It's OK to be a fair weather sports fan· Page 2

dhazer
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2 years ago

Well the past few years have really killed me watching football and I get to the point where I could care less if I even see the game. I used to be a diehard fan and probably still pretty solid as I tell everyone out here I was raised a Packer and that was our history class, Our holidays were the day of the ice bowl and the 1st 2 Super Bowls lol. They keep telling me that I need to switch to the Steelers and I tell them that's not fair to them. They get confused until I tell them that they are so proud of the steelers and I don't feel the same way and just because I live here shouldn't mean I have to be fan. To be honest when I was a kid I was actually a Seahawks fan when they first joined the league because I loved their uniforms. And yes I am old so I remember sucking but I think those were actually the most fun years also. I am guessing the game Kevin referred to back in 89 was the instant replay game on the 4th down winner against the Bears. Look at those fans when we beat the Bears, that was just like winning the Super Bowl. But winning can spoil you and also drain you of enthusiasm. The past few years we get to the playoffs and just felt well who are we going to lose to. The Redskins MNF game was awesome to be at in person and the last time I was at a game in Lambeau it was just like ok I am here so I can say I was and barely paid attention to the game. But people need to remember also that all fans don't have to agree as most know I am done and have been on Rodgers since day 1 but that doesn't mean I'm not a packer fan. but in the long run I will just say I spent who knows how many years here talking to alot of you and I think of you all as family.

Just Imagine this for the next 6-9 years. What a ride it will be 🙂 (PS, Zero should charge for this)

TheKanataThrilla
Veteran Member

2 years ago

#12

It is a very interesting post. Whether it is the fact we are not playing as well, the NFL in general, or that our very expensive leader is not all that likable I find myself finding other outlets. I still come here and other sites and read the posts, but I am not as active or as die hard. I don't know the practice squad by heart. Who is inactive on game day. I think if we would have traded Aaron it would have changed things, but alas I had a bad feeling when we didn't. The same feeling I had when we gave Bakh all that money.

Football will always be my sport. So I have started watching college. I have always cheered for Syracuse as they are the closest big name University that has produced NFL talent. Their football coaches also come to Ottawa and run programs for the kids here.

I just also started following the University of Wyoming. It seems an odd choice, but I am fascinated that this little town of 30 thousand was the University that produced the best player in the NFL at the moment...who is also very likable. They are like a Green Bay version of University Football.

I will always cheer for the Packers, but I may need to wait until we get some change to rejuvenate my love.

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

2 years ago

#13

So I have started watching college.

Originally Posted by: TheKanataThrilla

Whereas I have started watching CFL when it happens to be on TV in the physicians' lounge, and I have discovered that while the talent is obviously not on the level of the NFL, the game action itself is pretty damn fun. I get pumped at how excited the players seem to be just to step foot on the field. I love all the forward pre-snap motion that is allowed. I like the old-school feel of having the goal posts on the goal line. I like the urgency of only having three downs. I do wish the defense wasn't so hamstrung by the wide field, but alas, hamstrung defenses are endemic to all brands of football these days.

TheKanataThrilla
Veteran Member

2 years ago

#14

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel

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I grew up a CFL fan. I do love the game. I have season tickets for the Ottawa Redblacks with a bunch of buddies. It is fun. There is much more offense which is great. Unfortunately we don't have the talent at QB like we used to. Probably a product of the fact that a QB on the practice squad in the NFL makes more than a CFL starter nowadays. Growing up watching Warren Moon, Tom Clements (who actually played for the teem I cheer for as a kid Winnipeg), Doug Flutie, Jeff Garcia was when it was really good. Still pretty fun entertainment for the money.

I have always watched Canadian University football. My Alma Mater Western has always been a powerhouse team and contender for the Vanier Cup as top University team.

dhazer
Veteran Member

2 years ago

#15

Originally Posted by: TheKanataThrilla

Don't tell me they changed the name because my nickname as a kid was fat otto and ESPN used to always have on the CFL and my team was the Ottawa Roughriders, back in the day they used to challenge the NFL for players. I actually live a few miles from the town of the greatest wide receiver in CFL history, Geroy Simon and actually met his mom. He is actually a humble guy. Hes from Johnstown Pa.

Just Imagine this for the next 6-9 years. What a ride it will be 🙂 (PS, Zero should charge for this)

TheKanataThrilla
Veteran Member

2 years ago

#16

Originally Posted by: dhazer

Ottawa lost their team twice. When I moved to Ottawa in 1996 it was the final year of the Roughriders. I owned season tickets that year. David Archer was our QB that last season.

They came back for a few years as the Ottawa Renegades. I was a season ticket holder with my wife as having tickets guaranteed front in line and the ability to have my season tickets as Grey Cup tickets as it was held in Ottawa. That team folded as well.

The Redblacks is the new name of the team as of 2010.

The Eskimos did change their name to the Edmonton Elks. Never heard Warren Moon's thoughts on the name change of the team who he was an all-star.

TheKanataThrilla
Veteran Member

2 years ago

#17

Originally Posted by: dhazer

Geroy Simon is an absolute legend. Really great guy and great with the fans.

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