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AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace · 12-01-2007, 12:31 PM

I almost posted something regarding this a few weeks ago. I haven't been able to see many games this year and I have had to make a committed effort to limit the time I spend on following the team. Every week I am on the edge of my seat for four hours and I usually have some amount of quizzes or tests the next day. After its all over, I ask my self what the point was? Why did I just waste my time with that? This whole season, and recently this tragedy have really brought home what my fandom means to me. It means being heartbroken after every loss because its one less chance my now blind grandfather has to smile during the week. It means knowing somewhere my brother is still trying to figure out how to make the play-offs. It means I'll spend every off season hoping and praying that we get it right. It means watching my videotaped copies of the 88 and 91 Superbowls over and over again. I was born in the same hospital at the same time as Dexter Manley's son. He gave my dad his autograph in the waiting room. John Riggins carried my brother around on his shoulders in the parking lot of RFK.
This tragedy has opened my eyes. No matter what, I will never forsake my fandom. Its just a game, but it also represents so much more. Thank you Sean for all the memories, for even in death, bringing us closer together as fans. Your presence will be missed. We'll be thinking of #21 every time we yell HAIL TO THE REDSKINS.

12-01-2007, 12:31 PM	#9
AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 40 Posts: 896	Re: What It Means to Be a Fan I almost posted something regarding this a few weeks ago. I haven't been able to see many games this year and I have had to make a committed effort to limit the time I spend on following the team. Every week I am on the edge of my seat for four hours and I usually have some amount of quizzes or tests the next day. After its all over, I ask my self what the point was? Why did I just waste my time with that? This whole season, and recently this tragedy have really brought home what my fandom means to me. It means being heartbroken after every loss because its one less chance my now blind grandfather has to smile during the week. It means knowing somewhere my brother is still trying to figure out how to make the play-offs. It means I'll spend every off season hoping and praying that we get it right. It means watching my videotaped copies of the 88 and 91 Superbowls over and over again. I was born in the same hospital at the same time as Dexter Manley's son. He gave my dad his autograph in the waiting room. John Riggins carried my brother around on his shoulders in the parking lot of RFK. This tragedy has opened my eyes. No matter what, I will never forsake my fandom. Its just a game, but it also represents so much more. Thank you Sean for all the memories, for even in death, bringing us closer together as fans. Your presence will be missed. We'll be thinking of #21 every time we yell HAIL TO THE REDSKINS.