Born and raised in Connecticut, and exposed to Cowboys’ fans only a little later than 2nd grade. Determined to hate the Cowboys and to root for a worthy foe from the NFC. That left Vikings and Rams. Stuck wuth Rams ever since.
Wife is from northern Alberta, though mother in law lived in Regina for a while.
I virtually never root for a team from California, although I might make an exception if I really do not like the team they are playing (for example, the Ducks). Originally from Oregon (go Beavers). For a while rooted for the Redskins because they were from Washington—which to me originally only meant the state north of Oregon.
Bet on the Patriots in ‘83 on points. Always rooted against the AFC after that. Am now generally on the Go Galt on the NFL bandwagon.
Roll Tide (OSU fans need a secondary team)