Pats have the worst fans in the NFL

[Mike P]

I can understand the Patriots being disliked. But how in the name of God did the Red Sox turn into the new Evil Empire, instead of everyone's loveable losers, with 2 WS wins in 4 years after an 86 year gap?

Francona is the "anti-Belichick" when it comes to his personality and dealing with the media. Most of their players are either loveable goofballs like Manny, or bland vanilla personalities who never gave anyone a reason to dislike them. Why has the rest of the country seceded from The Nation so quickly?

[boot man]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I can understand the Patriots being disliked. But how in the name of God did the Red Sox turn into the new Evil Empire, instead of everyone's loveable losers, with 2 WS wins in 4 years after an 86 year gap?

Francona is the "anti-Belichick" when it comes to his personality and dealing with the media. Most of their players are either loveable goofballs like Manny, or bland vanilla personalities who never gave anyone a reason to dislike them. Why has the rest of the country seceded from The Nation so quickly?

1. Sox fans "travel well", often outnumbering locals and starting with "Let's Go RED SOX" chants.
2. Behind only the MF Yankees in payroll
3. We think Manny's a loveable goofball, they think he's a highpaid hotdog. He and Ortiz pose in the batter's box long after the ball has left the park. (Pedro would have drilled them in the a$$ the next time thru the order)
4. Ortiz and Youk complain after every called strike.
5. Schilling's a know it all.
6. Everybody roots for the lovable loser, once they win, sayonara.

I still love them but I wish they would play like they knew every little league kid is going to imitate their actions