Why?

So I get asked quite a bit on how I became a Patriots fan and why I'm so fascinated with the town as well. I figured why not answer these questions via blog.

I've been a New England fan since 2007 I believe. How it started is quite simple really. I came across one of Bill Belichick's press conferences and I loved what I saw & heard. Many think that it was mainly because they were 3x Super Bowl champs. No. I couldn't even name the years that they had won or who they played against. I couldn't even tell you when Spygate was back then. I started watching their games here and there and voila! I was hooked. Now I will admit that our quarterback, Tom Brady is sexy as hell. That's for damn sure but that's not why. The year I became dedicated to New England was back when Brady was out for his injury and second string quarterback, Matt Cassel led the team to an 11-5 season. That's the amazing thing about this team. It's not just one player who makes the team, it's ALL of the men on the roster that are important. 

New England is a great organization. The owner, Robert Kraft and the rest of the organization simply have a small request in their players. The Patriot Way is pretty much staying out of trouble on and off the field & making a difference in other's lives. 

Now many will say that how can you respect a team that cheated at one point? Every team cheats in some way or form. New England was just unfortunate enough to get caught. Spygate practically made this team the most hated team in the NFL and that's okay. 

People ask me if I have ever been to Boston or had a history at some point with New England and no I haven't. I've never been but I'd love to move there in the near future. This question usually leads to me getting pissed off. You see, I live in Indiana...home of the Indianapolis Colts. Because of this people in this state tend to think that just because I live in Indiana that I have to support the home team. No I fucking don't and no i fucking won't. Liking a team or anything for that matter just because I'm "supposed" to or "have" to is ridiculous and stupid. Last I checked it was a free world. So with that,  you like your team and I'll like mine.

It doesn't matter what obstacle this organization faces, they always do their best. They never give up. For example, some people would have given up on them this past season when we had so many injuries and rookie players were having to step in. Hell at some point it looked like Brady was ready to give up but he didn't. I mean, we lost Welker to another team, Hernandez to being a murderer to Gronkowski staying injured all season. Loyal fans stuck around. 

New England could have a 0-16 season and I still would be standing there supporting them.