In an attempt to minimize the effect that bandwagon fans and frontrunners could have on the results, two years of data were used for stadium attendance, merchandise sales and TV ratings.

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The notoriously tough Philly fans jumped on the bandwagon, too.

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But it's enough for the most casual of casual fans to hop on the bandwagon.

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