1. If another team is accused of doing something, hopping on the bandwagon in saying/screaming/ranting etc against them really isn't needed. Accusations mean nothing. They do not prove anything was done, and are a tool of the NFL to get more people involved in watching games, and keeping football on the mind. If something comes out verifying that accusation ABC was true, then rant away. Until then, behave like decent human beings in a country where you're supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. In this particular case, the Patriots are guilty even when proved innocent, and then some.
2. If you lose, be more like Russell Wilson. Can't believe I just said that, but the man has quite the character, and if he can lose and start planning for the next time, then I'm pretty certain you all can too. This, by the way, applies to any fan of any team. A quick "oh man, that sucks, I wish team XYZ would win" is enough, then start setting sights for next year. There are more than enough teams around that will end up taking the slot that your own person team wants, and there's no need to pout over it.
3. If a play was made that was bad, rant away, but do so where the rest of the world can't see that you're now tearing apart members of the coaching department. It's not needed, it's not necessary, and it makes the entire state look as though we cannot handle a mistake. My heart aches for Rob Lowe, who, yes, made a very bad call, but is a human being. As a human being, he should be allowed to wake up this morning and not see 50 million memes about himself from the fans of his own team. Not classy, not cool, not okay. If you stand by a team, stand by them. Otherwise, brace yourselves and grin and bear it when the bandwagon jabs come your way.
4. If the players are able to see who won/lost and immediately go over and shake hands, and act like cordial human beings, then why can't we? There's a great picture of Sherman leaning down to shake Brady's hand last night, after being emotionally crushed by the defeat. If they can do it, then we should be able to congratulate one another, without throwing in a dig on why our team lost. No "congratulations, good game, but if it weren't for ... ". A simple "congratulations" will suffice, and then you can go to your buddy's and quietly rant.
5. If you have decided to slam others for not being a fan of your team, you may need to re-evaluate your priorities. Football is fast turning into the new religion/politics of the lets-just-not-go-there-or-else-get-into-a-brawl topics. There are 32 teams in the NFL. 32. Just for impact, I'll say it again, there are thirty two teams in the NFL. To go along with all of those teams, are fans. And just because their team did not make it to the playoffs, or the Super Bowl, does not mean they are required to choose sides and cheer anyone else on. Maybe they can watch for the love of the game (some of us do that), or for a variety of other reasons. Going off on groups of people for being whiny because their team lost, and now they can't cheer yours on is pointless. There have been many Super Bowls where I honestly did not care one bit who won, still watched (it's tradition), and that was the end. Let people love who they want to love, just as you expect them to do for you.
Honestly, can't we all behave towards a group of hard working men in the exact same way we expect them to be on the field? Be aggressive, have passion, show your love for that game. Keep the integrity (yep, this Pats fan just said it), compassion, understanding, and good sportsmanship present. A lot of the digs made at one another last far longer than football season. Is it really worth it, when our own personal comments have 0 chance of changing the outcome of the game?
And, lastly, congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks for the return to the Super Bowl after their first time ever winning. You all created a great game, and made a dynasty fight every step of the way for the win. You showed a nation that last years landslide defeat happened for a reason. Now, give your offensive coordinator a break, and prep to bring it even harder next year.
Last, last thing: Patriots, woot, you made this girl proud!!!!!
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