1987, or maybe 1988, but Brad McGauhey was the Captain of the hockey team (I could look it up but I am too lazy). In the North end of the ice, Brad was mugged by two MSU players, whom he promptly dispatched with two quick punches, and the game erupted into a melee, both on the ice and in the stands. I remember seeing a State fan being pummeled and his stupid plastic Spartan Helmet was knocked off his head, stomped and broken. It was great!

Also, I don't know if anyone remembers around that same time when Gretzky and the Oilers rolled into the Joe, and the same thing happened -- fights on the ice, fights in the stands, cops, the whole nine-yards.

Hell, I remember once, when I was playing for Pioneer H.S. in 1990/91 we were on the road vs. one of those down river teams where all the guys had mustaches, gold chains, and drove IROCs, and their girl friends all wore tight jeans (Hoooya for the Camel Toe) and had big tease up bangs -- might have been Trenton! Anyway, we had a face off just outside their zone, and I remember hearing a funny sound coming from the stands to my right. Before the puck was dropped I looked up and there was one of my classmates with a dude held high over his head, like the Hulkster about ready to body slam an opponent. He tossed him down the stands on top of the other guys, and a huge brouhaha erupted in the stands while all of us hockey players stood and watched. There were students from our school going toe to toe with parents from the other school, girls pulling hair -- it was great! Eventually, the cops came and made everyone leave, or at least most people, and we played the final period with like 25 people in the stands!

Ah memories -- I miss playing hockey!

Kampfer should sue Conboy and Tropp for Battery!

Go Blue!

[GoDeepHammer]

Good game, Great series, and cowardly act by the Spartans.

I hope those two get what they deserve.

[blueisbetterthanred]

Despicable actions by state, looks like someone needs some anger management classes or a coach that will teach DISCIPLINE.

[1OSUNUT]

I thought violence was part of hockey.

[GoDeepHammer]

I thought violence was part of hockey.

You are a dick, nut, that is all that I can say. I hope that you didn't see the hit and then say this. If you didn't see the hit, then shut your hole. It was a cheap shot, by both of them.

http://www.diebytheblade.com/2009/1/25/735924/conboy-tropp-cheap-shot-ka

[StevieBrownforHeisman]

OSUnut you are so typical of Ohio State. such a poor fucking sport that gets sick joy out of watching a 18-20 year old kid get clubbed in the face, just because he doesn't go to the school that you wish you went to. how fucking pathetic.

your life is a sad, sad joke with no punchline.

[blueisbetterthanred]

I thought violence was part of hockey.

Go burn a couch douchebag.

[bigboyBlue]

You are a dick, nut, that is all that I can say. I hope that you didn't see the hit and then say this. If you didn't see the hit, then shut your hole. It was a cheap shot, by both of them.

http://www.diebytheblade.com/2009/1/25/735924/conboy-tropp-cheap-shot-ka

Makes me sick to watch that, I hope Tropp breaks both his legs and never skates again. I am more worried about Kampfer, word is he was carried out of the arena on a stretcher. Kid is too good a player to go down like this :(.

[bigboyBlue]

i totally agree little brother stooped to a new low. although i am disappointed with our student section. when they were chanting "F*CK STATE" after that happened the guy behind me was screaming "LUCKY STATE" to cover up the foul language so his baby wouldnt start repeading it.

C'mon, you've been to the Yost before right :)? It was nothing Sparty didn't deserve, and then some. Besides, I'd rather my kids learn to put lil Bros in their rightful place early in life.

[TxWolverine]

Only white trash state players would do something like this. Well, maybe O$U players too.

[pryorthrowslikeagirl]

I thought violence was part of hockey.

Honestly if the editor had any idea how to properly run a site, he would ban you for this. You contribute NOTHING to this site, and after a comment like that you shouldnt be able to post here anymore. Shit like this would not go unpunished at any other respectable forum, this site is a joke just like your life nut you fucking faggot i wish i could see you in person you wouldnt be so cool then.

[RichRodriguez]

Don't be so sensitive Rich! Just a little hint, don't bring your tender-eared "babies" to hockey games if you're going to wig-out when people start swearing!
!

now wheres the family values with that?

[1OSUNUT]

I did not even see the hit - nor do I watch very much hockey. I just posted something to get a rise out of a few of you - it worked.


If the hit was as planned and cheap as many of you say - could there not be criminal charges pressed ? If the hit initial hit and the one that followed did not take part within a play or the context of the game - it's assult, correct. Why was the police not taking action or the officals.

[primetime101]

1osunut=ass clown

[bigboyBlue]

I did not even see the hit - nor do I watch very much hockey. I just posted something to get a rise out of a few of you - it worked.

