People rooting for more than one team?

[IronChefShark]

I can see if live in say Montana or something, not having to have specific allegiance to any one team, but if you live in a built up city with sports franchises that have been around since before you can remember OR BORN! like Boston youre teams should be the RED SOX, the BRUINS, the CELTICS, the PATRIOTS, and ifyoure wierd like me, THE REVOLUTION, and those arent youre teams just because they're really good. I would be loyal to the sox if they went 60-102. Its a matter of where you live, but if you live in a city where there are no sports..that city and its non-fans dont deserve a team and they should all be blown up inside Olympic stadium. All i'm really trying to say is that you pick one team to really be behind and then maybe have a wierd subtlty of a preference, ya know the Expos if you live in Boston. But these idiots who as soon as they see a teams uniform jump on their bandwagon or have more teams on their siggy than are in this website, with Red Sox, Yankees, Dodgers, Giants, Colts, and Falcons grow up, because you root for a team, not their uniforms, stadium, or logo.

agreed.

[FiddySicks]

Bucs: Their fans are obnoxious as hell (When it comes to the internet anywayz [bucsfan is an exemption]), and acted like they owned the place the year after they won the SB, which ended up being a no playoff year for them, and its gone to hell ever since

LOL thanks . Even ill admit i can be obnoxious as hell. Talk to eagles fans. But one thing on the "Acted like you own the place" thing, when you win the Super Bowl thats kind of your right, trust me you would have done it if the Falcons won the SB this year. But even though it does give you an excuse to act cocky for a while, i agree, dont flaunt it to the point of annoyance, which i think some Yanks fans do, and they havent won since 2000.

[Roger Clemente]

Just a thought, but because you were born in a city with sports teams, does it mean that you are stuck with that team? Does it mean that you have to pick them as your team?

What if, because you lived in the area, you got to see just how shoddy, bad, or poorly run the team really was and just couldn't put your faith in them ever, even if they actually won a championship? What if they, honest-to-goodness, have mind-numbingly bad uniforms or logos or a ridiculous name? (I know someone who begrudgingly roots for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles because their local, but hates the name and uniforms. And I know that if I had found myself living in Minnesota, there is no way in hell I would support the Wild. And of course, you know that there are people out there who are probably embarrassed by the name "Mighty Ducks" or "Biscuits" to want to root for them as their home team, even though I personally see no reason to hate those two teams personally.)

As I've said before, everyone has their own legitimate reasons for liking whoever the :censored: they want to much in the same way that other people have a legitimate reason for hating whoever the :censored: they want to. If this troubles you, you have problems.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

[rockchalk]

Reasons why people became Sox fans last season

1-They were the underdog

2-They beat the Yankees

3-The merciful end of all of the "Curse" stories every 3 seconds during the postseason

4-They were goofballs having a hell of a lot of fun

That's why even though they beat the Cards, I was happy for them....I'm sure most other people around the country felt the same way

[Ron Mexico]

Just a thought, but because you were born in a city with sports teams, does it mean that you are stuck with that team? Does it mean that you have to pick them as your team?

What if, because you lived in the area, you got to see just how shoddy, bad, or poorly run the team really was and just couldn't put your faith in them ever, even if they actually won a championship? What if they, honest-to-goodness, have mind-numbingly bad uniforms or logos or a ridiculous name? (I know someone who begrudgingly roots for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles because their local, but hates the name and uniforms. And I know that if I had found myself living in Minnesota, there is no way in hell I would support the Wild. And of course, you know that there are people out there who are probably embarrassed by the name "Mighty Ducks" or "Biscuits" to want to root for them as their home team, even though I personally see no reason to hate those two teams personally.)

As I've said before, everyone has their own legitimate reasons for liking whoever the :censored: they want to much in the same way that other people have a legitimate reason for hating whoever the :censored: they want to. If this troubles you, you have problems.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

You mad?

And what's wrong with supporting the Wild? I proudly supported the Wild during their 4 year history.

If you got a good reason to not be a Royals fan in KC, fine, but if you go by rooting for someone based on their uniforms, you're not a fan, period. Maybe you're a uniform/logo enthusiast, but don't call yourself a fan of anyone.

