Do your actually want the team to win?

[HuskyNan]

There's a bigger issue here. Is it just me, or has the country generally been taken by a virus of negativism? Seems like everybody has an opinion about everything (rarely factually-based) and that everyone else is an idiot. I sense a long-term problem with this.

Someone please tell me I just see more random dolts...

It's nothing new. When my sons were 10 and 8, we took them a game. We sat in front of two drunk jerks that were this and that so my husband turned around and asked politely if the guys could watch the bombs. One guy then screamed the swear word as loud as he could in my husband's face. His buddy must have been a bit more sober because he dragged the other guy - who wanted to fight - to another seat.

That story barely makes sense after the bad word filter got done with it.

 

[UConnDan97]

Dan, you're in 241 too?

If you see a bald man yelling "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" for about 15 seconds straight on every third down, it's me. Being a loud Italian has its perks...

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Yeah, toward the aisle. I can reach out and touch the chairbacks without having to pay for them...

What row? I'm row seven (a few behind Money & BL).

 

[UConnDan97]

What row? I'm row seven (a few behind Money & BL).

I'm in Row 13. We have a couple of nice folks in row 12 and row 11 that I chat with during the games. Make sure to swing by and say hi if you get a chance. My son likes the high-fives with UConn strangers...

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I'm in Row 13. We have a couple of nice folks in row 12 and row 11 that I chat with during the games. Make sure to swing by and say hi if you get a chance. My son likes the high-fives with UConn strangers...

If you saw a great haired old guy wearing a blue #40 UConn jersey yesterday it was me.

 

[UC1995]

New Englanders and especially Connecticut residents are insufferable. Being a former one myself it took me years to just realize it's just a game and life will go on win or lose.

 

[Adios]

New Englanders and especially Connecticut residents are insufferable. Being a former one myself it took me years to just realize it's just a game and life will go on win or lose.

Newer settlements or developments are more laidback much of the time....because they're newer. Connecticut has really been lacking much of anything new for decades. That is going to change, though, with all the urban renewal going on. The cities in CT that people consider "trash" are LOADED with beautiful old architecture, even Meriden. It's a matter of what's being made of what's in the state. With wealth and comfort, comes relaxing and contentment. Not everyone in this state is well off.

A lot of sports fans turn to sports to fill a void. For example, the New England Patriots. Have been a fan since 1986. Didn't see Mexican or African American Patriots fans before till now.

 

[gtcam]

You know, this thread has actually reminded me of something that I've been itching to say but that I didn't want to start a thread to say it.

There are a few folks on this board who disappear after a win like they are part of the witness protection program! Oh sure, when we're getting our rears kicked, they're the first ones to chime in with the nonsense. But after a win? Crickets. After two wins in a row? I start to check the obituaries because I'm not sure they are still alive.

I never understood that about some folks and I never will. I'd rather be a super homer than to be a miserable prack...

Believe me Dan (and I know you are aware) - it happens all season in the Men's basketball forum.
It's even worse in the MBB game chatrooms
You got folks who can't wait for the team to do something wrong and it's KO sucks etc. but when something good happens its silence or a 360
I just don't get these "pracks"
I may be a Pollyanna but I stay true to the Blue, good or bad - and yes I do criticize players and coaches but certainly get no joy or wake up every day looking forward to it

 

[gtcam]

It starts at the top of the house, unfortunately.

Yeah, as if it was never an issue before January 2017 - JSMH

 

[UConnDan97]

Believe me Dan (and I know you are aware) - it happens all season in the Men's basketball forum.
It's even worse in the MBB game chatrooms
You got folks who can't wait for the team to do something wrong and it's KO sucks etc. but when something good happens its silence or a 360
I just don't get these "pracks"
I may be a Pollyanna but I stay true to the Blue, good or bad - and yes I do criticize players and coaches but certainly get no joy or wake up every day looking forward to it

You definitely know I'm aware because you see me battling over there when times are tough. Nothing is more taxing than defending UConn from other "UConn fans"...

 

[FartMan69]

Then go to your local bar and drink yourself to death. Save yourself $ on tickets, parking etc, think how many beers that$ will buy!

At least there you will probably be among "likeminded friends" unlike at the game and on this board.

Lol you want less people at the games? It can be you and the handful of posters here in the stands with a grumpy scowl on their face with an entire section to themselves. Lighten up Champ.

 

[History Geek]

Not going into the games has been ingrained in UConn fandom cluture for decades. More people stayed in DLot at Yale Bowl than went into the game since I can remember. From 1982-1998 UConn won the vast majority — didn’t matter.

 

[Huskygamble19]

I'm sorry..why in the world would you insult yourself by wearing UCONN garb if you are going to be false advertisers..Hmmm?

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

You know, this thread has actually reminded me of something that I've been itching to say but that I didn't want to start a thread to say it.

