Cleveland Browns Kicking Fans Out Of Stadium For Standing Too Much

First, Rob’s story. From The Chronicle-Telegram:

According to Stipe, “excessive standing” has become a bit of a no-no at Cleveland Browns Stadium over the last few seasons. Last year, he was also scolded for the offense and three sheriff’s deputies were sent to meet him outside the bathroom to tell him to use his seat more.

So he’s a serial stander!

Rob Stipe got his first warning to park his keister during a third down in that same first quarter, but said everyone behind him was also standing.

In the middle of the third quarter, Stipe said he was scolded again for standing, but this time it was during a TV timeout. He was asked to leave for what he learned from one of the stadium employees was a new policy enacted for this season that after the first warning, offenders are removed from the stadium.

And Matt?

His brother, Matt Stipe, who was also kicked out Sunday (he said security didn’t like when he complained about his brother’s treatment), said the clampdown on standing that day came early when the Browns got a first down. He said an usher ran down to their section, yelling at everyone to sit, even though the scoreboard told everyone to “Get Loud, Make Noise.”

It’s an epidemic! How dare these jerks stand and support their team! They should be getting on YouTube for fighting like good fans! Good lord. The Browns are 2-1 for the first time since 2002. Let them stretch their legs and yell.

[The Chronicle-Telegram, Getty]