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How To Enjoy Your Sports Fandom After Moving To A New Town

September 13, 2022 by Winn Jones

Moving to a new city can be an overwhelming process between the actual move, meeting new people, and getting acclimated to the new area. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to mean a complete upheaval of your life, even if you’re leaving behind your favorite local sports team. There are many ways you can enjoy the sports events you love from another town. The key is to keep an open mind and get a little help from technology.

Remember that moving is often a stressful time, so it will be helpful to have an outlet such as your favorite sport—whether it’s playing or just spectating—to get you through. FF Winners shares some great ways you can enjoy your fandom even after a move to a new city.

Meet New People

Living in an unfamiliar place can be tough, especially if it’s the town of a hated dynasty. Let’s say you move to Santa Cruz, you may want to clear out the Warriors, Giants, and 49ers energy to make way for your sports posters, logos, and banners. If you’re still looking for the right place to live – and the right living room to throw Superbowl parties – start hunting! The housing market in Santa Cruz is hot with houses selling within 25 days. Prices are up over last year, but they’re currently in a dip from the recent increase, so now is a great time to buy.

Despite thinking of the fans in your new city as the enemy, it’s important to get social and find sports fans of any stripe whenever you can. Check out local breweries and sports bars and hit up local games whenever possible. Even if it’s a team you’ve never heard of, you might find that you enjoy going to a physical game with other fans. The thing is, the longer you’re in your new city, the easier it will be to root for their teams, even if you harbor an undying love for the teams of your old city.

You can also use technology to your advantage with apps like Fanatics or FanWide, which allow you to connect with nearby sports lovers and find out where you can watch your favorite team play on television. You can even find out which bar or restaurant has the most patrons who love your team via check-ins, so you don’t have to worry about walking into a room filled with fans of the Bears if you’re a Cowboys fan. Many people also turn to Facebook and Instagram to connect with other fans.

Find Your Favorite Fan Fare

It’s called comfort food for a reason! Your favorite snacks can make all the difference when you’re in a new house in an unfamiliar city, so stock up on all the things you like to eat while watching your favorite team. If you’re moving to a different state or country and aren’t sure you’ll be able to find what you love there, buy a few of each item before the move so you’ll have it on hand and look online to see if you can have it shipped to your new place later.

Get Out and Explore

If you’re married or have a significant other, make a date to do some exploring around town in the first week and see what sort of sports-ve friendly places you can find. Try the local mall, pubs, sports bars, and even local museums, which can help you learn about the history of your new town and any sports teams it’s home to. The bonus? These are all family-friendly events that you can plan for year-round, depending on how many different sports you’re into.

Connect with Fellow Fans

Moving away from your favorite team can be disheartening, but if you stay connected with sports apps and cable channels that allow you to watch all the games, you’ll be able to keep up-to-date with their wins and losses and support them no matter where you are.

Keep an Open Mind

Even if you’re far away from your home team, you can show them your love and support no matter where you live. Keep in mind that attending local games or enjoying other teams doesn’t mean you’re turning your back on your favorite. Sports fandom can be a very personal thing connected to our identities from a young age, so it’s important to remember that you don’t have to give it up just because you’re in a different city.

You’ve always had the sports bug, and who knows? Your love of sports could even become a career. Having lived in at least two sports cities, you’ve had some pretty good looks at the sports leagues and an understanding of how avid the local fans can be. Consider starting a sports blog or becoming a sports journalist. While there’s some competition out there, you’ve never been afraid of an opponent, right? Why start now?

Relocating to a new town can be hard on everyone, but if you look for all the positive things it can bring, you’ll be able to enjoy this new chapter of your life even more. If you do some exploring, you’ll find plenty of places to enjoy your favorite sports teams and maybe even find some other displaced fans. And keeping an open mind may help you appreciate your new local teams, too.

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WATCH: Every NFL Team’s Top Play From Week 1 2020

September 16, 2020 by Winn Jones

The NFL is off to a great start! The team that is hungriest will prevail. Baltimore looks hungry! Ravenous!

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Colin Cowherd’s Top 10 NFL Teams after Week 1 2020

September 15, 2020 by Winn Jones

Colin certainly changes his mind a lot. He seems a little hysterical these days!

