Ever bet against your favorite team just in case they lose?

pavyracer · 10-10-13, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Seto

First of all I don't drink so that's not an option for me.

Second of all you're meant to be unhappy when your team loses a huge game. It's part of what being a real fan is. You liv ethrough the ups and the downs. That said I don't think Americans who follow pro teams really have a bond with their teams as strong as football fans do here in England, I think a more appropriate comparison would be fans who support college teams in the States. That's the impression I get, and I could be wrong, Every fan is different anyway.

Now here I'm just talking about bets "to avoid disappointment" which was the topic of the thread. Deciding to bet or not against your team if you think their opponent has value is another debate. Personally I can't. Maybe I should, but I can't. Props to people who can.

i know what you mean. I was raised in Europe following soccer. Here in the US whether your team loses or wins you drink and party. Different mentality.

YOUNGBUCK · 10-10-13, 05:46 PM

Can't do it Coin bc ultimately I would rather lose my money than my team lose so its not worth it

YOUNGBUCK · 10-10-13, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

i know what you mean. I was raised in Europe following soccer. Here in the US whether your team loses or wins you drink and party. Different mentality.

Everyone's at the Pub after the game win or loss too Pavy

PAYTON20 · 10-10-13, 05:48 PM

Not in playoff game Coiner

No way in decisive Game 5

pavyracer · 10-10-13, 05:51 PM

Earl Boykins Prick calling Muggsy Bogues Gold midget.

Booya711 · 10-10-13, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by billysink

I wish I was a fan sometimes.

Been in this shit way, way too long.

Sometimes root for a player, never a team.

right there with you Billy.....been in way too long to have a favorite team in any sport...

BriGuy · 10-10-13, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

As most of you know, I'm a die-hard Tiger fan. I'm tempted to take Oakland tonight so that I at least get something out of the night in case they go down. I wouldn't call it a "win/win" because obviously I want the Tigers to advance, but rather, a "win/not total loss." Do you ever make that kind of wager?

Whatever team I bet on is my favorite team, at least for 3-4 hours.

daneblazer · 10-12-13, 02:32 PM

Bet against my team today. About to go drown my sorrows by purchasing a new car