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jamf 09-24-2007 01:45 PM

What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I like to drive. I will drive around town for about an hour or so.


What do you do?

12thMan 09-24-2007 01:48 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
Go to a bar and hit on women:)

724Skinsfan 09-24-2007 01:53 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
Realize that there are millions of people in this world that would kill to be in my shoes if my only problem is watching my favorite sports team lose a game.

SmootSmack 09-24-2007 01:56 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I log on to RedskinsWarpath.com and get annoyed by the ignorant, "world is ending" idiocy that permeates throughout this site after a loss.

It calms me down when I realize that worse than having my favorite team lose, is the inability to have any rational thought and panic like a meteor is about to strike.

BleedBurgundy 09-24-2007 02:10 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I just remember how much I like the team and that all any fan can truly ask for is a competitive team, week in/week out.

BleedBurgundy 09-24-2007 02:11 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[QUOTE=SmootSmack;356691]I log on to RedskinsWarpath.com and get annoyed by the ignorant, "world is ending" idiocy that permeates throughout this site after a loss.

It calms me down when I realize that worse than having my favorite team lose, is the inability to have any rational thought and panic like a meteor is about to strike.[/QUOTE]

yeah, agreed. I wanted to post last night but I knew what'd I be getting so i didn't bother. Rationality has no place here after a loss.

Summo 09-24-2007 02:15 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I talk to my kids. It makes me realize that there is much more important things in life then my favorite football team losing.

cpayne5 09-24-2007 02:19 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[QUOTE=724Skinsfan;356690]Realize that there are millions of people in this world that would kill to be in my shoes if my only problem is watching my favorite sports team lose a game.[/QUOTE]

Same here.

A sane person calms down fairly quickly when they put it in the perspective.

Schneed10 09-24-2007 02:36 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[quote=Summo;356708]I talk to my kids. It makes me realize that there is much more important things in life then my favorite football team losing.[/quote]

Same here, except my 1-year old can't say much back other than Da-Dee. But that's definitely enough to put the loss out of my mind.

JWsleep 09-24-2007 02:40 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
Kinda like 742--try to put it in a more global perspective. Than I watch Gibbs presser--that helps calm me down for some reason. And the Warpath helps, if only to realize that there are others "suffering" as much as me over this, and some have gone completely nuts! ;)

Watching the cowboys lose helps too--oh, wait. Dang.

BDBohnzie 09-24-2007 02:43 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
If it's a 1pm game, as soon as the final whistle blows, the remote is off and running to find the next game on. If it's a 4pm game, I'll flip around til 8pm, and watch FOX for the Simpsons, Family Guy, etc. If I'm at the game, I get back to the car, break out a chair and have a beer.

I'm pissed off for about 30 seconds after a loss, then I calm down and move on. Can't change what happens, just have to deal and move on.

MTK 09-24-2007 02:45 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I don't do anything because I don't get all fired up after a loss.

It's a game, and it's a game that we as fans have ZERO control over.

I have a hard time getting annoyed over something I can't control. Am I disappointed initially? Sure. But I don't feel the need to punch walls or get drunk, or post like an idiot on the boards calling for everyone's head.

Hog1 09-24-2007 02:47 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I pick up my 6-string, and cut loose with.............HIGHWAY TO HELL!

Schneed10 09-24-2007 02:58 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[quote=Mattyk72;356742]I don't do anything because I don't get all fired up after a loss.

It's a game, and it's a game that we as fans have ZERO control over.

I have a hard time getting annoyed over something I can't control. Am I disappointed initially? Sure. But I don't feel the need to punch walls or get drunk, or post like an idiot on the boards calling for everyone's head.[/quote]

I get emotionally invested, I have to admit. So I get downright dejected after a loss like that yesterday. But I keep a cool head; I think going on the boards and flaming about it will only make me more upset/pissed. It's best if I just get away from all things Redskins for about 24 hours. I think about other things (talk to family, playing poker, etc.).

