Worst Moments as a Sports Fan?

[Genesis 1.0]

Kicker shanks an easy FG. Your QB throws a pick to end the game. A SG drops a 3 PT dagger in the closing seconds. Your goalie gives up the last point at the end of overtime. The Yankees win another World Series.:yay:

As a sports fan, there are moments that you will remember forever. Moments that leave you feeling hollow or enraged, or an unhealthy mix of both.

The 1st Step toward recovery isn't admitting the problem, it's sharing your festering wound with the rest of the world. Time to open up.

Personally:

-Cundiff ****s up a .00000001 yard FG against the Patriots

-Ravens ousted by the Steelers 31 - 24 2010 Season

-Connecticut 79, Duke 78 2003 - 2004 Final Four. Losing by a f'n POINT

-Duke loses 93 - 77 to ARIZONA as a #1 Seed

-Lakers swept by the Jazz in the Conference Finals 97 - 98 season

-Lakers molested by the Pistons 4 - 1 in the Finals 03 - 04 season

-Losing in the Finals to the punk ass Celtics 07 -08 Season

Other losses piss me off but these? These set my ****ing teeth on edge.

[runawayboulder]

The Yankees blowing the 2004 ALCS. The A-Rod slap play especially drove me out of my mind. It was so unsportsmanlike and I really didn't like him after that. Add on the opt out stunt he pulled during the 07 WS and his steroid admission, I can't wait until his contract is up.

The Knicks losing to the Pacers in game 7 of the 95 playoffs hurt. So did the brawl with Miami in 97 that cost them the series. They had a serious squad that year and could have beat the Bulls IMO.

The Knicks trading Ewing is a very bad memory. I remember listening to the press conference on the radio at work. It kicked off a chain of events that led to a decade of nightmarish basketball.

There were a ton of bad moments as a Giants fan ( especially DeSean Jackson's punt return in 2010) but 2 Super Bowls have wiped a lot of those out of my brain.

[TheOnlyOmega]

Having the witness the Packers murder my Falcons dead on the field in the playoffs.

The Braves choke outs in the 90s. Can't name a single one as they've all kind of blended together.

When I first heard about Vick getting indicted...that was rough.

[Genesis 1.0]

The Yankees blowing the 2004 ALCS. The A-Rod slap play especially drove me out of my mind. It was so unsportsmanlike and I really didn't like him after that. Add on the opt out stunt he pulled during the 07 WS and his steroid admission, I can't wait until his contract is up.

The Knicks losing to the Pacers in game 7 of the 95 playoffs hurt. So did the brawl with Miami in 97 that cost them the series. They had a serious squad that year and could have beat the Bulls IMO.

The Knicks trading Ewing is a very bad memory. I remember listening to the press conference on the radio at work. It kicked off a chain of events that led to a decade of nightmarish basketball.

There were a ton of bad moments as a Giants fan ( especially DeSean Jackson's punt return in 2010) but 2 Super Bowls have wiped a lot of those out of my brain.

Yes, Yes, Yes. That drove me f'n nuts, it was just so damn stupid & we would have won it all. Just thinking about it is pissing me off all over again.:o

As to the Vick process, from start to finish (prison) was a low for alot of sports fans in general, glad you mentioned that. I know it had to be 10x worse for a Falcons fan.

[Doc Samson]

4th and 26. I thought they had a chance that year, and even though they've won since, it doesn't take the sting away on such a boneheaded play. Just typing it pisses me off...:cmad:

[Tex]

Colt McCoy. National Championship Game. I felt sick.

[Poetic Chaos]

Robert Horry. Former Kings fan. Enough said.

[Erzengel]

As a Yankees, Giants, Knicks, Rangers fan, I could say 2004 but it's kinda blown over for me, I think right now it's the almost 40 year drought since the Knicks won a championship. And 93-94 and 99-00 didn't help.

[TheOnlyOmega]

As to the Vick process, from start to finish (prison) was a low for alot of sports fans in general, glad you mentioned that. I know it had to be 10x worse for a Falcons fan.
Yea, the whole year after I heard the indictment news was so bleak. It was the only time as a football fan that I honestly believed my team was never going to rebound. Its bad when your former favorite player is in prison, it's worse when you team goes 3-13 along side that.