Nice, so the first thing that goes through your mind is "how do I use this story of a kid suffering a possibly life threatening injury to screw with these guys". Forgive us for 'falling' for it, being human and all. I almost wish one of your kids suffers the same fate, and then we'll see how much of a kick you get out of it.....almost.

[bighousemike84]

I just cant believe this!! :mad:

I was out of the loop this weekend and only just now have seen the incident and read the reactions from MgoBlog and Yost Built. I have no love for sparty but I would never have expected anything like this from them! Conboy should most definitely be suspended for the remainder of the season and as far as Tropp is concerned he should be kicked off the team and out of school. To see him cock his stick back wait a half second to line up his shot and deliver a blow to a prone and most likely unconscious player is really hard for me to fathom.

http://mvictors.com/

The pictures say it all.

As for the foul language after the shot, perfectly understandable and IMO a completely justified response to a totally bulls hit shot on a defensless player. If I had been there it would have been Da mn hard for me to not punch a sparty out.

I call for all M fans on here to refer to MSU as FYS(F#@$ You State!) from this point on. After seeing what they did to Kampfer that is the least they deserve

[Shane Falco]

I did not even see the hit - nor do I watch very much hockey. I just posted something to get a rise out of a few of you - it worked.


If the hit was as planned and cheap as many of you say - could there not be criminal charges pressed ? If the hit initial hit and the one that followed did not take part within a play or the context of the game - it's assult, correct. Why was the police not taking action or the officals.

Way to represent OSU fans nut. It's nice to see you get a rise out of student athlete being seriously injured. Stay classy.
I know alot of OSU fans and I bet 99% of them would think you are dick.

[1OSUNUT]

Not any more classy as the fans on this site that were saying during the OSU / Michigan game that if we cannot beat them maybe we can hurt a few of them. It's amazing how you react when the shoe is on the other foot. That was the whole point of the post. I would never wish for a college player from any team to to get injured (even a Wolverine). You guys sure did not react this way when people were hoping Buckeyes would get hurt. Turn around is fair play.

[bigboyBlue]

Not any more classy as the fans on this site that were saying during the OSU / Michigan game that if we cannot beat them maybe we can hurt a few of them. It's amazing how you react when the shoe is on the other foot. That was the whole point of the post. I would never wish for a college player from any team to to get injured (even a Wolverine). You guys sure did not react this way when people were hoping Buckeyes would get hurt. Turn around is fair play.

Pls find me one post where someone genuinely 'wished' an injury on a Suckeye.

[bigboyBlue]

Update: Kampfer is ok :)! Berenson said pending Doctors clearance, Kampfer should play this weekend. All signs point to nice, lengthy suspensions for FYS goons. It is confirmed that Kampfer's Dad was the UMfan who stormed the MSU locker room and confronted Tropp, and will be cited for trespassing. Whatever.

[RealSchool]

All I can say is revenge. Next game at Yost no MSU fan goes without insults (maybe a few punches)and the MSU players have batteries hit them in the face. Turn it into an all out war where the MSU players fear for their life.

[RealSchool]

Pls find me one post where someone genuinely 'wished' an injury on a Suckeye.


A few I mine I would guess. Fark them.

[GoDeepHammer]

Not any more classy as the fans on this site that were saying during the OSU / Michigan game that if we cannot beat them maybe we can hurt a few of them. It's amazing how you react when the shoe is on the other foot. That was the whole point of the post. I would never wish for a college player from any team to to get injured (even a Wolverine). You guys sure did not react this way when people were hoping Buckeyes would get hurt. Turn around is fair play.

This from the guy that was making fun of McGuffie when he received his last concussion against osu. You are all class.

Funny, how you don't want any college kid (even a Wolverine) to get injured, unless someone says something about hurting a buckeye. You are a total joke.

[goblue]

Glad to see that MSU players Corey Tropp and Andrew Conboy are suspended for the season. It was truly a classless, vicious and cowardly act that these two guys did.

[bigboyBlue]

Glad to see that MSU players Corey Tropp and Andrew Conboy are suspended for the season. It was truly a classless, vicious and cowardly act that these two guys did.

Actually, I call BS. FYS is in last place in the CCHA, will not make the playoffs, and will probably not play in the CCHA tournament. So its just an 8-10 game suspension in a season that doesn't matter anyways. I think more is warranted.

Whats even more annoying is the official letter spends more time saying 'gee, it kinda just happened'. Call me crazy, but stepping back to get a better aim for a second shot doesn't sound like a spur of the moment action to me.

[Sten Carlson]

Actually, I call BS. FYS is in last place in the CCHA, will not make the playoffs, and will probably not play in the CCHA tournament. So its just an 8-10 game suspension in a season that doesn't matter anyways. I think more is warranted.