Porn also works WONDERS!

Schneed10 09-24-2007 03:03 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
The hard part about being a fan is realizing that the team has ups and downs. We have a tendency to do things like look at the first two weeks and observe solid play by us, and crappy defense by the Giants, and logically conclude that we should kick the crap out of them and run up the score. Then when that doesn't happen, people get all f'd in the head.

Sometimes your team just has a bad day. Sometimes the other team just has a good day.

The best solace you can take is to resist that urge to go projecting the bad day you just saw onto the remaining 13 games. In other words, just because we played that way this time doesn't mean we'll play bad next game. You can analyze all you want, but sometimes teams step up and sometimes they take steps back.

Remember Oakland in 2005? Not long after we reeled off 5 straight wins to make the playoffs. You never know when your boys will bounce back, so stay cool, because chances are they will.

Schneed10 09-24-2007 03:05 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
And another thing...

The line between winning and losing is SO fine in the NFL:

- Went to OT with Miami
- Eagles had a shot to tie in the last minute
- We had a shot to tie NY, first and goal with one minute to go

So when the sky is falling, remember that a few little changes could make the difference next time.

jbcjr14 09-24-2007 03:11 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I agree with Schneed here. There is a very fine line in the NFL between winning and losing. Gibbs also stated that every game would be a fight to the finish and be very close. We are not that good of a team in all phases RIGHT NOW. Will we be? Who knows, but the potential is certainly there.

Trust me, every team will lose a couple games. It happens in the NFL. This is not the end of the world and 2-1 sure as hell beats 0-3 which we sure as hell could be right now!

saden1 09-24-2007 03:29 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I hate losing...it makes coming into work very difficult. The more they win the harder I take a loss...this week being a bye week makes it even harder to not think about the loss.

Anywho, I try not watch sports shows or read about the loss and eventually after few days I look forward to the next game.

Southpaw 09-24-2007 04:24 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
Like some others have said, if it's an hour after the game and I'm still pissed, I just tell myself that the Washington Redskins losing a football game really has no effect on my day to day life. That helps... a little bit.

I also stay away from this place at least until the next day. Seeing the knee jerk reactions of people(some of which, I actually respect their opinions) tends to get me riled up again.

SmootSmack 09-24-2007 04:43 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[QUOTE=saden1;356777]Anywho, I try not watch sports shows or read about the loss and eventually after few days I look forward to the next game.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, how do you think I feel? I can't avoid it at work. I've been calling "meetings" all day just to get away from all the NFL coverage today.

hooskins 09-24-2007 05:05 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[quote=saden1;356777]I hate losing...it makes coming into work very difficult. The more they win the harder I take a loss...this week being a bye week makes it even harder to not think about the loss.

Anywho, I try not watch sports shows or read about the loss and eventually after few days I look forward to the next game.[/quote]

Yeah same here. Except I initially flip, as seen in my posts after the game. It kinda sucks but then I get over it and realize much of my criticism is really not based on logic. If something goes wrong it tends to fall into whatever criticism I want it to.

I just love the Skins way too much and just want to remember seeing them win a Superbowl in my lifetime. That is pretty much all I want as a fan.

Warpath 09-24-2007 06:04 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I also take a skins loss way to personally. I mean I have zero control over it and when they lose like that right at the end it almost makes it so much worse. What can you do though, you know they aren't losing on purpose or losing just to piss off the fans. It is and always will be just a game and for entertainment. It is big business. I have a personal interest in them, I've grown up with them, I've been around for the superbowls, I currently own season tickets, I buy stuff from the store every year, so it definitely hurts, but remember its a game and everytime there is 1 winner and 1 loser. I can't say that the skins will win or lose the next 13 weeks but I can bet that I will be watching and hoping for a win.

Oh yea and to calm down it takes ahwile for me, but eventually its time to move on and prepare for the next opponent.

