Reputations can be hard to shake. That's especially true when it comes to the reputation of Eagles fans.
So when some green-clad moron goes viral for his behavior, it's important to take quick action. Fans need to show that the moron isn't representative of the fan base, and the organization needs to show that such behavior will not be tolerated.
Here is said moron, in case you're not one of the 25 million folks who have already viewed the original video:
What it's like going to Philly just trying to root for your team...
Unprovoked, uncalled for. Packers twitter, help me out and find this guy.... this is not okay
I hate that my fiancé had this happen simply cheering for her team pic.twitter.com/aiHCKzxrSS
Not a great look. But the Eagles and their fans handled the situation exactly the way they should.
First, Birds fans and media relentlessly disowned the goofball and attacked his inappropriate behavior:
On Behalf Of Eagles Fans Everywhere, I Hereby Rebuke This Jackass Who Was Going Off On Packers Fan And His Wife @jordiebarstool https://t.co/K1sgZ97aly
— Barstool Philly (@BarstoolPhilly) January 13, 2025
I hope that the @Eagles fan base exposes this guy as he gives the tens of thousands of great fans a bad name. https://t.co/vGN1CHooFv
Philly Fans don’t claim this scumbag.
I’ve been to 5 Eagles home games and I’ve never seen the fans treat visitors this way. @Eagles find this man and ban him for life. https://t.co/2FaTmZls9j pic.twitter.com/h0dRDasLtY
Just completely trash and disgusting behavior. Football "fans" like this idiot are the worst, just miserable with their lives and using the game as an excuse to be awful humans to others. @Eagles find and ban this jackass for life, he has no business entering the Linc ever again https://t.co/wSmO5Mn4js
And then the organization did its part:
Here's an update ... Big Dom has identified the guy and woman involved in this incident .. the guy will be banned from future Eagles games .. the eagles will be sending the woman packers gear as an apology .. Eagles once again showing what a class organization they are ..👏🏾👏🏾 https://t.co/ZOUvyB3zzq
Got Big Dom on the guy's ass right away. Banned him. Apologized to the Packers fan and sent her some gear. Some textbook damage control by the club.
The rude Eagles fan coming to the NovaCare Complex for a meeting with Big Dom. pic.twitter.com/V3mDOQQPlT
CSI Philadelphia starring Big Dom tracking down out of line Eagles fans pic.twitter.com/IsVsEicbqX
big dom would have found hoffa https://t.co/SYlpk6Tu6p
I like to think that Big Dom showed up at this guy’s front door https://t.co/Yp84U5jidK
This wasn't the first ugly incident involving an Eagles fan and it won't be the last.
Is it unfair that the national media seems to take much more of an interest in shitty Birds fans than shitty fans of other teams? Sure. Sadly, there's nothing the Eagles or their fans can do to change that.
But by universally condemning the behavior and making things right with Sunday's victim, Eagles Nation helped show that it's unfair and inaccurate to paint it with a broad brush.
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