Shut Up and Support Your Team
For the Los Angeles Rams, despite their 46-9 thrashing of the Indianapolis Colts week 1, respect is still hard to come by. Sure, they’ve succeeded in turning a few heads but many aren’t convinced it wasn’t a fluke. Though most of these non-believers are outsiders and L.A.-hating or east coast biased self-perceiving experts, they have a point. However, not all the critics are outsiders.
Los Angeles is known for its willingness to easily move on to the next best thing. Week 1’s attendance last Sunday at the Coliseum was a clear indication that last year’s record-setting turnout was boosted by bandwagon-jumpers wanting nothing more than to be a part of history, the Rams returning to L.A..
I’ve even heard some so-called Rams fans quicken to slow the roll of excitement from after last week’s impressive beatdown.
“It’s just one game,” they say. And I’m certain many of you are hearing, “It’s only the Colts.”
Funny to me because prior to that game there was the same speculation I hear this week facing Washington. I also heard wonder and doubt. I’m hearing it again. And why not? It’s not only just the second week of the 2017 season, it’s one of the teams in the NFL that haven’t won much lately. What’s more, it’s human nature.
I mean, if you’ve ever been the type that falls in love way too easily then you can begin to understand the inner workings of some fans. In time, you grow into healthy skepticism. And I say “some” because others are simply “glass half empty” types. Avoid them. They’ll drive you nuts.
The disappointment that Rams fans have had to endure has cut deep for quite some time. It makes sense that realistically it will take more than one blowout for all to heal. But I pose a question...
Why not just enjoy victory when it arrives?
Heck, if you’re a fan you’ll spend an entire season following their wins and losses anyway, right? If not, face facts and admit you’re not a fan.
As one fan pointed out, “we deserve this.”
I happen to agree. We had our fill of Fishernomics, cried out for change and got it. Why bring lingering fear and doubt into the new era? If you can make it to the game Sunday, GO! It’ll do your soul some good to be around people that also cheer for the team you love but are afraid to get hurt by yet again. If you can’t go, cheer and believe. What you should be fearing is becoming one of those people that don’t feel at all and don’t believe in anything. Or worse, one of those whining to boycott the NFL because a handful of players decided to exercise the rights this great country affords, the rights those same whiners support.
Really. This is America’s favorite sport. If you can’t get behind it, win or lose, what can you believe in, government? If so, are you saying that you continue to vote because every election turns out exactly as you’ve hoped?
Look, I get that many, especially these days, just don’t “do” love. Many others call those people sluts or whores. Sometimes they even call themselves that. I’m not here to judge, I’m simply saying, if you call yourself a Rams fan (or a fan of any team), then be a fan and learn to love your team. If not, none of us real fans want to hear your bullshit negativity.
~ Out
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