Jets' superfan retires 'Fireman Ed' personality

[bluedigger]

"Fireman Ed" will still go to Jets games, but he'll just be Ed Anzalone from now on.
The Jets' superfan, known for wearing his fireman's helmet and leading the J-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets! chant, says he'll just be an ordinary fan to avoid confrontations at MetLife Stadium.

"Whether it’s in the stands, the bathroom or the parking lot, these confrontations are happening on a consistent basis," Anzalone wrote in a story for Metro in New York. "Although I can 'hold my own,' I do not want to lose my temper and make a stupid mistake. I have a responsibility to the families and kids that enjoy the game and Fireman Ed."

http://www.boston.com/sports/blogs/thebuzz/2012/11/jets_superfan_r.html


It's a shame that he feels he can't continue to do his thing.

[joeybee12]

1. Did you notice that his confrontation is with OTHER JETS FANS?

Not fans of the opposing team? Yeesh!

[Berlum]

2. What up with that? Are they all Republicans or something?

[bluedigger]

5. I think being an obnoxious drunk is open to all persuasions.

The Republicans just don't feel guilty about it when they sober up.

[bluedigger]

6. It's sad, isn't it? n/t

[joeybee12]

7. He sad it was probably because he was wearing Sanchez's jersey...

And not Timmeh's and some of the Jets' Christian fans decided he needed to be shown the light!

[bluedigger]

8. You're just making it worse!

[joeybee12]

9. That's the point!

[NoGOPZone]

3. I love the Jets. It makes being a Browns fan a little easier. nt

[bluedigger]

4. Take your comforts where you find them.

[jade3000]

10. So wrong ... and yet so right. And I say this as a Jets fan. nt

[jade3000]

11. Here's Fireman Ed's guest column explaining his reasoning

It's worth a quick read: http://www.metro.us/newyork/sports/article/1156831--guest-column-fireman-ed-steps-away-but-not-as-fan

Things are getting ugly

[Kingofalldems]

12. It was suggested this morning that Bababooey

take over for Fireman Ed. He would dress as a beaver.

[Ter]

13. Football fans can be barbarians

Baseball may have it's share of meatheads, but on average it's much more civilized.