I could be wrong, but isn't the reason Cardinal Nation is so massive, is because the KMOX signal is so strong? Six states can tune into a Cardinal game with an old-fashioned radio.
Age & moving have diminished my fandom. Life-long Mets fan moved to West Coast - when access to news & info was MORE difficult - added (more than switched) allegiances to Giants, Mariners. Many years later, when grand-children arrived - they received attention previously devoted to sports & "my" teams. When time came to return to sports - everything/everyone - even on "my" teams that I "follow" was different. So, now, still a fan, just not as intensely. Would also help if someone won something every so often.
I could be wrong, but isn't the reason Cardinal Nation is so massive, is because the KMOX signal is so strong? Six states can tune into a Cardinal game with an old-fashioned radio.
Age & moving have diminished my fandom. Life-long Mets fan moved to West Coast - when access to news & info was MORE difficult - added (more than switched) allegiances to Giants, Mariners. Many years later, when grand-children arrived - they received attention previously devoted to sports & "my" teams. When time came to return to sports - everything/everyone - even on "my" teams that I "follow" was different. So, now, still a fan, just not as intensely. Would also help if someone won something every so often.
One of the best explanations of fandom that I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Bravo, good sir, bravo.