Attacked Eagles Fan Somehow At Fault

Earlier today, I noted the New York Post story about the stockbroker son of the ex-owner beating up another broker who was an Eagles fan. The Eagles fan, Bob Tomasulo, mocked Stephen Mara two days after the game, and Mara responded by choking him.

That was in yesterday’s paper. In today’s paper, the Post gets three reporters on a followup story and divulges these details:

“He’s a great guy,” [Ex-Giant tight end Mark] Bavaro added. “I find it hard to believe he did that . . . [The Eagle fan] should have kept his gestures to himself. I’m proud of him. He’s a good Giant.”

[Ex-Giant wideout Phil] McConkey added: “I’m going to give Steve Mara the benefit of the doubt every time. I’ve known Steve for over 20 years. He’s the most gregarious, fun-loving, happy, positive person I know. I’m surprised it didn’t happen sooner. There are a lot of jealous, insecure people out there.”

“It happens. We’re human beings,” said another broker who knows the two men. “We [get people angry] sometimes. Steve is very even-tempered. Steve was chuckling about it afterwards. It’s the other guy who took it to the next step [by complaining].”

Stephen Mara could not be reached for comment yesterday - though he was spotted heading into the exchange and being greeted as a hero by security guards, who asked to pose for a picture with him.

God, could you imagine if this happened in Philly? (I’m not quite sure how it would play out. Jeffrey Lurie’s kid would have to attack a Giants fan, I guess.) It’d be front-page news and Philly would be denounced on all fronts for having such vicious fans. In NYC it’s just another story. (Hmm. Maybe they’re on to something here.)

Anyway, it seems that the good guy in all of this — the Eagles fan! — is somehow getting crap for being attacked. So let me say this: Bob Tomasulo, you’re my hero. Keep on fighting the good fight and mocking the late owner’s son any way you can. It’ll be even funnier when the Giants lose this weekend.

Giant Among Men [NY Post]
Earlier today: Giants Fans Sore Losers, To Boot