And as far as the Sawx, personally I didn't root for them, only because I always hated how they (and Cubs fans, too) seemed only too proud to bear the cross of "the curse" and got increasingly sick of hearing about the whole story. I can see why people were glad they won, but when people who couldn't have given a plop about them 2 weeks ago claim "Red Sawx Nation", well, you already know.

[Roger Clemente]

Just a thought, but because you were born in a city with sports teams, does it mean that you are stuck with that team?  Does it mean that you have to pick them as your team?

What if, because you lived in the area, you got to see just how shoddy, bad, or poorly run the team really was and just couldn't put your faith in them ever, even if they actually won a championship?  What if they, honest-to-goodness, have mind-numbingly bad uniforms or logos or a ridiculous name?  (I know someone who begrudgingly roots for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles because their local, but hates the name and uniforms.  And I know that if I had found myself living in Minnesota, there is no way in hell I would support the Wild.  And of course, you know that there are people out there who are probably embarrassed by the name "Mighty Ducks" or "Biscuits" to want to root for them as their home team, even though I personally see no reason to hate those two teams personally.)

As I've said before, everyone has their own legitimate reasons for liking whoever the :censored: they want to much in the same way that other people have a legitimate reason for hating whoever the :censored: they want to.  If this troubles you, you have problems.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

You mad?

And what's wrong with supporting the Wild? I proudly supported the Wild during their 4 year history.

If you got a good reason to not be a Royals fan in KC, fine, but if you go by rooting for someone based on their uniforms, you're not a fan, period. Maybe you're a uniform/logo enthusiast, but don't call yourself a fan of anyone.

I'm not mad. I just find that people who hate other people for things that have no effect on them have problems.

There is nothing wrong with someone wanting to support the Wild if one wants to. But, IMO, the reasons I don't is because of:

1.) Their awful green jerseys (which, IMO, are the worst jerseys in the history of the NHL, worse the Yellow V sweaters, worse than Wild Wing, worse than anything) and the fact that it's a best seller.

2.) The fact that their the only team that has NHL in their logo.

3.) That "State of Hockey" song is so ultra-cheesey.

4.) They made green All-Star jerseys. Never before in the history of the NHL All-Star game have the uniforms reflected the team colors (on purpose).

5.) Their dull gameplay.

What if your initial reason for liking a team (say because you were just introduced to the sport) was because of the logo or uniform, but then you actually got around to following the team and their players and learning how that team plays and even follow their farm system and then remain loyal to them...does that count?

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

[ROCHitman]

If you're an Ohio State AND Michigan fan...then you've got serious problems!

What if you live in Colorado and you're an Avalanche fan and Red Wings fan?

...then I'll throw a beer on you if i ever see you at a game.

[DEAD!]

What if your initial reason for liking a team (say because you were just introduced to the sport) was because of the logo or uniform, but then you actually got around to following the team and their players and learning how that team plays and even follow their farm system and then remain loyal to them...does that count?

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

That's how I became an Essendon Bobmers supporter about six years ago. If you are relatively new to a sport, in that case Aussie rules, the first thing you would notice is the uniform. But, once you learn more about the sport and the team, you get to appreciate the club more and maybe you will eventually become a fan of the club.

[Ron Mexico]

Just a thought, but because you were born in a city with sports teams, does it mean that you are stuck with that team?  Does it mean that you have to pick them as your team?

What if, because you lived in the area, you got to see just how shoddy, bad, or poorly run the team really was and just couldn't put your faith in them ever, even if they actually won a championship?  What if they, honest-to-goodness, have mind-numbingly bad uniforms or logos or a ridiculous name?  (I know someone who begrudgingly roots for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles because their local, but hates the name and uniforms.  And I know that if I had found myself living in Minnesota, there is no way in hell I would support the Wild.  And of course, you know that there are people out there who are probably embarrassed by the name "Mighty Ducks" or "Biscuits" to want to root for them as their home team, even though I personally see no reason to hate those two teams personally.)

As I've said before, everyone has their own legitimate reasons for liking whoever the :censored: they want to much in the same way that other people have a legitimate reason for hating whoever the :censored: they want to.  If this troubles you, you have problems.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

You mad?

