The Cowboys are gonna lose this game by 20 points or more. I don't even wanna deal with it. Think I'm just going to find a 4 PM matinee to go to while this is on. Of course, the last time I felt the Cowboys were in a game this unwinnable was the year before last against Denver. Romo ain't walking through that door this week though.
These are not unusual thoughts or behaviors among sports fans.
Many fans are drawn to identify with a team because they characterize said team as having admirable qualities -- some which they themselves have, and some which they lack or strive to have. It's common that one's ego becomes closely aligned with the team then, associated with its philosophy of play or personality of its stars. Fans can therefore demonstrate a dependence on the success of the team (however measured) which directly affects their opinion of self, i.e, happy and proud when winning vs down and depressed when losing. Losing may be painful enough to separate a fan from his general love of the game, creating even more internal conflict. And this can still happen on a regular basis even though the fan may truly acknowledge his team's underdog status; he or she may still get measurably angry and depressed every time the opponent scores, or if they only lose by 10 when they were 30 point underdogs. A trip to the stadium may be long-anticipated with excitement and conscienceless investment, only to create a perception of a huge loss of self esteem, time, and money if the team loses.
There is no easy cure for this malady, but this suggestion may ease the pain: bet against them.
The amount wagered and type of bet(s) need to be enough to reimburse you for your pain and frustration.
Also it must be an amount you would gladly pay to see them win.
It's just like hedging on commodities; smart people do it all the time.
Now, I just need to go and call my bookie..........................
