Nope, not at all. I love college football and MLB, but I can't say I've ever understood some people's deep emotional ties to "their" team,
especially when they have no affiliation with that team whatsoever, aside from just living in the same town.
My wife's brother-in-law is a textbook example. We all live in the Columbus suburbs. Last night was a tough loss (albeit a somewhat anticipated one if you're me). He's no doubt going to spend the day - maybe even the week - all pissed off and depressed. His kids are scared to watch games with him because he gets so angry. His wife (my wife's sister) used to try to get the kids out of the house during games. Not sure if she still does it. One time a year or two ago we asked if they could watch our kids during a game. "No, sorry... this just isn't a good place for them today" was her response.
Anyway, he never went to Ohio State, let alone graduated. He has ZERO ties to the university. Yet when we lose, it's like his world just caved in on him. It's pretty sad/pathetic to witness.
I'm passionate about the Buckeyes and the Cleveland Indians (maybe I'm just used to being let down
), but the minute the game is over, I'm on to something else and don't really think about it. I woke up this morning and went about my business not even thinking about the game last night until I saw a thread or two about it here. "Oh yeah, we lost... that sucks. Hey look, a deal on air filters!"
It's really difficult for me to respect someone who's happiness and emotions entirely hinge on the success of their favorite teams. Sounds awful, but it is what it is.