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Do you watch sports even if you have no rooting interest?

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by r35352, Aug 24, 2006.

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  1. r35352

    r35352 Member

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    Do people watch sports on TV when you have no rooting interest in the player/teams in a given game in any sport?

    I find that if I am watching a game, its hard to enjoy it if I don't care about the outcome. I usually need to either root for or against a team in a game. Anyone else feel the same?
     
    #1 r35352, Aug 24, 2006
  2. arkoe

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    I normally don't.

    Really what I should say is if I don't have a team I'm rooting for going before I start watching the game, I'll pick one a team to root for pretty fast.
     
    #2 arkoe, Aug 24, 2006
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  3. weakfromtoday

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    If the competition is good, I will watch. The outcome may not matter, it's just entertaiment.
     
    #3 weakfromtoday, Aug 24, 2006
  4. Cannonball

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    Only for college football. I'll pretty much watch any college football game. Otherwise, a Houston team has to be playing or it has to be a championship game/series.
     
    #4 Cannonball, Aug 24, 2006
  5. JamesC

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    For me I dont care. I can watch just about any football or basketball game. Having a team to root for or against just makes it more fun.
     
    #5 JamesC, Aug 24, 2006
  6. KingCheetah

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    Formula One -- I don't really have a favorite I just like to watch a cool race.
     
    #6 KingCheetah, Aug 24, 2006
  7. Rocketman95

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    College and pro football are about the only sports I can do that on a regular basis during the regular season.
     
    #7 Rocketman95, Aug 24, 2006
  8. RocketMan Tex

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    I do it for certain pro baseball, pro football, college football and college basketball games. Depends on who is playing.
     
    #8 RocketMan Tex, Aug 24, 2006
  9. Harrisment

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    Same here. I have trouble watching a baseball/basketball game if I don't have an interest in one of the teams or players. College and NFL football though I can watch no matter who is playing.
     
    #9 Harrisment, Aug 24, 2006
  10. ima_drummer2k

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    Football - yes
    Basketball - yes
    Baseball - no
     
    #10 ima_drummer2k, Aug 24, 2006
  11. jgreen91

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    I watch all football games college or pro no matter what. All NBA games and the NCAA tournament. If you are a true fan of the sport, then you watch more than just your own team IMO.

    Baseball, yuck.
     
    #11 jgreen91, Aug 24, 2006
  12. oomp

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    NCAA football and basketball, yes.
     
    #12 oomp, Aug 24, 2006
  13. fadeaway

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    I can watch any sport without a rooting interest. It's all about the excitement of the game, stellar plays, etc.. Also, fantasy can give your enjoyment another dimension too.
     
    #13 fadeaway, Aug 24, 2006
  14. macalu

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    only when Ausmus is batting.






    that's my g/f's answer. :)
     
    #14 macalu, Aug 24, 2006
  15. cson

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    In March
     
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  16. MR. MEOWGI

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    No. If there is nothing in it for me it is a waste of time.
     
    #16 MR. MEOWGI, Aug 24, 2006
  17. pradaxpimp

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    i concur.

    Especially basketball or football.
     
    #17 pradaxpimp, Aug 24, 2006
  18. Mr. Brightside

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    Tennis and golf are the only sports I can watch without an rooting interest.
     
    #18 Mr. Brightside, Aug 24, 2006
  19. wnes

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    Female mud wrestling. I don't care who wins, just wanna watch.

    Edit: forgot the smiley, here it is - ;)
     
    #19 wnes, Aug 24, 2006
  20. JuanValdez

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    I pick a team to root for pretty quick -- though, since it is artificial, I often end up switching teams before the end.
     
    #20 JuanValdez, Aug 24, 2006
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