re: What is it with sports nuts?
R.L., to this day I can't help but to root for the MN Vikes. :} It's the rooting for something that represents your community and yes, there is a sense of belonging in there. The looting and trashing goes into a realm all it's own.
As football goes, I have respect for the Green Bay Packers... they are 'owned' by their city and still play football as it was meant to be played, outdoors. :}