And what's wrong with supporting the Wild? I proudly supported the Wild during their 4 year history.

If you got a good reason to not be a Royals fan in KC, fine, but if you go by rooting for someone based on their uniforms, you're not a fan, period. Maybe you're a uniform/logo enthusiast, but don't call yourself a fan of anyone.

I'm not mad. I just find that people who hate other people for things that have no effect on them have problems.

There is nothing wrong with someone wanting to support the Wild if one wants to. But, IMO, the reasons I don't is because of:

1.) Their awful green jerseys (which, IMO, are the worst jerseys in the history of the NHL, worse the Yellow V sweaters, worse than Wild Wing, worse than anything) and the fact that it's a best seller.

2.) The fact that their the only team that has NHL in their logo.

3.) That "State of Hockey" song is so ultra-cheesey.

4.) They made green All-Star jerseys. Never before in the history of the NHL All-Star game have the uniforms reflected the team colors (on purpose).

5.) Their dull gameplay.

What if your initial reason for liking a team (say because you were just introduced to the sport) was because of the logo or uniform, but then you actually got around to following the team and their players and learning how that team plays and even follow their farm system and then remain loyal to them...does that count?

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

Well yeah, my point is about bandwagoners, not people who actually invest in A team.

And your anti-Wild arguments hold no weight. Their unis, their All-Star unis, their secondary logo? If you honestly think people who find themselves in Minnesota would consider those valid reasons for not supporting the Wild . . . . where are you even from, Montana or something?

[MC Buffalo]

It seems to me that some of the intolerance that people have for one another in general is being seen in this post subject. Last I saw people who visited this forum were from Canada, the USA, and Australia all of which are democratic societies with personal freedoms, which I'm guessing one of which is rooting for whomever you choose.

I am a die hard Bills and Sabres fan, but who am I to ridicule another person who prefers to ride the coat tails of the team who goes on the most impressive run during a certain season. If you look back at the last football season, you know that there were more than just "die hard" Steeler fans following the team through much of the season based solely on what an interesting story it was for a Rookie QB to help guide his team to a 15-1 record and the AFC Championship Game.

In my case the fact that I live in Buffalo has definately affected my passion for the Bills and Sabres, but I can see where living in some other cities might make people even more apt to root for an out of town team. Take this example.... You are a die hard Cleveland Browns fan going back to the 50's and you stay that way until the team leaves for Baltimore. Lo and behold you get an expansion team a few years later, HOWEVER the current Browns team is possibly the worst run organization in Professional sports. It's only been in existence for a few years but I could see fans loyalties wavering if the team continues to be run like it has for say the next 10 years or so. True fans are too smart to not notice when a team just isn't trying to work within the system given to better themselves, there have been plenty of examples of owners more interested in making money than winning games and one doesn't necessarily go hand in hand with the other. The Cardinals have done little to win the hearts and minds of Arizona fans since moving there so long ago.

If someone wants to root for the front runner every year, who gives a :censored: it's not a crime, they're not hurting anyone, it's freaking SPORTS!

And one last thing, I definately think it is possible to HATE a team. I HATE the Miami Dolphins, plain and simple. I laughed until I almost pee's myself during the whole Ricky Williams saga and I despise anything having to do with the Dolphins. I would find it almost impossible to root for a Bill who was signed away from the Dolphins. And I still have a lot of anger at Thurman Thomas for signing with Miami for that final year, the only reason he did that was to piss off the Bills and the fans.

Bandwagon jumping is not for me, but more power to those who enjoy it. In the end aren't we really just Hockey, Football or Baseball fans? If not then the Super Bowl would only get ratings from the 2 markets involved.

[WSU151]

Only two sports that really ignite my passion: Football and hockey. I was born a Broncos fan because of Elway and the fact that they were on television every week when I was a tiny one. But ever since I made a trip to Foxboro in 1994, I switched my allegiance - and likely forever. I eat, drink, and sleep Patriots football, and have for the past 10 years. I still FOLLOW the Broncos though, but I'm not really a fan. In this town it's BRONCOS BRONCOS BRONCOS BRONCOS, so I can't really get away from them. I have a friend who, last season, wore a Broncos jersey every Sunday, and then when the Broncos were destroyed again by the Colts, he bought a whole bunch of Eagles jerseys and claimed he's always an Eagles fan. That really irritated me, because it's the whole "flavor-of-the-month" syndrome.

