Fans Don't Even Have Compassion for Kids

This past Sunday, at the Colts/Chargers playoff game, multiple kids were selected as honorees for winning a punt/pass/kick competition and they each got to represent an NFL team. When high school freshman, Anna Grant, sporting a Patriots jersey, stepped up to be honored, she was not greeted with cheers and applause, but she was booed by the fans in Indianapolis. Luckily, she seemed to have a good sense of humor about it, knowing she was walking into dangerous territory, but I'm sure it wasn't the type of experience she dreamed it would be.

To off-set this negative experience, the Patriots owner Robert Kraft extended the once in a lifetime opportunity for Anna to be present at the coin toss of this weekend's game against the Chargers, plus tickets for her whole family. He had the mindset that she was a champion too and deserved to be recognized for it.

Although the situation may bring a slight smirk to the faces of everyone but Patriots' fans, it's still pretty sad if you think about it. Thankfully this girl was old enough to understand the rivalry, but how far do fan oppositions have to go? I have friends who are Patriots fans that won't dare wear their jerseys out this weekend for fear of Chargers' fans. Where does "it's all in good fun" start and "going to far" end? I guess I just felt bad for Anna as Robert Kraft obviously did. Hopefully the rest of this season will remain in the "good fun" category and stay safe.