What kind of sports town do you live in?

elSicomoro · 08-10-2003, 10:22 AM

I was reading this article in the Kansas City Star this morning. Ep could probably shed some light on this, but they were noting how the city seems torn between football and baseball right now. The Royals are battling the White Sox for the AL Central title, and there seems to be hope for a good season for the Chiefs.

This made me wonder about sports allegiances in other cities...and even states. For example, the article noted how St. Louis (my hometown) is a baseball town, which is incredibly accurate. We love the Rams and Blues, but in the end, it's all about the Cardinals.

Philadelphia seems conflicted. I would say more than anything that we are a basketball town. The Eagles are huge (and probably come closest to basketball), the Flyers are loved by many--except for vsp, and the Phillies are finally getting some respect. But this town lives and dies on the shoulders of the Sixers more than any other team. Not to mention, we have 6 NCAA Division I teams in the area--9 if you include not-too-far-away Princeton, Delaware, and Rutgers.

Washington is undoubtedly a football town. They love that NFL team of theirs. The Wizards will slowly lose attention again, now that Jordan is out of the picture (but the Maryland Terrapins are always popular). And the Capitals seem to get most of their love from the suburbs.

Chicago--another conflicted town. 6 Bulls championships did well, but I'd say it's about baseball in the end.

Baltimore--football diehards, indeed. But the O's win out in the end.

What about those of you in places without big league teams? Do college sports rule over all, or do you pick a big league team that's either close to you, or to which you have a minor league affiliate?

08-10-2003, 10:22 AM	#1
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	What kind of sports town do you live in? I was reading this article in the Kansas City Star this morning. Ep could probably shed some light on this, but they were noting how the city seems torn between football and baseball right now. The Royals are battling the White Sox for the AL Central title, and there seems to be hope for a good season for the Chiefs. This made me wonder about sports allegiances in other cities...and even states. For example, the article noted how St. Louis (my hometown) is a baseball town, which is incredibly accurate. We love the Rams and Blues, but in the end, it's all about the Cardinals. Philadelphia seems conflicted. I would say more than anything that we are a basketball town. The Eagles are huge (and probably come closest to basketball), the Flyers are loved by many--except for vsp, and the Phillies are finally getting some respect. But this town lives and dies on the shoulders of the Sixers more than any other team. Not to mention, we have 6 NCAA Division I teams in the area--9 if you include not-too-far-away Princeton, Delaware, and Rutgers. Washington is undoubtedly a football town. They love that NFL team of theirs. The Wizards will slowly lose attention again, now that Jordan is out of the picture (but the Maryland Terrapins are always popular). And the Capitals seem to get most of their love from the suburbs. Chicago--another conflicted town. 6 Bulls championships did well, but I'd say it's about baseball in the end. Baltimore--football diehards, indeed. But the O's win out in the end. What about those of you in places without big league teams? Do college sports rule over all, or do you pick a big league team that's either close to you, or to which you have a minor league affiliate?

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