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Browns diehard fan Drew Allar goes viral after being reluctant to put on Steelers hat
TL;DR
Drew Allar, a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, went viral for his reluctance to wear a Pittsburgh Steelers hat after being drafted by the team. His reaction highlights the intense rivalry between the two NFL franchises.
Key points
- Drew Allar is a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan.
- He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- His reluctance to wear a Steelers hat went viral.
- Allar grew up in Medina, Ohio, near Cleveland.
- His family held season tickets for the Browns.
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There's nothing deeper than a long-standing rivalry, and former Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is feeling that today.
After getting drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers and staying in Pennsylvania, the Cleveland Browns fan didn't seem too excited for his Welcome to the NFL moment on Friday night.
Allar reached forward and grabbed the Steelers hat but appeared to be soaking up the news while not putting on the hat. Life came at the signal-caller fast without warning.
"Allar was born in Brunswick and grew up in Medina, about a 40-minute drive from Cleveland. Notably, he grew up a massive Cleveland Browns fan and was in a family that held season tickets," according to Cleveland.com.
Ready or not, Allar steps into his first NFL situation and will look to impress. Former Ohio Mr. Football will be competition with Will Howard, NFL journeyman Mason Rudolph and potentially Aaron Rodgers, who has dodged retirement for years.
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Q&A
Why did Drew Allar go viral after being drafted by the Steelers?
Drew Allar went viral due to his visible reluctance to wear a Steelers hat, showcasing his loyalty as a lifelong Browns fan.
What is Drew Allar's connection to the Cleveland Browns?
Drew Allar grew up in Medina, Ohio, as a massive Cleveland Browns fan and held season tickets with his family.
What does Drew Allar's reaction say about the Steelers-Browns rivalry?
Allar's reluctance to wear the Steelers hat exemplifies the deep-rooted rivalry and strong emotions between the two NFL teams.
