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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.
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?
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".
The problem is that these guys are trying to be entertaining but in reality are incredibly obnoxious and annoying.
I'm really fed up with Felger. I don't hate the guy, but hes everywhere and I'm really tired of his act.
Perusing these boards this week, I have not come across any blatant overconfidence. I think there are overconfident Patriots fans out there, but I am also fairly certain that there are overconfident Ravens, Broncos, Falcons, Seahawks, and Texans fans out there as well.
The question of "should they be...?" is absurd IMO because it is silly to assign an emotive label to an entire fan-base under such a spurious premise.
In other words, Felger and Mazz, like the majority of their collective mediot brethren, once again hop aboard the hyperbole train for web hits/clicks.