It’s true. If someone is rooting against the Pats, it is because:
a) Their teams have lost to the Patriots and they harbor bitterness and they don’t have the maturity to accept a loss for what it is.
b) Their team plays against the Patriots on a regular basis and they have a fan’s stake in it.
c) They are ignorant of football and are simply emotionally based, like liberals.
d) They are immature and haven’t yet learned to appreciate a sport for what it is.
e) C and D above.
Indeed!