Philadelphia fans live up (as in down) to their reputation

Philadelphia is, without a doubt, one of my absolute favorite places, but let's be honest, its sports fans have a wee bit of a bad reputation. Just ask Michael Irvin.

Or Santa.



But maybe things have been changing in the City of Brotherly Boos; at least Gary Smith of Sports Illustrated seemed to think it was a possibility.

Alas, it seems as if some Flyers fans were hankering for the "good old days" after the Winter Classic game against the Rangers Jan. 2.

"Neal Auricchio, 30, has worn the uniforms of the Marine Corps and the Woodbridge Police Department, but it appeared to be his Rangers hockey jersey that made him a target of the attack earlier this week."

"Auricchio, a former Marine, earned a Purple Heart in Iraq, and even went back for a second tour after he was shot in the leg."

Outstanding work guys, really.