Delving inside the Minds of Irrational Fans (aka “IFs”)

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Published: July 7, 2009

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... pretty tame.

My friends and I pretty much take the same approach when it comes to sports. While we are fervent in our defense of our favorite teams and players (my friend Kyle and I have had some epic Montana vs. Marino debates), we also are able to discuss our favorite teams logically and rationally.

But in my time on this site, I have encountered a different kind of fanthe kind of fan who doesn't respond to reason or logic.

These people are the irrational fans.

For the sake of this article, we'll call them "IFs" (as in, "If JaMarcus Russell throws for 4,000 yards, the Raiders will go to the Super Bowl!")

These IFs are not restricted by geography, team alliances, or leagues. They run the gamut.

Here is a sampling of some of the most ludicrous beliefs from the IFs I've encountered:

IFs from Oakland: The last six years have simply been a "rebuilding process" for the Raiders, and 80-year-old Al Davis is still sharp...

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