Hot-Blooded - Fanbases of the NFC North

So apologies are in order for the lack of updates here as of late, but things are back on track. Prepare for them to come fast and furious over the next couple of weeks, as well as some extra cuts to get the numbers narrowed down soon. In the meantime, it's time to ranks the fanbases in the coldest division in football. If these fans can keep their fire throughout these winters, they're fine by me...

NFC North

Chicago Bears - Da Bears' fans can be a tough crowd (for better or worse). They're loud, they're passionate, and won't let a little bad weather turn them away. Whether they're cheering in the good years or booing in the bad, they show up, which is saying something in a Chicago winter. Their also the only NFL fanbase to be immortalized by a SNL skit, which has to count for something.

12/15

Detroit Lions - ELIMINATED - They should probably fall in the "Do you really blame them?" category, but their most passionate moment in the last decade may have been their unison stand against Matt Millen.

3/15

Green Bay Packers - Does this one really need a write-up? A season-ticket waiting list longer than most phone books. Those fans also happen to be the teams' owners. The most unique fan situation in all of sports. So is there a downside? Well, Lambeau tickets aren't the easiest to score (at least not for cheap), but the biggest question is this: am I a second rate fan if I'm not also a shareholder? I suppose I could always lie...

14/15

Minnesota Vikings - If they still sat outside throughout the Minnesota winters to cheer on their team, I'd be inclined to score this one a little higher. They've gotten a little pampered by their done, but then again, I live in Alabama so what do I know about cold winters? They're passion wanes a little in the rough years, but the Dome gets loud when the team is winning. I guess you could say the current fans are a little "fair-weather" in a couple of ways

7/15