Whats even more annoying is the official letter spends more time saying 'gee, it kinda just happened'. Call me crazy, but stepping back to get a better aim for a second shot doesn't sound like a spur of the moment action to me.

If the University of Michigan cited the kid's father for trespassing, why doesn't he bring a suit against the MSU player...sorry, FYS player for battery? Despite the fact that hockey is a violent game at times, there is no doubt that the use of the stick as a weapon in that fashion is well outside of the implied consent to contact given by players voluntarily participating in a sporting event. The was an NHL player that had criminal charges brought against him, if I am not mistaken, for using his stick as a weapon. Heck, he might even be able to bring MSU as an institution in on the suit on the ground of vicarious liability since the player was representing (sort of like an employer/employee relationship) MSU, aka, FYS!

He's got a free lawyer as a student at Michigan, and although I am not sure if he'd be able to use legal aid in such an action, especially if MSU as a whole were named, I think he'd have no trouble finding representation...it is worth a shot!

Fucking Sparty!

[whitey]

I hate for that to be a part of sports, but when adrenaline is pumping, idots get even dumber. I am glad to see that Kampfer is going to be ok. FYS is going to have it coming the next time they play UM

[Don Unverferth]

If the University of Michigan cited the kid's father for trespassing, why doesn't he bring a suit against the MSU player...sorry, FYS player for battery? Despite the fact that hockey is a violent game at times, there is no doubt that the use of the stick as a weapon in that fashion is well outside of the implied consent to contact given by players voluntarily participating in a sporting event. The was an NHL player that had criminal charges brought against him, if I am not mistaken, for using his stick as a weapon. Heck, he might even be able to bring MSU as an institution in on the suit on the ground of vicarious liability since the player was representing (sort of like an employer/employee relationship) MSU, aka, FYS!

He's got a free lawyer as a student at Michigan, and although I am not sure if he'd be able to use legal aid in such an action, especially if MSU as a whole were named, I think he'd have no trouble finding representation...it is worth a shot!

Fucking Sparty!

I totally agree with you that charges should be filed. I've always maintained that just because these guys are on skates and playing on teams does not exclude them from criminal prosecution for assault and battery.

[Swoosh]

I totally agree with you that charges should be filed. I've always maintained that just because these guys are on skates and playing on teams does not exclude them from criminal prosecution for assault and battery.


In this day an age Woody would have went to jail:eek: I agree with you 100%

[Sten Carlson]

I totally agree with you that charges should be filed. I've always maintained that just because these guys are on skates and playing on teams does not exclude them from criminal prosecution for assault and battery.


I hate the fact that you agree with me Don!

But, even if he's not charged criminally for assault, there is still cause for a civil action for battery, but not civil assault.

[BBA1994]

Is it just me, or does everyone in a tuos uniform look like a retarded pussy?

[Bigg Blue Rulz]

It's not just you my friend! I thought that was 1OSUNUTLICKER until i realized the "guy" was not crying like a little biotch!

[bigboyBlue]

Conboy has left MSU; Tropp's status is uncertain. Well done FYS. That means Lil Bro is back to having just one retarded coach who makes fun of players heights.

[rickyleach]

bba1984, i see the same thing , retarded pusssssys

[GoGreen23]

Well, I haven't been paying much attention to hockey this year, or much of anything really. (Nursing School will do that to ya!) But I just want to say that I am shocked and appalled that this happened during one of our games. As you know, I try to stay classy and show respect to everyone, fans, players, and coaches from other schools, so what went down out there really just doesn't sit well with me.

So I just wanted to offer an apology for the actions taken by some of the idiots on our Hockey Team. I sincerely hope that Kampfer will be able to come back this season. No body ever wants to see any player from any school get hurt/assaulted. Normally there is always some keep shots in any hockey game, but Troops actions were uncalled for and highly inappropriate. Nobody hits a man when they are down, especially not in the neck.

I'm kind of rambling but I'm (and a lot of people up here) are still upset about it. They represent MSU out there, and they did a terrible job of it. I'm glad to see that action has been taken against Conboy and Troop. Knowing our AD, it would not surprise me if they were booted off the team and possibly out of the school. So once again, I'm sorry that this had to happen and I hope you all can take it easy on my fellow MSU fans, remember they weren't the one out there assaulting players.

[GoGreen23]

Some interesting links to some of the things people are saying up here...

http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/01/conboy_withdraws_from_msu_following_season-ending_suspension

http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/01/u-m_hockey_player_injured_in_game_versus_msu_release d_from_hospital

[bigboyBlue]

Good to see you out here GoGreen23. Unfortunately, I don't see this incident going away anytime soon, there are plenty here still as mad as ever. I do hope they beef up the security at Yost, the last thing you want is the opponents to feel threatened for their safety (as right as Kampfer's Dad was for storming the locker room). I just hope nothing gets out of hand when the BBall team comes to Crisler.

