> I do believe it is supposed to be spelled "root", as in "to cheer". So "rooting" would be "to cheer on". I think Sam spelled it wrong initially and Stephen has been perpetuating it because of the mistaken belief that Sam is always right. It has been my humble experience that Sam is only mostly right--and sometimes he's completely wrong. And then I get to have fun at his expense. Like now. HAHA!
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> "rout" is "to put to wild flight or retreat." something entirely different.

Thank you for clearing that up, Dave : ) And I shall try to keep in mind that Sam is only ever 'mostly right' ...