I cringe whenever someone says "We" in reference to their favorite team

[Ernie Mccracken]

I listened to some idiot say "we" in reference to the Saints about 20 times tonight. We this... and we that. We, we, we. How many yards you account for? Score any points? Why aren't you with the team right now? Are you an ex-player? Do you own a stake in the team? Nope.

We? Those guys wouldn't piss on you if you caught fire. You were those losers in high school who thought they could attain popularity by letting the football players copy their answers on the social studies test. GTFO. Only now you're spending thousands of dollars every year on tickets and jerseys with other guy's names on them to line the pockets of spoiled millionaires and billionaires. Shut the **** up with the WE bullshit.

[Djstucky]

It's really bad when bandwagon fans daytime...pisses me off even more...

[MendozaLine]

the fans pay for the players paychecks, no?

[DrStale]

I listened to some idiot say "we" in reference to the Saints about 20 times tonight. We this... and we that. We, we, we. How many yards you account for? Score any points? Why aren't you with the team right now? Are you an ex-player? Do you own a stake in the team? Nope.

We? Those guys wouldn't piss on you if you caught fire. You were those losers in high school who thought they could attain popularity by letting the football players copy their answers on the social studies test. GTFO. Only now you're spending thousands of dollars every year on tickets and jerseys with other guy's names on them to line the pockets of spoiled millionaires and billionaires. Shut the **** up with the WE bullshit.

I own stock in the Packers. I win.

[teaserpleaser]

Have to agree ernie he has a point only time its ok is if you are schools alumni or a student but yeah that we shit gets old fast.

[darrell74]

I own stock in the Packers. I win.

Do you receive dividend checks?

[darrell74]

I listened to some idiot say "we" in reference to the Saints about 20 times tonight. We this... and we that. We, we, we. How many yards you account for? Score any points? Why aren't you with the team right now? Are you an ex-player? Do you own a stake in the team? Nope.

We? Those guys wouldn't piss on you if you caught fire. You were those losers in high school who thought they could attain popularity by letting the football players copy their answers on the social studies test. GTFO. Only now you're spending thousands of dollars every year on tickets and jerseys with other guy's names on them to line the pockets of spoiled millionaires and billionaires. Shut the **** up with the WE bullshit.

I agree

[Sledge187]

WE really need to fix this.

[MoneyLineDawg]

Don't agree here......diehards can say "we".....if you live and die with your favorite team you will catch yourself saying "we" alot, not by choice, but it just happens

As long as you don't overuse it, then its fine

For University of South Carolina sports, my friends that I went to school with and I use "we" all the time when talking about football, baseball, and bball.....I think it's definitely OK to use "we" if you are an alum or currently a student at a certain school when describing their sports teams

For pro teams or teams you bet on, it doesn't bother me as long as I know the person talking isn't a tool or bandwagon fan

[DeluxeLiner]

I agree it's very annoying. Especially on a sports betting forum like this. This isn't really the place for homers. Take that crap to a fan website

I do think the times you can say we is if you work for/own the team in some capacity or you went to the school (college foots and baskets)

[frostno98]

I listened to some idiot say "we" in reference to the Saints about 20 times tonight. We this... and we that. We, we, we. How many yards you account for? Score any points? Why aren't you with the team right now? Are you an ex-player? Do you own a stake in the team? Nope.

We? Those guys wouldn't piss on you if you caught fire. You were those losers in high school who thought they could attain popularity by letting the football players copy their answers on the social studies test. GTFO. Only now you're spending thousands of dollars every year on tickets and jerseys with other guy's names on them to line the pockets of spoiled millionaires and billionaires. Shut the **** up with the WE bullshit.

So when I'm talking to another fan, I'm supposed say "the Broncos needs to win 7 to games to make the playoffs or they are done"Doesn't sound right as fan. I'll stick to saying "WE need to win 7 games to make the playoffs or WE are done" when conversing with someone who knows I'm a Broncos fan.

[ThaTopMoron]

got anything else on your mind you want to cry about

[Ricki Roma]

Its not a big deal, some ppl really love the sports..

[Ernie Mccracken]

So when I'm talking to another fan, I'm supposed say "the Broncos needs to win 7 to games to make the playoffs or they are done"Doesn't sound right as fan. I'll stick to saying "WE need to win 7 games to make the playoffs or WE are done" when conversing with someone who knows I'm a Broncos fan.

You are the customer of a corporate entity. You mean nothing more to the Broncos aside from a boat payment for some executive. That's it. You're not on the team. You will never be associated with the corporation in any way except for handing them money. There's no we. We implies a mutual relationship. If you died tomorrow, not a single player or broncos employee would know or care.

Have some dignity.

[beerman2619]

Damn Ernie calm down son. If you don't like sports then bounce out of this forum. I'm a die hard sports fan and pull for a couple of teams. Like millions and millions of other people. Sounds like you are a little jealous of these multi millionaires and billionaires. Like DrStale said Packer fans actually own stock into the Packer franchise. Not sure why any clown would even start a thread like this. You don't think teams appreciate fans . Without the fans they don't have anything son. Course Ernie if you died in a car wreck tomorrow i could careless. And i'm sure if i do Lebron James won't care either course a billion more people won't also great points Ernie.

[Ricki Roma]

Lol I love KingPin, jus realized the name. Ha

[Ernie Mccracken]

Damn Ernie calm down son. If you don't like sports then bounce out of this forum. I'm a die hard sports fan and pull for a couple of teams. Like millions and millions of other people. Sounds like you are a little jealous of these multi millionaires and billionaires. Like DrStale said Packer fans actually own stock into the Packer franchise. Not sure why any clown would even start a thread like this. You don't think teams appreciate fans . Without the fans they don't have anything son. Course Ernie if you died in a car wreck tomorrow i could careless. And i'm sure if i do Lebron James won't care either course a billion more people won't also great points Ernie.

