He was just sitting off to himself by the front gate of the stadium, in a spot where he wouldn't draw a lot of attention, but could see the game. He was watching with binoculars, basically from behind the CF wall in this little nook that was off the path of where most attendees would be. He was keeping a score book and taking notes. A few people recognized him. I saw him, and left him alone. A few others asked for a quick photo and/or shook his hand and thanked him for all he's done for the program. He didn't seem to mind that. BUT....ONE couple. One stinking older couple who was ruder than all get out, who are so self-centered and self-absorbed that they only cared about getting "their" moment ruined it and ran him off. These are late 60s, early 70s people, best I could tell. The woman was the epitome of a Karen. Entitled, too much make-up, bad plastic surgery, awful attitude, loud, obnoxious, berating the husband, on her phone loudly...you know the type. The husband was a brow-beaten wimp with no spine left. Anyway, his wife comes limping up, acting like she was injured and needed somewhere out of the way to sit. The guy strategically places her where Ron can't get out without basically walking over her. The guy pretends to ask if it's ok for them to sit there like he doesn't know who he's talking to. Then, when CRP is trapped, suddenly they recognize him! They start asking for pictures and autographs, the works. CRP politely says he's just trying to watch the game and doesn't want to start a commotion. In other words "please, leave me alone". The couple won't let up. He can no longer focus on the game. So he relents, gives a picture, then the guy produces a cowbell and asks for a signature, CRP gives it (you can tell he's angry at this point - they couldn't care less), and then he tries to go back to the game. They won't let him. They keep pestering him, snapping photos, loudly calling people and telling them all about it and where they are, come get a picture with Coach Polk! Like, they're literally the worst and most oblivious people on the planet. Ron has enough and pushes by them and leaves. Not sure if he left the game, but he disappeared. Then, the woman can miraculously get up and walk around, call all her friends, post on Facebook, and just have the greatest time celebrating herself. It was disgusting.
If you are those people - you're sick. Get help. There are other people in the world. You should be embarrassed.
If you know these people (maybe they tagged you on FB or called you to describe their awesome time with CRP), please talk to them. They don't know how to act in public.
/end rant
If you are those people - you're sick. Get help. There are other people in the world. You should be embarrassed.
If you know these people (maybe they tagged you on FB or called you to describe their awesome time with CRP), please talk to them. They don't know how to act in public.
/end rant