- Aug 30, 2014
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We are a very frustrated fan base. I remember when it first started hitting the fan during the mushchump years, and I used to always try to look for the silver lining in the clouds that kept pouring on us. Well... I just don't have the patience, or the energy to do that anymore. I'm tired of being told to accept mediocrity.
I'd be willing to bet that we are one of the most educated fanbases in the country. Not just in football, but in various avenues of life as well. We know what counts for quality, and what success looks like. But we also know what ineptitude looks like, and many of us refuse to gloss over the product on the field, and accept excuses for what has been put on display before us since 2010. There are many here who want to hang their hat on us finishing first in the SEC East these past 2 years. For me, it felt like we won an award for being the tallest midget, because, once again an elite team proved they were heads and shoulders above every aspect of our program. There is a ton of pent up frustration in this fanbase, and it is manifesting itself here, in a place that is perfect for those who need to vent. And it will continue until there is a return to dominance over weaker programs, and a return to competitiveness with the elites. Winning when we should, and at the very least, competing when we should, will turn the mood of this place around.
With all of that said, I am holding out hope that Mac will make serious gains with the team this coming season. I like the way he closed on the last few days of recruiting, and so far, I really like what I have read, seen, and heard with the new coaches. Next season may be tough with the defense losing so many, and some depth issues in key positions. Regression on that side of the ball is understandable. But if there isn't some serious improvement on offense... he's in serious trouble, and this place will continue to be an outlet for frustrated fans. And no amount of internet chat board pumpers praising close victories over the Little Sisters of the Poor State College is going to save him, or drown out the bile from frustrated fans.
As for people leaving the board... see ya. A better option would be to grow some thicker skin, or block the people you don't like. Perhaps you could just not login for a while, and take a break from this place. To actually go out of your way to ask the administrator to cancel your account is just ridiculous. Taking your ball and going home is a loser's way out.
I'd be willing to bet that we are one of the most educated fanbases in the country. Not just in football, but in various avenues of life as well. We know what counts for quality, and what success looks like. But we also know what ineptitude looks like, and many of us refuse to gloss over the product on the field, and accept excuses for what has been put on display before us since 2010. There are many here who want to hang their hat on us finishing first in the SEC East these past 2 years. For me, it felt like we won an award for being the tallest midget, because, once again an elite team proved they were heads and shoulders above every aspect of our program. There is a ton of pent up frustration in this fanbase, and it is manifesting itself here, in a place that is perfect for those who need to vent. And it will continue until there is a return to dominance over weaker programs, and a return to competitiveness with the elites. Winning when we should, and at the very least, competing when we should, will turn the mood of this place around.
With all of that said, I am holding out hope that Mac will make serious gains with the team this coming season. I like the way he closed on the last few days of recruiting, and so far, I really like what I have read, seen, and heard with the new coaches. Next season may be tough with the defense losing so many, and some depth issues in key positions. Regression on that side of the ball is understandable. But if there isn't some serious improvement on offense... he's in serious trouble, and this place will continue to be an outlet for frustrated fans. And no amount of internet chat board pumpers praising close victories over the Little Sisters of the Poor State College is going to save him, or drown out the bile from frustrated fans.
As for people leaving the board... see ya. A better option would be to grow some thicker skin, or block the people you don't like. Perhaps you could just not login for a while, and take a break from this place. To actually go out of your way to ask the administrator to cancel your account is just ridiculous. Taking your ball and going home is a loser's way out.