There are a few folks on this board who disappear after a win like they are part of the witness protection program! Oh sure, when we're getting our rears kicked, they're the first ones to chime in with the nonsense. But after a win? Crickets. After two wins in a row? I start to check the obituaries because I'm not sure they are still alive.

I never understood that about some folks and I never will. I'd rather be a super homer than to be a miserable prack...

Dan, I'm gonna go out on a limb, even though I know nothing about your situation, and say that my connection to the football program runs a lot deeper than yours does. I'll continue to support the program whether I decide to post on the BY or not. I've decided that this place is not fun anymore. That's all.

I've been posting on here for well over a decade. I was a card carrying apologista during Edsall's original run. I don't need your (or any of your wanker fans on here) stamp of approval nor do I need to answer to any of you. Most of the posters who's opinion I respect don't post here much anymore. The place is a disaster. If you enjoy posting here please feel free to continue to do so. Just enjoy it and let go of the anger. Who cares who posts or who doesn't post after wins?

Lastly, go screw yourself.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Isn't it time for you to go back to Catalunya and root for Barca instead?

Well, no yet carry on with your whiny negativism regarding most UConn sports.

 

[UConnDan97]

Dan, I'm gonna go out on a limb, even though I know nothing about your situation, and say that my connection to the football program runs a lot deeper than yours does. I'll continue to support the program whether I decide to post on the BY or not. I've decided that this place is not fun anymore. That's all.

I've been posting on here for well over a decade. I was a card carrying apologista during Edsall's original run. I don't need your (or any of your wanker fans on here) stamp of approval nor do I need to answer to any of you. Most of the posters who's opinion I respect don't post here much anymore. The place is a disaster. If you enjoy posting here please feel free to continue to do so. Just enjoy it and let go of the anger. Who cares who posts or who doesn't post after wins?

Lastly, go screw yourself.

Wow.

Are you feeling like my statement was aimed at you? If so, why did you feel that way?

Maybe the reason you feel my comment was aimed at you is also the reason why you would so kindly tell me to go screw myself.

You're always a ray of sunshine, Jimmy...

 

[Adios]

For whatever reason, fans at NESCAC games look more fit.

'CAC football has at least 4 of the 10 oldest football fields in the country. Just a tidbit I had to throw out there, just in case. Dartmouth makes it be 5 of the 10 oldest continuously used fields in New England. I know one is in the Midwest (Ohio Wesleyan?) and another in Tennessee (Sewanee). Don't know the last 3 of the 10 oldest.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Wow.

Are you feeling like my statement was aimed at you? If so, why did you feel that way?

Maybe the reason you feel my comment was aimed at you is also the reason why you would so kindly tell me to go screw myself.

You're always a ray of sunshine, Jimmy...

Ok buddy. The only reason I knew this post existed is because someone texted me that 97 was on his sanctimonious high horse and took a shot at me on the BY but didn't even have the guts to name names. This will be my last response on this. Carry on superfandan.

 

[tduconn]

There's a bigger issue here. Is it just me, or has the country generally been taken by a virus of negativism? Seems like everybody has an opinion about everything (rarely factually-based) and that everyone else is an idiot. I sense a long-term problem with this.

Someone please tell me I just see more random dolts...

Weapons of mass destruction........negativisim, devisiveness, arrogance, and lets resist everything and anything to which we don't agree. Everybody is an expert at everything to which they lack experience.

Did these same people ever compliment the coaches/players when something went right?

Look, Randy has stated on multiple occasions what HE believes the issue/problems are and where they exist. He's played and coached the game, unlike may of those idiots that know nothing about everything.

I'm in Randy's corner for now, no matter how many times I may grimace from what I observe on the field. Three years down the line, if nothing changes, I may feel different. But for now, my blood runs UConn blue!

 

[UConnDan97]

Ok buddy. The only reason I knew this post existed is because someone texted me that 97 was on his sanctimonious high horse and took a shot at me on the BY but didn't even have the guts to name names. This will be my last response on this. Carry on superfandan.

Well then whoever did that must have been even more sensitive than you are. This is like the third or fourth shot that you've taken at ME in the last two weeks. Everything from my undefeated predictions to even the fact that I use italics at the end of my posts.

If you don't like me, fine. If whoever pm'ed you doesn't like me, also fine. I guess feel free to continue taking shots at me and getting mad about my italics...

 

[AreBee1969]

For the 4th time in as many home games (I nomadicly scamper around the stadium) I’ve had “UConn fans” around me actively rooting against and second guessing the team. Getting quite tired of it I nearly lost it today at a shirtless 40 yr old behind me who had the muscle tone of a 9 yr old and in his opinion way more football IQ than our staff who was vehemently cheering when calls he disagreed with didn’t work. Are you on this bored? Someone simultaneously bald yet prepubescent?

Can’t really fault anyone who is buying tix and showing up these days but I’m quite weary of these clowns. Cheer on the team.

