I don't care much about the 'hardcore fanatic' vs. the 'bandwagon fan' discussion. To each his own and all that jazz.
But, I will say that 31-10 last Saturday meant a helluva' lot more to those of us that experienced 2-14 for every excruciating second than those that just started following the team.
That doesn't make me better or worse than anyone else as a fan, but it certainly makes for much, much deeper appreciation.
Those that have not paid their dues as fans will be unable to comprehend the depth of emotion inside those of us who have paid them. That's just the fundamental nature of dedication to a cause.
Bandwagon fans do not feel heartbreak, because they quit. It's the nature of the beast.
But, I will say that 31-10 last Saturday meant a helluva' lot more to those of us that experienced 2-14 for every excruciating second than those that just started following the team.
That doesn't make me better or worse than anyone else as a fan, but it certainly makes for much, much deeper appreciation.
Those that have not paid their dues as fans will be unable to comprehend the depth of emotion inside those of us who have paid them. That's just the fundamental nature of dedication to a cause.
Bandwagon fans do not feel heartbreak, because they quit. It's the nature of the beast.