Supporting a team while it's good/bad

[jaxjaggywires]

I guess some people are more die hard about sports then others. If you can jump bandwagon to bandwagon and have a good time so be it. You'll get no respect from me. True fans are the ones that suffer through the losing and misfortune.

Some people look at Sports as Entertainment, there's nothing wrong with that. There are others though that look at their team as not just a form of entertainment but something they feel they can live their life through.

It's complicated to explain.

Some people watch their team, I live through my team.

I used to be crazy, and get all down when the team did poorly. I've decided over the years that that's a stupid way to act, as you can't control how the team does, so why get all worked up and depressed when they don't win?

I'm upset when they lose, but I get over it pretty quick and pay attention to my actual life.

[Vinsane]

I used to be crazy, and get all down when the team did poorly. I've decided over the years that that's a stupid way to act, as you can't control how the team does, so why get all worked up and depressed when they don't win?

I'm upset when they lose, but I get over it pretty quick and pay attention to my actual life.

Sports are just that deep for me? I'm usually over it a couple hours later, like you said. Life goes on.

[ram29jackson]

stop being an aloof asshole. you won't say how old you are and you rep a slightly higher than medicore player with your SN. for a kid that is 20 or 21, these 13 years he has been a fan of his team is several and every now and then. If you want to get technical, the ravens are the old browns, who have been around since even before your old ass was born. so stfu already and DIAF.

I forgive you for your crass behavior. I am still correct compared to your novice, foul assessment.

[ram29jackson]

I used to be crazy, and get all down when the team did poorly. I've decided over the years that that's a stupid way to act, as you can't control how the team does, so why get all worked up and depressed when they don't win?

I'm upset when they lose, but I get over it pretty quick and pay attention to my actual life.

who is the woman thats sneezing ?

[riley420]

Jets fan. Since 1985.

That's all I need to say.

[steeljake]

I forgive you for your crass behavior. I am still correct compared to your novice, foul assessment.

no, actually you still fail epically.

[ram29jackson]

no, actually you still fail epically.

your ability to discern anything has proven quite lacking. I do not fail in any way ,shape, or form. Man o' man, you are one bizarre, insulting Internet stranger, control freak. Kingoffootball is a much more interesting topic starter and read. Your GBu is kind of basic and not really interesting enough for an insider look at football stuff. This is free time. You need to shorten it and make it more poignant. But, hey, I know this is where you try to have your sportsfan fun stuff, so thats o k. : )

[Warner2BruceTD]

stop being an aloof asshole. you won't say how old you are and you rep a slightly higher than medicore player with your SN. for a kid that is 20 or 21, these 13 years he has been a fan of his team is several and every now and then. If you want to get technical, the ravens are the old browns, who have been around since even before your old ass was born. so stfu already and DIAF.

Steven Jackson is a "slightly higher than mediocre player"?

Are you confusing him with the basketball player?

[Warner2BruceTD]

Steven Jackson is a "slightly higher than mediocre player"?

Are you confusing him with the basketball player?

Apparently ram29jackson is actually a reference to Harold Jackson. I just figured it was an Eric Dickerson/Steven Jackson combo gimmick.

[Vinsane]

I just don't see anything wrong with embracing new fans when your team is doing good. It doesn't make you any less of a fan if there are more of them, and you certainly can't expect your team to generate a larger fan base if they never win or never show any promise.

Where are we having a disconnect here?

I have no problem with my teams fan base getting bigger through success. I probably wouldn't be a baseball fan if it wasn't for the Indians in the 90's.

My comments are more aimed towards fans, friends, and family. Who dogged the Cavaliers/Browns/Indians through the years and when they finally get good, start supporting them like they've been along for the whole ride.

I'm talking about the fans who don't give a shit which way the wind blows, until it starts blowing in the successful direction. The fair-weather fans are the ones my comments are aimed at. You can be a fan of whoever you want, whenever you want. Don't not support the team when the times are bad, and then support the team when times are good.

Up until 2003 a lot of "fans" were more concerned with dogging the Cavaliers then supporting them. Enter the King and instant success? Everyone starts changing their tune. That's the stuff I can't stand. Don't dog a team when it's down and support it when it's beneficial to be a fan, for the sake of "bragging rights".

[ram29jackson]

thats all being a fan is about in the first place = bragging rights.