Because we old people want to get out of the cold. I didn't really get passionate until the Steve McNair era. Prior to that I would watch now and then (like the 2000 Superbowl) but didn't really know the players or their positions. I'll admit I was upset by all the early losses this season, but now I'm just convinced this isn't our year, we'll bounce back. Planning on moving to South Carolina within the next two years (retiring), but I'm not going to be a Panther's fan, it's Ravens all the way!