What sports team has the biggest disconnect with their perceived level of success to their actual?

[Steezy]

Ya Man Said "The Hawks Won In 58" Then Provided A Picture Of The Ring

if nikkas gonna argue jerry fukkin west was better than dwade than the ring stands

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

Hawks won in '58



Lakers > Celtics. Lakers dominance is spread out. Celtics mostly dominated in the '60s. They have one championship in 28 years.

I'm confused where does that ring say ATLANTA hawks

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

The English National Soocer team hands down. Haven't won a World Cup since 1966, haven't been to a World Cup semi final since 1990, never won a Euro, and no Englishman has ever won a FIFA World Player of the Year award yet the English media acts like England is some sort of footballing powerhouse.

Thats a real good one actually

 

[King Poetic]

1. the knicks -- i'm tired of hearing about the false claim of mecca of basketball

2. philadelphia eagles - i swear this team has won at least 2 superbowls by the way the east coast media and philly fans act

3. Gonzaga Basketball & Virginia Tech Football

 

[GunRanger]

I'm confused where does that ring say ATLANTA hawks

where do these say LA Lakers

and who even bigs up the Hawks? In the national media, they're forgotten, and online people clown them because they dont fill up the arena

 

[L&HH]

Throw the Washington Redskins on that list and they'd get my vote.

Absolutely DIEHARD fans who think their team is among the elite, storied franchises in the league. Haven't won the ship since 91. Only 3 titles overall.

you mean only. There's only 5 teams that have won more and only 6 teams with more appearances.

The Redskins are nowhere New York Knicks level of overratedness

 

[L&HH]

My gawd this. Didn't have a clue how unbearable these nikkas were until I moved here. And that playoff appearance 2 seasons ago had me wanting to fight everyone. Seen nikkas rockin Heayh Shuler & Ricky Ervins jersey the week of the game. They legit swore they had a chance to win the super bowl

Well if RG3 was fully healthy who knows. We were up 14-0 on the Seahawks. The playoffs are all about getting hot at the right time, and as a matter of fact look at the Ravens who did win it. They were in the exact same predicament as us.

Also, this thread is not only about how that teams fan base in their respective hometowns perceived them. In that case every team would be overrated. It's also how the media portrays them. And as far as I know the media does not try and put on like the Redskins are some kind of powerhouse. But let's not act like the Cowboys aren't Super Bowl favorites every single year

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

Well if RG3 was full healthy who knows. We were up 14-0 on the Seahawks. The playoffs are all about getting hot at the right time as a matter of fact look at the Ravens who did win it. They were in the exact same predicament as us.

Also, this thread is not only about how that teams fan base in their respective hometowns perceived them. In that case every team would be overrated. It's also how the media portrays them. And as far as I know the media does not try and put on like the Redskins are some kind of powerhouse. But let's not act like the Cowboys aren't Super Bowl favorites every single year

The entire nfc east has an overinflated sense of self, but the hierarchy goes

• Eagles (off the charts)
• Cowboys (still somehow has 1990s expectations / self rating)
• Skins (same as above, but comes down to earth quicker)
• Giants (actually UNDERRATES their level of success, eli, and cruz would be GOD and ALLAH on the other 3 rosters)

 

[L&HH]

The entire nfc east has an overinflated sense of self, but the hierarchy goes

• Eagles (off the charts)
• Cowboys (still somehow has 1990s expectations / self rating)
• Skins (same as above, but comes down to earth quicker)
• Giants (actually UNDERRATES their level of success, eli, and cruz would be GOD and ALLAH on the other 3 rosters)

I'd agree with this ranking. I think you should have had the Cowboys in the poll though. For the simple fact that they're still running with this "America's Team" title. And because they're routinely picked every single year as upper Bowl favorites yet only have ONE playoff victory since they're SB in '96 to show for it.

 

[Absolut]

never hear anyone hyping up the white sox, chargers, or hawks really. on here atlanta fans here are delusional, but no one is saying shyt in public about the hawks being legit with a straight face. most people shyt on the lessers of the sec for that conference pride riding coattails bullshyt. no one cares about any canada teams. really only leaves the eagles, knicks and ducks. in terms of media hype, and fan base shyt talk its gotta be oregon. everyone swears they are a powerhouse, yet they aint winning shyt. got hyped to no end the last 2 seasons and couldnt even make a showing in their conference title game either year

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

never hear anyone hyping up the white sox, chargers, or hawks really. on here atlanta fans here are delusional, but no one is saying shyt in public about the hawks being legit with a straight face. most people shyt on the lessers of the sec for that conference pride riding coattails bullshyt. no one cares about any canada teams. really only leaves the eagles, knicks and ducks. in terms of media hype, and fan base shyt talk its gotta be oregon. everyone swears they are a powerhouse, yet they aint winning shyt. got hyped to no end the last 2 seasons and couldnt even make a showing in their conference title game either year

Who is favorite in the Michigan State @ oregon game this year in most books? I have a feeling msu is gonna fukk em up...

 

[Absolut]

id make oregon 14 ish. they had problems with that style of play vs stanford the last couple years. i like sparty with the points as well

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

id make oregon 14 ish. they had problems with that style of play vs stanford the last couple years. i like sparty with the points as well

Spartans are made to beat an oregon type team. They're gonna punch oregon in the face and they'll buckle as usual. Idk about that spartan offense though....

 

[BigE214]

The entire nfc east has an overinflated sense of self, but the hierarchy goes

• Eagles (off the charts)
• Cowboys (still somehow has 1990s expectations / self rating)
• Skins (same as above, but comes down to earth quicker)
• Giants (actually UNDERRATES their level of success, eli, and cruz would be GOD and ALLAH on the other 3 rosters)

You'd be pressed to fine anyone else that agrees with this.

edit: @ the thought of a Boys fan wanting Cruz over Dez

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

You'd be pressed to fine anyone else that agrees with this.

edit: @ the thought of a Boys fan wanting Cruz over Dez

I didnt suggest that at all, but i'm discussing how they'd be respected by their fanbase

Eli
2 superbowls
2 superbowl mvps
You tell me how this man would be treated in dallas.

Cruz
3626 yards, 23 tds vs

Dez since 2011
3543 yards, 34 tds (way more redzone targets)

Tell me how cruz would be treated in dallas