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[QUOTE="orangenirvana, post: 263793, member: 156"]
Speak for yourself.
 
I believe you just unintentionally described the difference between the die-hard fan and the casual rooter. For the die-hard, Syracuse football is in his/her blood. For the casual rooter, it's merely entertainment, equivalent to a movie or a comedy show. 
 
I'm not an alum nor have I ever lived in the city of Syracuse. But I grew up in CNY and therefore I have a very strong connection and allegiance to the university, as it is one of the very few (if not only) nationally-recognized entities in CNY. It not only puts the city of Syracuse but the entire region on the map. For that, I feel a certain gratitude to SU and as a result have an unbreakable allegiance to the university and its athletic programs. IMO, everyone from or in CNY should feel the same (I know that's not the case).
 
Maybe I'm different because a lot of my family attended Syracuse. But I didn't. And yet, I would bet that I'm just as loyal and feel as much connection to the university's athletic programs as any SU alumnus.
 
The bottom line - SU Football has a shortage of die-hard fans. I wish it were different, I wish more people born in CNY were like me. But it's just the way it is. Will that ever change? Can it change?
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