There was a writer for SI named Stewart Mandel who had a feature where he answered readers' questions. Someone asked him which team had the most delusional fan base, ie the fans with the biggest expectations compared to the reality of their team. His answer was "Everyone but Cal".
This is 100% true but I wouldn't trade being a Bear fan for any university on this planet. I've been at it for many decades and still believe that someday....
Need this to resolve so I can resume living again.
As has been custom for the last four decades, my unconditional Golden Bear allegiance is pulverizing my mental health.
Cal fandom is not for the faint of heart. We are a strong breed.
No shit. Cal fandom also makes us into cynical sons of bitches with streaks of outlandish and desperate hope. We are outliers among sports fans.
There was a writer for SI named Stewart Mandel who had a feature where he answered readers' questions. Someone asked him which team had the most delusional fan base, ie the fans with the biggest expectations compared to the reality of their team. His answer was "Everyone but Cal".
Well, there it is.
This is 100% true but I wouldn't trade being a Bear fan for any university on this planet. I've been at it for many decades and still believe that someday....
We need defibrillators within 100 feet of every fan.
You said it all and could extend the time period back to 1959 or so.