[Genesis 1.0]

Yeah but you guys have rebounded very nicely since then. Hell, you could have ended up like Cleavland or Detroit for all those years.

[demitri_vampiro]

1994 when michael schumacher deliberately hit damon hill and denied him the title.
juventus losing champions league final against dortmund in 1997, real madrid in 1998 and ac milan in 2003. should have won all 3 of them.
novak djokovic losing to federer in roland garros semi final 2011. he could have and should have won all 4 slams that season.
most tragic moment was when monika seles was stabbed by that guy during a tennis match. she could have won so much.

[runawayboulder]

As a Yankees, Giants, Knicks, Rangers fan, I could say 2004 but it's kinda blown over for me, I think right now it's the almost 40 year drought since the Knicks won a championship. And 93-94 and 99-00 didn't help.

They had the Finals nearly won in 93-94, that one hurt. I had low expectations going into the 99 Finals. They were so banged up, I knew in my mind there was no way they were going to beat Robinson and Duncan.

I've got a ton of great memories from that decade. Even if STAT and Melo happen to win a championship one day, I'll still love those 90's teams.

[Erzengel]

Between the Giants win in 90, Rangers in 94 and Yankees in 96, a win in 94 would have been perfect.

[Mjölnir]

The Swedish hockey team losing to Belarus in the quarter finals of the Olympic tournament in 2002. Unfathomable to go from dominating Team Canada to that.

[Ant-LOX]

I was a Phillies fan from 1993 - 2004ish. That first season was so cool, they made it to the series, but then disappointing for nearly a decade.

But, in 2007, I got back into the Phillies, just in time for them to be good, and they won the series the next year. That was pretty cool.

The absolute worst moment, was when the Flyers got killed by the Redwings.

That was rock bottom. I'm still not able to really get through an entire Flyers game. It's too emotionally damaging.

BUT - If they do win the series this year, I'll be the first person at the Parade, because they owe me for my decade of dedication.

[NewYorkSpider]

Here are a few...

2004 John Kasey kicks the ensuing kickoff out of bounds after the Panthers had tied Super Bowl 38 with 1:08 left in regulation.
2004 Yankees blow 3-0 lead on Red Sox
2007 Cavs swept by Spurs in NBA Finals
2010 Flyers lose to Blackhawks in Stanley Cup Finals

[Genesis 1.0]

Yeah, that Kasay kick was just excruciating to watch & I didn't give a damn about either team. I mean, WOW, how useless do you have to feel after shanking that one?

[The Incredible Hulk]

Funny, usually when teams like Duke, the Lakers, and Yankees lose, it's everyone else's best moments.

That being said Genesis, shouldnt you be a Cowboys fan too? Just to complete the quadrant of awfulness? ;)

[Genesis 1.0]

http://img.wrestlingforum.com/images/smilies/roflmao.gif Hulking up on me, 'eh? Year in & year out, it's always the same, never shifts, never changes. Can't help I was raised with good taste.

[Erzengel]

I'm guessing you went to Duke or knows someone who did? The Ravens are obvious. Who in your house were Yankees and Lakers fans? :huh:

[Rowsdower!]

Losing to f***ing Tim Tebow in the first round of the AFC playoffs.

There is no greater shame than that.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Losing to f***ing Tim Tebow in the first round of the AFC playoffs.

There is no greater shame than that.

Oh no? Try going 0-16 in a season. :(

http://theunofficialreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/detroit_lions_0-16.jpg

[Rowsdower!]

Perhaps. But at least you lost to 16 quarterbacks that were better than Tebow.

[TheOnlyOmega]

Oh no? Try going 0-16 in a season. :(

http://theunofficialreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/detroit_lions_0-16.jpg
Hey, at least that season got them Matt Stafford. :cwink:

[Duke]

My SF Giants losing the 2002 World Series. :csad:

[Drizzle]

The Colts' 2011 season followed by them dumping Peyton.

[Drizzle]

Double

[WalkingDeadMike]

* John Starks goes 2 for 18 in the game 7 loss of the 1994 NBA Finals.

* Carlos Beltran strikes out looking to end game 7 of the 2006 NLCS.

