BengalszoneBilly Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I know I'm gonna catch grief over this, but I'm gonna do it anyways. My other favorite NFL teams is a tie between the Arizona Cardinals, (the local team to where I now reside) and the Cleveland Browns. Why the Browns you may ask? It's because I was a fan of the (then) Paul Brown coached team long before the Bengals were even conceived, and that was all that was on T.V. to watch on Sunday before the Bengals were born in '68. It was a hard transition to make, but make it I did by the end of '69, and I've been a hardcore Bengals fan ever since. What's your story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
711chad Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 i have no other fav team besides the bengals lol jk...umm i like the eagles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm not so much a fan of other teams as I am the players for those teams, however, and this will make you laugh... When I was a kid, I had a New Orleans Saints football uniform I would wear around. Use to irritate the living sh*t out of my Dad, but I have just always liked them. So if there was one team I would say I followed (not as much as the Bengals of course) it would be the Saints. Through the 90's and until more recently with the Saints, they were like the Bengals of the NFC, so I could relate to their team on that level as well. I look for the Saints to be the best team in the NFC this year and would also be my pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl... Now if their opponent could just be the Bengals, I would be in heaven !!! The Bengals would win 49-0 of course !!!Nice topic Billy !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted July 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Nice topic Billy !!!Just trying to keep this place active until preaseason starts. Great story BTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Thanks and no worries about the Browns being your other team mentioned, I have many Uncles that are still Browns fans for the very same reason !!! **cough** queers **cough**WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoFever Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Back in the pre-Marvin days, you had to choose a team to follow/root for if you were going to watch the playoffs. When Steve Young played for the 49ers, I always wanted them to win. In this decade, I've stuck with the Patriots because of their supposed "team-first" way of doing things. And I always find a way to cheer for whoever is playing the Steelers.This year, I'll be checking in on the 49ers again because I have Frank Gore (along with Carson) as my keeper in fantasy football.Of course, none of these passing interests hold a candle to my obsession with the Bengals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 The Bears are my NFC team. I was praying for a miracle and have the Bengals make it last season to play them in the SB. That is my dream game, at least one of my teams would win, but I would be rooting for the Bengals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Back in the pre-Marvin days, you had to choose a team to follow/root for if you were going to watch the playoffs. When Steve Young played for the 49ers, I always wanted them to win. In this decade, I've stuck with the Patriots because of their supposed "team-first" way of doing things. And I always find a way to cheer for whoever is playing the Steelers.This year, I'll be checking in on the 49ers again because I have Frank Gore (along with Carson) as my keeper in fantasy football.Of course, none of these passing interests hold a candle to my obsession with the Bengals.No kidding, helped ease the pain to have a few other players/teams to cheer for. It's also tough being an out-of-towner, you almost have to pick one of the frequently-on-TV teams. I liked Tampa in the late 90s, that defense was awesome. Usually I'd end up really hating a few teams and pulling against them. That included the Steelers above all others (natch), but I couldn't stand the Rams because Martz was a complete ass, the Ravens because they were a bunch of thugs, and I've never liked Vick. Don't care for Shanahan either (obviously). I'm sick of the Patriots now that they (and their fans) have become so unbearably smug.I'm also an anti-Redskins fan just to annoy my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted July 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 No kidding, helped ease the pain to have a few other players/teams to cheer for. It's also tough being an out-of-towner, you almost have to pick one of the frequently-on-TV teams. I liked Tampa in the late 90s, that defense was awesome. Usually I'd end up really hating a few teams and pulling against them. That included the Steelers above all others (natch), but I couldn't stand the Rams because Martz was a complete ass, the Ravens because they were a bunch of thugs, and I've never liked Vick. Don't care for Shanahan either (obviously). I'm sick of the Patriots now that they (and their fans) have become so unbearably smug.I'm also an anti-Redskins fan just to annoy my friends.I'll start a "Besides The Steelers, Which NFL Team Do You Hate The Most?" thread if it'll make you feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBenBlows Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Mine used to be Arizona b/c in high school our team colors was maroon and white so I was kinda partial to the Cards. It just wouldn't have look good on the football field, a kid in maroon and white uni with orange and black cleats! Its just the Bengals and who evers on my FF team now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalByTheBay Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 The other team I kinda follow is the Redskins. My best buddy is a skins fan and, since they're in the NFC, there's really no rooting conflict. In 2004 when the Bengals were at the 'Skins we took a road trip from the west coast for the in-person "hate date". The first play from scrimmage was CP getting picked on a sideline route. From there it went much better. It was awesome watching the Bengals outclass the Skins. It was the game where Gibbs pulled Brunell for Ramsey to huge cheers from the crowd. About a quarter later they were