Quote:Tough loss yesterday and disappointing in the end, but fun to have a good close game against a good team and fierce rival and have the game still be in question late into the 4th quarter.  The most disappointing thing, however, was seeing the droves of fans get up and leave with about 5 minutes left in the game and us being down a touchdown and 2 point conversion.  I understand there will be circumstances that require some to leave by a certain time.  I also understand leaving early during a blowout, but for that many people to get up and leave with the game still in question just to beat the traffic is not acceptable from this fan's perspective.  It's effectively lessening the homefield advantage to a degree at the most critical time of the game.  Shame on you if any who left early are reading this now.

 

When I first saw this thread and the subsequent post, I really took offense to this.

 

Then I thought about it I was one of those people who left early not because of the loss, but because of the thousands of Steeler fans remaining in the stadium towards the end. It didnt feel like a home game and much like a few others, I live about 45 minutes to a hour away from the stadium. 

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