* The entirety of Super Bowl XXXV (2000)

* Jan 5th, 2003 The 49ers make the second largest comeback in NFL playoff history against the Giants. Kerry Collins actually drives our offense all the way down to the San Fran 23 with 6 seconds left. Botched snap on th FG attempt and the game is over. There were actually offsetting penalties which should have prolonged the game by one play, but the refs announced the game was over. The NFL sent the Giants a letter of apology the next week.

[runawayboulder]

I agree, the 03 Giant/Niner game was pretty brutal.

But they've won 2 Super Bowls and beat SF in the NFC title game last year in San Fran so I'm over that one....

[runawayboulder]

Trey Junkin.....poor bastard.:facepalm:

[Venomaniac]

I'm an Islanders fan...so pretty much the last 20 years (though the future does look bright), and I still have an aversion to Mulberry trees :cmad:

Actually, anything involving Milbury gets me annoyed. :cmad:

[redhawk23]

The St. Louis Cardinals getting swept by the Red Sox, braking Bambino's curse. That sucked.

[Genesis 1.0]

I'm guessing you went to Duke or knows someone who did? The Ravens are obvious. Who in your house were Yankees and Lakers fans? :huh:

Yeah, 2 years at Duke & 2 years at UNC Charlotte. Dad was a diehard Yankees fan & I actually came home in a Lakers blanket. lol, swaddled in purple & gold out of the hospital.

My Mom watching a Lakers game = Gabrielle Union at Heat games

I'm confident I have one of the most outrageously passionate sports families in the world.

[chesslover]

Bobby Fischer applauding the towers falling :(

[Rowsdower!]

As a Pittsburgh Pirates fan, I can't believe I forgot about this one.

Game 7 of the 1992 National League Championship Series. Nothing like watching your beloved team lose a game in the last inning with a former star player of yours scoring the winning run. That was the most soul-crushing game I can remember and the day I stopped watching baseball. I'm not kidding.

Of course, it's not like it mattered, because the Pirates have followed that game up with 19 (and soon to be 20) losing seasons.

F*** you, Sid Bream. F*** you and your ugly porn-stache, you piece of Benedict Arnold sh**.

[MMMMM...Dounuts]

Da Bears lose Da Super Bowl to the Colts

[TheOnlyOmega]

As a Pittsburgh Pirates fan, I can't believe I forgot about this one.

Game 7 of the 1992 National League Championship Series. Nothing like watching your beloved team lose a game in the last inning with a former star player of yours scoring the winning run. That was the most soul-crushing game I can remember and the day I stopped watching baseball. I'm not kidding.

Of course, it's not like it mattered, because the Pirates have followed that game up with 19 (and soon to be 20) losing seasons.

F*** you, Sid Bream. F*** you and your ugly porn-stache, you piece of Benedict Arnold sh**.
I wasn't aware this thread was called 'Greatest Moments as a Sports Fan?' :woot:
For real though, that was a damn good series. Shame the Jays dominated the Braves in the series that year. :csad:

[Rowsdower!]

I wasn't aware this thread was called 'Greatest Moments as a Sports Fan?' :woot:
For real though, that was a damn good series. Shame the Jays dominated the Braves in the series that year. :csad:


...die. :cmad:

And I'm glad your Braves fell to the Jays.

[John McGuirk]

2009 Stanley Cup Finals. Worst feeling by far.

2009 NCAA Title Game. ANY OTHER YEAR and MSU is beyond reasonable doubt the best team in the field. UNC was an NBA team out there.

2009's Game 163... Inge was hit. Couldn't believe that.

[The Game]

Patriots not completing the 19-0 season

Chelsea losing the 2008 Champions league final on penalties

Mike Tyson losing to Buster Douglas

Prince Naz losing to Marco Antonio Barrera

[Hound55]

Not my team, but just as a basketball fan in general. The most disgusting thing I've ever seen in any team sport was watching Kobe Bryant f*** his team in the 2003-2004 NBA Finals.

After that I'd probably rank watching kris Draper get laid the f*** out by that right c**t Claude Lemieux...

And a more personal one, which was more disappointment from losing than anything else... Paxson in the 92-93 Finals.

[Rowsdower!]

