Do the unwavering loyalties of Patriots fans influence how they perceive ethical dilemmas surrounding their team? What do non-Patriots supporters think about this phenomenon? Would they expect diehard fans to abandon their beloved team if the roles were reversed? The responses reveal some thought-provoking insights.
A Patriots Aficionado
“I honestly have no clue what you’re talking about, and I prefer to keep it that way until at least after next Sunday’s game.”
A New Englander with Deep Ties to the Patriots
“Should Yankees fans turn their backs on their team because of the steroid controversies surrounding Roger Clemens and A-Rod? I’ve cheered for the Patriots since childhood, well before that humiliating Super Bowl loss in 1986 (final score: 46 to 10). There was a time when they struggled with a 20-80 record over five seasons, and the team almost relocated to St. Louis or Hartford. As a lifelong fan from Rhode Island, I admire Belichick’s straightforward, ‘do-your-job’ philosophy, and the fact that Tom Brady, a seventh-round pick, rose to become one of the game’s greatest QBs. Sure, if the team had committed a serious wrongdoing—like standing behind a player involved in a murder trial—I’d have a hard time supporting them. But the deflated balls issue seems absurd; it’s not a scandal in my eyes, just a media circus. To date, no evidence has emerged to suggest any intentional wrongdoing, and it didn’t affect the game. As for the previous videotaping incident—other teams should be doing their homework too! They got caught, paid the fine—what more are we talking about?”
A Deflated Chargers Fan with a Sense of Humor
“They could use helium or suck all the air out of the balls, and the Chargers would still find a way to lose.”
A Loyal Patriots Supporter
“There are people out there who want to take down Tom Brady and our beloved Patriots. Those folks are just out to cause trouble and should be ignored. That’s all there is to it for now.”
A Football Enthusiast Who Isn’t a Diehard Patriots Fan
“I usually take a wait-and-see approach before judging sports figures. So far, things don’t look great for Tom, much like when I defended Lance Armstrong for years. This isn’t anywhere near as severe, but it does hint at an arrogance; altered balls were unnecessary because they would’ve beaten the Colts anyway. If true, it reveals an unlikable side of Tom (if he was aware of it). Honestly, can we just enjoy a good game?”
A (Perhaps Naive?) Patriots Fan
“I haven’t even brought it up at home because if I don’t discuss it, it’s like it never happened.”
This article was originally published on Jan. 27, 2015.
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In summary, the unwavering loyalty of Patriots fans often leads them to dismiss ethical concerns surrounding their team. While opinions vary, the passionate defenses of the Patriots illustrate the complexities of fandom and morality in sports.
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