Who is popular today?

With New England’s dynasty apparently reaching its endgame, the search if on for the team that fans love – or love to hate
There is just something about rooting against a team isn’t there? Sure, there is joy in watching your own team win. But there’s an extra tinge of satisfaction when that lot loses. For the last two decades, that evil empire has been the New England Patriots. Unprecedented success. Unprecedented scandals.
But with the Patriots dynasty on its last, wheezing breath, the league is in danger of losing its national match-up maker. And it is those national villains who make ratings boom. Fans want to see their team go through that team. Neutrals want to cheer against them. So who will step up to take New England’s place? Continue reading...