Criminal activity in Phila
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It's actually in the same state.
In fact, many of us went to school together and currently sit in the stands together.
So if you want to take a dig at Philly fans, you're also insulting I'd imagine 1/3 to 1/2 of our own Rutgers fanbase.
Fans of every city like to "other" the fans from other cities. I wanted to go to the Phillies game last night, but didn't want to deal with the gold-chain wearing neanderthals in Matt Harvey jerseys (and I grew up in the shadow of New York). But if you're a Mets fan, you probably have a different perspective.
That wasn't a good look at all last night at Wells Fargo Center, but I think it's more symptomatic of hockey crowds than of anything Philadelphia. Citizens Bank Park is the tamest park I've ever been to, and even the Eagles games bear no resemblance to what they were when they played at the Vet. Any stale anecdotes about Eagles games date to before the Linc.
That wasn't a good look at all last night at Wells Fargo Center, but I think it's more symptomatic of hockey crowds than of anything Philadelphia. Citizens Bank Park is the tamest park I've ever been to, and even the Eagles games bear no resemblance to what they were when they played at the Vet. Any stale anecdotes about Eagles games date to before the Linc.
Everyone knows how bad the fans are, and I couldn't care less about any of their teams.
Let's all take a step back and consider the ancient tale of living in glass houses.
While last night was not a impressive one for the Flyers or their fans - all fan bases have their hooligans. Hell didn't we get some media crap about "F- Navy" a couple of years ago? Philly has a reputation. Somewhat deservedly and somewhat overplayed. Last night falls in the first column. All teams have fans that are dicks, drunks or criminals. Philly's fans add to that years of frustration due to lack of winning and being treated as second class citizens compared to "The Big Apple".
Bottom line. They made fools of themselves. The team really didn't handle themselves much better at the end of the game either.
While last night was not a impressive one for the Flyers or their fans - all fan bases have their hooligans. Hell didn't we get some media crap about "F- Navy" a couple of years ago? Philly has a reputation. Somewhat deservedly and somewhat overplayed. Last night falls in the first column. All teams have fans that are dicks, drunks or criminals. Philly's fans add to that years of frustration due to lack of winning and being treated as second class citizens compared to "The Big Apple".
Bottom line. They made fools of themselves. The team really didn't handle themselves much better at the end of the game either.
no problem doing that. I saw a ton of people booing a kid last season and also booing during EG's jersey retirement ceremony, granted many of them were actually Jets/NY/N. Jersey fans. But yeah, I don't have a problem condemning some of my fellow RU fans.
Fact remains, Philly and its fans are notoriously worse than NY/North Jersey period. A buddy of mine had a marine friend beaten to a pulp in some deli or whatever for wearing a Rangers hat in philly. Both his attackers were south jersey people. And the fans at philly games are notorious for throwing bottles cans etc at people. I've frequented NY/Devils games etc many times, never had the same types of issues. Now, Philly is a great town, I love visiting have no prob with south jersey or philly in general. But the sports fans in that region are just worse than the ones up here. Its just a fact. Not every single person obviously, but as a general rule.
Don't ever see Ranger (1), Giant (4), or Yankee (5) fans, turning the streets into chaos when they have won titles the past 30 years, as has been the case in Philly and many other U.S. cities (I grew up going to games in both cities, living in Hamilton, so I'll abstain from the conversation OTHER THAN this comment).
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Philly doesn't win titles so there.
(Yeah I know the Phils actually won twice in the last 40 years but I don't remember any problems)
Well here's just 1 video from the last go-around (no, we're not talking South- Central post Rodney King or anything here...):
Because Philly is the only city that riots after a win? I think you should come up with something a little better.
Also I would bet over 2/3rds of the residents of NYC aren't even from the area or consider themselves fans of NY teams so it's a completely different situation.
It is no coincidence that the Flyers, Eagles, and TTFP have the reputation they do.
That whole state is so backwards. The only downside of NJ is bordering PA.
Comparing "F Navy" or mean banners to what goes on that side of the Delaware is total insanity. No one at our stadium gets assaulted, and assaults at NY/NJ venues are a fraction of what they are over there.
I have to been to a Raiders game too, I would take that over Philly.
That whole state is so backwards. The only downside of NJ is bordering PA.
Comparing "F Navy" or mean banners to what goes on that side of the Delaware is total insanity. No one at our stadium gets assaulted, and assaults at NY/NJ venues are a fraction of what they are over there.
I have to been to a Raiders game too, I would take that over Philly.
I hope you realize how many Philly fans are actually from South Jersey. Go to a game and you'll see how many NJ plates are in the lots. So it can't just be PA.
I clearly stated "MANY OTHER U.S. CITIES...."
"2/3rds"?? Yeah, uhm, wrong my friend.
Yes I read that but what's the point of even bringing it up if it happens in so many other cities after a win?
And there's no way to prove how many people living in NYC are actually NY fans but there's no doubt there's a way higher % of people living in Philly that are Philly fans compared to the the % living in NYC that are NY fans. Between all of the transplants and people who are first generation residents who might not have the same passion for the city as someone who's family has lived there for generations.
I'll take myself out of this thread and just wait for the next Philly bashing thread to come. Also when I see a moron Rutgers fan at the first football game in September I guess I'll just have to assume he's a Philly fan.
