The Lions on Sunday honored recently inducted Pro Football HOFer Calvin Johnson at halftime against the Ravens, but the ceremony was "marred by loud booing from the crowd at Ford Field." Lions Owner Sheila Ford Hamp was "drowned out as she attempted to give remarks." Hamp also "made some comments, but the fans muffled her words." Johnson "gestured for the crowd to relent" (DETROIT NEWS, 9/27).
Meanwhile, Giants fans booed team President & CEO John Mara as he "stepped to the microphone at halftime" to honor former QB Eli Manning at MetLife Stadium. It was "alarming," after former NFLer Shaun O’Hara’s introduction "gave way to Mara’s speaking part, to hear a thunderous rain of boos from the fans, who have had enough losing year after year." As he walked back to his box to watch the second half, Mara said, “Of course I heard it. Listen, I would have booed, too. We’re 0-2 and down at the half” (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 9/27).
