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Message: [QUOTE="Mr. Wonderful, post: 2389520, member: 178"] Connecticut had no professional teams after the Whalers left. UConn men's basketball was the highest level sport that was played within Connecticut's borders. I've been a fan since being a fan was a thing for me... I can remember going to games in the field house with my older brothers in 1987, as a 14 year old. I was at the Civic Center for two of the games of the NIT run in 1988. UConn held a special place, the only truly genuine home team for a Connecticut resident. It feels like someone is trying to take it away from me now. I'll never root for any team, pro or otherwise, in any sport, other than UConn. I can't identify with New York or Boston teams. I just don't care about them. Nor do those franchises give a crap about anyone in Connecticut. I went to UConn. My brother went to UConn. I met my wife while at UConn. Her whole family went to UConn. I worked for UConn in the athletic department. I've been a Mansfield resident for 25 years. I've watched the whole magical parade of stars from Cliffy to Shabazz from just a few dozen feet away. I played darts with Donny, ate pizza with Kirk, and rode in the back of Jakes pickup. It's been such a big part of my life that it's hard to imagine it fading away. I guess I've been lucky, and I should appreciate what a ride it's been. I don't know. Such a confusing time to be a long time fan. [/QUOTE]