I made the big mistake of taking my wife to a Devils/Flyers playoff game at the Prudential Center a few years ago and not springing for more expensive seats. I'm a Devils fan, but was horrified and ashamed of the stupidity of the Devils fan next to me, taking personal offense to the Flyers fan sitting behind us. The Flyers fan was a scary looking dude, but reasonably tolerant of the moron next to us.
My wife, being from Iowa and to only hockey games in Chicago and Minnesota (where crowds are significantly less vulgar) was frightened much of the game (for good reason).
1) you've obviously never been to Dodger Stadium
2) you obviously missed the Phillies fan, on his bachelor party, getting murdered by another Phillies fan at McFadden's (attached to the stadium), following a game a few summers back.
http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-...-pleas-voluntary-manslaughter-third-defendant
It's 2016. We have the internet. If anyone thinks ignorant / violent / childish / racist / drunk / immature fan behavior doesn't happen everywhere, they have their head in the ground.
Not for nothing but I don't recall any other venue other than Philly having a courtroom within a stadium to deal with the trashy fans.
RU fans that are also fans of Philly pro sports are better behaved when they attend Rutgers games.
But when they take off the RU scarlet red and put on the puke green or traffic cone orange and venture into the city of Philly or an opposing venue their behavior take a turn for the worse.
Jekyll & Hyde
But when they take off the RU scarlet red and put on the puke green or traffic cone orange and venture into the city of Philly or an opposing venue their behavior take a turn for the worse.
Jekyll & Hyde
You should have gone to Philly instead so you're wife could have witnessed you being physically assaulted.
Nobody is saying shit doesn't happen in other cities (although, as I've already stated, there isn't rioting in NYC when one of its teams win a title...) or at other stadiums.
He's talking about people who have a connection to Philly and their sports teams.
Most of SJ can trace their roots to Philly or PA.
Though as of late more & more people from NY & North Jersey are moving to South Jersey for work or to obtain lower cost homes with lower property taxes.
Philadelphia has a horrible reputation across the country. It has been well earned.
Check out footage of the Wing Bowl. It encapsulates Philly pretty well.
Check out footage of the Wing Bowl. It encapsulates Philly pretty well.
Just the most amazing sport there is...
When the home PA announcer admonishes the fans for their behavior, maybe there is something to the Philly fans being bottom of the barrel.
That wasn't a good look at all last night at Wells Fargo Center, but I think it's more symptomatic of hockey crowds than of anything Philadelphia. Citizens Bank Park is the tamest park I've ever been to, and even the Eagles games bear no resemblance to what they were when they played at the Vet. Any stale anecdotes about Eagles games date to before the Linc.[/QUOTE]
I agree about Citizens Bank, Phil's fans are fine, although I'm not sure that's the case if your a Met fan. Absolutely not true about the Linc. I was at the Giants Eagle game in 2006 when the Birds led 24-7 in the 3rd and Eli went nuts in the 4th and won it in OT. At the request of my Eagle fan hosts, I wore plain white T-shirt and neutral hat so as not to rile the locals. I clapped quietly without being obnoxious. However, As the lead slipped away, one guy started chanting " F*$K You Giants fan" and soon I was getting smacked with pretzels, hot dogs and beer. After awhile the ushers ejected me from the game. When I asked why he said that he could eject 200 Eagle fans or eject me and ejecting me was easier. He said it was for my own safety because when it gets like that usually the other teams fan leave in an ambulance, and that I will thank him in the morning.
I agree about Citizens Bank, Phil's fans are fine, although I'm not sure that's the case if your a Met fan. Absolutely not true about the Linc. I was at the Giants Eagle game in 2006 when the Birds led 24-7 in the 3rd and Eli went nuts in the 4th and won it in OT. At the request of my Eagle fan hosts, I wore plain white T-shirt and neutral hat so as not to rile the locals. I clapped quietly without being obnoxious. However, As the lead slipped away, one guy started chanting " F*$K You Giants fan" and soon I was getting smacked with pretzels, hot dogs and beer. After awhile the ushers ejected me from the game. When I asked why he said that he could eject 200 Eagle fans or eject me and ejecting me was easier. He said it was for my own safety because when it gets like that usually the other teams fan leave in an ambulance, and that I will thank him in the morning.
I realize that. My comment was more in the context of how Philadelphia fans are viewed relative to fans of other some other cities. I live here, but my pro sports allegiances are with NY teams, so I get to experience it from both sides. Philly fans do stupid things, have for years, but they're no worse than what you'll find almost anywhere else. Look at all the violence that occurs in Oakland, SF and LA as a prime example.
Sorry to break the news to you, but when you check someone from behind, you get a penalty. It is called "checking from behind."
Anyone want to discuss the Cardinals fans who were calling Jason Heyward the N word last night throughout the game Nah, they're not from Philly so it's not important.
Why is a wearing a bandana on his face in public? I'd be suspicious too
That's his style. (he's also colorblind, he thought the bandana was orange but it was really yellow) Security asked him what his problem was and that the FBI could get involved. I guess they mistook him for a gang member. He's a big, tough dude, but would never join a gang.
If you saw a "big, tough dude" -- white, black, brown, orange, purple, green or otherwise -- wearing a yellow bandana on their face to a Rutgers game, wouldn't you want security to at least have a conversation with that individual..?
