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Fireman Ed is no more at New York Jets games. In a guest column for Metro New York, Fireman Ed -- real name: Ed Anzalone -- explained that confrontations with fans at MetLife Stadium,Josh Doctson Redskins Jersey, not the Jets' epic struggles during a blowout loss to the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving night, led to his premature exit from his section. .nfl-exposure-widget .thumbnail {height: auto; width: 275px;}Fireman Ed Ed Anzalone steps down as Fireman Ed but not as a Jets fan. Take a look back. Anzalone said barbs from unruly fans have become a common occurence,Cleveland Indians Lonnie Chisenhall Jersey, with many people under the mistaken impression that he's on the Jets' payroll. Because of this,Terron Armstead Saints Jersey, he no longer will attend Jets games as Fireman Ed. Listen, I went through the Rich Kotite era -- we were 4-28 in that era. Any Jets fan knows this isn't the worst of times; it isn't close,Josh Wilson Lions Jersey, Anzalone told Metro, making a fair point. It's been about the nastiness. I just think society in general -- you're out in your car, there's no respect at all. I don't want to put up with that from people taking it out on me anymore. Anzalone said he'll continue to attend Jets home games,Tavon Austin Rams Jersey, but he plans to move to a different section and retire the Fireman Ed persona. For decades, Anzalone has led the famous J-E-T-S Jets, Jets,St. Louis Cardinals Adam Wainwright Jersey, Jets chant at the Meadowlands. I'm sure there will be somebody else that takes over, he said. I wasn't the originator of the chant and I won't be the last one. It's got to end. Anzalone said he hadn't informed the Jets of his decision. I'm not on their payroll, Anzalone said. I don't owe the Jets anything. As someone who has attended many a Jets game at the Meadowlands,Marcus Mariota Buccaneers Jersey, I can confirm home-team ineptitude, coupled with frothy fermented beverages, can create a rough edge in the crowd. I'm sure Anzalone eventually will don the fireman's hat again,Toronto Blue Jays Devon Travis Jersey, but for now,Cleveland Indians Michael Brantley Jersey, consider this another ridiculous subplot in another lost Jets season. Follow Dan Hanzus on Twitter @danhanzus. |
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