The nation is cheering us on

[TecmoBengals]

(01-27-2022, 02:57 PM)MileHighGrowler Wrote: I'm getting lots of support right now.  I was at the grocery store a couple days ago and the manager came up to me to tell me at the end of the aisle the Broncos merch was going for 90% off.  I said oh, I'm a Bengals fan.  He started laughing and said, since when?  Two weeks ago?  I said no, I grew up in Cincy so my whole life.  He got all excited for me and said good luck.  And a few other shoppers nearby heard the interaction and shared their good lucks as well.  Broncos absolutely hate the Chiefs and would love to see them out this weekend. 

I will say the passion has dimmed a lot in recent years with the team having several losing seasons in a row.  One good season and it'll be back, but I know lots of people skipping the games on Sunday and just investing a lot less time and interest. 

When I lived out there and had a Bengals hat on, Broncos fans were always eager to strike up a conversation. My favorite moments were the times I had to explain the concept of TV blackouts during the '90s as a Bengals fan. I'd joke that I probably saw Elway play more than Bengals QBs because the games weren't always on TV. Broncos fans didn't even know this was possible!