Football games this season have been nothing short of high octane action and intense football. One of the most popular leagues in the world, football fans, especially NFL fans, are a class of their own. The passion and relentless love they have for their teams is on display every time they’re in the stands. This season, however, has brought a whole new layer to the fan experience.
Violence in the stands, unruly fan behavior with the officials, and scuffles in the games are recurrent occurrences. During Saturday’s FCS game, when Texas Southern Tigers clashed with Jackson State Tigers, a fan in the stands caused quite an uproar.
Band members silences misbehaving football fan
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Uploaded on X by the popular page ‘Fight Mate,’ the video showed a fan in an argument with a TUBA band member. He kept screaming at the band member as he played with full concentration.
Bro didn’t even take his mouth off the Tuba… pic.twitter.com/QBoXQCf1GU
— Fight Mate (@FightMate) November 6, 2023
It took no longer than five seconds for the band member to retaliate. He dished out several punches in anger but continued playing like a true band member. Security rushed in to control the situation, and the camera showed the band member dancing and enjoying his time. Apparently, this video gathered a lot of attention online as well!
Netizens react to the downward spiral of fans
Even Division 1 games now are witnessing fans bring out their worst behavior. The band members present at the stadium are part of the ensemble and aura that is created for a great fan experience. The man was wrong in trying to get into a scuffle with the TUBA band member.
Let’s take a look at what netizens had to say about the band members’ calm violence. Here are the top reactions.
Bro gave him a knuckle sandwich while playing an instrument
— Beat Snippets (@BeatsSnipp79173) November 6, 2023
Beat Snippets couldn’t get over how the band member still played while punching the fan.
Oh boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
— CryptoGeek (@CryptoGeekPT) November 6, 2023
Crypto couldn’t contain his laughter while watching the video.
Freaking dropped him while still playing.
King stuff
— Sammy Escobar🛡️ (@Hamsammych) November 6, 2023
Sammy called him a king for his dedication.
That's dedication to the instrument
— 🇺🇸✨🔭 David Shier 🦆🐨🇺🇸 (@davco61383) November 6, 2023
David, too, praised his loyalty to the band.
— Mohammad Uzair (@uzair_inayat) November 6, 2023
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Mohammad shared a GIF reacting to the video.
Just last weekend, during the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders game, a Mexican wave in the stands led to another fan clash. NFL released a code of conduct in 2008 to create a holistic atmosphere, but fast forward 15 years later, fans have resorted to terrible behavior. This has led to the experience in the stands becoming less entertaining.
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The Texas Southern Tigers lost a close game to the Jackson State, with the final score reading 21-19. It was a great game with close moments, but the fan’s unruly behavior took center stage. The game was part of the NCAA Division 1 Football Championship Series.
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