Fans cold shoulder loud, clear. - The Orange Mane

24champ · 10-08-2007, 03:40 AM

This wasn't a rush to beat traffic. This was an unofficial, stadium-emptying protest against the home team.

The Broncos were down 34-3 to the 1-3 San Diego Chargers. Their quarterback, Jay Cutler, had just thrown an interception with 6:16 remaining in the third quarter. It was chilly, overcast and about to rain.

At that point, roughly, oh, 60,000 fans from the sellout crowd of 76,879 got up and left the building.

"Of course I noticed. How could you not notice?" Broncos strong safety Nick Ferguson said. "We didn't give them too much to cheer about."

Not all Bronco players were as understanding.

"I didn't like that at all," receiver Brandon Marshall said. "We have some of the best fans in the world, but sometimes when things don't go right, like today and the past two weeks, you have to stick with us. Because you never know what's going to happen in this game."

As the departing fans surely predicted, the Broncos went on to lose. The final score was 41-3.

Home field isn't what it used to be for the Broncos. They have lost six of their past eight home games. One win in that stretch came against Cincinnati last year and required a botched extra point in the final seconds. And the other, against Oakland, came after a Mike Shanahan timeout negated what would have been game-losing, final- play field goal.

Two wins in eight games is not what Broncos fans expect from their hard-earned money. For what people pay for entertainment these days, don't they have the right to leave if they don't like the movie?

"Can't blame them," center Tom Nalen said. "It was cold. Get out of there and go to the Avalanche game."

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_7113867

Popps · 10-08-2007, 03:46 AM

"I didn't like that at all," receiver Brandon Marshall said. "We have some of the best fans in the world, but sometimes when things don't go right, like today and the past two weeks, you have to stick with us. Because you never know what's going to happen in this game."

Jezuz, this is what people's panties are all wadded about?

Sassy · 10-08-2007, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popps

"I didn't like that at all," receiver Brandon Marshall said. "We have some of the best fans in the world, but sometimes when things don't go right, like today and the past two weeks, you have to stick with us. Because you never know what's going to happen in this game."

Jezuz, this is what people's panties are all wadded about?

Seriously...I thought his quote would be worse. What's wrong with it

34-3 and it's raining and cold...not often do you come back in a game that late. As for the "past two weeks"...they've sucked...and they still had almost 77,000 at the game. What more does he want?

broncoblue · 10-08-2007, 07:31 AM

all season sucks so far

-Slap- · 10-08-2007, 08:25 AM

The best posts I've read so far are the ones that go: "I can't believe those gutless fans yesterday. I should have gone to the game and showed them how a real fan supports their team."

I mean, seriously, anybody who can type something like that and not detect any irony whatsoever needs more help than a winning football team can bring them.

10-08-2007, 03:40 AM	#1
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,551 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	Fans cold shoulder loud, clear. This wasn't a rush to beat traffic. This was an unofficial, stadium-emptying protest against the home team. The Broncos were down 34-3 to the 1-3 San Diego Chargers. Their quarterback, Jay Cutler, had just thrown an interception with 6:16 remaining in the third quarter. It was chilly, overcast and about to rain. At that point, roughly, oh, 60,000 fans from the sellout crowd of 76,879 got up and left the building. "Of course I noticed. How could you not notice?" Broncos strong safety Nick Ferguson said. "We didn't give them too much to cheer about." Not all Bronco players were as understanding. "I didn't like that at all," receiver Brandon Marshall said. "We have some of the best fans in the world, but sometimes when things don't go right, like today and the past two weeks, you have to stick with us. Because you never know what's going to happen in this game." As the departing fans surely predicted, the Broncos went on to lose. The final score was 41-3. Home field isn't what it used to be for the Broncos. They have lost six of their past eight home games. One win in that stretch came against Cincinnati last year and required a botched extra point in the final seconds. And the other, against Oakland, came after a Mike Shanahan timeout negated what would have been game-losing, final- play field goal. Two wins in eight games is not what Broncos fans expect from their hard-earned money. For what people pay for entertainment these days, don't they have the right to leave if they don't like the movie? "Can't blame them," center Tom Nalen said. "It was cold. Get out of there and go to the Avalanche game." http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_7113867

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10-08-2007, 03:46 AM	#2
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,786	"I didn't like that at all," receiver Brandon Marshall said. "We have some of the best fans in the world, but sometimes when things don't go right, like today and the past two weeks, you have to stick with us. Because you never know what's going to happen in this game." Jezuz, this is what people's panties are all wadded about?

10-08-2007, 07:31 AM	#4
broncoblue english not british!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: nr blackburn ,england Posts: 3,739	all season sucks so far

10-08-2007, 08:25 AM	#5
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	The best posts I've read so far are the ones that go: "I can't believe those gutless fans yesterday. I should have gone to the game and showed them how a real fan supports their team." I mean, seriously, anybody who can type something like that and not detect any irony whatsoever needs more help than a winning football team can bring them.