06-25-2019, 05:19 PM
(06-25-2019, 03:31 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I have seen the Bengals win two AFC Championship games, but I was affected more by the victory over the Ravens the week after Vicki Zimmer died than either of those.
For me being a sports fan is all about emotion. All of my favorite teams are "home" teams. I don't get carried away with every personal interest story, but I definitely have an emotional attachment to my teams.
Heck, I remember feeling sad when the Bengals had an on-field retirement ceremony for Rich Braham years ago, so I agree with you completely.
When the Bengals finally started winning again in 2005 it was awesome for us fans, sure, but man did I feel good for Willie Anderson and the like.
I think that emotional connection makes the wins sweeter and the losses sting more, but if the payoff ever comes... man.