I had four season ticket holding "experts" in their 40s and 50s behind me during the HC game doing the same thing. In the middle of the 2nd quarter they started getting on the kids because they were getting beat by an FCS school. When one of the experts said "I'm done!" with 4:00 left in the first half, I turned and said "GOOD! Get *%# out because I'm tired of listening to you badmouth these kids!" I proceeded to rant for a bit about multiple years of recruiting FCS quality players and
I've never done anything like that in my life, and wasn't really proud of my outburst. I did get some props from some of the others in my area, but I downplayed it. We were able to converse civilly with the experts after that and have since that game. But it begs the question, why even come? They leave early every game and don't seem to enjoy when things go well, (like the comeback in that game). Stay home and scream at your TV.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

I actually moved away from my 10 year+ season ticket seats halfway through the 4th today because I couldn’t take two of four UConn fans (they weren’t season ticket holders) behind me for this game who thought they were playing Madden. These weren’t “oh man/‘c’mon guys” comments - they were “I would have called this” and “I would have called that” and “Randy has no clue what he’s doing” type comments - incessantly. Obnoxious little batsards who weren’t drinking - just stuffing their faces w/ nachos and popcorn.

Sometimes you get lucky and have someone sit nearby that knows the team/game and sometimes you draw the short straw and get the tools who don’t know the guy they are cheering for graduated last year.

Were you sitting in my row? Same situation. Some play happened that reminded me of the previous regime. I joked to my buddy that they should fire Diaco now. The turd behind mumbled that he wanted to kick the ducker in the head and mumbled crap about Diaco. Good times.

 

[Stainmaster]

Ok buddy. The only reason I knew this post existed is because someone texted me that 97 was on his sanctimonious high horse and took a shot at me on the BY but didn't even have the guts to name names. This will be my last response on this. Carry on superfandan.

 

[cohenzone]

Lots of "coaches" sitting in the stands. Have a group behind us that comment on what should've been differently on almost every play.

Speculating about play calling isn’t that big a deal. But there is a season holder in my row who is doing a play by play commentary that is 75% negative and annoying, but the first to want to slap five every one in the stadium after a good play, especially a score. 50ish and usually drunk

 

[Adios]

Text messages over a message board? L O L.

So much for some being grown men.

 

[Adios]

For whatever reason, fans at NESCAC games look more fit.

'CAC football has at least 4 of the 10 oldest football fields in the country. Just a tidbit I had to throw out there, just in case. Dartmouth makes it be 5 of the 10 oldest continuously used fields in New England. I know one is in the Midwest (Ohio Wesleyan?) and another in Tennessee (Sewanee). Don't know the last 3 of the 10 oldest.

Bates and Bowdoin in Maine have two more of the 10 oldest fields. New England has at least 7 of the 10 oldest football fields.

 

[RSTuthill]

Well, no yet carry on with your whiny negativism regarding most UConn sports.

Hehehe, a shame to waste bandwidth on this but the only other sport I post on is men's Hockey. Don't think I have been very critical there; but, even if I was, I have blogged on Husky Hockey since the days when Cav was playing for Bowdoin (total of 25 years). I think I have earned the right. Doubt you were even born then. And I wear a UConn away game sweater -- that Bruce gave me -- to UConn football games. I would also point out that just because you and I disagree on an on-campus barn, doesn't mean I am being negative.

Btw, you should have seen the two goals that Todd Krygier scored against Alaska Anchorage under the Eero Sarinen roof. Things of beauty.

 

[RSTuthill]

There has been so little to criticize in the coaching this year other than overall the 3-3-5 being a poor match for our current talent, that I cannot imagine running commentary on the play calling. In the upper reaches of Section 200 we hear none of that at all. The discussion is always about what the players did on the last play (or the refs). Pretty much normal for what should be heard at a game. Helluva lot of high fiving on UConn TD's and screaming on defensive third downs for instance.

 

[Adios]

Franklin Field at Penn rounds out the list of the 10 oldest fields in gridiron football. Had to add that. Of the 10 oldest fields, 2 are in Connecticut, 2 in Massachusetts, 2 in Maine, 1 in New Hampshire, 1 in Pennsylvania, 1 in Ohio and 1 in Tennessee.

Crazy as it sounds, at NESCAC games, it's former players of NESCAC squads who didn't make out too well in life who would be the most likely to act similar to FBS level screaming common fans would. There's a corelation between contentment and attitudes towards games. Shouldn't require a study to figure that out.

 

[Marty Jackson]

Well then whoever did that must have been even more sensitive than you are. This is like the third or fourth shot that you've taken at ME in the last two weeks. Everything from my undefeated predictions to even the fact that I use italics at the end of my posts.

If you don't like me, fine. If whoever pm'ed you doesn't like me, also fine. I guess feel free to continue taking shots at me and getting mad about my italics...

crazy that this guy is a sitting US Senator now...