the sonic youth
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2002 11:20 amLong time no read, no post. But it's creeping up, this game with the squids, so the excitement shall return.
But, an amusing observation... anyone else notice that the most ruthless and shameless smack talking on these boards comes from the most inexperienced players' family, friends and alter egos? I think some of us were guilty of the same when our friends, children and brothers first arrived 3-4 years ago. Some proved to be prophetic, others just proved to be foolish.
Just realize this: Everyone is proud of where their favorite player's talents, hard work and/or (sometimes) even their connections get them. And as ProudPonyPa says, we are on the same team... so what is the point of criticizing somebody that hasn't even taken a class at SMU much less had a chance to prove any worth on a field during a true game? The same goes for praising someone who hasn't proven anything.
For those of you whose child, friends or whatever make it to their last year, you'll probably experience a transformation much like many of us have... from wide-eyed and shamelessly proud, to a distinct nervousness as they line up against someone bigger and 3-4 years older, to gratitude after their first big play... eventually you find yourself saying "wow, your writing sure has improved" more often than "can you lift that Doak Walker Statue?". Finally, if your really lucky, you get to look forward to one final year of watching college football all over the West, your favorite is a regular, successful player and your whole attitude is pretty down to earth. Then you talk to and read crazy posts from people related or befriended by players you've never heard of and find yourself smiling.
It really is an interesting cycle.
But, an amusing observation... anyone else notice that the most ruthless and shameless smack talking on these boards comes from the most inexperienced players' family, friends and alter egos? I think some of us were guilty of the same when our friends, children and brothers first arrived 3-4 years ago. Some proved to be prophetic, others just proved to be foolish.
Just realize this: Everyone is proud of where their favorite player's talents, hard work and/or (sometimes) even their connections get them. And as ProudPonyPa says, we are on the same team... so what is the point of criticizing somebody that hasn't even taken a class at SMU much less had a chance to prove any worth on a field during a true game? The same goes for praising someone who hasn't proven anything.
For those of you whose child, friends or whatever make it to their last year, you'll probably experience a transformation much like many of us have... from wide-eyed and shamelessly proud, to a distinct nervousness as they line up against someone bigger and 3-4 years older, to gratitude after their first big play... eventually you find yourself saying "wow, your writing sure has improved" more often than "can you lift that Doak Walker Statue?". Finally, if your really lucky, you get to look forward to one final year of watching college football all over the West, your favorite is a regular, successful player and your whole attitude is pretty down to earth. Then you talk to and read crazy posts from people related or befriended by players you've never heard of and find yourself smiling.
It really is an interesting cycle.