Sunday, December 06, 2009
Are you a Football Fan?
You can't claim to be a fan of a team that you don't really know anything about.
You have to know who your team's quarterback is. This is the premier position in football. If you don't know who the quarterback of your team is, then you're not really a fan.
You have to be able to name two other people on your team aside from the quarterback. Extra points if you can name a defensive player and an offensive player.
If you can fit the above minimum criteria, I will accept your claim of being a fan of whatever team.
For me to respect you as a fan of a team, you need to meet some extra criteria.
You actually have to watch some the games your team plays. At least turn on Sportscenter for the highlights or follow along on the internet. How can you be a fan if you don't actually follow your team? If your team has a losing record and you still watch every game, extra bonus points.
If you can name all 22 offensive and defensive starters week to week, I respect your fandom. Or you're a fantasy football geek.
If you watch the games of your team's main rival every week and root vehemently against them, I respect that.
There are some teams that people like just because they win year after year or because they like the color of their uniforms.
New England - There are no actual Patriots fans. Just some guys from Boston who need something to do while the Sox aren't playing.
Dallas - If you don't know who Tom Landry is, you're not really a Cowboys fan.
Pittsburgh - If you don't know what the Immaculate Reception is, you're not really a Steelers fan.
San Francisco - If you haven't watched a game since the 90s, you are not a Niners fan.
Oakland - You are ridiculous.
You have to know who your team's quarterback is. This is the premier position in football. If you don't know who the quarterback of your team is, then you're not really a fan.
You have to be able to name two other people on your team aside from the quarterback. Extra points if you can name a defensive player and an offensive player.
If you can fit the above minimum criteria, I will accept your claim of being a fan of whatever team.
For me to respect you as a fan of a team, you need to meet some extra criteria.
You actually have to watch some the games your team plays. At least turn on Sportscenter for the highlights or follow along on the internet. How can you be a fan if you don't actually follow your team? If your team has a losing record and you still watch every game, extra bonus points.
If you can name all 22 offensive and defensive starters week to week, I respect your fandom. Or you're a fantasy football geek.
If you watch the games of your team's main rival every week and root vehemently against them, I respect that.
There are some teams that people like just because they win year after year or because they like the color of their uniforms.
New England - There are no actual Patriots fans. Just some guys from Boston who need something to do while the Sox aren't playing.
Dallas - If you don't know who Tom Landry is, you're not really a Cowboys fan.
Pittsburgh - If you don't know what the Immaculate Reception is, you're not really a Steelers fan.
San Francisco - If you haven't watched a game since the 90s, you are not a Niners fan.
Oakland - You are ridiculous.
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Maybe some people aren't true fans of a team, but more so a fan of what comes with being a fan. The enjoyment of chillin with other fans, talking trash, eating fatty foods and having a couple cold ones.
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