I'm curious, to put a different spin on things:
I follow my NHL and MLB teams very closely. I catch as many games as I reasonably can. I know the players, lineups and prospects. I have in depth opinions on coaching, off ice/field personnel, even marketing.
However, I don't follow the CFL anymore, nor the EPL. I used to follow them to the point that I knew the star players, a few others, how they are doing relative to the rest of the league, and a bit of strategy.
I can't get into the NFL or NBA. Despite my handle I really stopped following the CHL closely, but that's because you can only tolerate so many years of incompetence with no sign, I mean zero sign, of hope before you can't take it anymore.
I tend to check out the CIS if my alma mater is in the playoffs regardless of the sport.
I will watch just about any sport with a group of people from the beforementioned sports to Ausie Rules, the World Cup, to any international competition Canada is in.
I can carry on a conversation regarding just about any sport, my level of ability varies such as, I am competant with my knowledge of the NFL, you'll get in depth conversations about baseball and hockey, and I'll ask a lot of questions regarding cricket and rugby.
Based on the criteria set forth on whether Canada is or is not a sports country, am I a sports fan?
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Last edited by Maritime Q-Scout; 10-18-2012 at 02:36 PM.
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