Ohio, located in the east-central part of North America, occupies an important position in the transportation of passengers and goods across the east-west and north-south lines. It is also an integral part of the Great Lakes region, and its river transportation volume is more than twice that of the Panama Canal. From roads to railways, from waterways to airways, this is the most important transportation hub in North America. Ohio University also has a large-scale transportation research center.
Historically, this land was an area where native Indians concentrated. After the immigrant population gradually occupied this land, the Germans and Irish became the pioneers of reclamation here. This also gave the Protestants an absolute upper hand in terms of religious beliefs. . It is worth mentioning that the Amish population here is the largest in the United States.
It can be seen from everything that this is a land with simple folk customs, advocating freedom and strong style. A rare sight in the generally conservative central region, this is the headquarters of the Democracy Hall.
Naturally, Ohio has also become a favorite location for countless teams: the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds of the Baseball League, the Cleveland Cavaliers of the Basketball League, the Columbus Blue Jackets of the Hockey League, and the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals of the Football League.
Here, countless outstanding athletes have been nurtured, and there are countless enthusiastic audiences. The huge market of competitive sports has become an indispensable part of Ohio's economy and culture.
Cincinnati is a crucial part of it. Not only was the world's first professional baseball team born here, but it also has the top fans in the United States. Even though its team's record has been ups and downs and it has never been able to reach the top of the world, it has They still persevered and stood by unswervingly.
In Cincinnati, which has four distinct seasons, you can already clearly feel the refreshing atmosphere of autumn in September. The high sky, the broad field of vision, the red maple leaves and the refreshing water vapor are bathed in the golden sunshine, and the moist and brisk breeze blows against your face. It makes people want to leave indoors and enjoy the coolness of autumn outdoors in streets, parks and outdoors.
It was only eight o'clock in the morning, and the temperature was slightly lower. A breeze blew by, and goosebumps appeared on the exposed skin, but it was not cold enough to make people want to open their arms and stretch. Enjoy the comfort and comfort of the autumn sunshine.
"The weather here is really nice. Why do I feel like it's a little warmer here than San Francisco?" Jeff Locke's steps were extremely brisk, looking around curiously and excitedly. This was his first time to watch an NFL away game. Competition, I can't help but feel excited.
Danny Rees is also gearing up, and his steps are beating eagerly, "Because the wind here is not that strong. So it feels a little warmer; and the autumn here is more obvious. The weather is good!"
Because of UCLA, Danny, Jeff, and Nate got to know each other; because of Lu Ke, Danny, Jeff, and Nate became good friends. Now, they come to the away game together to watch Lu Ke's game. The fate between fans is always so simple and interesting.
"Chris, what's wrong? Is something wrong?" Nate Chandler noticed Chris Wilson walking side by side. He had been looking back and forth, looking back and forth at the surrounding situation. Te couldn't help but look away. The surroundings were slowly filled with a torrent of black, white and orange jerseys, and the atmosphere of the game was gradually becoming noisy.
At this time, they were walking on the wide and straight passage of Paul Brown Stadium, leaving the parking lot and heading to the stadium. Along with them, there are countless Tigers home fans. There are still two hours before the start of the game, and the atmosphere of joy and excitement can already be felt at the scene.
Chris's face was full of curiosity and confusion. "Please pay attention, is it my imagination, or is it really the case? Why do I feel that there are not many home fans? It feels sparse and there is no atmosphere."
"That's not many?" Jeff said in surprise, "How many fans can we see in sight now? Ten thousand? Twenty thousand? They are all densely packed with people. Today's game is really a test for Lu Ke .”
"No, no, I'm serious." Chris withdrew his gaze and looked at the year-end golfers. "If you think about it, at Candlestick Park, the crowds of spectators were much greater than this. The crowds here don't look that big. It’s not dense; and, in the parking lot just now, we found a parking space immediately, how long did it take? Five minutes? Eight minutes? This is absolutely impossible on a game day at Candlestick Stadium.”
Although it is said that the San Francisco 49ers' home fans were not strong enough in the previous two games. The attendance rate in both games did not reach 100%. It was about 90% to 95%, and it was still left to There were plenty of opportunities for away fans to take advantage of; but the spectacle at Candlestick Stadium still left a deep impression.
