Your Favorite Team

Boopotts · April 4, 2006 7:14AM

Here's a discussion that I think could be kind of interesting. What is your favorite team, college or pro, that a) never won a championship, and b) you don't usually root for? I'm thinking of a particular year, not just a school/ franchise (i.e., not the Montreal Canadiens, but rather 1977 Montreal Canadiens, or whatever). Mine would be hands down the 93 Phillies, followed probably by the 1991 Braves.

xbaggypants · April 4, 2006 7:19AM

1990 Red Wings & 2002 Raiders

Coinhusker1 · April 4, 2006 7:20AM

The 1990 Buffalo Bills. They deserved to win at least one Super Bowl and dammit, Norwood gave it to the un-deserving Giants.

Writer11 · April 4, 2006 7:23AM

This might be boring but the 2005 Astros - I wanted to see Biggio get that World Series ring so bad. But I'm not an Astros fan.

Gator5220 · April 4, 2006 7:35AM

2002 Florida football.

We were undefeated with Earnest Graham, our starting RB. We were 0-2 without him when he was injured.

Gator5220 · April 4, 2006 7:42AM

Oh, and 2000 basketball. I desparately wanted them to win on their first trip to the NC game.

This year helps to forget that one though.

ctsoxfan · April 4, 2006 9:02AM

I like the topic. For me, even though I found it hard to root against Jordan, I was really hoping to see the Utah Jazz win (I think the year was 1998, not 100% sure), mainly because the game has rarely seen a classier duo than Stockton and Malone.

Boopotts · April 4, 2006 9:56AM

<< I like the topic. For me, even though I found it hard to root against Jordan, I was really hoping to see the Utah Jazz win (I think the year was 1998, not 100% sure), mainly because the game has rarely seen a classier duo than Stockton and Malone. >>

I forgot about the Jazz. My heart went out to Malone after he lost, especially when they asked him if we was going to come back and try it again. I remember he got kind of choked up and said 'Well, I'm not a quitter'. One of the more poignant post game interviews I can recall.

BTW, nobody with the name 'Gator' in their handle is allowed to mention the Florida Gators. I'm looking to see teams that you don't usually root for!

tkd7 · April 4, 2006 10:29AM

I'm going to say the 2005 Astros as well. Being a Yankee fan, I was rooting for Pettite and Clemens.

Oh yeah, the Giants did deserve to beat the Bills.

perkdog · April 5, 2006 7:02AM

85 Patriots, I really wanted Grogan to get a championship.

mkg809 · April 5, 2006 11:11AM

A shame Marino didn't get a Super Bowl ring.

Wabittwax · April 5, 2006 8:03PM

<< 85 Patriots, I really wanted Grogan to get a championship. >>

Wow, if that would have happened, the 85 Bears would have been #1 on my list. Walter Payton deserved the ring more than anybody.

I would have loved to see George Mason win it all this year.

I also agree with the 84 Dolphins. Marino not getting a ring is a travesty.

I would also have to say every team that plays against the Yankees each year in the World Series. I always root for them since they are always the underdog against the giant Steinbrenner machine and the big media outlets.

goose3 · April 5, 2006 9:31PM

the '97 Indians.

although I am first and foremost a Reds fan, that blown world series still hurts.

baseballjeff · April 5, 2006 11:35PM

The '97 Indians. I couldn't agree more with Goose. The '95 team was pretty solid too.

Did you end up finding a ticket for the game tomorrow? I'd be happy to have a beer with you if you'll be around.

-Jeff

goose3 · April 6, 2006 1:01AM

nah. I have a connection that can usually get me (4) Free 40 or 45.00 seats but not on the opener.

Coinhusker1 · April 6, 2006 1:21AM

<< 85 Patriots, I really wanted Grogan to get a championship. >>

Poor Boopits, no one can follow his directions!

