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Should Pats fans be so overconfident?

RayClay

It was fun closing that window as soon as baldy piped up.

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cmasspatsfan

It was even more fun not opening it at all.

Brady_to_Moss

who cares...we aren't playing the game

InRodWeRust

Should Felger and Mazz be so overconfident about thinking Pats fans care about what they have to say?

RelocatedPatFan

Hey Felger & Mazz

We, the patriot fans, don't understand where you get your data.

Media people making things up to be taken by other media members as proof is seriously shoddy opinion pieces being made to look like facts. Imagine how much worse it would be if we didn't have the internet (so we can avoid all their --media -- BS).

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TheBostonStraggler

Agreed. The nature of fandom is getting caught up in the pregame hype and taking a stand on the outcome. The fan base's overconfidence (for those who are taking that position) has little to do with the players.
The only place it has an effect -- admittedly this is a stretch -- is the totality of the fan base's opinion contributes to what the media will parrot ad nauseum. The players(some) will read or hear what is expected by the masses (they should easily beat them) which may, theoretically, alter their mental outlook to a degree.

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TyronePoole

by definition nobody should ever be overconfident

PatriotsReign

You are correct, but there is a certain element among Patriots Nation that actually tries to take it one game at time like they're players. I think maybe some of these people actually believe in jinxes and such!!!

These are the same people who wear their "lucky clothes" on gameday as if it could possible have some affect upon the outcome. I know a guy who can only watch a big Patiots game by himself. He can't handle distractions during game time because he "thinks" he needs to remain hyper-focused.

Imagine, isolating oneself because they "think" they can have an affect on the outcome of a game they're not even playing in!!!!!

So if we have any of these people present, could you all stand up so we can see who you are?

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TheBostonStraggler

During game time over the years a few of my TV remote controls have taken a bit of a beating. Does that put me on the list??

It's great to be worked up for the game. It makes it more entertaining when there is that kind of apprehension/excitement. And I don't see anything wrong with some fun rituals leading up to/during game time. But when you get to the point where not having your "winning jersey" on causes anxiety or you have to have total isolation to watch the game? It's kind of like the joke from Chris Rock "If you're at a strip club, and the sun is out, you got some problems".

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