In terms of an older man (60 years old or so) getting knocked out by a young EN fan after being asked to show respect, that is true (it was also a a blind side punch the gentlemen never saw coming). The fan was arrested as stated elsewhere. Don't know anything cars being keyed or 'players being spit on' by fans, but I know that sometimes those kind of rumors get spread when they either didn't happen or get exaggerated. In terms of fans in cars and trucks watching the game from behind the visitor's stands and blaring their horns and flashing their lights on the visitor's stands after scores, that certainly went on. Let's just say I'm not a fan of that and I don't know if it's a regular occurrence at EN games, but regardless I think it is a practice that I think the EN administration should take a long look at.
In terms of the EN fan base during the game, they were absolutely incredibly loud -- loudest I've heard in quite some time on the road as a Hobart fan. I know community businesses paid for 300 student tickets and their student section was packed and for the most part they were well behaved. But like most things, there are some unintended consequences that come along with that and the students who were coming over to the Hobart side to try and antagonize fans are most likely ones that aren't typically spending their Friday nights at EN games. If they were, I'm sure EN administration would have already put an end to it.
In terms of the game itself, Parker certainly has the goods. His release is very quick which makes it hard to get to him and he hits those 7 yard passes with consistency and forces you in that you have to move your coverage up and that's when he throws downfield. Hayden Jones high points the ball well and Parker puts it in spots where only he can make the play (even thought the coverage was pretty good). Bailey ended up 22 of 33 with 3 picks.....a testament to both how accurate Parker is and the fact that Hobart is so good at making a play on the ball when they are given a chance. It's not an accident that Hobart ended the year forcing 49 turnovers (27 of which were interceptions).....the Brickies ended up picking off about one out of every eight passes thrown against them.
There were huges plays by both sides and wild momentum swings. Hobart had a long kick return called back on the last drive that would have started the Brickies with the ball on the Knights' 40 with 2 1/2 minutes left and three time outs. The penalty put the ball back to the Brickies 15 and limited their play book as they are a much more methodical offense.