tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264558542891751159.post5283963155692820344..comments2024-02-13T05:15:36.680-07:00Comments on Tipping Pitches: Sports: Lucky Mustache Won't Prevent Attacks from Defensive Rockies FansJon Loomerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420522401874605250noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264558542891751159.post-56463489073385429752009-10-02T16:26:30.404-06:002009-10-02T16:26:30.404-06:00I guess in certain cases Pro sports aren't abo...I guess in certain cases Pro sports aren't about the teams anymore. People go for the experience, the party/tailgaite and to hang with friends. The games may not be important. Wrigley Field was empty in the early 80's. It is cool to root for the Cubs.<br /><br />The Rockies simply don't have a history or roots so to speak. They never had to fight for a new stadium and their early woes were largely due to not having an up and running farm system. Many baseball traditionalists still don't acknowledge that the Giants and Dodgers moved West, so it isn't shocking that the Rockies don't garner much attention outside of their own market.Mr. Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640649376534489117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264558542891751159.post-87058311135854431722009-10-02T16:12:49.625-06:002009-10-02T16:12:49.625-06:00Good point about Cubs fans. That's the one ex...Good point about Cubs fans. That's the one exception with the that is difficult to measure. The "cool" factor of rooting for the "Lovable Losers." How many of those people have been with the Cubs through the thick and thin?<br /><br />Again, I don't want to bash Rockies fans too much because, like I was saying, it's not really in their control. Not to mention, all things considered they're pretty good fans. Way better than Marlins or Rays fans. But it takes time to established long-standing loyalties and traditions. Just does.Jon Loomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420522401874605250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264558542891751159.post-38218288511824959032009-10-02T16:07:57.146-06:002009-10-02T16:07:57.146-06:00Jon, I agree with your take on switching loyalties...Jon, I agree with your take on switching loyalties. I had a roomie here in Chicago who grew up in Cincinnati in the 80's and 90's, with the likes of Jose Rigo, Tom Browning, Eric Davis and Barry Larkin. They won the World Series in 1990. He moved here to Chicago and instantly became a Cubs fan, as many transplants do. I couldn't ever count him as a true fan. His argument was that the Reds suck and nobody cares. Gimme a break!!! They won a title when you were a kid, how much more could you ever want as a baseball fan.<br /><br />Colorado fans shouldn't be all that upset, the game will catch on eventually, hopefully. If the Marlins are an example, perhaps there is never going to be hardcore fans in Colorado.Mr. Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640649376534489117noreply@blogger.com