Rants always seem to have a negative connotation. In this day and age of social media and criticism that can come about because one has spoken their mind, I do my best not to rant. However, in this case, I feel a need to make my opinion known.
Everyone knows I'm a girl and I LOVE football. College or professional, it doesn't matter. The closer the game, the more I have to watch it. I guess what I'm trying to say is: I find value in most all football teams, not just my favorite teams.
For a long time, I didn't really understand that concept. But, eventually, you have to grow up and concede that other teams have good players too. That also makes for good competition (which I LOVE!). What I care for less is: a lot of crying http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg,
a lot of nepotism http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg, ridiculous hits http://youtu.be/myNyMP9ddrg and shocking behavior http://youtu.be/sM18sAZRnIU.
This season already has had it's highs and lows. Have I wanted to give up on my teams? Some days, maybe. Have I given up? Absolutely not. I will not go down as a bandwaggoner. It is not in my nature. However, I have seen and heard many rants from friends about how their team should just scrap the players this year and wait for next year. Really? This game is only about winning? Pardon me, but I thought in addition to winning, it was also about the triumph of the human spirit overcoming obstacles others have told them they can't overcome or are not meant to be overcome on game day. Have you taken the time to read Dabo Swinney's story? I can't stand Clemson (pronounced Clempsun), but I got to give it to this guy. He has enthusiasm and an undefeated team so far. Have you ever watched Ole Miss or Mississippi State? Those guys haven't seen a National Championship since the wheel was invented but THEY BRING IT. I'm sure I don't need to mention the "Promises Kept" speech that came from Tebow when Ole Miss shocked them several years ago (coincidentally Michael Oher played on that Ole Miss team).
In short, if you are discouraged about your team, don't worry. Every dog has it's day. Didn't you win a few National Championships a few years back? Get over yourself and quit talking craziness. Keep an eye on your team and watch a few others. It doesn't matter how bad your team plays, loses, or how bad YOU feel. That's your team. If you do give up, well that's your loss. Just please get out of our way and shoosh it so we don't have to hear all that nastiness. Real fans deal.
S.N.- Battle of the Jims (Schwartz and Harbaugh)- Seriously. Act like grown men and not first graders.
-Will someone PLEASE cut Blaine Gabberts hair so we can stop losing already and make the boy look like a man? All this nonsense started with JDR not letting them shave his head aka no hazing in Training Camp. SHAVE IT ALREADY.
-Gene Smith, if you aren't looking at Alshon Jeffery from the South Carolina Gamecocks going into the 2012 NFL combine and draft, shame on you. Proceed to Pearle Vision so you can see what a real receiver looks like http://youtu.be/5bpHPzu_wEM
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