Hockey - it will always be the Avalanche. I've been a fan since Day 1, when they beat the Wings in Game 1. And the memories the team has provided me will stick with me always. Plus, except for the Ottawa Senators, I really couldn't care less about the other teams. I want to say I HATE the Red Wings, but really, that is a great franchise. I would rather want the Wings to win in the playoffs to meet up with the Avs rather than the Wings being bumped early. Just for the rivalry. And if the two meet, then it's death to Detroit, but in a fun way.

Basketball - I like the Heat, but I've only watched the past three years or so. I was on the wagon before Shaq and Wade arrived (really, Caron Butler's rookie year), but I couldn't honestly say I followed the team in the 90s. I just followed them, and it's stuck.

I don't really follow baseball...

RogerC - I have to take an opposing side on one point. I don't like people who put their own names on the back of jerseys. To me, when it's a personalized jersey with the wearer's name on the back, it just shouts "LOOK, I'M ON THE TEAM!" for some reason. But most of the hags that do it are not athletic and will never be on any kind of sports team, much less a pro one. I say root for the players that are already on the team, and leave the vanity elsewhere.

[TFoA]

Bucs: Their fans are obnoxious as hell (When it comes to the internet anywayz [bucsfan is an exemption]), and acted like they owned the place the year after they won the SB, which ended up being a no playoff year for them, and its gone to hell ever since

LOL thanks . Even ill admit i can be obnoxious as hell. Talk to eagles fans. But one thing on the "Acted like you own the place" thing, when you win the Super Bowl thats kind of your right, trust me you would have done it if the Falcons won the SB this year.

O yea, you know I would've had a 2 day celebration if that had happened

But I don't think that I would've been doing that all year. Most Bucs fans did that until 2 weeks after Vick returned and we went down there and won. That was when it ended

But yeah, I think that after a frustratiing season we had, if we did win the Super Bowl I'd be entitled to brag FOREVER. But I wouldn't because we'd fall down sooner or later

[CZzyzx41]

There are a few teams I love and I root for and follow those teams mainly. That includes one team in each league but I also have a few teams that I like and I just can't deny that I like them. Saying I can only choose one team doesn't eliminate the fact that for whatever reason I want to see them succeed so long as it's not against my single favorite.

My teams?

MLB: San Diego Padres (duh)

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NBA: Sacramento Kings

NHL: Calgary Flames

Minor League Hockey: San Diego Gulls (ECHL)

Minor League Baseball: Oddly as a Padres fan I instead root for Sacramento. Same reason as the Kings, it's where my dad lives and so I grew up liking the Kings and latched onto the RiverCats when they came into the league. Also rooted for the Surge way back in the early 90s. Last WLAF Champions!

In baseball it's complex. I love underdogs, am influenced by unis I like, and so there are a lot of teams I've rooted for over the years but my Padres have always been Number One in my heart. Always.

In the NFL I also root for the Chargers but they're a distant second to the Bucs.

In the NCAA I root for USC, BYU, SDSU, and Michigan. I have friends going to the first and last. SDSU is the local team, and being mormon and watching a lot of BYU-TV I root for them and have since Ty Detmer.

Otherwise, my teams are the only teams I root for.

[Roger Clemente]

I'm not mad.  I just find that people who hate other people for things that have no effect on them have problems.

There is nothing wrong with someone wanting to support the Wild if one wants to.  But, IMO, the reasons I don't is because of:

1.)  Their awful green jerseys (which, IMO, are the worst jerseys in the history of the NHL, worse the Yellow V sweaters, worse than Wild Wing, worse than anything) and the fact that it's a best seller.

2.)  The fact that their the only team that has NHL in their logo.

3.)  That "State of Hockey" song is so ultra-cheesey.

4.)  They made green All-Star jerseys.  Never before in the history of the NHL All-Star game have the uniforms reflected the team colors (on purpose).

5.)  Their dull gameplay.