Hysterical:
noun. an uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrationality, laughter, weeping, etc. Psychoanalysis. a psychoneurotic disorder characterized by violent emotional outbreaks, disturbances of sensory and motor functions, and various abnormal effects due to autosuggestion.

FF-Winners AI believes 4 of his teams do not belong in the top 10!

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Colin Cowherd’s NFL Top 10 after Week 13.

December 4, 2019 by Winn Jones

The ff-winners.com AI power rankings Top 10 overlaps with (only? ) 7 of Colin’s.

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WATCH: The SHOCKING NFL Playoff Picture Going Into Week 14

December 3, 2019 by Winn Jones

Will Tom Brady go out like a cry baby?

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Thoughts On NFL Fantasy Football After Preseason Week 1

August 16, 2017 by Leslie Stone

There is no better time than now for fans to draft players to their fantasy football teams. Sunday’s games have a lot to tell about the players and their value to their teams. Based on their performance, you can tell what player deserves to be on your team, and who is not worth the investment. Read on to get more insight on the NFL odds for week 1.

Could Robby Anderson be the New York Jets’ No. 1?

Anderson’s performance last season was nothing if not sterling, which is why he really ought to be a top priority for the Jets. With 14 receptions, 29 targets, 240 yards and 2 scores last week, he is well above most other players. He is a little over 6 feet tall, which makes him the tallest receiver. He might not weigh much at 190 lbs, but there is no denying that he is talented. Despite McCown’s attack on Saturday, Robby still deserves a place as one of the best New York Jets players.

The Patriots’ Backfield Uncertainty

There is little clarity on the status of the Patriots’ backfield. Dion Lewis seems to bear the bulk of the work after veteran player Mike Gilislee’s hamstring injury. Last season, Lewis did not get much time on the field due to injury, but this season seems more promising for him. According to many fantasy football enthusiasts, players like Rex Burkhead and James White seem invaluable, but the team’s coach Bill Belichick thinks that Lewis is just as important to the team.

Jameis Winston’s Astounding Performance

Winston beat Mike Evans with 7 targets and Cameron Brate with 19 and 8 yard gains, which is really not surprising. He remains a valuable player for his team, and one that you should consider drafting to your fantasy team. The case is different for rookie O.J Howard who despite showing great potential during the game remains a risky investment. Evan’s regression is a mere rumor, and since he has proven himself in other seasons, you might want to draft him into your team.

Is Kenny Galloday The Lions’ Star?

After two touchdowns, Lions’ rookie receiver enjoyed his well- earned time in the limelight. He has both flair and athletic ability, although this does not guarantee him a spot in the fantasy football community. This is because the Lions players rise through the ranks in a designated way. Currently, Marvin Jones, Eric Ebron and Theo Riddick are above Galloday in the pecking order. He might however be lucky since Ebron is prone to injury and Jones suffered huge statistical drop, so Galloday might still get his chance to shine.

Who will be the Dallas Backfield?

After Darren McFadden’s performance on Sunday, there is no doubt that he will be the Dallas backfield. He might be getting old and losing some of his exceptional flexibility as he turns thirty before the season kicks off, but he is still one of the team’s best players. Elliot’s pending suspension makes him a risky investment for your fantasy team. It is also hard to guess what a fair price for Zeke would be.

Colts Panic Due to Andrew Luck’s Absence

Luck has been missing in action for a while now after he suffered a shoulder injury that needed to be surgically repaired. This veteran quarterback’s absence from the field is unsettling to say the least. To make matters worse, his backup, Scott Tolzien, is not half as inspiring as Luck is. The team’s manager has not clearly stated that Luck won’t be joining the team, so there is still a glimmer of hope that he might return.

Rookies prove themselves

2017 seems like the year for rookie running backs to prove themselves. These include such players as Leonard Fournette, Dalvin Cook, Joe Mixon, Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara. It is somewhat reminiscent of the year 2014 where rookies like Odell Beckham Jr., Kelvin Benjamin and Mike Evans proved to be talented wide outs. Some rookie quarterbacks to watch out for include Deshaune Watson, Mitchell Trubisky and Deshone Kizer. Although it is clear that these rookies have immense talent, it is best to first observe them before drafting them for your team.