Part of the reason hockey fans get supermad about this stuff is because it taints the sport, and makes the other 99% who don't watch hockey go 'OMG its a sport for goons'. Its not hockey, and takes away from the best sport in the world.

[byebyelloyd]

I thought violence was part of hockey.

how much more of a fucking pussy can you actually be. running your pussy mouth about something like that because its michigan than ducking out like a pussy bitch when you're called out on it. pussy.

[GoGreen23]

Good to see you out here GoGreen23. Unfortunately, I don't see this incident going away anytime soon, there are plenty here still as mad as ever. I do hope they beef up the security at Yost, the last thing you want is the opponents to feel threatened for their safety (as right as Kampfer's Dad was for storming the locker room). I just hope nothing gets out of hand when the BBall team comes to Crisler.

Part of the reason hockey fans get supermad about this stuff is because it taints the sport, and makes the other 99% who don't watch hockey go 'OMG its a sport for goons'. Its not hockey, and takes away from the best sport in the world.

Unfortunately I don't see this going away any time soon either. I've never been to a game at Yost, but I might think twice before going to a State/UM game down there. Usually its fine at Munn, but then again I'm not from a rival school there!

I don't think there will be a problem when our B-Ball teams play each other because basketball fans tend to be a little less frenzic than a lot of other fans. Besides its not like any of the guys on those teams were slashing at each other. I happen to think MSU's Basketball team is pretty classy most of the time. Hopefully they don't disappoint me!

I do agree with you though, it does take away from the game. Now every time our teams play each other in the future it'll always be brought up. Luckily those players won't be there next time.

[RealSchool]

Unfortunately I don't see this going away any time soon either. I've never been to a game at Yost, but I might think twice before going to a State/UM game down there. Usually its fine at Munn, but then again I'm not from a rival school there!

I don't think there will be a problem when our B-Ball teams play each other because basketball fans tend to be a little less frenzic than a lot of other fans. Besides its not like any of the guys on those teams were slashing at each other. I happen to think MSU's Basketball team is pretty classy most of the time. Hopefully they don't disappoint me!

I do agree with you though, it does take away from the game. Now every time our teams play each other in the future it'll always be brought up. Luckily those players won't be there next time.


As long as both of them are gone from the team for good, things will be fine.

[Voleye]

Way to represent OSU fans nut. It's nice to see you get a rise out of student athlete being seriously injured. Stay classy.
I know alot of OSU fans and I bet 99% of them would think you are dick.

Count me as one Buckeye fan that thinks he is a dick. There is no room in sports for actions like this. Sports are sports. Life is life. I dont care how much of a rivalry there is there will never be an excuse for something like that to happen. Im glad they are both suspended for the season. Any update on the players health? Well said Gogreen23

[blueisbetterthanred]

Any update on the players health?

Steve Kampfer, junior defenseman for UM, suffered a concussion but all other tests came back negative according to Slash report (http://www.michigandaily.com/content/2009-01-27/michigan-state-players-suspended-remainder-season-ice-attack)

Thankfully it doesn't look like any permanent damage was done.

Also, corey tropp, the one who actually slashed him, dropped out from msu after the season suspension according to a report from earlier today. I doubt anyone was sad to see him go.

The knockdown can be forgiven in the heat of a rivalry game I think with some proper disciplinary action, which was given, but that slash to a man face down on the ice has no excuse.

[bigboyBlue]

The knockdown can be forgiven in the heat of a rivalry game

Actually Kampfer's Dad said that Conboy was trashing Kampfer all weekend that he was gonna come get him, so turns out it might have been premeditated.

[Blue In Ohio]

I wouldn't waste time harrasing msu fans over a few brainless actioins of their hockey players. This is not the msu fans doing.

[byebyelloyd]

I did not even see the hit - nor do I watch very much hockey. I just posted something to get a rise out of a few of you - it worked.


If the hit was as planned and cheap as many of you say - could there not be criminal charges pressed ? If the hit initial hit and the one that followed did not take part within a play or the context of the game - it's assult, correct. Why was the police not taking action or the officals.

actually i was just taking the opportunity to comment on you being a classless piece of shit pussy who claims to be an ohio state fan and happy to be in ohio when everyone knows you're a whiny bitch who hates the fact ohio state will always be nowhere near the caliber program as michigan. as for the hit, he deliberately swung his stick to hit another player. his punishment will be what it is, but he should never be allowed on the ice again. he also has a big bullseye on his face now and the 2 teams will play several more times, so, good luck on not getting killed to him. just saw they were both suspended for the season, probably a good move for their future health.