Stacks42 09-24-2007 08:11 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I like to go to my room by myself and "feed the geese". And by that i mean masterbate, hahah jk. Im gonna miss my skins this weekend

Lady Brave 09-24-2007 09:24 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I don't really do anything to calm down. I have to be by myself for a while and just kind of absorb everything. I really need to stay away from the board right after a loss. Some people are so freakin over the top and depressing after a loss I often consider giving up on message boards all together. It's so frustrating. People just chew and chew on stuff until they've sucked all the flavor out of it. I honestly don't see the point. Having passion for your team is one thing, but the incessant bitching wears pretty thin after a while.

The last fews days have just been sucky all together. The Skins lose in heartbreaking fashion and I have to meet with the Vet on Wednesday to discuss whether or not it's time to put my dog down. I'm completely bummed right now.

DynamiteRave 09-24-2007 09:31 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
Warcraft!

(Yes, I'm a nerd)

EARTHQUAKE2689 09-24-2007 10:21 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I usually just chill for like 30 minutes by myself, then watch more football and wait till the Redskins play again.

The only game I went insane after was the Seahawk playoff game, because it was the playoffs and I wouldnt see the Skins play for like 7 months

EARTHQUAKE2689 09-24-2007 10:22 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
Yeah i dont watch the highlights or anything about us losing either.

Lady Brave 09-24-2007 10:42 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;356980]Yeah i dont watch the highlights or anything about us losing either.[/quote]
My husband wanted to watch the Steeler highlights after the game and I just screamed at him, "turn that crap off or go watch it upstairs!!!" Poor guy got his head bit off, but I couldn't take listening to a re-cap.

dall-assblows 09-24-2007 11:16 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
i workout. whenever im pissed at someone or something i lift weights or run.

always calms me down

Gmanc711 09-24-2007 11:58 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I ussually throw things and swear alot

jsarno 09-25-2007 12:02 AM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
Usually losses don't bother me too much and they are easy to shrug off as "just a game", but this one hurt for some reason. It was one of the tougher losses I can recall for the past couple years...pretty much due to the fact that we had it in hand, but I feel Gibbs killed us.

SO I had to beat on my wife a little, drink and drive, take some drugs, hold up a liquor store, and steal some cookies from girl scouts! LOL. I just move on cause it's just a game.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha 09-25-2007 12:20 AM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I usually kick a few puppies. ;)

saden1 09-25-2007 02:56 AM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[quote=Sheriff Gonna Getcha;357036]I usually kick a few puppies. ;)[/quote]

When are you going to be raided by the FBI and do you plan to cut a deal?

jsarno 09-25-2007 03:04 AM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[QUOTE=saden1;357055]When are you going to be raided by the FBI and do you plan to cut a deal?[/QUOTE]

Nah, that's still ten times better than what Vick did!

djnemo65 09-25-2007 08:18 AM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I get drunk, but I do that after a win too. Actually I do that most days.

DEVIL'S OWN 09-25-2007 08:23 AM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
me, my wife and my girlfriend, we hangout and......:spank:

Monkeydad 09-25-2007 12:23 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I ate food.

EternalEnigma21 09-25-2007 01:12 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
so I guess I'm the [I]only[/I] person here who gets shitty drunk and punches his wife in the back of the head while she's sleeping... yeah, right...:pffff:

JGisLordOfTheRings 09-25-2007 02:39 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
[quote=canthetuna;357210]so I guess I'm the [I]only[/I] person here who gets shitty drunk and punches his wife in the back of the head while she's sleeping... yeah, right...:pffff:[/quote]

OH dont worry about that! Youre not alone in either catergory dude.....lol

SmootSmack 09-25-2007 08:21 PM

Re: What do you do to calm down after a loss?
 
I went out and played some football tonight with some friends. That was a nice release.

(5 catches, 1 drop, 1 TD, 1 sack...for those that have me on their fantasy team)


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