2009 Stanley Cup Finals. Worst feeling by far.

2009 NCAA Title Game. ANY OTHER YEAR and MSU is beyond reasonable doubt the best team in the field. UNC was an NBA team out there.

2009's Game 163... Inge was hit. Couldn't believe that.

But... your Wings won the year before. Few teams are able to repeat the following year. It's just remarkable that both the Pens and the Wings made it to back-to-back finals. Has that ever happened before for any two teams?

[ImWithTeamConan]

2011 Arsenal playing against Birmingham in the FA Cup Finals. Losing that game......it's like you just knew the season was going down the drains, it was tangible.

2003 Lakers, I think it was Game 5 against the Spurs in the Western Conference semis. Coming off 3 titles, they had that aura of invincibility still, series was tied 2-2 and it was coming down the wire. I think we were down by 2, last second shot comes to Horry, he's wide open, seen him hit that shot a million times to win us games and it rims out. One of those weird moments where they didn't get beat till the next game but when Horry missed that shot everybody knew the dynasty was over.

[irv]

Minnesota Viking's 2011.

2012 Wolves getting relegated to the Championship.. on a brighter note I'm happy we'll have a better chance of winning more than 6 games a season.

[ComicChick]

haven't read this thread yet, but this one still riles me up;

Kings vs Lakers, Western Conference Finals.

Robert freakin Horry. The Shot :cmad:

[ComicChick]

Robert Horry. Former Kings fan. Enough said.

as i read the thread now, i see you share my pain
:highfive:

[TheOnlyOmega]

haven't read this thread yet, but this one still riles me up;

Kings vs Lakers, Western Conference Finals.

Robert freakin Horry. The Shot :cmad:
I'd be more pissed about that series being fixed. That series pissed me off, and I'm not a fan of either team.

[ComicChick]

well yeah of course, but that's the moment that did me in. the kings were never the same after that :(

[Leenie]

Sunday, December 19th, 2010: Giants vs. Eagles.

Worst game I've ever witnessed. That loss disgusted me.

[Web of Blanco]

Ravens losing the AFC title game this against the Patriots. Nuff said...

Also Ravens losing to the Colts in 2006, after getting one of the top 2 seeds that year. There was so much hype around town because the Colts coming back to Bmore for a playoff game and this was going to be B'more's revenge..then, nada.

[Lady Marion]

Soccer world championship 2006 i Germany, semifinal Italy vs. Germany.

The Italians scored 2 goals in the last two minutes before the end of the extra time. What a sad end of the championship in my homeland.

[DebkoX]

When turkey got battered 3-0 by Croatia without trying.

[KalMart]

2004 ALCS

Superbowl XXXV

2003 Playoffs Giants loss to SF

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

My SF Giants losing the 2002 World Series. :csad:

As a Giants fan, this one stung. But it was a good series, so it wasn't exactly my worst moment as a sports fan. 2010 also helped mend some wounds. :)


* Jan 5th, 2003 The 49ers make the second largest comeback in NFL playoff history against the Giants. Kerry Collins actually drives our offense all the way down to the San Fran 23 with 6 seconds left. Botched snap on th FG attempt and the game is over. There were actually offsetting penalties which should have prolonged the game by one play, but the refs announced the game was over. The NFL sent the Giants a letter of apology the next week.

I agree, the 03 Giant/Niner game was pretty brutal.

But they've won 2 Super Bowls and beat SF in the NFC title game last year in San Fran so I'm over that one....

Trey Junkin.....poor bastard.:facepalm:

I'm a 49ers fan, and I was at that game. One of the greatest moments of my life as a sports fan. It may have been off-setting penalties, but I'd have hated to see the Giants get bailed out of a broken play by a penalty that had no impact on the outcome. It was a missed call for sure, but that was a broken play that wasn't going to work out, and a penalty would have bailed them out.

Anyways, the Giants got it back this past year when Ahmad Bradshaw was ruled "forward progress stopped" and bailed out of his obvious fumble that likely would have won the game for San Francisco.

As far as my worst moments:

-Tonight, realizing that LeBron James is gonna get his ring. :(

-Kyle Williams overtime fumble in the 2012 NFC Championship Game.

