Non;511614 wrote:That is somewhat true. Let's say you were a big NBA in the early 90s and stopped watching closely for the last 15 years. You're not going to be as knowledgeable about the NBA as somebody who has followed a lot the past few years even though it's still basketball. It's a little different for the NFL and football because it's a more popular sport but overall, yes, the Steelers success has meant more widespread interest in the game and more knowledge.

Non;511598 wrote:When you're more interested in something and you're drawn to follow something more closely, you end up gaining more knowledge about it.

Fab4Runner;511616 wrote:More interest yes. Knowledge no. Did you know it's possible to take an interest in the Cavs AND the Browns? And maybe even the Indians, too! Possibly not since your city has to NBA team. It has been done believe it or not.

KR1245;511620 wrote:I guess you're right and everybody else on here is wrong..

Non;511622 wrote:A lot of people shifted their attention to college more, Ohio State mostly. That means following more web sites and recruiting and the college landscape as a whole. That interest and to the extent that you follow a particular sport is also knowledge, I think. Not just interest unless you can't comprehend what you're watching or reading about.

Non;511626 wrote:That seems to be the case.

trep14;511628 wrote:Man this Non guy is really getting you guys to bite hard on his trolling. At this point is pretty clear he is just grasping at straws because his argument is getting dumber by the minute. Good team =/= more knowledgeable fans. If anything it is the opposite, as good teams are more likely to just grab the interest of very casual fans. I would be willing to bet there are Steelers fans out there that think Jerome Bettis still plays for the team.

Fab4Runner;511627 wrote:Wtf are you talking about? This has nothing to do with anything we have been talking about. Your original argument is that Steelers fans know more about the game of football because their team is good. So these people that turned their attention to OSU football (but are still Browns fans) shoud still know a lot about the game itself, no? Since OSU is good and everything.

Non;511642 wrote:No it's not the same. Somebody who follows high school football religiously and doesn't care much for college and the NFL doesn't just know a lot about the college game and NFL because they follow some form of football. There are different strategies, coaching styles, teams, the draft, free agency, recruiting, and all that stuff.

I can't believe you guys are struggling with this that much.

Non;511173 wrote:I think it is pretty easy, actually.

Browns fans have gone to games and they usually are over at halftime so the fans leave or all they can do is drink and act like morons.

Steelers have been in a lot of big games and important games so the fans have been exposed to the best football, week after week.

Non;511654 wrote:We've had threads on here before where some posters said they don't watch the NFL that much anymore. They stated that college is more exciting.

Those people who are junkies for college and follow all of the college teams and players and go to college games and may just watch the NFL casually, they're not as hip to the NFL. Even though it's football, there are a lot strategies, scenarios, intricacies that you're going to see play out week after week.

Commander of Awesome;511648 wrote:Keep digging. You're getting pwned by at least 3 ppl on here. Nice fail.

Art Modell;511663 wrote:Disagree. After reading all the posts I would say Non is winning this going away. And for you BR, If you think you know more than me about the Steelers, you boy are dead wrong.

Non;511665 wrote:
The Steelers, on the otherhand, have given the fans countless great games and dramatic moments and the experiences that come with that. It's been more fun for them following the NFL. And with that experience comes great knowledge as well.

Non;511665 wrote:The Browns have had a lot of seasons that have been forgettable. Who cares what happened.

The Steelers, on the otherhand, have given the fans countless great games and dramatic moments and the experiences that come with that. It's been more fun for them following the NFL. And with that experience comes great knowledge as well.

Fab4Runner;511662 wrote:And what dpes this have to do with Browns fans that follow NFL football? That's where your argument started. You said Steelers fans know more about football than Browns fans because they watch good football. I fail to see what any of this has to do with OSU fans, Cavs, fans or any other fans you are trying to use. Your argument is Steelers v. Browns fans. Now you're just veering off in random directions trying to say that some Browns fans may be more interested in other teams now. That might be true. It still has zero to do with the knowledge of Browns fans that watch week in and week out.

like_that;511683 wrote:*Yawn* This is about the 4th time you said this. Flipping/changing the words around doesn't add to your argument. The only thing you have proven is that Steelers fans are idiots if they actually believe this bullshit.

How do you explain the Browns fans who are in their 50s+? Did their football knowledge drop to below average since the Browns aren't doing too well now? LMAO.

Using your highly flawed and idiotic logic, I bet the Tamp Bay Rays fans are more knowledgeable than Cubs fans when it comes to baseball.

Non;511692 wrote:I've explained it many different ways because you're a bunch of rockheads. But I'll also repeat some of the earlier points because I know they're accurate.

like_that;511699 wrote:Rockheads? We have provided plenty examples to choose from to prove why you are way off, and all you do is say the same thing. Sounds like someone who has nothing to offer other than a troll statement in a Browns thread.

Want another example that probably won't go through your thick head? Your homeboy steelers fan capone posted a few weeks ago that Joe Thomas is overrated. Yeah sounds like a more knowledgeable fan to me. /sarcasm