I was fooled Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Gone were the days I thought students would throw shakers and drinks on the field while chanting obscenities that would make even comedian Chris Rock blush.

Surely, students of higher learning wouldn’t resort to hurling Captain Morgan, water bottles and shakers at opposing players, right? Wrong.

Like a flashback from the 2007 overtime loss to Georgia, the greek section acted unintelligently and had to be scolded by the announcer.

But before you call me a GDI and stop reading this, hear me out. Pete Thamel, New York Times sports writer, noticed it too, and mentioned it in his article. A football program that built itself on class shouldn’t have it muddied by fans throwing objects on the field. I wouldn’t expect childish acts to come from those wearing ties and heels to the game. Sure, it wasn’t just the greek section that acted poorly, but that was the section throwing things on the field.

You’re in college. Grow up and show some class. I know Alabama fans aren’t used to losing, but when we do, act like an adult.

John McWilliams is a senior majoring in journalism and political science.