What if your initial reason for liking a team (say because you were just introduced to the sport) was because of the logo or uniform, but then you actually got around to following the team and their players and learning how that team plays and even follow their farm system and then remain loyal to them...does that count?

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

Well yeah, my point is about bandwagoners, not people who actually invest in A team.

And your anti-Wild arguments hold no weight. Their unis, their All-Star unis, their secondary logo? If you honestly think people who find themselves in Minnesota would consider those valid reasons for not supporting the Wild . . . . where are you even from, Montana or something?

It says under my name "Sydney, Nova Scotia."

And WHY are my reasons not valid? All you did was say that they had no weight. You didn't say why. A logo and jersey are a major part of a team's identity. Any team that doesn't bother to make it look presentable deserves to lose respect in my book. Other people may think they're the greatest uniform ever. They can think whatever they want, I can't stop them and it has no effect on me anyways.

Besides...I never said I hated the Wild. I just said I wouldn't support them.

I'll add a sixth reason: They faced my Ducks in the 2003 Conference Finals. I was more than thrilled at the outcome.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

[FiddySicks]

I'm not mad.  I just find that people who hate other people for things that have no effect on them have problems.

There is nothing wrong with someone wanting to support the Wild if one wants to.  But, IMO, the reasons I don't is because of:

1.)  Their awful green jerseys (which, IMO, are the worst jerseys in the history of the NHL, worse the Yellow V sweaters, worse than Wild Wing, worse than anything) and the fact that it's a best seller.

2.)  The fact that their the only team that has NHL in their logo.

3.)  That "State of Hockey" song is so ultra-cheesey.

4.)  They made green All-Star jerseys.  Never before in the history of the NHL All-Star game have the uniforms reflected the team colors (on purpose).

5.)  Their dull gameplay.

What if your initial reason for liking a team (say because you were just introduced to the sport) was because of the logo or uniform, but then you actually got around to following the team and their players and learning how that team plays and even follow their farm system and then remain loyal to them...does that count?

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

Well yeah, my point is about bandwagoners, not people who actually invest in A team.

And your anti-Wild arguments hold no weight. Their unis, their All-Star unis, their secondary logo? If you honestly think people who find themselves in Minnesota would consider those valid reasons for not supporting the Wild . . . . where are you even from, Montana or something?

It says under my name "Sydney, Nova Scotia."

And WHY are my reasons not valid? All you did was say that they had no weight. You didn't say why. A logo and jersey are a major part of a team's identity. Any team that doesn't bother to make it look presentable deserves to lose respect in my book. Other people may think they're the greatest uniform ever. They can think whatever they want, I can't stop them and it has no effect on me anyways.

Besides...I never said I hated the Wild. I just said I wouldn't support them.

I'll add a sixth reason: They faced my Ducks in the 2003 Conference Finals. I was more than thrilled at the outcome.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

Ill tell you, the reason i sat down and watched that first Bucs Niners game was because of their new unis. I mainly started watching because i couldnt figure out for the life of me what color their new helmets were.

OH and one more thing, Have you ever been to a Ducks game Rog? Theyre pretty fun.

[Ron Mexico]

It holds no weight because it's not at all realistic.

For example, I was living in Minnesota when the Wild started. It had everyone pumped, because it was the return of pro hockey after the North Stars left. They opened in a palace of a facility in downtown St. Paul. The energy at the Xcel when they won their first game was unlike anything I've ever seen. They had people excited about pro hockey, which half of the NHL markets can't say they've ever been.

How dumb would I sound if I was like "I refuse to support this team because of their secondary logo and the fact that the all star jerseys were their colors?" I'm sorry, you're entitled to your opinion, but that's the absolute stupoidest reason I've ever heard for not supporting a team. I don't know, it must be different when you don't have an actual hometown team to support, maybe your ideas of "support" are different. But I can guarantee you if you actually WERE in Minnesota, or anywhere else where people claim a team and not a secondary logo, you wouldn't say that.

[HowBoutThemFins]

I have ONE team in each of the 3 (yes 3) major sports: Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins. That's it. I might like oher teams because of certain players, but I don't jump on the bandwagon. I may root for a certain team at a certain point in the season, but nothing more. I forget about them the next year and root for my ONLY teams.