Big Guy 1,400 Posted September 8, 2017 Please list your favorite NFL team and approximately what year you became a fan. I've been a die hard Dallas Cowboy fan since 1965 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 8, 2017 Cowboys, 1975. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted September 8, 2017 Titans, since they moved to Tennessee in 1998 ish. My name here is stupid. I was sort of a bears fan as a kid. My dad was from Chicago, the bears of the 80's were awesome, etc. Became a full blown titans fan like I said in 98. Lived in st Pete for three years and kind of took up bucs as my NFC team. Of course, it helped that they won a Super Bowl when i was there. The year the bucs won, the titans were in the AFC title game against the raiders. The bucs had already pinched their ticket. I was sitting in a sports bar with all my Florida friends. They asked who I would root for if it was titans bucs. I said titans of course. They were displeased. My bandwagonerism only goes so far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,120 Posted September 8, 2017 Packers since 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,589 Posted September 8, 2017 Cowboys, 1975. Eye roll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 8, 2017 Eye roll Like clockwork... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,082 Posted September 8, 2017 New England Patriots 2002 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,589 Posted September 8, 2017 Like clockwork... Yeah. Im sure you knew what was what in 75. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,169 Posted September 8, 2017 Cardinals since 89. I grew up in NE PA, there was no clear cut pro team (Penn State was the main college team, with Notre Dame second given the large Catholic population). I was a Raider fan; long story I'm sure I've told here before and won't repeat. Moved to Phoenix after college in 89 and instantly adopted the Cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 8, 2017 Yeah. Im sure you knew what was what in 75.Did you not understand the question, do you need help? The question was when did we become a fan. We've been over this before - I cited many examples including my memories of my grandpa's house, game days, the Boys. etc.. Once I was cognizant that it was 1975, then I knew - doesn't make it any less true. Better stick to Eagle bashing, you're not up to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,322 Posted September 8, 2017 Don't have one anymore. Pretty hardcore Raiders since 75, but once I started playing FF 22+ years ago it only took me 3 seasons or so to not give much of a sh1t about the Raiders anymore and learn to love the game as an unbiased fan. Bottom line, I wish I still had the passion for the Raiders like I used to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted September 8, 2017 Cowboys. Probably since 1969 or 70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,877 Posted September 8, 2017 Eagles, 1995-ish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted September 8, 2017 Packers...1975 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted September 8, 2017 Lions, 1980. Billy Sims was a rookie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted September 8, 2017 Had Skins season tix growing up. RFK was the greatest stadium to see a football game, ever. Box score of first game I ever attended. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197511020was.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted September 8, 2017 Lions. Since I was a kid. Prolly my fondest Lions football memory was watching that 91 playoff game with my grandpa as we kicked the crap out of your Cowboys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted September 8, 2017 Lions. Watching since I was a youngster, like 7 or 8 years old. So mid 1970s..... God, I am old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted September 8, 2017 Terribly coached Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,010 Posted September 8, 2017 Packers - '79 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted September 8, 2017 The Bills for as long as I can remember. I like a baby when Norwood missed the kick It's funny, I remember going to school after they lost the 4th SB. All the non-Bills fans didn't make fun of us like years past. Everyone just really didn't say much. Like they finally gotten to the point where they just felt sorry for us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted September 8, 2017 Patriots - I remember Grogan playing, but not sure what year I became a fan. I'm not a die hard by any means, never have been. Red Sox? yes, 100%, Patriots? nah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted September 8, 2017 And it still floors me that the Bills didn't pull one of those off. They basically had a top 5 offense and defense those years. Crazy they couldn't get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted September 8, 2017 And it still floors me that the Bills didn't pull one of those off. They basically had a top 5 offense and defense those years. Crazy they couldn't get it done. I rooted for them every year they made it. Huge fan of Kelly, Thomas and Reed at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,589 Posted September 8, 2017 And it still floors me that the Bills didn't pull one of those off. They basically had a top 5 offense and defense those years. Crazy they couldn't get it done. Padded stats. The AFC east, and the AFC as a whole, sucked. The dolphins had Marino, that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted September 8, 2017 Patriots. 