tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post3998685880368704386..comments2024-03-22T05:48:26.129-05:00Comments on Braves & Birds: I Swear, this was not Going to be a Rant about ESPN when I Started WritingMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365733949431139562noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-17034426121812617542009-05-13T07:47:00.000-05:002009-05-13T07:47:00.000-05:00Another simplistic aspect of the AJC "analysis" is...Another simplistic aspect of the AJC "analysis" is that it assumes a BoSox fan at the Ted is either born in Mass./New England or a bandwagon frontrunner. Modern American geographic mobility is much more complex. Plenty of people fanatically support teams located where they may have only a slight geographic connection. As Michael well knows, even though I've lived in Atlanta for 12 years and follow the Braves faithfully, I still live and die with the Cincinnati Reds and VfB Stuttgart, despite not being born anywhere near Ohio or Germany.Klinsinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-55760157325275091842009-05-12T05:33:00.000-05:002009-05-12T05:33:00.000-05:00I am originally from Michigan and lived in Atlanta...I am originally from Michigan and lived in Atlanta during the 70s. Was transferred to Seattle where I lived 26 before I retired and moved back to Georgia and now live on Lake Oconee.<br /><br />I am a huge Michigan football and basketball fan with U of Washington as my second team. Locally I root for Georgia football and Tech basketball. I live and die with the Braves and am starting to follow the Falcons since Ryan became their QB. <br /><br />But I wouldn't watch a NBA game to save my life and would love to attend Thrasher games if I didn't mind tossing almost $100 at them every game. If there is a local MSL team, I dont know nor do I care.Caelusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-55294328448540786462009-05-11T22:17:00.000-05:002009-05-11T22:17:00.000-05:00At least Atlanta does it up right for the Thrasher...At least Atlanta does it up right for the Thrashers. <br /><br />Seriously, are people concerned that the Thrashers appear to be a target for relocation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-35278683717000765312009-05-11T21:11:00.000-05:002009-05-11T21:11:00.000-05:00This is based merely on observation, but a much hi...This is based merely on observation, but a much higher percentage of Atlanta's native born population is demographically prone to support frontrunners.chgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-75079347309039957122009-05-11T13:37:00.000-05:002009-05-11T13:37:00.000-05:00Compare to the DC area. Everyone here is really fr...Compare to the DC area. Everyone here is really from somewhere else. Lots of Loyalty for the home teams, but fervent loyalty for the out of town locals. <br /><br />I think it is more a phenomonon of the fact that ATL and WAS are growing so much and have such an influx. Also if the local teams are stinkers, less fans will go towards them.<br /><br />DC wanted a baseball team for 40 year snad finally got one. Just two years in, they stink and so does attendance at the new ball park.<br /><br />I try and like the NAts, but am still a Braves/FAlons fan at heart.<br /><br />You are right about the college vs pro aspect. No big college fanbase in DC b/c of the types of local schools, number of imports and a general large distance from major sports school. VA TECH is a 6 hour drive south. It is actually closer to ATL than DC. UVA, well, a unique fan base there. IMHO College sports rock.PatinDCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-40641836374989881742009-05-11T13:07:00.000-05:002009-05-11T13:07:00.000-05:00it should also be noted that the Hawks unis totall...it should also be noted that the Hawks unis totally suck and what 16 year old kid wants to rock an ugly jersey? when i was a kid i bought an Expos hat because it looked cool, it didn't mean that i wasn't still rooting for the Braves.JR Suicidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367778966328167533noreply@blogger.com