Coinhusker1 · April 6, 2006 1:22AM

<< Oh yeah, the Giants did deserve to beat the Bills. >>

Sure . . . . I hear Norwood still gets a huge fruit basket every Christmas from Parcells!!

fiveniner · April 6, 2006 9:08PM

1962 Mets.

Stingray · April 7, 2006 1:48AM

1984 Detroit Tigers.

Was in my first year in college watching the games in the dorm. Great memories.

Stingray

megatron · April 7, 2006 2:22AM

As much as I hate the team now for what the owner has done to one of the most majestic of original 6 teams, I have to say that I wish the 1992 Blackhawks had won a Stanley Cup. They hadn't won one in a while and have been pretty bad since.

Also, how can I forget the 1984 Cubs and 2003 Cubs?

Connecticoin · April 7, 2006 2:42AM

Some others:

1970s Minnesota Vikings
1970s Houston Oilers
1994 Montreal Expos
Sac Kings (the year they took the Lakers to 7 games and blew it)
1989 Seton Hall Pirates

Boopotts · April 7, 2006 5:53AM

<< As much as I hate the team now for what the owner has done to one of the most majestic of original 6 teams, I have to say that I wish the 1992 Blackhawks had won a Stanley Cup. They hadn't won one in a while and have been pretty bad since.

Also, how can I forget the 1984 Cubs and 2003 Cubs? >>

Dude-- The whole idea is to name teams you DON'T usually root for. That includes any team that is represented by your avatar.

Connecticoin · April 7, 2006 6:03AM

<< 

<< As much as I hate the team now for what the owner has done to one of the most majestic of original 6 teams, I have to say that I wish the 1992 Blackhawks had won a Stanley Cup. They hadn't won one in a while and have been pretty bad since.

Also, how can I forget the 1984 Cubs and 2003 Cubs? >>

Dude-- The whole idea is to name teams you DON'T usually root for. That includes any team that is represented by your avatar. >>

Apparently, a lot of posters are having trouble following your theme!

Boopotts · April 7, 2006 6:06AM

<< 

<< 

<< As much as I hate the team now for what the owner has done to one of the most majestic of original 6 teams, I have to say that I wish the 1992 Blackhawks had won a Stanley Cup. They hadn't won one in a while and have been pretty bad since.

Also, how can I forget the 1984 Cubs and 2003 Cubs? >>

Dude-- The whole idea is to name teams you DON'T usually root for. That includes any team that is represented by your avatar. >>

Apparently, a lot of posters are having trouble following your theme!

>>

Yeah, I don't get it. That's what I thought would be fun about it; now and then you find yourself pulling for a team that you never used to give the time of day to, and you don't really know why. There's just something about them that appeals to you.

Obviously I could sit here all day and name different Pistons/Red Wings/ Tigers teams that I liked, but there's no fun in that since I pull for these teams all the time anyway.

tkd7 · April 7, 2006 7:02AM

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<< Oh yeah, the Giants did deserve to beat the Bills. >>

Sure . . . . I hear Norwood still gets a huge fruit basket every Christmas from Parcells!! >>

If there was a game the Giants didn't deserve to win, it was against the 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

softparade · April 7, 2006 7:31AM

<< 

If there was a game the Giants didn't deserve to win, it was against the 49ers in the NFC Championship game. >>

I disagree. Hey, a fumble is a fumble is a fumble.

megatron · April 8, 2006 1:30AM

<< 

<< As much as I hate the team now for what the owner has done to one of the most majestic of original 6 teams, I have to say that I wish the 1992 Blackhawks had won a Stanley Cup. They hadn't won one in a while and have been pretty bad since.

Also, how can I forget the 1984 Cubs and 2003 Cubs? >>

Dude-- The whole idea is to name teams you DON'T usually root for. That includes any team that is represented by your avatar. >>

Yup, Yup, I saw many posters went against it, so i did as well.

So, here I go:

1. As previously stated, the 1992 Blackhawks. I don't even care for them anymore
2. 1997 Cleveland Indians
3. 2002 SF Giants
4. 1985 Dolphins
5. 1991 Bills

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