StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I was just thinking of how much i enjoy watching football and how addicted i am to this game. I can sit and enjoy any game (save for a huge blowout). But, i have a habit of picking one team and rooting for them. Believe it or not, if the team i want to win loses the game it affects me at least a little bit. Besides the Steelers, the 2 teams i'll root for most are the Jets and Panthers. Should they lose, it does in fact upset me. Granted i don't get as upset as if the Steelers lost, but i am affected still. Is this a common football fan condition? Are any of you guys affected by other football games like this? I thought it would be cool if some of you could list your "other" teams as well. In an effort to better get to know my new friends, of course. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcatxl Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 ill get really really really into almost any game as long as its not a blowout like you said. Still only the when i watch the jets lose do i get that sick depressed feeling. That and when the pats win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 The Vikings. I lived there for 2 years as a kid so I root for them to take the NFC every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I was just thinking of how much i enjoy watching football and how addicted i am to this game. I can sit and enjoy any game (save for a huge blowout). But, i have a habit of picking one team and rooting for them. Believe it or not, if the team i want to win loses the game it affects me at least a little bit. Besides the Steelers, the 2 teams i'll root for most are the Jets and Panthers. Should they lose, it does in fact upset me. Granted i don't get as upset as if the Steelers lost, but i am affected still. Is this a common football fan condition? Are any of you guys affected by other football games like this? I thought it would be cool if some of you could list your "other" teams as well. In an effort to better get to know my new friends, of course. :wink: I've always liked the Rams...It's a Los Angeles thing, or used to be. I hate Mike Martz though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Oh I have plenty of teams to root for each week 1. Obviously the Jets 2. Whoever happens to be playing NE, Miami, Buffalo, and the slimmy Giants So that alone gives me FIVE TEAMS to root for each week :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patriots4ever Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Besides the Steelers, the 2 teams i'll root for most are the Jets and Panthers. Should they lose, it does in fact upset me. Granted i don't get as upset as if the Steelers lost, but i am affected still. Besides the Patriots, I always root for the Browns, Ravens, and Bengals. :twisted: In all seriousness: basically, I root for anyone playing against the Dolphins, for I can't f'ing stand them. I don't mind the Jets all that much, but if their game affects the Patriots in any way, than I root against them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jales22 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Being from Iowa its hard to even watch the Chiefs or Vikings at all. Since they are "local" that is who the majority of the fans root for around here-- Me being a Jets fans and my brother being a Giants fan (yes, we're both born and raised in iowa) we have this 'agreeement' that we "root" for each others team when ours isn't on-or our season ends. Other than that, i watch as much NFL as i can, but don't get to emotional. -jALES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Oh I have plenty of teams to root for each week 1. Obviously the Jets 2. Whoever happens to be playing NE, Miami, Buffalo, and the slimmy Giants So that alone gives me FIVE TEAMS to root for each week :wink: Hey Ham, is the Jets/Giants game a big rivalry in NY? That has to be one hugs city to support so many sports teams BTW. I can't wait to visit that town. I always wondered what it must be like to have 2 teams in 1 city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 The Vikings. I lived there for 2 years as a kid so I root for them to take the NFC every year. Cofession Time ... the Cowboys were always my NFC team as a kid 1. Loved Tom Landry 2. Staubach was my favorite non Jet and I liked a number of their players 3. Loved watching them whup the Giants twice every year 4. They were the most inovative team in the league for awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOLPHINWORSHIPPER2 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 HOW the hell is it possible to root for another team other than your own and get upset if they lose ?!!! The only way I get upset watching another game is if a team that I HATE (Jets, Pats, Jaguars) win. I actually get a sick feeling to my stomach at times. But yeah, I love watching all football games. I can sit there and watch it and enjoy. What a great game....