After Chris's reminder, Jeff and the others also noticed that the crowd at the scene was indeed huge, but compared with Candlestick Park, the gap was indeed very obvious. Candlestick Stadium can accommodate about 70,000 people, while Paul Brown Stadium can accommodate 65,000 spectators. The two stadiums are of the same level.
"Could it be... because we came too early?" Jeff raised a possibility. "This is the Tigers' first home game of the new season. The Cincinnati audience won't be so disrespectful, right?"
Just like the San Francisco 49ers. In the first game of the season, even though they were full of distrust of Lu Ke, even though they had countless dissatisfaction with the team, on the day of the game, the audience still came to the stadium dutifully, filled the seats, and expressed their support with practical actions. Team support.
Regarding this game, when every expert commentator analyzes the game, home and away are important factors that cannot be bypassed. For the two rookie quarterbacks, it is especially important; but if the Bengals’ home fans themselves If you don’t do it well, is this... digging your own hole?
"Who knows." Danny shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Anyway, there probably won't be too many 49ers here today. The worst-case scenario is that the home and away fans will be deserted together. This is a good thing for us. ." The teasing tone made everyone laugh.
Getting closer and closer to the stadium, the atmosphere of the away game is finally getting stronger. The crowds are filled with the Tigers' black, white and orange colors. You can occasionally see some red and gold, but in the blink of an eye, they are drowned in black and white. , unrecognizable; from a distance, you can see a huge banner hanging on the railing outside the stadium, reading:
"There's no Joe Montana this time!"
The tone of provocation and ridicule couldn't be more obvious. The Cincinnati Bengals went to the Super Bowl twice, lost to the San Francisco 49ers twice, and lost both times to a man named Joe Montana.
Joe Montana is the most famous landmark figure in the history of the San Francisco 49ers. The team has five Super Bowl championships, four of which were won by Montana and one won by Steve Young. of.
There is no doubt that Montana is one of the banner figures of the 49ers and even the league. He locked up his position in the Hall of Fame early before retiring, and has written an important chapter in history. Countless quarterbacks are because of Montana. And fell in love with football.
Among Montana's countless personal records, one is the most difficult to surpass: in four Super Bowl games, 122 pass attempts and no interceptions, while his quarterback rating in four games was as high as 127.8. Set a record that future generations can only look up and admire.
For the Tigers, Montana is a bitter memory. But now, the 49ers' leader is no longer Montana, but an undrafted rookie named Lu Ke. Obviously, the Tigers are determined to win this game.
"Victory belongs to us!" Suddenly, a roar came from the ears, exploding like thunder on the ground.
I turned my head subconsciously, and then I saw five or six fans, their faces smeared with oil paint and makeup to look like the Tigers' emblem, transforming into a Bengal tiger, opening their mouths wide, roaring and roaring.
"Losers always roar louder!" Chris shouted back without showing any signs of weakness, "We will take away the victory!" After saying that, Chris raised his right fist high and started shouting, " 49 people! 49 people! 49 people!”
The three friends standing next to Chris also shouted, but being in an away game environment, they were really at a disadvantage. The four of them were like small sampans in the sea, bumpy and ups and downs, and seemed to be in danger at any time. destruction. However, the four people were not timid at all, roaring with red faces and protruding veins, cheering for themselves.
Later, the Tigers fans finally came to their senses, shouted to each other, invited friends, and then began to sing loudly, singing the home team's support song, and the endless and terrifying momentum gradually increased. Climb up and form a confrontation. Clearly, they had the upper hand.
The Tigers and the 49ers are not mortal enemies, and there is no irresolvable hatred between the two sides. The tit-for-tat confrontation between the fans is less gunpowder and more sportsmanship. Everyone chanted, sang, and cheered, entering the stadium in a mighty manner, and then scattered, looking for their own positions.
The rookie duel finally had some flavor.
But after sitting down, Chris and others gradually began to notice something was wrong. Not to mention Chris, even the very nervous Danny noticed it, "What's going on? Don't tell me, the stadium is not full? What on earth is wrong with Cincinnati?"
In the third week of the regular season, the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals officially started at 10 am. There are now less than twenty minutes left before ten o'clock. Logically speaking, the stadium should be full and all the players have taken their seats. However, at this time, the Paul Brown Stadium in front of us still has large tracts of open space. It seems that It's like a plague, not only weird, but also deserted.
What's going on?
