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Marty Brennaman didn't back off Friday regarding his strong comments about Cubs fans. If anything, he added more fuel to the fire by saying Cardinals fans were the best in baseball. In an interview with Tom Waddle and Marc Silverman on WMVP-AM 1000, the veteran Cincinnati Reds announcer said he has no regrets about calling the Cubs fans "obnoxious" Wednesday after watching them throw several balls onto the field. At least eight fans were ejected, Cubs officials said. Brennaman called Cubs fans ''far and away the most obnoxious fans in baseball'' and added: ''This is what makes you want to see this Chicago Cubs team lose. Throwing 15 or 18 balls on the field, there's absolutely no excuse for that, and that is so typical of Chicago Cub fans.''

Chicago Sun Times

Felix Pie, AP Felix Pie, AP
April 19, 2008  07:54 AM ET

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April 19, 2008  08:23 AM ET

I agree. I went to a game in Wrigley with a Braun Jersey, and I had 3 beers spilled on me...they were not accidents.

I was yelled at anytime I moved, I mean I can take a lot of crap because hell, its baseball! But you only can go so far, so when someone calls me a F^g, I lose all respect for their fans.

April 19, 2008  08:55 AM ET

Yankees and Red Sux.....HANDS DOWN ARE THE MOST OBNOXIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

April 19, 2008  09:05 AM ET

As long as there are Red Sox fans, it isn't even close.

April 19, 2008  09:16 AM ET

I think there are several teams who have crazy obnoxious fans. It is all a matter of opinion I guess.

April 19, 2008  09:16 AM ET

i say Red Sox White Sox or Braves. White Sox games casue i go sometimes and i say more ppl there r drunk than at the bar across the stadium. Who cares if Brewers fans lose respect for them the Brewers just hate it because everytime the cubs play in milwauke there r more cubs fans there than Brewers fans

April 19, 2008  09:33 AM ET

White Sox fans are obnoxious but they DON'T take the cake because they never get enough fans at their stadium to be rightfully given the title. I'd say Cubs fans have to be, because WE are way too proud of our team, even though they have lost 99 straight years......... And for the dude in the Braun jersey, if you wear an opposing jersey to the stadium, OF COURSE you're going to get crap; I'd be dissapointed if they did any less to you

April 19, 2008  09:39 AM ET

And for the dude in the Braun jersey, if you wear an opposing jersey to the stadium, OF COURSE you're going to get crap; I'd be dissapointed if they did any less to you

yakisu21 | 04/19/08, 09:33 AM

He claims that they poured beer on him. If true, that's pretty bush. You'd be "dissapointed" if they did any less? You must be pretty cool.

April 19, 2008  09:40 AM ET

Hahaha!!

Woooooo!

As a Philadelphia 4/4 fan...I am so happy when others get the moniker of "Most obnoxious" or "worst fans" crowned on them rather than us...

I mean...all we do is throw hotdogs, boo children, and smack Santy Clause and Jimmy Johnson in the jaw with ice balls.

But we do it all with class and brotherly love.

Grats Cubs fans!

April 19, 2008  09:40 AM ET

Has Brennaman ever been to a Phillies Game in Philly to see how Coors Light- inspired cavemen behave?

April 19, 2008  10:07 AM ET

Anybody been to a Braves game when those fans really get charged up for some baseball and come dressed as empty seats?

April 19, 2008  10:52 AM ET

My wide array of travels have led me to conclude that sports fans from anywhere in Texas are the worst. They constantly whine and feel entitled b/c they think they're the only state in the nation. They know it all and anyone outside of what was once Mexico, doesn't. Be careful, most of them are packin'!

April 19, 2008  10:58 AM ET

Good point, sacked92.

It's wild in baja Oklahoma.

April 19, 2008  11:15 AM ET

That's what I miss about living in Chicago...A warm sunny afternoon at Wrigley with the Bleacher Bums...Good times, good times.

Seriously though, baseballs thrown onto the field? This is what he has his panties in a bunch about?! Try going to Philly where they throw batteries at your HEAD, Nancy!

April 19, 2008  11:21 AM ET

Brenneman is just upset that my CUBBIES have killed the reds throught the years! The white soxs fans are bad they will always be jeoulous of the cubs fans ,because of the fan base the chicubs have all over the country. Even when they won the Ws in 2005 they will never outdraw the cubs. the white soxs fans BIGGEST nightmare the day we win the WS! and Mark my words we will win it all. CUBS ALL THE WAY!!!

April 19, 2008  12:37 PM ET

I have been all over the country and Denver fans weather it be football, baseball, or hockey are the worst. The most classless fans I have ever dealt with. As a Red Sox fan they gave me a new found respect for Yankees fans. They actually go out looking for fights with opposing teams players while they are in town, and no town has shot at fought or killed more of their own sports players.

April 19, 2008  12:55 PM ET

Red Sox fans by a mile. I would actually agree about Cardinals fans, generally top-class.

April 19, 2008  01:16 PM ET

Brennaman's a stooge. Glad that whiner's getting paid to air his dirty laundry on the radio.

April 19, 2008  01:20 PM ET

agreed. cubs fans talk so much garbage!!! like last year when they went to the playoffs and we(whitesox) were 2nd to last in our division. what about all those years you guys came in last place???at least we didnt get swept.. we do the sweeping(in the playoffs). they should just shutup. they havent won anything in 100 years. and then want to blame a goat curse.just get over the fact that you dont compete with the white sox. yes u guys have more fans. but remember who has more world series rings and who owns the all time series when we face you guys... so stop the garabage talkign.. when you win something... then talk it all u want. i hope they get swept in the playoffs again... if they make it!!!lmao go cardinals!!! and whitesox!!!!!!!

 
April 19, 2008  01:29 PM ET

I don't know if they are the most obnoxious but they definitely are the best at losing !!!

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