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Even though I am die hard Jet fan for 35 or so years that I can remember ( it gets blurry as I get older) I have a affinity for the Packers- I think it has to do with the legend of Lombardi, Bart Starr era that I can vaguely remember but have so much respect and admiration for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Hey Ham, is the Jets/Giants game a big rivalry in NY? That has to be one hugs city to support so many sports teams BTW. I can't wait to visit that town. I always wondered what it must be like to have 2 teams in 1 city. Paul You've NEVER been to the big Apple??????? Nothing like it. You must visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Hey Ham, is the Jets/Giants game a big rivalry in NY? That has to be one hugs city to support so many sports teams BTW. I can't wait to visit that town. I always wondered what it must be like to have 2 teams in 1 city. All true Jet fans hate the Giants and root for them to lose every week {unless they're playing an AFCE team or playing for a high draft pick late in the season} BTW, I am really in-debted to the Steelers for walking away with BIG BEN last year after the Giants traded a kings ransom for Eli ... then spending the entire 2004 season making them look like a bunch of horses @$$es Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 All true Jet fans hate the Giants and root for them to lose every week {unless they're playing an AFCE team or playing for a high draft pick late in the season} BTW, I am really in-debted to the Steelers for walking away with BIG BEN last year after the Giants traded a kings ransom for Eli ... then spending the entire 2004 season making them look like a bunch of horses @$$es Ham, I've always said that wasn't a "genius" move on the Steelers part. They just so happened to get lucky due to the Chargers and Giants FO's oohing and awing over Eli and Philip. Verdegirl, i have never been to the Big Apple. I'm afraid i'll get lost there alone! I have an invite to some place called 16-H (i believe) the next time the Steelers visit town though. I plan on going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD QB Roger Staubach RB Tony Dorsett FB Robert Newhouse/Ron Springs WR Tony Hill WR Drew Pearson WR Butch Johnson WR Golden Richards TE Billy Joe Dupree/Jay Saldi OL Pat Donovan, Tom Rafferty, John Fitzgerald, Scott Cooper, Rayfield Wright === DE Too Tall Jones DT Randy White DT John Dutton/Jethro Pugh DE Harvey Martin/Jim Jeffcoat OLB Hollywood Henderson MLB DD Lewis OLB Bob Bruning CB Aaron Kyle S Charlie Waters S Cliff Harris CB Bennie Barners/Everson Walls === PK Eferen Herrera P Danny White === HC Tom Landry That was my NFC team :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Good memory Ham! Does it help that they are pretty much all hall of famers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Good memory Ham! Does it help that they are pretty much all hall of famers? YOU MADE ME DO THIS QB Terry Bradshaw RB Franco Harris FB Rocky Blier WR Lynn Swann WR John Stallworth TE Bennie Cunningham/Randy Grossman OL Jon Kolb ~ Mike Webster ... forget the other three === DE LC Greenwood DT Mean Joe Greene DT Ernie Holmes DE Dwight White OLB Dirt Winston MLB Jack Lambert OLB Jack Ham CB Mel Blount S Donnie Shell S ????? CB JT Thomas === PK Roy Gerila P ????? === HC Chuck Noll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Punter was Craig Colquitt. BTW, remember Frenchy Fuqua? I've always enjoyed saying that name out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Punter was Craig Colquitt. BTW, remember Frenchy Fuqua? I've always enjoyed saying that name out loud. Bro, that also happens to be the answer to a triva question Who was the intended receiver on the immacualte reception? FRENCHY FUQUA 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 SP, I Got one for you ... Who was the DB that was covering Frenchy Fuqua on the immaculate reception ... the DB who the officials deemed the ball deflected off, as opposed to deflecting off Fuqua? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 No matter what game im watching in ANY SPORT,i find that i pick a team who i want to win and root for them. To me thats what captures the spirit of being a fan of something. I don't root with all my heart lik i would for the Jets but i root and i bet on games and i have a damn good time. What is life without emotion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Bro, that also happens to be the answer to a triva question Who was the intended receiver on the immacualte reception? FRENCHY FUQUA 8) Damn, knowledgeable guys like you impress the hell out of me. I'm a lifelong Steelers fan and didn't know that, Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 SP, I Got one for you ... Who was the DB that was covering Frenchy Fuqua on the immaculate reception ... the DB who the officials deemed the ball deflected off, as opposed to deflecting off Fuqua? BUMP Didn't want you to miss this, SP :wink: PS. Thanks for the compliment ... much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 BUMP Didn't want you to miss this, SP :wink: PS. Thanks for the compliment ... much appreciated Oh, sorry i missed that one Ham. OK, i wanna guess Jack Tatum. The name sounds familiar plus i remember him being mentioned on a highlight film before. Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Oh, sorry i missed that one Ham. OK, i wanna guess Jack Tatum. The name sounds familiar plus i remember him being mentioned on a highlight film before. Correct? GOOD JOB, BRO ... YOU GOT IT!! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Thank gawd for highlight films. OK, i'm out for the night. Take care and i'll see "yin'z" tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanPatsFan Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Actually, East Rutherford really isn't that big of a town....:wink: That has to be one hugs city to support so many sports teams BTW. I can't wait to visit that town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Thank gawd for highlight films. OK, i'm out for the night. Take care and i'll see "yin'z" tomorrow. Doesn't matter where you saw it, what matters is you took the time to learn it ... Good Job Nite SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 If I'm not rooting for the Jets, usually I'm pulling for the Packers. They are my NFC team (lived there briefly, mother's side is from there). As far as baseball, I'm die-hard Tigers fan, but the more years i've lived in South Florida, the more the Marlins are becoming my NL team. Can't beat going to a half empty stadium for 5 dollar tickets and then sitting next to the dugout to watch a playoff-caliber team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Quite often I don't get to see Jets games, but, if the teams being shown are the Cowboys, Niners, Fish, Giants, etc then I'll be cheering on the other team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I was just thinking of how much i enjoy watching football and how addicted i am to this game. I can sit and enjoy any game (save for a huge blowout). But, i have a habit of picking one team and rooting for them. Believe it or not, if the team i want to win loses the game it affects me at least a little bit. Besides the Steelers, the 2 teams i'll root for most are the Jets and Panthers. Should they lose, it does in fact upset me. Granted i don't get as upset as if the Steelers lost, but i am affected still. Is this a common football fan condition? Are any of you guys affected by other football games like this? I thought it would be cool if some of you could list your "other" teams as well. In an effort to better get to know my new friends, of course. :wink: I hear ya man. I also root for the Eagles (90% of my family are Eagles fans so yeah kinda grow up with that) and whenever they lose it hurts a little bit, but nothing like when the Jets lose. I also root for the Packers, but, once Brett Favre retires, that'll change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 I hear ya man. I also root for the Eagles (90% of my family are Eagles fans so yeah kinda grow up with that) and whenever they lose it hurts a little bit, but nothing like when the Jets lose. I also root for the Packers, but, once Brett Favre retires, that'll change. Thats exactly why i like the Panthers. I'm a big fan of Brentson Buckner, he was drafted by the Steelers. A genuine good guy, IMO, plus plays with alot of heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Early in the season, I always root against the teams in our division. However, late in the year, my rooting interest depends on the playoff picture. It also brings a little sunshine to my day if the Giants or Falcons lose. As long as Favre still plays, I'll root for the Packers unless them winning hurts the Jets and with fantasy football, I have interests in games that I otherwise would give a sh!t less about like a December game between Tampa Bay and Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Thats exactly why i like the Panthers. I'm a big fan of Brentson Buckner, he was drafted by the Steelers. A genuine good guy, IMO, plus plays with alot of heart. Not to mention he does a mean peg leg cowboy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Not to mention he does a mean peg leg cowboy! LMAO! That is one of my all time favorite commercials. The Grand Winstrom "slip" kills me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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