California Quote by Fred Dryer
“I hate these people (the Rams and their owner, Georgia Frontiere) for what they did, taking the Rams logo with them when they moved to St. Louis. That logo belonged to Southern California.”
About This Quote
Source Sports: NFL commentary, 1995
Fans feel betrayed when a team's identity moves with relocation, losing regional ties.
In simple terms: Fans upset about team moving away.
Key Takeaway
Respect history, support local fans.
Themes
sports
identity
relocation
Mood
frustrated
nostalgic
Type
commentary
opinion
When to use this quote
- team relocation
- merchandise sales
- local business impact
- fan protests
Key Concepts
branding
community attachment
fan loyalty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a team's move affect community identity?
- Can branding be rebuilt in a new city?
A Different Perspective
Fans may still support the team despite branding changes.
![“The correct answer is the University Titans, the West Valley Eagles, the Central Valley Bears, the East Valley Knights, the Riverside Rams. The fact you don't even know an answer to the question like [naming all the Spokane Valley High School Mascots] means you don't even know the district. How…” quote by Matt Shea](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/958/matt-shea-14938_answers_the-correct-answer-is-the-university-tit_288990.jpg)