1997 courtesy of my uncle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted September 8, 2017 I watch the Lions, but can't say I am a Lions fan. They are just a horribly run organization--however I sincerely hope they get better. Grew up a Bears fan in the Walter Payton era. Was good stuff. I got lucky. Moved to the Detroit area while Barry was in his prime. So I got to see two of the all time best RB's ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted September 8, 2017 Padded stats. The AFC east, and the AFC as a whole, sucked. The dolphins had Marino, that's about it. I get that. And I can definitely see them losing to Dallas for 2 of them. They were stacked. It's the losses to Hostetler and Doug Williams that are harder to wrap my head around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,589 Posted September 8, 2017 I get that. And I can definitely see them losing to Dallas for 2 of them. They were stacked. It's the losses to Hostetler and Doug Williams that are harder to believe Giants had an incredible defense. Shut down Montana and Rice the week before on the road, for the second time that year. Were beating the Bills earlier in the year when Simms got hurt in game. I won a lot of bets that SB taking the 7 1/2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 519 Posted September 8, 2017 Broncos... I guess since I was born in 79... I don't know exactly what age I would say I qualified as a "Fan" but "Go Broncos" and "Touchdown" were some of my first words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted September 8, 2017 I'm willing to bet you are a little hungover today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 8, 2017 I get that. And I can definitely see them losing to Dallas for 2 of them. They were stacked. It's the losses to Hostetler and Doug Williams that are harder to wrap my head around. Padded stats or not, the Bills were one 'wide right' kick from beating the Giants in that SB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackattack 513 Posted September 8, 2017 Colts. 1985 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,589 Posted September 8, 2017 Padded stats or not, the Bills were one 'wide right' kick from beating the Giants in that SB. Like it was an easy kick. Norwood had never done it before. And there was an obvious clip on Everson Walls on the Thomas TD. Giants didn't turn it over and punted once. They did have a safety though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 8, 2017 Like it was an easy kick. Norwood had never done it before. And there was an obvious clip on Everson Walls on the Thomas TD. Giants didn't turn it over and punted once. They did have a safety though. And yet, the Bills were still only a fg away from beating NY in that SB.. All the "padded" stats, the mighty Giants team - they were still only a kick away from winning... And it wasn't like it was 63 yarder, it was a freaking 47 yarder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,589 Posted September 8, 2017 And yet, the Bills were still only a fg away from beating NY in that SB.. All the "padded" stats, the mighty Giants team - they were still only a kick away from winning... And it wasn't like it was 63 yarder, it was a freaking 47 yarder. Oh Cruzer, time for more education. It was a 47 yard FG on grass. Norwood hadn't done it before, never mind on the last play of a SB. Now, because you think the game hasn't changed, I want you to realize that back then in the NFL, a 47 yard FG was not considered easy like it is today. Just like it was rare for a guy to throw 100 mph in baseball, now everyone does it. And oh yeah, back up QB and back up RB. Now just say thank you for today's lesson and move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 8, 2017 Oh Cruzer, time for more education. It was a 47 yard FG on grass. Norwood hadn't done it before, never mind on the last play of a SB. Now, because you think the game hasn't changed, I want you to realize that back then in the NFL, a 47 yard FG was not considered easy like it is today. Just like it was rare for a guy to throw 100 mph in baseball, now everyone does it. And oh yeah, back up QB and back up RB. Now just say thank you for today's lesson and move on. Forest for the trees... You still fail to understand, that given all the padded stats, given that the Bills were facing the mighty Giants - they still took them down to the wire and had Giants players holding hands on the sidelines, butt clinch praying he'd miss so they would win...... According to you, the Bills should have been blown out - never in that spot to begin with. As far as the kick, Norwood was not very good on grass, nor was he very long - agreed...... But he had kicked a 48 yarder that year, and he was 1 for 5 on grass from 40+....... And unless they changed the history books while I was sleeping last night - the caption reads "Wide Right", not short right.. Norwood had plenty of leg on that kick - he didn't miss it short. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
