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Ok, so my first Superbowl was Superbowl XLVI, but following on from XLVII, I've decided to try and watch it a bit more next year. As such, I need an NFL team to support!
Seems like it'll be much more fun to watch than the Premier League....
So, how does one decide? Pick from a hat? Possible, but I feel too random. I like using logic for mine.
I found a flow chart, the first question was 'People hate me already anyway' and pointed me to the Cowboys... Seemed a bit short.
The next was some digital system, but it didn't tell me how the algorithm worked, making it seem randomish to me.
The final was this blog which seemed to employ a reasonable amount of logic, which, I am now applying here:
Geography:
Being British, I’m indifferent here, that said, I don’t like that New York has three teams. I certainly don’t like the Giants, it seems like such a stereotypical choice. But for now, let us also rule out the Jets and the Bills.
Team Name
Name is important to me. Let’s get rid of these – Browns, Texans, Colts, Buccaneers, Eagles, Lions, Redskins, Cardinals, Chiefs, 49ers, Raiders, Seahawks, Chargers
Team Colours
Of those left, they don’t bother me. I’ll probably look at this again later.
Team Logo and Mascot
Again, important, let’s get rid of these – Bears, Steelers, Tigers, Packers, Falcons, Panthers, Jaguars, Saints
Additional ones to rules out:
Titans – No real affiliation apart from Remember the Titans. Not valid. Not sure about Tennessee as a place either to be honest.
Ravens – watched the Superbowl last night, and I didn’t like them for some reason. They're also the reason the Pats didn't get to Superbowl XLVII
Dolphins – not sure about the colour, and the best thing I feel about the Dolphins is the Call Me Maybe Cheerleading video. I’m also not a big fan of all the sun in Miami.
Broncos – no real affiliation, Peyton Manning does have some allure mind.
Rams – I’ve got family who lived in St. Louis for some time, but still, don’t think so for the Rams.
The final 3
We have left, the Pats, The Vikings and the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys – I like that the Cowboys seem to split the NFL viewers. I don’t like that they’re southern, but I still do like them. I quite like their success rankings, and they seem slightly down on their luck right now. I quite like their kit, Also. Cheerleaders
and, if I ever find myself in Texas, knowing something about the cowboys could be useful xD
The Vikings – I like the idea of the Vikings again, but, I’m not sure. The team doesn’t really seem one for me. HIMYM and Marshall’s love of the Vikings makes them appeal, but I’m still not so sure to be honest. I think these guys are out unfortunately. But they’ll still be on my radar next season.
New England Patriots – Superbowl XLVI was my first game. By the end of it, I had a hell of a lot of support for the Pats, and a lot of respect for Tom Brady. I like the idea of a team from New England, especially as I may have a chance to visit Boston next year, well I hope so. They’ve made it to the playoffs quite a lot as well which is quite a plus for me. Admittedly this might dry up in the next few years based on Brady's age...
This leaves me with the Cowboys and the Patriots. I think next season, because of them not often playing each other I'll support both, and hope they don't play each other. Then for 2014 season I'll know who to support between the two.
I also have a soft spot for the Bears and Packers for some reason I think. So will be keeping a particular eye on them.
Thoughts etc... ?
Why did you chose the NFL team you support?
kd
Seems like it'll be much more fun to watch than the Premier League....
So, how does one decide? Pick from a hat? Possible, but I feel too random. I like using logic for mine.
I found a flow chart, the first question was 'People hate me already anyway' and pointed me to the Cowboys... Seemed a bit short.
The next was some digital system, but it didn't tell me how the algorithm worked, making it seem randomish to me.
The final was this blog which seemed to employ a reasonable amount of logic, which, I am now applying here:
Geography:
Being British, I’m indifferent here, that said, I don’t like that New York has three teams. I certainly don’t like the Giants, it seems like such a stereotypical choice. But for now, let us also rule out the Jets and the Bills.
Team Name
Name is important to me. Let’s get rid of these – Browns, Texans, Colts, Buccaneers, Eagles, Lions, Redskins, Cardinals, Chiefs, 49ers, Raiders, Seahawks, Chargers
Team Colours
Of those left, they don’t bother me. I’ll probably look at this again later.
Team Logo and Mascot
Again, important, let’s get rid of these – Bears, Steelers, Tigers, Packers, Falcons, Panthers, Jaguars, Saints
Additional ones to rules out:
Titans – No real affiliation apart from Remember the Titans. Not valid. Not sure about Tennessee as a place either to be honest.
Ravens – watched the Superbowl last night, and I didn’t like them for some reason. They're also the reason the Pats didn't get to Superbowl XLVII
Dolphins – not sure about the colour, and the best thing I feel about the Dolphins is the Call Me Maybe Cheerleading video. I’m also not a big fan of all the sun in Miami.
Broncos – no real affiliation, Peyton Manning does have some allure mind.
Rams – I’ve got family who lived in St. Louis for some time, but still, don’t think so for the Rams.
The final 3
We have left, the Pats, The Vikings and the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys – I like that the Cowboys seem to split the NFL viewers. I don’t like that they’re southern, but I still do like them. I quite like their success rankings, and they seem slightly down on their luck right now. I quite like their kit, Also. Cheerleaders
and, if I ever find myself in Texas, knowing something about the cowboys could be useful xDThe Vikings – I like the idea of the Vikings again, but, I’m not sure. The team doesn’t really seem one for me. HIMYM and Marshall’s love of the Vikings makes them appeal, but I’m still not so sure to be honest. I think these guys are out unfortunately. But they’ll still be on my radar next season.
New England Patriots – Superbowl XLVI was my first game. By the end of it, I had a hell of a lot of support for the Pats, and a lot of respect for Tom Brady. I like the idea of a team from New England, especially as I may have a chance to visit Boston next year, well I hope so. They’ve made it to the playoffs quite a lot as well which is quite a plus for me. Admittedly this might dry up in the next few years based on Brady's age...
This leaves me with the Cowboys and the Patriots. I think next season, because of them not often playing each other I'll support both, and hope they don't play each other. Then for 2014 season I'll know who to support between the two.
I also have a soft spot for the Bears and Packers for some reason I think. So will be keeping a particular eye on them.
Thoughts etc... ?
Why did you chose the NFL team you support?
kd
Maybe called a bandwagoner but doubt it since you didn't follow their glory days but people may assume 
