How to Root for a Football Team 101.
D.W.Q.M.: "You know, I am so constantly outwitting the opposition, I tend to forget the delight and satisfaction of the arts... the gentle art of fisticuffs." -the First Doctor
Since it's the beggining of a new semester here at CWRU, and the playoffs are now in full swing, I thought I would offer a class in chosing the proper team to root for during the playoffs. Examples will be in reference to my personal choices and will be in parentheses and bold, (like so). :) Please pay attention and feel free to ask questions if something is unclear.
We will be using the 5-point system:
1. First of all, always root for your favorite team, if they make it into the playoffs. (Green Bay Packers) (well, duh.)
2. If your team loses early in the playoffs, especially to your arch enemies, root for the next team your enemies will play (Philedephia Eagles)
3. In addition, root for a friend's team who also happened to be rooting for your team, and consoled you in your time of despair right after the game (Pittsburgh Steelers) (thank you, arthur!)
4. Root for the team that has somebody you know, or used to know, on it. (Atlanta Falcons)
5. If all else fails, root for the team with the nicest uniform, or, for the ladies, the cutest players, or, for the gents, the cutest cheerleaders.
That's all for today. I will also be giving a symposium on 'How to Deal with Rabid Fans: rooting for a team that is neither from your hometown, or the city which you currently live.' (Minnesota Vikings, Cleveand Browns) ;)
Enjoy the Post-Season!!
Since it's the beggining of a new semester here at CWRU, and the playoffs are now in full swing, I thought I would offer a class in chosing the proper team to root for during the playoffs. Examples will be in reference to my personal choices and will be in parentheses and bold, (like so). :) Please pay attention and feel free to ask questions if something is unclear.
We will be using the 5-point system:
1. First of all, always root for your favorite team, if they make it into the playoffs. (Green Bay Packers) (well, duh.)
2. If your team loses early in the playoffs, especially to your arch enemies, root for the next team your enemies will play (Philedephia Eagles)
3. In addition, root for a friend's team who also happened to be rooting for your team, and consoled you in your time of despair right after the game (Pittsburgh Steelers) (thank you, arthur!)
4. Root for the team that has somebody you know, or used to know, on it. (Atlanta Falcons)
5. If all else fails, root for the team with the nicest uniform, or, for the ladies, the cutest players, or, for the gents, the cutest cheerleaders.
That's all for today. I will also be giving a symposium on 'How to Deal with Rabid Fans: rooting for a team that is neither from your hometown, or the city which you currently live.' (Minnesota Vikings, Cleveand Browns) ;)
Enjoy the Post-Season!!
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