Bob, I completely agree...but wow...still...
And yes, very few folks on this forum can appreciate the lovely view of the fair city of Pittsburgh from atop Mt. Washington...it seemed the perfect setting, albeit a bit cliche, to propose...especially because I didn't understand, when I first moved out here, why fate sent me to, of all places, pittsburgh...
I think, if I were in that girl's position, I would have spared his dignity at least and said yes, rushed him off the court, and then told him no. This way, no one has to be hurt in front of a crowd...but, I can't fault her...that's definitely being put on the spot...ouch for both of them--she looks like the bad guy without actually being the bad guy, and he gets a deep public burn...lose-lose...