Part One was posted Monday.  Today is part 2 of the Sports Fandom 101 series.

Despondency (as defined by Dictionary.com)

• Depression of spirits from loss of courage or hope; dejection.

Being a sports fan is a lot of things: fun, exciting, exhilarating.  It is also painful, frustrating, and intoxicating.  When it comes to the reasons listed, all of them can, in some form or fashion, lead to feeling despondent, to feeling completely and utterly dejected.