all booing Ramsey. Good times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I tend to pull for the Browns mildly when they're not playing Cincinnati as well. That'll probably change when they start having more success though.I don't care about any other teams nearly to the degree I do the Bengals, but some I find myself rooting for occassionally are the Lions, Cardinals, and Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacD BengalFan Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 The Jags. I lived in Jax for a few years in the early 90's when they were trying to get a franchise. I enjoyed the time I spent there and was happy to see them finally get a NFL franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted July 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I tend to pull for the Browns mildly when they're not playing Cincinnati as well. That'll probably change when they start having more success though.I don't care about any other teams nearly to the degree I do the Bengals, but some I find myself rooting for occassionally are the Lions, Cardinals, and Saints.You sure do have a big spot in your heart for underdogs don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 My 2nd favorite NFL team has always been whoever is playing Cleveland that weekend....although the Browns have sucked so badly for so long that I'm starting to forget why I hate them so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlainThePain Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I like the Chargers because of Gates, LT, and Neal. My favorite NFC team would probably be the Bears. Urlacher is the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 A Steelers fan that is on my team with me (Not a bad guy) made the comment the other day that it use to be so fun to root against Cleveland, but now it's just not the same. I said, "See that's the difference between you and I, you just aren't trying hard enough you f*cking quitter !!!" He didn't appreciate that and that made it all the better !!! F*ck Cleveland and Pittsburgh !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edogger Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Thanks and no worries about the Browns being your other team mentioned, I have many Uncles that are still Browns fans for the very same reason !!! **cough** queers **cough**WHODEY !!! Nice one Army!I have been a Bears fan in the past but mainly because of Jim McMahon, so I kinda followed his stint with the Chargers for a year (wasn't a Chargers fan) I didn't band wagon or anything like that. But then he joined Philly to sit behind Randall Cunningham and watching RC play blew my mind! Loved the Eagles ever since... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agreen_112 Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I'm 24 now and have been a hardcore Bengals fan for about 7 years. Before that, it was all 49ers. Joe Montana was my idol all through elementary school. I was 5 when the Bengals lost to the 49ers in the SB where Joe led his team to victory, I fell in love with the 49ers and Joe at that moment. Jerry Rice was my man, then Steve Young, then TO. I still like TO to this day. I don't know, it's just something about those colors and the city of SF, the stadium, the history and the players. What's not to like about the SF 49ers? I really like Brett Favre too, I wished he wouldv'e won just 1 more SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I'm 24 now and have been a hardcore Bengals fan for about 7 years. Before that, it was all 49ers. Joe Montana was my idol all through elementary school. I was 5 when the Bengals lost to the 49ers in the SB where Joe led his team to victory, I fell in love with the 49ers and Joe at that moment. Jerry Rice was my man, then Steve Young, then TO. I still like TO to this day. I don't know, it's just something about those colors and the city of SF, the stadium, the history and the players. What's not to like about the SF 49ers? I really like Brett Favre too, I wished he wouldv'e won just 1 more SB.What's to like about the Niners, thier colors, the city, Steve Young , TO they all blow. Old wounds die hard!Montana and Rice were two of the all-time greats though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 I give credit to some of the players of the 49er's (Hard not to), but I HATE THEM WITH EVERY OUNCE OF BEING I CAN MUSTER !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenyon1977 Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 I learned about Gambling when my dad took my lunch money for a week when the 49's beat the Bengals in the Superbowl, so they're out.My mom has a picture of me when I was 4 in a NY Jets shirt but that was because that's what she bought at a garage sale, so they're out.I guess I like the Browns because we get to beat them twice a year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 If I had to choose another team, it would probably be the Texans because of living here, but it will always be Bengals first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 The Lions - due to the fact I went to the Silverdome many times as a kid, and Barry Sanders is my all-time favorite player.I HATE Matt Millen, but, they'll probably always be my 2nd fav next to our Bengals.After that, I prefer the Colts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duus Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I have to admit that I like the Colts next, but only because I have family that lives in Indy and a couple friends that are big Colts fans as well. Oh, and add to that the fact that I have hung out in Indy for weeks at a time and never had any issue from Colts fans as I wondered around with my Bengals attire. In fact, quite the opposite. The fans there seemed to have a good sense of what it is to be a fan, and yet respect and embrace those who might be outsiders. Uh, and I know you all are aware of my completely opposite experiences in the land they call Pissburgh. After the Colts, well I would have to say the Niners ... again, because I have a good friend who is a Niners fan and we have shared great football conversations over the years. Bottom of the list? Yeah, now that's a tough one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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