Friday, February 15, 2008

The Single Sport Spectator vs. The Multiple Sport Spectator

It is the middle of February. Football season is over and baseball season still has over a month before it gets underway. Basketball and hockey are right at the mid-point of their seasons. If you are a sports fan who only watches one sport, this time of the year could be tough.

There are all different types of fans in sports. Some fans watch anywhere from 2 to 4 different major sports. There are other fans who just stick to one single sport. So, for a baseball fan the season ends at the end of October. The next season doesn't start until the following April. For a baseball fanatic, the winter months can be boring. Same goes with the football, hockey, and basketball off-seasons. Baseball and football are my favorite sports to watch so this is the worst time of the year for sports in my world. Hockey and basketball can cut it for a little while, but the beginning of April means it's time for baseball.

Sports fans who like more than one sport probably enjoy sports in general more than a fan who only watches one sport. Of course, the individual fan chooses what sports to watch depending on their own personal level of enjoyment. A fan who enjoys a variety of different sports never gets bored as a spectator. I just feel that for baseball and football fans like myself, February and March are the worst months for sports. Basketball and hockey don't get interesting until the playoffs, and by then baseball will be in full swing. The only thing that makes an offseason enjoyable is when your team wins. For New York Giant fans, this will be a memorable offseason.

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