The great Andrew Luck retirement saga is a story that, unfortunately, keeps on giving us new stories. The latest development on the Colts' end of the game is an alarming call from some of their fans.

Zak Keefer didn't mince words while expressing his disappointment in the news:

The refund movement is most likely a knee-jerk reaction to the sudden nature of Luck's retirement. There will be no surprises if many of the fans who called for refunds will eventually turn back on their word once football season starts.

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However, the news also offers a lens into the state of sports fandom nowadays. The trend is headed towards player loyalty instead of the team. While it's understandable that players are more marketable in the age of social media, the idea that fans can willingly drop their support of a team just because of a single player is downright uncomfortable for some.

Looking at things from the fans' point of view, it is definitely infuriating that their star player is suddenly calling it quits on his football career. He has just come off one of his best years as a QB, and the Colts look prime to make a deep playoff run. They naturally feel betrayed by their star's decision to hang it up and call it a day.

However, these fans should also remember that athletes are also human. They should be allowed to make the decision themselves. Luck knows what exactly he is walking away from, and The Ringer wrote a beautiful piece detailing the human side of Luck's decision.

It is up to these frustrated fans if they will accept Luck's retirement sooner rather than later.