-As an Orlando Magic fan, Nick Anderson's missed free throws in the '95 NBA Finals.

-Brett Favre's "miracle" final second throw as a Viking against the 49ers in week 3 of the 2009 season.

-Garrison Hearst's injury in the 1999 Division Playoffs that pretty much lost us the game against Atlanta.

-San Francisco Giants losing to the Atlanta Braves I believe in the 1993 single game playoff, before the Wild Card was implemented.

[mikey1974]

as a Steelers fan...

- losing 4 AFC Championship games in the 1990's / early 2000's ( lost to San Diego, Denver, and New England twice)

- losing Super Bowl XLV

...though winning SB XL and XLIII help temper that last one a bit! still,a SB loss always hurts!

[Dangerman]

As a Raider fan I remember sitting in my college dorm watching Super Bowl XXXVII and remembering kicking everybody out after that embarrassing loss. I was pissed. I remember feeling like Martin telling everyone they can leave.

As a Bullets/Wizard fan you can pick one including changing the name. Same can be said as a Skins (yes I am a Skins fan although I will live and die with the Raiders) and Cap fan.

[Lots o lafs]

Every cowboys season in recent years.

Chuck Liddell vs rich Franklin.

[Batman jr.]

Seeing Chelsea win the Champions League.

The downfall of "Belgian" football (soccer), especially when it comes to infrastructure.

Guardiola leaving Barcelona. (:csad:)

The fact that I still haven't been able to spit Mourinho in the face.

[Belvedere]

Manchester United


Losing two Champions League finals to Barcelona.
Missing out on the Premier League title due to two last minute goals from Manchester City.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy missing a last minute penalty against Arsenal.


Chicago Bears


Last second collapse against the Atlanta Falcons in Matt Ryan's rookie year directly after Kyle Orton led us down the field to score with next to no time left.
Watching Jay Cutler get murdered by the New York Giants. Ten sacks, was it?
Devin Hester and Johnny Knox falling down on slants for two years and causing at least three to four interceptions each every single season.
The NFC Championship game loss to the Packers and the ensuing (and farcical) witch hunt against Cutler's "toughness" which still exists to this day.


Chicago Bulls


Derrick Rose tearing his ACL in garbage time.

[Sasobek]

Derrick Rose tearing his ACL in garbage time.

I was at that game. You could've heard a pin drop when he landed on the floor. I've never seen a crowd get that quiet at any game I've ever been to, it went from loud, to a sudden gasp, to dead silence.

[TheGuy]

Game 6 of 2011 NBA Finals.

Miami Heat 06-08

[Chrisbarnes182]

Euro 96 England v Germany in the Semi Final, Gareth Southgate missing that penalty.

The best England have played since 66.

[Themanofbat]

Martin Gelinas' game winning goal in Game 6 in the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals that didn't count nor get looked at... :cmad:

:yay:

[Themanofbat]

The 18-0 Patriots losing to those m*****f****** Giants... :cmad:

:yay:

[steintym]

That Rose injury jumps to the top of my list. I still get sick thinking about it. The Bulls instantly went from Title Contenders to the middle of the pack.

[Kable24]

Kicker shanks an easy FG. Your QB throws a pick to end the game. A SG drops a 3 PT dagger in the closing seconds. Your goalie gives up the last point at the end of overtime. The Yankees win another World Series.:yay:

As a sports fan, there are moments that you will remember forever. Moments that leave you feeling hollow or enraged, or an unhealthy mix of both.

The 1st Step toward recovery isn't admitting the problem, it's sharing your festering wound with the rest of the world. Time to open up.

Personally:

-Cundiff ****s up a .00000001 yard FG against the Patriots

-Ravens ousted by the Steelers 31 - 24 2010 Season

Other losses piss me off but these? These set my ****ing teeth on edge.

I thought these were great. haha :woot:

When Jerome Bettis fumbled the ball on the goal line against the Colts and the fumble was recovered and almost ran back for a touchdown until Roethlisberger tackled Nick Harper. I was so glad VanderDrunk shanked that kick. I was losing it on that one.

When the Cardinals almost beat the Steelers in the last two minutes of Super Bowl 43. My wife thought she was going to have to take me to the hospital for a mild heart attack with how I was looking. I was pale white, cold sweat and I was losing feeling in my right arm.

