25 Things Sports Fans Don't Think (But Should)

A journey into your psyche.

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Last week, Complex Sports reminded you of the things you think, but won't say. Well, this time around we're telling you what you're not thinking, but should. Did you get that? As fans, our judgement can sometimes be clouded by the tradition of sport, baseless loyalty to teams, and a few too many stadium beers. So to bring some long ignored ideas to light, we've created a slide-by-slide journey deep into the sports culture psyche. From the one-and-done college athlete to the infuriated, drunken fans, these are the 25 Things Sports Fans Don't Think (But Should).

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You're not a better referee/umpire/official than the guys on the field.

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There's nothing cool about fantasy football.

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When you get down to it, football is just as boring as baseball.

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A well-played women's basketball game is more aesthetically pleasing than a whole lot of major conference men's college hoops.

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Your game in high school wasn't as good as you remember it/tell people.

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You benefit in no way if your team wins.

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Baseball managers shouldn't have to wear the team uniform.

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College basketball's one-and-done does more harm than good.

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Everyone hates your sign.

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Paying full price for a preseason NFL game is totally desperate.

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The backlash against expensive basketball shoes is mostly about race.

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Good coaching means a lot more than we give it credit for.

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Big markets are supposed to spend more than small ones—this ain't socialism.

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Pitchers shouldn't bat.

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Tiger Woods didn't owe anyone an apology (well, maybe Elin).

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"Unwritten rules" are always idiotic.

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Some X Games events are really just suicide attempts.

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The conference tournament automatic bid is flawed.

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Too many NBA teams make the playoffs.

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Super Bowl commercials suck as bad as regular commercials.

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Arguing in baseball is more ratchet than anything on WorldStar.

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We don't care how much Madden you play, you'd be a horrible GM or coach.

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The chances my kid will be a star athlete are incredibly low.

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Records set before integration shouldn't hold much weight.

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Your favorite team is screwing you.

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