The
month of October is a big month for sports. Among some of the biggest games
being played, Indiana University won its first football game against another big
10 team in the last 2 years at the University of Illinois' homecoming game.
This came as a shock to many because, to state it nicely, Indiana's football
team has not been too good in the past. Although this year, their team is
composed of a majority of freshman players, so there is a glimpse of promise
for the future. Watching this game got me thinking about the nature of sports
and why it sucks in so many followers. One reason in my opinion is that the
worst team in the league, in any sport, can turn out to be the best team a few
years down the road with some rebuilding. That is why you hear so many managers
label a season as a "rebuilding year" so the fans feel a hope for a successful
season a few years down the road. That is one of the reasons why many Cub’s
fans come back to watch season after season, decade after decade despite their
inability to win the pennant. Although they haven't won the World Series in
over 100 years, there is always hope that the next year can be a breakthrough
season. This unpredictability is also another reason why fans seem to be
enthralled by all kinds of sports. On any day, the underdog can play well and
pull of an upset that will get a city or University truly excited, just like in
the Indiana game. These are not the only reasons why the sports industry is so
massive though. What are some reasons that you watch sports and why do you
think it is such a popular pass time?
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