The Success of a Sports Team

**Gonzo** · 07-20-2004, 12:15 AM

We all know that sports are universal. No matter what sport or wherever it is played we all watch them for the most part.

When it comes to evaluating the success of a team, what do you think matters the most? I would say it is championships. Even if your team has the highest win percentage, star players out the ass, or whatever it may be, your team is only as good as the championships it wins.

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 07-20-2004, 12:41 AM

I dont think so, I think a succesful team is consistent over the years

**Penner** · 07-20-2004, 12:42 AM

Depends on the sport.

Teams can get lucky in soccer and NCAA B-Ball and shit because they only have to play one game against the teams.

**BCWWF** · 07-20-2004, 01:32 AM

Dynasty this topic is boring

**da_king** · 07-20-2004, 01:41 AM

thing is only one team can win a championship in any given sport so i don't consider that a fair basis for success since calling 29 teams or whatever unsuccessfull on the basis of not winning a championship seems a bit harsh. personally, if it's a team that i'm cheering for, i ask that they put out an entertaining product that on any given night could win. i'd also add in stability as an important factor for me as well and agree with stima with being consistent over time.

**Kid Robb** · 07-20-2004, 01:53 AM

Largely dynasty.

Depends also on the make up of the team. If say a team buys in a series of players and spends considerable more than anyone else in their league, and buys themselves a Championship, then they won't be considered as good as a team that has built and traded their way into contention.

LK · 07-20-2004, 12:48 PM

It depends on the club. For example for Man Utd, a good season would be winning the premiership and having a good champions league campaign. For Charlton a successful season would be to achieve a good top ten place and challenge for Europe. For Norwich a successful season would be to stay up and solidify their staus as a Premiership team

**Dazz** · 07-20-2004, 12:59 PM

I agree with legendkiller, it really depends on who the team is to determine whether their season is a success or not.

07-23-2004, 11:53 AM

Quick question. How would you rate the sucess of the Atlanta Braves?

**The Miz** · 07-23-2004, 01:28 PM

13 straight division titles or whatever doesn't impress me because they've only won 1 World Series. Alot of seasons they've had the best team too. I remember one of the times they played the Yankess in the series, they clearly had a better team but Torre badly outmanaged Cox.

07-20-2004, 12:15 AM	#1
Gonzo feel the madness Posts: 11,360	The Success of a Sports Team We all know that sports are universal. No matter what sport or wherever it is played we all watch them for the most part. When it comes to evaluating the success of a team, what do you think matters the most? I would say it is championships. Even if your team has the highest win percentage, star players out the ass, or whatever it may be, your team is only as good as the championships it wins.

07-20-2004, 12:48 PM	#7
LK It's Clobbering Time! Posts: 5,337	It depends on the club. For example for Man Utd, a good season would be winning the premiership and having a good champions league campaign. For Charlton a successful season would be to achieve a good top ten place and challenge for Europe. For Norwich a successful season would be to stay up and solidify their staus as a Premiership team Last edited by LK; 07-20-2004 at 02:11 PM.

07-20-2004, 12:41 AM	#2
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	I dont think so, I think a succesful team is consistent over the years

07-20-2004, 12:42 AM	#3
Penner Crash Bang Posts: 21,391	Depends on the sport. Teams can get lucky in soccer and NCAA B-Ball and shit because they only have to play one game against the teams.

07-20-2004, 01:32 AM	#4
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Dynasty this topic is boring

07-20-2004, 01:41 AM	#5
da_king Senior Member Posts: 18,763	thing is only one team can win a championship in any given sport so i don't consider that a fair basis for success since calling 29 teams or whatever unsuccessfull on the basis of not winning a championship seems a bit harsh. personally, if it's a team that i'm cheering for, i ask that they put out an entertaining product that on any given night could win. i'd also add in stability as an important factor for me as well and agree with stima with being consistent over time.

07-20-2004, 01:53 AM	#6
Kid Robb Mr. Bump Posts: 8,990	Largely dynasty. Depends also on the make up of the team. If say a team buys in a series of players and spends considerable more than anyone else in their league, and buys themselves a Championship, then they won't be considered as good as a team that has built and traded their way into contention.

07-20-2004, 12:59 PM	#8
Dazz IRREPLACEABLE Posts: 11,608	I agree with legendkiller, it really depends on who the team is to determine whether their season is a success or not.

07-23-2004, 11:53 AM	#9
Gertner Guest Posts: n/a	Quick question. How would you rate the sucess of the Atlanta Braves?

07-23-2004, 01:28 PM	#10
The Miz Clutch Poster Posts: 11,997	13 straight division titles or whatever doesn't impress me because they've only won 1 World Series. Alot of seasons they've had the best team too. I remember one of the times they played the Yankess in the series, they clearly had a better team but Torre badly outmanaged Cox.