Friday, February 3, 2012

Sports Loyalties Divided In Connecticut

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New York Giants fan Tracy Hicks (right) and her boyfriend, Patriots fan Eric Bartholomew. (Courtesy of Hicks and Bartholomew)

New York Giants fan Tracy Hicks (right) and her boyfriend, Patriots fan Eric Bartholomew. (Courtesy of Hicks and Bartholomew)

About half way between where the New York Giants and the New England Patriots play their home games is the Connecticut River Valley where split sport team loyalties among families, friends and lovers are legend.

We talk with a couple that’s been dating for just two months to see if their relationship will survive Sunday’s game.

Guests:

  • Eric Bartholomew, a Patriots fan
  •  Tracy Hicks, a New York Giants fan
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