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Old 10-28-2004, 03:53 PM   #1
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Default Sports Psychology

now that the World Series are over, I would like to point out a few things I have noticed about sports.

First, it always seems to be "WE won" and "THEY lost"... very interesting.

Also, a whole state's mood can be affected by the win/loss of their home team in the playoffs.
I remember during the Pat's two superbowl wins the kids at school were absolutely bouncing off walls. Everyone, even the teachers, seemed to be in a happy mood.
However, the day after the Soxs' loss in game 7 to the Yanks the whole school had a glum and sluggish vibe to it. I must admit, even I felt pretty crushed after Boone smashed Wakefield's pitch the day after.

So, in conclusion, sports is more than just a "game," or something to do. Some people become embroiled into their home teams, sometimes too much ("Don't change your clothes!" or "I have to sit in the same spot!").

As Theo Epstein said, "Now people in Boston can die happy and live happy."

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Old 10-28-2004, 04:16 PM   #2
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you just figured this out? thats how its been for 128+ years. (128 being 1876, the start of the NL)
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Old 10-30-2004, 04:55 PM   #3
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So, in conclusion, sports is more than just a "game," or something to do. Some people become embroiled into their home teams, sometimes too much ("Don't change your clothes!" or "I have to sit in the same spot!").
You are right, sports are more than just games, they are cults. Cults where some people are driven to fight, riot, and kill. Sports attract the primative part in our minds.
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Old 10-30-2004, 10:48 PM   #4
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Sports themselves are nothing but games. I'll agree that the "sports scene," however, can be classified as a cult in many cases.

See, I'm a tennis player. Thus, I carry a higher opinion of what a sport can be. Tennis, as a whole, is very respectful, athletic, and focused. There don't tend to be Agassi-induced riots or anything, heh.
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