NFL Content: Can I root for more than one team without being disloyal?

IotaNet · #1 08-03-2011, 10:04 AM

Everybody (on TB and everywhere else in my life) knows that I Am a a diehard Chicago Bears fan. Monsters of the Midway, Super Bowl Shuffle, Da Bears, you name it -- I am there. Hardcore.

Here's my problem. I have been living in Minneapolis for over 7 years and while I've always had disdain for the Vikings, I find myself wanting to see them succeed this year. I know what it's about -- I have always liked Leslie Frazier (an ex-bear) and I want to see him do well as a head coach. I am also a Donovan McNabb fan (another Chicago boy) and I really hope he can turn it around.

Unfortunately, that puts me in the position to actually root for the Vikings (when they're not playing the Bears) and I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Is it practicality? Disloyalty? Does it matter?

**jmattbassplaya** · #2 08-03-2011, 10:08 AM

As a Bengals fan I can proudly say yes, you can root for more than one team

PSPookie · #3 08-03-2011, 10:12 AM

Yes.

I grew up in Texas. The 1st live sporting event, of any kind, that I attended as a spectator was a Dallas Cowboys game.

I have lived in Atlanta for the past 15 years and at some point the Falcons rubbed off on me.

As far as I'm concerned, anyone who thinks my rooting for both teams makes me disloyal can kiss the fattest part of my Texo-Georgian butt.

Pilgrim · #4 08-03-2011, 10:16 AM

Of course you can.

I've been a Packers fan since the 1960's, and a Seahawks fan since the team was established.

Since I'm a Favre fan, (shut up, thanks, Gard), I followed the Jets and Vikes when he played for them. But I didn't root for the Vikes over the Pack - that was a bit much to ask.

You can be a fan of as many teams as you care to. I have worked at three Land-Grant universities and I follow all three, although my allegiance to Washington State University is paramount.

Honestly, I have no idea why anyone would even ask the question.

SonicBlueJoe · #5 08-03-2011, 10:19 AM

Whaddaya crazy? Root for a division rival?

I grew up in Chicago, but had the misfortune of living amongst both the Queens in Minneapolis, and <shudder> amongst the vomit green and puke yellow in Cheeseland, and Walter Payton himself could have made a comeback and joined their back field, Ditka could have been hired as their coach, and it would not have reduced my deep seeded and unabiding hatred for either one.

I see it this way. The only way you get to have more than one favorite team is if you root for the Bears and whoever happens to be playing the Queens and Cheeseturds each week.

MJ5150 · #6 08-03-2011, 10:23 AM

Normally OK, but you are pushing the boundary of acceptable mixing division loyalties, especially in the NFC Norse.

-Mike

Passinwind · #7 08-03-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pilgrim

You can be a fan of as many teams as you care to.

+1

I give the same loyalty to any pro team that a typical free agent does.

Fat.Mike · #8 08-03-2011, 10:54 AM

I have not found a team, as we don't have one in my state (and I find it extremely hard to pull for Dallas or KC). I'm more of player follower. If you played for Oklahoma State, I'll root for your team which unfortunately includes Dallas at the moment.

And yes, it's only a game. Root on.

RosieB · #9 08-03-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

As a Bengals fan I can proudly say yes, you can root for more than one team

+1 We gotta get our wins any way we can!

Luckily, my kids latched onto the Packers years ago so I have a great 2nd team. Husband's not so sure about that - he grew up in MN and is a die-hard Vikes fan. (what do you get when you cross a Bengals fan with a Vikings fan? Little cheeseheads. Go figure.)

Which brings up my only concern: Chicago... Bears fan... rooting for the Vikes? That might go a bit over the line there... :-)

Seriously though, you've been there 7 years and there are Bears and Chicago ties. Go for it!

Funky Ghost · #10 08-03-2011, 12:53 PM

I've always had two favorite teams.

The Oilers/Titans, and whoever is playing against the Cowboys.

stratovani · #11 08-03-2011, 12:55 PM

I'm a hardcore Patriots fan and I'll be damned if I'm going to root for anyone in my division, or even at times my conference, especially the Jetz! An NFC team - maybe, depending on the game and/or circumstances.

jim777 · #12 08-03-2011, 01:23 PM

Of course you can. It's not like it's life or death or hockey

MatticusMania · #13 08-03-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by IotaNet

Everybody (on TB and everywhere else in my life) knows that I Am a a diehard Chicago Bears fan.

Apparently not, as it is news to me.

IotaNet · #14 08-03-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicBlueJoe

Whaddaya crazy? Root for a division rival? ...

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Originally Posted by stratovani

I'm a hardcore Patriots fan and I'll be damned if I'm going to root for anyone in my division...

Therein lies the rub.

Well, we'll see what the season brings. The Vikes may have to be my shameful secret this year.

Jeff K · #15 08-03-2011, 02:19 PM

Not when it comes to the Bears and Vikings (or Bears and Packers or Lions for that matter). You have to keep it out of your own Division.

That would be like me, as a life-long Steelers fan (and I'm talking about the '50s & '60s when they REALLY sucked!), rooting for the Ravens. Ain't gonna' happen unless I need them to knock off a specific team on a given day that would benefit the Steelers...

pointbass · #16 08-03-2011, 02:42 PM

I only root for the Giants, with a partial nod to the Steelers. I could never root for another division team ('cause I can't stand any of them) and have a really hard time even kinda liking another conference team .... but that's me, anyone else can do whatever they want to

In reality, I'm not really a football fan as much as I'm a NYG fan .... I only pay attention to other games as they relate to the current standings and how that will affect Big Blue

**cheezewiz** · #17 08-03-2011, 03:50 PM

Rooting, in any part, manner, or way, for a division rival, is a capital offense. I could NEVER EVER NEVER EVER NEVER root for the Bears, Viqueens, or Lions. The Viqueens especially. I even hate the color purple because of them. When one of those teams is in a position to help the Packers by beating someone else in the conference, I'm always VERY torn. That's just me though. I have no problem with rooting for teams in the other conference. I kinda like the Titans because my sister lives in Nashville and is a huge fan.

Jay Ralston · #18 08-03-2011, 08:10 PM

With sports, there is only 1 team I am passionate about and that is the San Diego Chargers. I am from San Diego and have always been a fan. I like other teams but am not passionate about them. Same with other sports too. I can watch them but I am not effected by if they win or lose.

Demon_Hunter · #19 08-04-2011, 12:47 AM

Of course you can....I root for both the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs...

jp58 · #20 08-04-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Funky Ghost

I've always had two favorite teams.

The Oilers/Titans, and whoever is playing against the Cowboys.

+1.

I've always had 2 favorite baseball teams: the Braves, and whoever is playing the Yankees.

I feel like it's okay to like multiple teams, unless they are Michigan vs Notre Dame, Oklahoma vs. Texas, Tennessee vs. Florida type rivals.