[Spidey220987]

Manchester United


Losing two Champions League finals to Barcelona.
Missing out on the Premier League title due to two last minute goals from Manchester City.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy missing a last minute penalty against Arsenal.




Beat me to it!
I agree with Van Nistelrooy too, but it's not as painful as the other 2.
I think what hurt even more (in hindsight though) is that if RVN had scored that pen', Arsenal wouldn't have finished the season unbeaten.

But the league though. 8 points squandered. The 4-4 draw with Everton was the killer. QPR couldn't hold on for a couple of minutes, couldn't kick the ball out or down the field. Jammy gits lol, Aguero is class though.

[KalMart]

The 18-0 Patriots losing to those m*****f****** Giants... :cmad:

:yay:

:woot:

[Sakuraba]

A recent one that comes to mind was Josh Hamilton throwing the ball in the stands and that guy falling to his death in front of his son.

[Sakuraba]

Another sad one was Hank Gathers dying on the court. Oddly enough, right in front of Erik Spoelstra.

As far as a disappointment goes, I'd have to say Rick Ankiel's collapse is up there. He was on his way to being the next dominant pitcher and then he suddenly can't throw a strike against the Mets in 2000 NLCS. I freaking hated the Mets too. Especially Mike Hampton. He just destroyed the Cards, like most left handers back in the day when we had JD Drew, Vina, and Jim Edmonds in the lineup.

[TheOnlyOmega]

Another sad one was Hank Gathers dying on the court. Oddly enough, right in front of Erik Spoelstra.

As far as a disappointment goes, I'd have to say Rick Ankiel's collapse is up there. He was on his way to being the next dominant pitcher and then he suddenly can't throw a strike against the Mets in 2000 NLCS. I freaking hated the Mets too. Especially Mike Hampton. He just destroyed the Cards, like most left handers back in the day when we had JD Drew, Vina, and Jim Edmonds in the lineup.
You have to think though, Ankiel went on to have a a pretty decent career as an outfielder. I'll never forget the home run he blasted into the Cove against the Giants. :woot:

[Sakuraba]

You have to think though, Ankiel went on to have a a pretty decent career as an outfielder. I'll never forget the home run he blasted into the Cove against the Giants. :woot:

Oh, I freaking love Ankiel. He's comeback is one of the most underappreciated stories I can think of in sports. He should be an exhibit in the Hall of Fame, not a member, but an exhibit.

That said, he should have been an ace starter

[Chrisbarnes182]

[QUOTE=Belvedere;23769071]Manchester United


Losing two Champions League finals to Barcelona.
Missing out on the Premier League title due to two last minute goals from Manchester City.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy missing a last minute penalty against Arsenal.


I would agree with all of these.

Painful.

Although I do believe Wayne Rooney and Alan Smith helped us end Arsenals unbeaten run the following season.
I think so anyway. I could be wrong it was such a long time ago. lol

[Ironfan72]

For me as a Bengals fan, both 1981 and 1988 were the worst as a sports fan, losing 2 super bowls to the 49ers.
Pete Johnson stopped 4 times at the 1 yard line after we made a come back and Montana's last minute drive to score in the final minute to win, as Anthony Munoz says, he was 1 yard and 1 minute from being a 2 time super bowl champion.

And recently my Bluejackets traded away the only star we had to the Rangers for no bodies, 11 yrs of bad hockey, well we had one year we made the playoffs, but its going to be a long time before we are even in the conversation for playoffs.

[Spidey220987]

[QUOTE=Belvedere;23769071]Manchester United


Losing two Champions League finals to Barcelona.
Missing out on the Premier League title due to two last minute goals from Manchester City.
Ruud Van Nistelrooy missing a last minute penalty against Arsenal.


I would agree with all of these.

Painful.

Although I do believe Wayne Rooney and Alan Smith helped us end Arsenals unbeaten run the following season.
I think so anyway. I could be wrong it was such a long time ago. lol

Van Nistelrooy penalty (to redeem himself a year later lol), and Rooney.

[rozidays]

This seems easy enough to rectify...obviously time ran out had the clock been working...