[martyup]

I think I know the reason why more "fans" keep a safe distance from the emotion of team faith.  I think the reason is that it hurts when your team loses.  You can insulate yourself from that pain by emotionally distancing yourself from the outcome of your team's games.  However, such an approach also deprives you of the great emotional satisfaction of your team's triumphs. 

[martyup]

I think I know the reason why more "fans" keep a safe distance from the emotion of team faith.  I think the reason is that it hurts when your team loses.  You can insulate yourself from that pain by emotionally distancing yourself from the outcome of your team's games.  However, such an approach also deprives you of the great emotional satisfaction of your team's triumphs.