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By Greg Billing, Staff Writer 1:06 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2009

I’ve never rooted for the Cincinnati Bengals (I don’t root against them; just never became a fan) so I’m not jumping on their bandwagon. But I’m more than happy to run alongside cheering it on.

After years of frustration and just two winning seasons since 1990, Bengals fans deserve a winner. I have to wonder, though, is it too late?

For some fans it is. I know a few Bengals fans who in recent seasons hopped off the bandwagon.

I have no problem with those fans, as one friend told me, why waste time and money rooting for an organization that doesn’t seem to care? His new team: The Pittsburgh Steelers. He was rewarded with a Super Bowl victory his first season as a fan.

I have to wonder how many joined him. I walked into a store the other day and was greeted by a display of about 10 different hats for the same team. Bengals? Nope. Steelers? Yep.

I’m glad for him to finally experience a winner. Likewise, I’m glad for Bengals fans who are enjoying this ride. I enjoy seeing the Who-Dey!s on Facebook. I like that my daughter makes sure her pink Bengals jersey is clean every Monday to celebrate another win with her friends.

I just hope the Bengals don’t let them down.

Contact this reporter at  (937) 225-2400, ext. 6991, or  gbilling@DaytonDailyNews.com.

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