Cambridge, MA - The legacy of the Supporter’s Shield faltered, today, as scientists with Harvard University indicated that the shield would fail to protect against a common Trebuchet attack as they viciously derided the shield as a protective measure.

WHAT KIND OF DEFENSIVE CAPABILITY DOES THIS SHIELD OFFER?!

“The first thing we must be aware is that, as a shield, it is too small,” stated Dr. Dave Thomas, professor of Armor and Heraldry. “We must understand that the idea of a small, circular shield giving enough coverage to an average man standing in the field facing down a trebuchet attack is absolutely preposterous.”

The Shield is a fan created and financed trophy awarded to the team with the best record in Major League Soccer.

However, modern pundits and scientists indicate that more thought should be given to the protective nature of the shield, as a whole.

“We are talking about Song dynasty soldiers with a trebuchet launching bombs of lime and sulphur against the ships of the Jin Dynasty navy during the Battle of Caishi,” stated Thomas. “You aren’t just going to stand out there with the supporters shield during such an attack. Li Quan didn’t write about the supporters shield defeating the mighty trebuchet.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as fans discuss whether the Supporter’s Halberd could actually eviscerate mounted combatants.