re: Why do you think people take sports so seriously?

I don't entirely disagree; and I think we're basically on the same page. I just think we're defining "taking seriously" differently.

I've certainly been crushed by losses before; but as you said, it's how a person reacts that can be the issue.

Bottom line: I grew up in a family of Aggies. I was born into it. For most of us (collegiate sports fanatics), it's who we are. We attended school at & received degrees from these places; we continue to give of our time & finances; we live, eat, & breathe the cultures of our schools--to include caring about the coaches & players. So it's not surprising that disappointment can set in following a loss.

Unfortunately, stupid people are gonna stupid.