It’s actually very prevalent here. As someone who supervised for a few years supervised football and basketball games on a nightly basis, it’s definitely here. It’s worse north of ogden and south of Payson. The worst was by far down in St George. Parents, players, coaches, all acting like a bunch of classless inbred racists. it’s definitely here.
When you take these prejudices and add the “us” vs “them” mentality and something that gives them adrenaline and dopamine (like sports), people become unbelievable in their behavior.
For those of you who doubt what I say, I encourage you to volunteer at your local high school. They’re always needing help. Volunteer to supervise the stadium or take tickets. You’ll be astonished in just one game at the racist and all around obnoxious things grown adults will say.
I have no doubt that the things journalists, players, coaches, etc say about our crowd are true. We are one of the loudest and most obnoxious crowds in the NBA. That comes with some pros and definitely some cons.
