Guest Blog From the Insider (good read)

[redsk1]

That's a little overboard & a little too pessimistic. Very depressing read...

You know for a bad as I take a loss I have to come back down to reality. For all those that want to just look at the negative...you could be an Eagles fan. They've only been to 2 SB's and lost both. They've never won. You could be a Cards fan, Seahawks fan, Falcon's fan, Buffalo fan, Chief fan (longtime since their SB), Jets fan, and the list goes on (yea the Jets have 1). We've won 3 which is more than probably 75% of the rest of the league. Hell right now being a proud 49er fan is excrutiating.

That's what got me thru Sunday night. It could be worse.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by redsk1

That's a little overboard & a little too pessimistic. Very depressing read...

You know for a bad as I take a loss I have to come back down to reality. For all those that want to just look at the negative...you could be an Eagles fan. They've only been to 2 SB's and lost both. They've never won. You could be a Cards fan, Seahawks fan, Falcon's fan, Buffalo fan, Chief fan (longtime since their SB), Jets fan, and the list goes on (yea the Jets have 1). We've won 3 which is more than probably 75% of the rest of the league. Hell right now being a proud 49er fan is excrutiating.

That's what got me thru Sunday night. It could be worse.

You're absolutely right about where we stand as a franchise vs. other teams as far as past success. We certainly have a better overall tradition than most teams out there in regard to winning. The only teams close are Dallas, SF, Pitt, GB, NE, maybe a few others. It's just SO hard right now to be a fan because of all the built up expectations surrounding Gibbs V2.0. And for me, it's not as much that we are losing right now, it's HOW we're losing that's making me crazy. It's just excruciating.

[70Chip]

Good grief. Some things are better left unsaid.

What we need is a little more stoicism around here. Everybody's losing their heads. Things are never as bad or as good as they seem. What boggles my mind is that I don't remember that many people even picking the Redskins to make the playoffs here at The Warpath and you would expect a good deal of irrational exuberance in a place like this. Now, we're 5-4 and they act like they expected 9 - 0. The smart play is to just watch and make any sweeping analysis after the season ends.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Good grief. Some things are better left unsaid.

What we need is a little more stoicism around here. Everybody's losing their heads. Things are never as bad or as good as they seem. What boggles my mind is that I don't remember that many people even picking the Redskins to make the playoffs here at The Warpath and you would expect a good deal of irrational exuberance in a place like this. Now, we're 5-4 and they act like they expected 9 - 0. The smart play is to just watch and make any sweeping analysis after the season ends.

Definitely agree. (In spite of your deep hatred for my hard earned labor you're ok ). Some people really need lives outside of the Redskins too it seems. Some of the reactions just seem to reflect really pathetic people.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Definitely agree. (In spite of your deep hatred for my hard earned labor you're ok ). Some people really need lives outside of the Redskins too it seems. Some of the reactions just seem to reflect really pathetic people.

Yes and no. Really pathetic people? I wouldn't go that far. This guy is obviously a very intelligent grad student, and is only 25 years old. We know nothing about him other than he's a die hard Skins fan who's over-zealous and over-analytical. As far as his feelings about the skins, I agree with him. But I can put things in perspective. I love my team, and when they lose I'm definitely bummed out for a few hours on Sunday. But it doesn't carry over to my love life, my job, or my relationships with other people.

Another thing to consider is this guy wrote this thing on either Sunday or Monday, with the sting of the loss fresh in his head. I think calling him really pathetic is a bit of a stretch. Who on this site hasn't felt absolutely awful, whether it be for days or just hours, about the Redskins struggles over the years??

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Yes and no. Really pathetic people? I wouldn't go that far. This guy is obviously a very intelligent grad student, and is only 25 years old. We know nothing about him other than he's a die hard Skins fan who's over-zealous and over-analytical. As far as his feelings about the skins, I agree with him. But I can put things in perspective. I love my team, and when they lose I'm definitely bummed out for a few hours on Sunday. But it doesn't carry over to my love life, my job, or my relationships with other people.

Another thing to consider is this guy wrote this thing on either Sunday or Monday, with the sting of the loss fresh in his head. I think calling him really pathetic is a bit of a stretch. Who on this site hasn't felt absolutely awful, whether it be for days or just hours, about the Redskins struggles over the years??

The difference is that we don't write about it. It's better to stuff all these emotions down and then take them out on your loved ones at an inappropriate moment.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

The difference is that we don't write about it. It's better to stuff all these emotions down and then take them out on your loved ones at an inappropriate moment.

LOL! Good stuff.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Yes and no. Really pathetic people? I wouldn't go that far. This guy is obviously a very intelligent grad student, and is only 25 years old. We know nothing about him other than he's a die hard Skins fan who's over-zealous and over-analytical. As far as his feelings about the skins, I agree with him. But I can put things in perspective. I love my team, and when they lose I'm definitely bummed out for a few hours on Sunday. But it doesn't carry over to my love life, my job, or my relationships with other people.

Another thing to consider is this guy wrote this thing on either Sunday or Monday, with the sting of the loss fresh in his head. I think calling him really pathetic is a bit of a stretch. Who on this site hasn't felt absolutely awful, whether it be for days or just hours, about the Redskins struggles over the years??

You're right. Perhaps a little harsh. And trust me I know what it's like to feel the sting of a loss on a Monday. Nothing like having my job (of all jobs) after a loss.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You're right. Perhaps a little harsh. And trust me I know what it's like to feel the sting of a loss on a Monday. Nothing like having my job (of all jobs) after a loss.

Oh man, I can only imagine. I for one avoid all the major sports media outlets for a few days after the Skins lose. I bet being in Bristol can make you nauseous at times. Although after a nice win you probably go into work with bells on.