Today, as I was looking at the "Forums" section, I saw a question posted by a member that read, "Who is your backup team if Vikes leave?"
I have thought of that a few times and thought maybe the Redskins, since they are local to where I am and I would be able to watch them regularly. But I don't really like them that much. Do I go extreme and cheer for the Packers out of animosity for the team leaving? I don't think so...
After reading many of the remarks that stated that football life without the "Minnesota" Vikings just wouldn't be the same, I think I agree with the majority who said they would probably continue to watch the NFL because of a love for football, but not have a favorite team. As one poster put it...as he discussed possibly following the Bears since he lives in Chicago...
"What sucks for me is that the Vikes are the ONLY team in any sport that I would call myself a true fan. A true die hard. Most of you know what I am talking about. The one team where I will get a huge pit in my stomach when the lose or when the season ends. The only team I will follow on sites like this on nearly a daily basis. A true die hard.
I can grow to become a fan of another team like the Bears. But the truth is, when they lose, I won't REALLY care. I won't have that empty feeling anymore. That is what hurts the most because it can't be replaced."
I think that about sums up how I feel about it too. If the politicians in Minnesota saw this thread, and many like it that I have read, they would see that Minnesotans really don't want to lose the Vikings. Most will complain about new taxes but will gladly pay it too keep them. A politician that votes a tax to keep the Vikings will have a chance for reelection. A politician that casts a vote that causes the Vikings to pack there bags and move to a new home...will not.
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