I like sports, just like everyone else. There are certain teams I root for, as well. That said, the superfan "We" everything routine is a little sad. It's like the guy at the strip club who falls all over the girls and maxes all his ************ for lap dances. YOU KNOW THAT GUY. Root for a team all you want. That still doesn't make you part of the organization.

And no, most players have very little respect for fans. It defies common sense, but most owners/executives were born on 3rd base and the players have spent their entire lives being treated like gods. The rest of us are viewed as losers with crap jobs and no lives. Why else would we spend what little money we have on them? Lebron certainly said as much a few months back, but Bonzi put it best:

We're not really going to worry about what the hell (the fans) think about us. They really don't matter to us. They can boo us everyday but they are still going to ask for our autographs if they see us on the street. That's why they are fans and we are NBA players.

[Bcatswin]

This thread is asinine. I guess i could see your view ernie if u don't have a favorite team or follow sports but you obviously do.
Everyone says this everywhere about anything they care about or hell even bet on.

Yes there is always the dumb fuks that are fairweather fans or just dumbasses that can be annoying and make you feel as you do, then again maybe you just bet against the Brees Machine and got sick of hearing it.

[ManBearPig]

If you went to a college and are an alumni is this allowed...I've always wondered that.

[Duff85]

I listened to some idiot say "we" in reference to the Saints about 20 times tonight. We this... and we that. We, we, we. How many yards you account for? Score any points? Why aren't you with the team right now? Are you an ex-player? Do you own a stake in the team? Nope.

We?

Good for you Ernie Mccracken... got any more cool stories?

[wtt0315]

Hmm i have season tickets to the broncos games, I spend enough of my money at their games to feed africa for a year. I will say we,us or mine whenever the hell I want.

[rickysmith2050]

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[GAMBLOR777]

Who gives a fukk!

YOU GTFO.

[opie1988]

As a lifelong Cowboy fan, all I know is........

If we weren't so busy getting prepared to beat the Cardinals this Sunday, we'd come over and beat your ass for this comment.

[crustyme]

i wholeheartedly disagree 100%.

i see nothing wrong with fans saying we. all these teams try very hard to become part of the community by doing a lot off the field stuff such as visiting sick children in hospitals, feeding the poor, meet & greets, visiting schools, charitible work etc. they do this so communities will embrace them and support them by buying tickets, buying jerseys, coffee mugs etc. they want the fans to feel like they are part of the team, like family, so whats wrong with saying we?

the worst offenders of this are the bitter radio talk show hosts who always chastise callers who say we. they always sarcastically ask how many yds they rushed or passed for. i want to reach through the radio and strangle their scrawny little necks. if it werent for these passionate fans there would be no teams and no jobs for you, dikheads.

[BigTenSports]

First of all, saying we is faster than saying 'The Saints.'

Find something more petty to complain about and I'd be impressed.

[stevenash]

Its not a big deal, some ppl really love the sports..

I'm OK with it too.

We:
Used to refer to the speaker together with other people regarded in the same category: "we fans".

[cant call it]

We need to beat lsu in the national championship game if we get lucky enough to play them again

[jgray]

Players, coaches, and even owners come and go. We fans will be there long after they are gone.

[jarvol]

If you went to a college and are an alumni is this allowed...I've always wondered that.

Yes but most the fools who say this "WE" never set foot in a college classroom. It is annoying and strange. Kind of like grown men wearing jerseys of other grown men. I could never figure that out.

[thetrinity]

agree with pro teams, unless you own part of the team, which im sure 99.9999% people dont.

disagree if someones talking about a high school or college team if they are alumni or a current student. thats a different kind of bond.

[brooks85]

the fans pay for the players paychecks, no?

if you put money into year after year you can say we.

[TheMoneyShot]

Kind of an odd post???

If you're a Detroit Lions fan... you're at the game... have a few drinks with your friends... the camera is on you from a local news channel. How else are you suppose to give a statement if you don't say "we"????

You: Man the Detroit Lions are awesome this year!!! The Detroit Lions will kick your a$$ all over town. The Detroit Lions have the most dynamic offense in the NFL. The Detroit Lions will rock your world.

How about just saying... WE????? We are awesome this year!! We will kick your a$$ all over town. We have the most dynamic offense in the NFL. We will rock your world.

You look like a total fruitcake saying "The Detroit Lions" Don't be queer.

[Glitch]

i imagine its hard for you - the OP- to put in the due dilligence necessary for thorough sports research since you dont seem to like sports.

tell the KC chief fans, seattle seahawk fans, LSU tiger fans in football that they're not part of whats goin on there. better do it when their teams are on offense- otherwise they wont be able to fukkin hear you because those stadiums are so loud.

the local fanbase IS part of the team and does pay for the facilities and player salaries etc etc. teams are embarrassed to to play for empty stadiums. fans do help with morale, preventing audibles, etc and sometimes even decision making ("tebow, tebow, tebow!!!!" the crowd chanted to orton's mistakes) but more importantly...each team has a city assigned to them:

they are not "the cool guy lions" or something like that- they're the Detroit Lions, representing detroit. why shouldnt people in detroit be able to claim them. they are playing for their city.

[keyboarding]

When you think about it support a sports team is no different than supporting a country.

Imaginary communities built around meaningless symbols.

God bless.